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Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Tour 2023
Short Inca Trail Tour 2 days to Machu Picchu is perfect to experience the sunset and Sunrise at Machu Picchu Inca City.
If you made your booking for Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu Mountain , so Kenko Adventures tour guide is going to take you to the entrance of this extra hikes, where you will have a 360 view for your best Machu Picchu pictures. (Please check online Huayna Picchu availabilityand Machu Picchu Mountain availabilityand confirm Us at booking time to get your tickets).
Have a great adventure before reach Machu Picchu with our unique and special superior service and enjoying at the same time a fantastic hike through many archaeological sites and arrive to Sun’s Gate (Inti Punku)
Short Inca Trail 2 Days Info
Maps of Short Inca Trail 2 Days
Trip Details
Short Inca Trail
Kenko Adventures Peru start the tour in Cusco at 6 am, and also we can start at Ollantaytambo at 7:15 am, we know that a good sleep, help a lot for your hiking day.
The short Inca Trail Tour by Kenko Adeventures Peru with hotel allows you have the Machu Picchu sunset on the first day and Sunrise on the second day, also let you visit the most beautiful Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna inca site with impresive Andes mountains views, plus a lush vegetation and a lot of wild life, till get lunch, while you having a great experience hiking through short inca Trail.
We Will provide you a boxlunch, and also we have vegetarian and vegan option in case if any of Our custumers have food restrictions, we Will also provide you snacks for the first day.
Our custumers Will have a chance to get Sun Gate for the afternoon where is the first view of the Lost City of the Incas, with very few people to get ther most amazing pictures by Sun Gate and later by Machu Picchu post card picture. That is the end of your first hiking day to Machu Picchu.
You’ll continue down to Aguas Calientes village, where you Will have a confortable and nice 3 *** hotel room with nature and river view in Aguas Calientes town. and also we are flexible if the custumers want to get their own hotel, of course they are going to have a descound.
Kenko Adventures Peru offer in all Our tour packages the VISTADOME TRAIN SERVICE on the way back to Cusco on the second day, and we Will be back at Cusco around 7 pm.
Briefing
We Will meet you at your hotel or Airbnb a day before your tour departure at 6 pm for your pre information about the tour and you can get recomendations for your hike to Machu Picchu.
Remember:
This short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu has specific munber of permits as the classic Inca Trail. That means that custumers have to book in advance to guarantte your departure by short inca. These permits may be sold out. So, like all of Kenko Adnetures Peru tour package you need to be book in advance to ensure you get the tour and timing you want.
Short Inca Trail Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Inca Trail – Chachabamba – Wiñayhuayna - Sun Gate – Machu Picchu. (Walking Distance: 13 km / 7 miles)
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo- Cusco. (You will be back in Cusco around 7:30 PM)
Special Offer: Add Private Sacred Valley full day tour $ 99 US per person.
Experience a full day tour on Sacred Valley at a very special rate. This can be done before or after your Inca Trail Tour. You will just need to arrange with Your Kenko Adventures sales team member. This is an magical experience so be sure to look into it!
Itinerary of Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Our tour start in Cusco city, We pick you up from your hotel at 06:00 am in our private transportation and your professional tour guide then you will drive for 1 hour and 30 minutes to Ollantaytambo train station. Here you will board the expedition class train (07: 45 am departing time) this ride will take 1:10 hrs approximately, on board you will appreciate the amazing Andes Mountains and Glaciers of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. After one hour the scenery will have a radical change as we will enter through the tropical forests and we will reach km 104 where we start Our hike. on short Inca Trail.
Before initiating the hike, we will access to the Main check point with our personal documentation and tickets which our company had previously arranged. You can also use the restrooms before start the hike.
We hike will start visiting an archaeological site named Chachabamba and then we will have a moderate climb with lush biodiversity, specially flora since in this area there are a lot of endemic orchids and fern species. After a few hours we will reach a small waterfall for break and snacks then we will visit the second archaeological site named Wiñayhuayna in which Kenko Adventures tour guide will explain to you about its ancient function of this site and you will have your free time to explore the site by yourself on Your own.
