Join us for this adventurous 4-day trek to visit the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. The trek takes you through the enigmatic Inca Trail, which connects the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. During the trek, explore the numerous pre-hispanic ruins scattered along the Inca Trail, such as Puyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna.
The trail, which runs through the Andes mountain range, travels through a variety of Andean ecosystems, including cloud forest and alpine tundra. The Inca Trail ends at the Sun Gate on Machu Picchu mountain, which provides a unique view of the citadel during sunrise. The trek ends with a guided tour of Machu Picchu and includes bus and train tickets to return to Cusco.
A smooth experience from start to finish, with wonderful friendships made along the way. We were able to cover a lot of territory without having to worry about how to get to each our destinations. The accommodations and transportation exceeded our expectations. Our friendly, experienced guides were great at providing interesting insights and background on what we were seeing and were very helpful with any translation/communication challenges.
This "Five-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu" is an adventure that will allow you to experience the best of the sacred mountains of the Peruvian Andes, since you will be traveling through ancient trails surrounded by snowy mountains and abundant vegetation. You will also get to see the beautiful Humantay Lake, an attraction not to be missed when visiting the Cusco region.
The time spent on the Salkantay trail will be a perfect build-up to our ultimate goal: Machu Picchu. Along the way, you will be able to interact with the local people, learn a little about their lifestyle, as well as share their beliefs and traditions. Come and join us on this fantastic journey!
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This "Two-day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu" is the best option for those who want to taste a bit of the Inca Trail, but are limited on time or not up to the challenge of the full-length trek. Combining beautiful scenery, diverse flora and fauna and a visit to the Inca Trail’s most beautiful site Wiñay Wayna, this trek offers the best sections of the Inca Trail condensed all on a single day trek. On day two, you will visit the amazing Machu Picchu. With a total distance of 10 kilometers, this trek is less challenging and an excellent option for families with children. So, join our group service and meet other hikers that are adventure lovers!
Note: We have daily departures for Short Inca Trail (except in February when the trail is closed due to maintenance).
The short walk on the Inca Trail is the best option for all those who travel with children, or who simply do not want to do the classic Inca Trail trek of four days. Whatever the reason, this trip will show you the best of the archaeological sites and the flora and fauna found along the route. The best part about this trek is that it is not too challenging, and it is perfect for families, group of friends, and students. This is a trek that yous should not miss if you are interested about the ancient Inca civilization, their culture, and way of life. All you have to do is sign up, and we will take care of the rest, from planning the trip to arranging transportation to entrance fees and picking the guide.