The most popular short treks along the Inca Trail are organized around a two-day, one-night itinerary. Options differ slightly according to the tour operator; with one tour, the first day is spent hiking the Inca Trail past a waterfall and the archaelogical site of Wiñay Wayna. The night is spent in a hotel in Aguas Calientes. On the second day, the group is transported by bus up the mountain to Machu Picchu and spends the day there.
Choosing the short trek along the Inca Trail has a number of benefits: The trek is a good option for those with limited time; the short trek, while still physically challenging, is less demanding than a multiple day trek; and, the cost is more reasonable than the longer guided hikes.
Trains and buses are available to take tourists and visitors directly up the mountain to Machu Picchu, making the amazing sights accessible for those physically unable to hike the Inca Trail. Hiking part of the Inca Trail with a guide on a short, two-day, one-night hike is enjoyable and memorable if you are in reasonably good physical condition.