We will continue our hike and arrive to the last campsite of the 4 day Inca trail hikers where We are going to stop for Our lunch (we included a box lunch for everyone), continuing with our adventure; this section of the trail is easier because is goin up and down until reach Inti Punku (Sun Gate), At this point we will have the first fantastic view of Machu Picchu Citadel from Inca Trail.
After taking our photos from Sun gate we will continue for another 40 minutes downhill til arrive to Machu Picchu and visit it for Our first day.
Finally, We will reach Machu Picchu ending the day hike right over postcar picture to enjoy the Sunset. then We will board Our bus to Aguas Calientes town (we included bus tickets) where you will be accommodated at 3*** stars hotel, our service will include the dinner and a glass of Pisco Sour (national peruvian drink) that night in a restaurant nearby .
Difficulty Day
Moderate
Hiking distance
12 kilometers
Maximun Altitude
2700.00 m.a.s.l.
Minimun Altitude
2000 m.a.s.l.
Start End Time
06:00 am ~ 06:00 pm
HikingTime Day
08:00 am
We advise to start very early in the morning this day for various reasons: to have the opportunity to see Machu Picchu view and to do walking tour with your private tour guide, in order to visit this site without many people inside, and also to avoid long lines to reach Machu Picchu, then your tour guide will lead you to the Inca Brigde with amazing views of Machu Picchu Valley, and Vilcabamba mountain range. After this site you will come back to start the walking tour at Machu Picchu Inca city.
Once in the Inca citadel, our clients will have a private walking tour for 2 hrs 30 minutes exploring the best places of this wonder and then have some time to visit interesting places like Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (we advise to book those tickets with a minimum of 2 months in advance)
After finishing the tour, our clients will board the bus down to Aguas Calientes where you can enjoy a lunch before to get your VISTADOME TRAIN with 360 view according the arranged schedule to Ollantaytambo train station. From here our transfer will pick you up with our private transportation and lead you back to Cusco city, directly to your hotel. End of our services.
Difficulty Day
Easy
Maximun Altitude
3300.00 m.a.s.l.
Minimun Altitude
2000 m.a.s.l.
Start End Time
07:00 am ~ 07:00 pm
HikingTime Day
12:00 am
Equipment : 01 oxygen tanks and first aid kit in emergency cases.
Equipment : 01 pair of Walking Sticks per person
Tour Services : Briefing service
( 2 or 1 day before your tour by your guide. )
Train Tickets : Expedition train tickets from Ollantaytambo to kilometer # 104
( at 06:10 on the Cusco – Aguas Calientes route.(If you want to get the Vistadome train service, Contac Us please) )
Tour Services : Extra hike to Inca Brigde and/or Sungate.
( Additional 25 minutes walk. )
Other Services : Free shipping of luggage to Aguas Calientes town by train
( (Our Clients can send by train all your staff that you will need at the hotel and for second day) )
Accommodation : Hotel at Aguas Calientes 3 stars
( We included Terrazas de la Luna Hotel or Inti Punku Hotel.
If you want to get a 4* or 5* hotel let us know to help you to get one a good one. )
Entrance Fee Tickets : Inca Trail trekking route
Entrance Fee Tickets : Machu Picchu Citadel
Food and Meals : Meals as specified on the itinerary (B, L, D)
Transport Services : Pick up from Cusco Airport and transfer to your hotel in Cusco
( (Flight information is required). )
Transport Services : Private transportation from Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Tour Services : Private walking tour in the Machu Picchu Citadel.
Tour Services : Professional English speaker tour guide.
Equipment : Professional trekking equipment.
Transport Services : Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
A1 Service : Superior private service.
