

Short Inca Trail Treks
2 Day Inca Trail Hike
SHORT INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS – TREK THROUGH THE FAMOUS TRAIL OF PERU
Follow the famous Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, starting at 104 km “Railroad,” witness the majestic views of the cloud forest and experience the unique experience of walking straight to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Get your first impressive view of Machu Picchu from Intipuku.
The Short Inca Trail is a shortened version of the regular 4-day Inca Trail. The shortened version of Machu Picchu’s magnificent nature trail is ideal for visitors who want to reach the ruins on foot, Just like the ancient Incas.
On the first day, spend a night in a comfortable hotel in Machu Picchu Pueblo, and re-energize the next day to explore the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
LOCATION FROM THE PATH OF THE SHORT INCA TRAIL
The spectacular 2-day Short Inca Trail is located in the Ollantaytambo Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This short version of the Inca Trail begins at kilometer 104 of the railway, a 1h30 walk from Machu Picchu Pueblo or 1h40 by train from Ollantaytambo station. Along the trek comes the mighty Urubamba River and the incredible mountain formation of the Vilcabamba Batholiths.
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHORT INCA TRAIL
The Short Inca Trail was built by the government of the 9th Inca Pachacuteq. In the beginning, food was carried on the main Inca trail. The Short Inca Trail has sacred temples along the way. Thus, you can find holy temples with liturgical sources with different functions.
A short Inca trail is carved from Chachabamba to Machu Picchu in the middle of the Wiñaywayna Mountain near the PhuyuPatamarca creek. The Short Inca trail is still in excellent architectural condition after more than 500 years. In short, it is ideal for short walks over a day to explore and visit the ruins of Chachabamba, Choquesuysuy, Wiñaywayna, Inti Pata, and Inti Punku. The impressive trek is full of natural beauty.
Short Inca Trail Trek – 2 Days Inca Trek to Machu Picchu
The Inca Trail is perfect for short Andean and Amazon adventures around Machu Picchu. The sense and understanding of Inca nature walk follow the stone trails of the Incas that have continued to this day. Arrive at Machu Picchu on a unique 2-day Inca Trail trek to breathe fresh air and enjoy the cloud forest’s natural warmth and temperate climate.
THERE ARE SEVERAL SHORT INCA TRAILS TO MACHU PICCHU
We have several short Inca Trail options starting from Cusco City, Sacred Valley, Pumamarca, Chinchero, Maras Moray, Chukchirao, Salkantay, Inca Jungle, and more. This section shows a list of 3-day Inca trails, such as the shortest 2-day Inca Trail, which is the most famous.