( Our Superior quality service offers private tours and small groups with personalized service, we take care details and we create the best unforgettable experiences in our client lives through our wonder Machu Picchu and our beloved region Cusco. Superior private service. )
Train Tickets : Vistadome class return train ticket
( from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo with panoramic view for perfect experience )
Other Services : We guarantee your departure, when you book with Us
Entrance Fee Tickets : Huayna Picchu - (45 min walk)
( check Huayna Picchu Availability. )
Food and Meals : Last lunch in Aguas Calientes
( (you can make a better choice here as there are a lot of different options) )
Food and Meals : The first breakfast
( (usually all Cusco hotels include breakfast). )
Tips : The tips for sevices of guides, porters, etc
Prices for Short Inca Trail Private and Group Service
The Short Inca Trail is available by private service (from 1 person) and group service (from 2 persons). Then we need minimum 1 person to open this service for you!.
Max Group Size : 8
Our price: USD $ 520 per 1 person.
Our price: USD $ 489 per person for 2 people.
Our price: USD $ 469 per person for 3 people.
Our price: USD $ 459 per person for 4 people or more. The best price!
Reservation price: USD $ 250 per person
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course! During the Cusco Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be store at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your hike.
Do I need my original passport for the Cusco Machu Picchu tour?
Yes, you have to get your original passport and it is very important and it have to be the same passport number that you sent to us at book time, and also train ticket, other entrances and reservations Will have the same document. The rangers will check when you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport before to board you’re the train.
In case you are changing your Passport or you lost and you get a new one, go ahead and send us your new passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it and when you get to our country no surprises and everything Will be fine.
How do i get the student ISIC card discount?
The ISIC Student can get Discount..
You must have a valid current internationally accepted ISIC card in your name.
They could apply for the ISIC Card at https://www.isic.org/
You must provide a copy of your ISIC card at your booking time.
Send us a copy at info@kenkoadventures.com.
How do I qualify for the student discount? (-$20)
According to our government Laws you must be under 18 years of age at the time of your trek, tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students 18 & above need ISIC cards). For example, if you book a trek at the age of 17 but you turn 18 before you do your trek, you do not qualify for a student discount.
- Students from 12 to 17 years old, they get discount of $20.
- Children from age of 2 to 12 they get discount of $20.
- Children from the age of 0 to 2 they are free.
All students must send a copy of their passport at booking time to get the discount.
We need a copy at info@kenkoadventures.com
How is the climate in Cusco?
The climate in our country is very variant and does not consider the normal 4 seasons. Here, in just one day we can see all of the seasons! And this is why we recommend our visitors to be prepared for any occasion, either for rain or sunny days.
A very important factor which alter our world is global warming, which has evolved into a high risky contributor due to the glaciers melting in Peruvian Andes, and it also affect the normal development of our weather.
Nonetheless, something that is very marked in our country and in some cities here in the Andes is that we only have 2 main seasons during the year:
Dry Season: We consider the dry season from the end of April until the end of September, in this period the first rains will start. For this reason, this is the best time to visit our region and our amazing Machu Picchu and also avoid any inconveniences.
Rainy Season: This season starts on October until the end of April approximately, so during this time it is advised to all of our visitors to pack their belongings into waterproof bags, as in our region it can be sunny the first 2 hours and then have a heavy rain.
We know that there are extreme climates worldwide, but this must not stop us from our longing and desire to explore the world, to discover marvelous cultures and interact with them. Be welcomed to Perú and Machu Picchu.
How to book the tour? First, to book our day tours and Machu Picchu Tours or trekking tour
We need you to fill out our booking form with your personal information by clicking on BOOK NOW.
Please be ready with the next information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase an entrance to Machu Picchu or the train without the following information:
Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
- Gender
- Passport number
- Full name
- D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
- Nationality
Huayna Picchu Mountain
This mountain is located inside Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, which is located at 300 meters more than Machu Picchu Inca Citadel; here it takes approximately just 45 minutes hiking up and other 45 minutes hiking down. This Mountain conserves some archaeological remains as the Moon Temple and other precincts that are interconnected with authentic trails, steps, tunnels and natural formatted caves which made the view more interesting. Without any doubt, this is one of the best attractions of Machu Picchu; the Huayna Picchu Mountain offers a 360 grades view and a stunning view of Machu Picchu Inca Citadel, Machu Picchu
Mountain and the famous Sun Gate (Inti Punku). Currently our government through Ministry of Culture, maintain the visitors income controlled per day, only 400 tickets are offered per day and divided in 2 groups of 200 each. The first schedule starts from 7:00 to 08:00 am and the second from 10:00 to 11:00 am, for this reason its demand is growing day by day and if any of our visitors is interested in this hike, then it is necessary to make a booking at least with 3 months in advance in order to guarantee their visit to this extraordinary place.
Important information for your tour
Have a look carefully the next information; it will help you answer any of your questions about our service and tours in Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu Mountain
This mountain is located inside the park as well, and is only 1:20 hrs away hiking by your own. Once you reach the summit, you will take impressive photos with panoramic views of the entire valley in which is situated Machu Picchu inca citadel, you will also have impressive views of the Andes Mountain range and the glaciers that protect this unique ecosystem.
The demand to obtain permits for this hike is quickly growing up, for this we advise a minimum of 2 months in advance to book the tickets, as there is a limit for visitors per day to experience this amazing hike. This hike has 2 schedules, the first from 07:00 am to 08:00 am and the second from 09:00 am to 10:00 am with a limit of 200 people per group.
May I change the departure date after the tickets have been bought?
“No”. Once the tickets have been bought the government does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date. Tickets are not transferable nor refundable unfortunately.
*** If you cancel your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
Note
Kenko Adventures guarantees the visit to these attractions in any of our tours if you make the booking early enough in advance.
Second, we require a deposit of US $ 250.00 per person
In order to purchase your entrance to Machu Picchu and train ticket. You can make you deposit by PAYPAL Online or you can do a deposit in our Bank account at Interbank.
Bank account number: 4203107104602.
The briefing
We use to visit at your hotel 6 pm or if you prefer during the day 9am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm, please you could send us an email with details to get your briefing time Will be ready any time for our clients.
Welcome to Cusco
You will be welcomed at Cusco airport and we drive you to your hotel, please send us the information about flight details at least 14 days prior to your trek or tour. Look out for our representative holding an KENKO ADVENTURES logo at the arrival terminal. It can be done on any date that is best suited to you!
What about the balance?
It could be greatly appreciated if our clients pay in cash at your briefing time at the hotel (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by PAYPAL online.
Packing List for Short Inca Trail
Hiking on inca Trail for a day hike is a delightful way to explore the natural National park of Machu Picchu with friends or family, or even by yourself. Whether you want to experience deep into the Andes mountain to stay in real Contac with the wild life there are a lot of places to go and very energetic inca sites to explore while you hike on short Inca Trail.
We suggest to bring on a day hike to Machu Picchu, thinking about how what the weather forecast has in store, or how remote the hike is and the more inclement the weather, how long is the distance to hike, what season are you hiking and if you Will find any village where you can get some snacks of food and the transportation option. If you’re just getting into day hiking, be sure to bring those ítems.
Camera
First-aid kit
Hiking backpack a medium size
Hiking poles
Hiking shoes
Mosquito repelent
Multi-tool
Navigation tools such as a map
Plastic bags for rain situations
Plenty 2 liters of wáter per person.
Plenty of snacks
Rain Jackets or plastic poncho
Sun glases
Sun hat
Sun scream
The rest of the Ten Essentials as appropriate for your hike
Weather-appropriate clothing
Short Inca Trail
Kenko Adventures Peru start the tour in Cusco at 6 am, and also we can start at Ollantaytambo at 7:15 am, we know that a good sleep, help a lot for your hiking day.
The short Inca Trail Tour by Kenko Adeventures Peru with hotel allows you have the Machu Picchu sunset on the first day and Sunrise on the second day, also let you visit the most beautiful Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna inca site with impresive Andes mountains views, plus a lush vegetation and a lot of wild life, till get lunch, while you having a great experience hiking through short inca Trail.
We Will provide you a boxlunch, and also we have vegetarian and vegan option in case if any of Our custumers have food restrictions, we Will also provide you snacks for the first day.
Our custumers Will have a chance to get Sun Gate for the afternoon where is the first view of the Lost City of the Incas, with very few people to get ther most amazing pictures by Sun Gate and later by Machu Picchu post card picture. That is the end of your first hiking day to Machu Picchu.
You’ll continue down to Aguas Calientes village, where you Will have a confortable and nice 3 *** hotel room with nature and river view in Aguas Calientes town. and also we are flexible if the custumers want to get their own hotel, of course they are going to have a descound.
Kenko Adventures Peru offer in all Our tour packages the VISTADOME TRAIN SERVICE on the way back to Cusco on the second day, and we Will be back at Cusco around 7 pm.
Briefing
We Will meet you at your hotel or Airbnb a day before your tour departure at 6 pm for your pre information about the tour and you can get recomendations for your hike to Machu Picchu.
Remember:
This short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu has specific munber of permits as the classic Inca Trail. That means that custumers have to book in advance to guarantte your departure by short inca. These permits may be sold out. So, like all of Kenko Adnetures Peru tour package you need to be book in advance to ensure you get the tour and timing you want.
Short Inca Trail Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Inca Trail – Chachabamba – Wiñayhuayna - Sun Gate – Machu Picchu. (Walking Distance: 13 km / 7 miles)
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo- Cusco. (You will be back in Cusco around 7:30 PM)
Special Offer: Add Private Sacred Valley full day tour $ 99 US per person.
Experience a full day tour on Sacred Valley at a very special rate. This can be done before or after your Inca Trail Tour. You will just need to arrange with Your Kenko Adventures sales team member. This is an magical experience so be sure to look into it!
Itinerary of Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Our tour start in Cusco city, We pick you up from your hotel at 06:00 am in our private transportation and your professional tour guide then you will drive for 1 hour and 30 minutes to Ollantaytambo train station. Here you will board the expedition class train (07: 45 am departing time) this ride will take 1:10 hrs approximately, on board you will appreciate the amazing Andes Mountains and Glaciers of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. After one hour the scenery will have a radical change as we will enter through the tropical forests and we will reach km 104 where we start Our hike. on short Inca Trail.
Before initiating the hike, we will access to the Main check point with our personal documentation and tickets which our company had previously arranged. You can also use the restrooms before start the hike.
We hike will start visiting an archaeological site named Chachabamba and then we will have a moderate climb with lush biodiversity, specially flora since in this area there are a lot of endemic orchids and fern species. After a few hours we will reach a small waterfall for break and snacks then we will visit the second archaeological site named Wiñayhuayna in which Kenko Adventures tour guide will explain to you about its ancient function of this site and you will have your free time to explore the site by yourself on Your own.
We will continue our hike and arrive to the last campsite of the 4 day Inca trail hikers where We are going to stop for Our lunch (we included a box lunch for everyone), continuing with our adventure; this section of the trail is easier because is goin up and down until reach Inti Punku (Sun Gate), At this point we will have the first fantastic view of Machu Picchu Citadel from Inca Trail.
After taking our photos from Sun gate we will continue for another 40 minutes downhill til arrive to Machu Picchu and visit it for Our first day.
Finally, We will reach Machu Picchu ending the day hike right over postcar picture to enjoy the Sunset. then We will board Our bus to Aguas Calientes town (we included bus tickets) where you will be accommodated at 3*** stars hotel, our service will include the dinner and a glass of Pisco Sour (national peruvian drink) that night in a restaurant nearby .
Difficulty Day
Moderate
Hiking distance
12 kilometers
Maximun Altitude
2700.00 m.a.s.l.
Minimun Altitude
2000 m.a.s.l.
Start End Time
06:00 am ~ 06:00 pm
HikingTime Day
08:00 am
We advise to start very early in the morning this day for various reasons: to have the opportunity to see Machu Picchu view and to do walking tour with your private tour guide, in order to visit this site without many people inside, and also to avoid long lines to reach Machu Picchu, then your tour guide will lead you to the Inca Brigde with amazing views of Machu Picchu Valley, and Vilcabamba mountain range. After this site you will come back to start the walking tour at Machu Picchu Inca city.
Once in the Inca citadel, our clients will have a private walking tour for 2 hrs 30 minutes exploring the best places of this wonder and then have some time to visit interesting places like Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (we advise to book those tickets with a minimum of 2 months in advance)
After finishing the tour, our clients will board the bus down to Aguas Calientes where you can enjoy a lunch before to get your VISTADOME TRAIN with 360 view according the arranged schedule to Ollantaytambo train station. From here our transfer will pick you up with our private transportation and lead you back to Cusco city, directly to your hotel. End of our services.
Difficulty Day
Easy
Maximun Altitude
3300.00 m.a.s.l.
Minimun Altitude
2000 m.a.s.l.
Start End Time
07:00 am ~ 07:00 pm
HikingTime Day
12:00 am
Equipment : 01 oxygen tanks and first aid kit in emergency cases.
Equipment : 01 pair of Walking Sticks per person
Tour Services : Briefing service
( 2 or 1 day before your tour by your guide. )
Train Tickets : Expedition train tickets from Ollantaytambo to kilometer # 104
( at 06:10 on the Cusco – Aguas Calientes route.(If you want to get the Vistadome train service, Contac Us please) )
Tour Services : Extra hike to Inca Brigde and/or Sungate.
( Additional 25 minutes walk. )
Other Services : Free shipping of luggage to Aguas Calientes town by train
( (Our Clients can send by train all your staff that you will need at the hotel and for second day) )
Accommodation : Hotel at Aguas Calientes 3 stars
( We included Terrazas de la Luna Hotel or Inti Punku Hotel.
If you want to get a 4* or 5* hotel let us know to help you to get one a good one. )
Entrance Fee Tickets : Inca Trail trekking route
Entrance Fee Tickets : Machu Picchu Citadel
Food and Meals : Meals as specified on the itinerary (B, L, D)
Transport Services : Pick up from Cusco Airport and transfer to your hotel in Cusco
( (Flight information is required). )
Transport Services : Private transportation from Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Tour Services : Private walking tour in the Machu Picchu Citadel.
Tour Services : Professional English speaker tour guide.
Equipment : Professional trekking equipment.
Transport Services : Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
A1 Service : Superior private service.
( Our Superior quality service offers private tours and small groups with personalized service, we take care details and we create the best unforgettable experiences in our client lives through our wonder Machu Picchu and our beloved region Cusco. Superior private service. )
Train Tickets : Vistadome class return train ticket
( from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo with panoramic view for perfect experience )
Other Services : We guarantee your departure, when you book with Us
Entrance Fee Tickets : Huayna Picchu - (45 min walk)
( check Huayna Picchu Availability. )
Food and Meals : Last lunch in Aguas Calientes
( (you can make a better choice here as there are a lot of different options) )
Food and Meals : The first breakfast
( (usually all Cusco hotels include breakfast). )
Tips : The tips for sevices of guides, porters, etc
Prices for Short Inca Trail Private and Group Service
The Short Inca Trail is available by private service (from 1 person) and group service (from 2 persons). Then we need minimum 1 person to open this service for you!.
The Short Inca Trail is available by private service (from 1 person) and group service (from 2 persons). Then we need minimum 1 person to open this service for you!.
Max Group Size : 8
Our price: USD $ 520 per 1 person.
Our price: USD $ 489 per person for 2 people.
Our price: USD $ 469 per person for 3 people.
Our price: USD $ 459 per person for 4 people or more. The best price!
Reservation price: USD $ 250 per person
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course! During the Cusco Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be store at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your hike.
Do I need my original passport for the Cusco Machu Picchu tour?
Yes, you have to get your original passport and it is very important and it have to be the same passport number that you sent to us at book time, and also train ticket, other entrances and reservations Will have the same document. The rangers will check when you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport before to board you’re the train.
In case you are changing your Passport or you lost and you get a new one, go ahead and send us your new passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it and when you get to our country no surprises and everything Will be fine.
How do i get the student ISIC card discount?
The ISIC Student can get Discount..
You must have a valid current internationally accepted ISIC card in your name.
They could apply for the ISIC Card at https://www.isic.org/
You must provide a copy of your ISIC card at your booking time.
Send us a copy at info@kenkoadventures.com.
How do I qualify for the student discount? (-$20)
According to our government Laws you must be under 18 years of age at the time of your trek, tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students 18 & above need ISIC cards). For example, if you book a trek at the age of 17 but you turn 18 before you do your trek, you do not qualify for a student discount.
- Students from 12 to 17 years old, they get discount of $20.
- Children from age of 2 to 12 they get discount of $20.
- Children from the age of 0 to 2 they are free.
All students must send a copy of their passport at booking time to get the discount.
We need a copy at info@kenkoadventures.com
How is the climate in Cusco?
The climate in our country is very variant and does not consider the normal 4 seasons. Here, in just one day we can see all of the seasons! And this is why we recommend our visitors to be prepared for any occasion, either for rain or sunny days.
A very important factor which alter our world is global warming, which has evolved into a high risky contributor due to the glaciers melting in Peruvian Andes, and it also affect the normal development of our weather.
Nonetheless, something that is very marked in our country and in some cities here in the Andes is that we only have 2 main seasons during the year:
Dry Season: We consider the dry season from the end of April until the end of September, in this period the first rains will start. For this reason, this is the best time to visit our region and our amazing Machu Picchu and also avoid any inconveniences.
Rainy Season: This season starts on October until the end of April approximately, so during this time it is advised to all of our visitors to pack their belongings into waterproof bags, as in our region it can be sunny the first 2 hours and then have a heavy rain.
We know that there are extreme climates worldwide, but this must not stop us from our longing and desire to explore the world, to discover marvelous cultures and interact with them. Be welcomed to Perú and Machu Picchu.
How to book the tour? First, to book our day tours and Machu Picchu Tours or trekking tour
We need you to fill out our booking form with your personal information by clicking on BOOK NOW.
Please be ready with the next information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase an entrance to Machu Picchu or the train without the following information:
Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
- Gender
- Passport number
- Full name
- D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
- Nationality
Huayna Picchu Mountain
This mountain is located inside Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, which is located at 300 meters more than Machu Picchu Inca Citadel; here it takes approximately just 45 minutes hiking up and other 45 minutes hiking down. This Mountain conserves some archaeological remains as the Moon Temple and other precincts that are interconnected with authentic trails, steps, tunnels and natural formatted caves which made the view more interesting. Without any doubt, this is one of the best attractions of Machu Picchu; the Huayna Picchu Mountain offers a 360 grades view and a stunning view of Machu Picchu Inca Citadel, Machu Picchu
Mountain and the famous Sun Gate (Inti Punku). Currently our government through Ministry of Culture, maintain the visitors income controlled per day, only 400 tickets are offered per day and divided in 2 groups of 200 each. The first schedule starts from 7:00 to 08:00 am and the second from 10:00 to 11:00 am, for this reason its demand is growing day by day and if any of our visitors is interested in this hike, then it is necessary to make a booking at least with 3 months in advance in order to guarantee their visit to this extraordinary place.
Important information for your tour
Have a look carefully the next information; it will help you answer any of your questions about our service and tours in Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu Mountain
This mountain is located inside the park as well, and is only 1:20 hrs away hiking by your own. Once you reach the summit, you will take impressive photos with panoramic views of the entire valley in which is situated Machu Picchu inca citadel, you will also have impressive views of the Andes Mountain range and the glaciers that protect this unique ecosystem.
The demand to obtain permits for this hike is quickly growing up, for this we advise a minimum of 2 months in advance to book the tickets, as there is a limit for visitors per day to experience this amazing hike. This hike has 2 schedules, the first from 07:00 am to 08:00 am and the second from 09:00 am to 10:00 am with a limit of 200 people per group.
May I change the departure date after the tickets have been bought?
“No”. Once the tickets have been bought the government does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date. Tickets are not transferable nor refundable unfortunately.
*** If you cancel your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
Note
Kenko Adventures guarantees the visit to these attractions in any of our tours if you make the booking early enough in advance.
Second, we require a deposit of US $ 250.00 per person
In order to purchase your entrance to Machu Picchu and train ticket. You can make you deposit by PAYPAL Online or you can do a deposit in our Bank account at Interbank.
Bank account number: 4203107104602.
The briefing
We use to visit at your hotel 6 pm or if you prefer during the day 9am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm, please you could send us an email with details to get your briefing time Will be ready any time for our clients.
Welcome to Cusco
You will be welcomed at Cusco airport and we drive you to your hotel, please send us the information about flight details at least 14 days prior to your trek or tour. Look out for our representative holding an KENKO ADVENTURES logo at the arrival terminal. It can be done on any date that is best suited to you!
What about the balance?
It could be greatly appreciated if our clients pay in cash at your briefing time at the hotel (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by PAYPAL online.
Packing List for Short Inca Trail
Hiking on inca Trail for a day hike is a delightful way to explore the natural National park of Machu Picchu with friends or family, or even by yourself. Whether you want to experience deep into the Andes mountain to stay in real Contac with the wild life there are a lot of places to go and very energetic inca sites to explore while you hike on short Inca Trail.
We suggest to bring on a day hike to Machu Picchu, thinking about how what the weather forecast has in store, or how remote the hike is and the more inclement the weather, how long is the distance to hike, what season are you hiking and if you Will find any village where you can get some snacks of food and the transportation option. If you’re just getting into day hiking, be sure to bring those ítems.
Camera
First-aid kit
Hiking backpack a medium size
Hiking poles
Hiking shoes
Mosquito repelent
Multi-tool
Navigation tools such as a map
Plastic bags for rain situations
Plenty 2 liters of wáter per person.
Plenty of snacks
Rain Jackets or plastic poncho
Sun glases
Sun hat
Sun scream
The rest of the Ten Essentials as appropriate for your hike
Weather-appropriate clothing
Short Inca Trail 2D Availability
Reviews for Short Inca Trail 2 Days to Machu Picchu
Great local company, well organized with local guides (Grover in our case) who are passionate about their ancestor‘s culture. Would recommend.
Elvis is an amazing guide. We hiked the Incan Trail to Machu Pichu. I workout, I think of myself as pretty fit, but I definitely should have trained more. However, Elvis was wit ...
I would highly recommend doing a tour with this company! Very organized and enjoyable. Elvis is extremely knowledgeable and is very friendly. :)
Why Kenko Adventures?
We offer unique services like: hot shower and private toilets on treks. We have a real responsibility taking care of our planet.
Experts on: Inca Trail hikes and Machu Picchu Hiking Tours. We operate small groups.
Superior Quality services and full flexibility for any changes in this pandemic
Free warm jacket for my litle friend!
Kenko Adventure Peru founder decided to add a social proyect in all Our tours that means, if you are booking a tour with Us, you automatically are donating a warm jacket for Our litle kids that have very hard living in very cold conditions near by the Andes Mountain
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