If you did not get a permit for the Classic Inca Trail<\/a>, or your trip simply does not allow for four days of trekking with campsites, the Short Inca Trail keeps what matters most in the decision: a real section of the original Inca road, archaeological sites along the way, and entry into Machu Picchu<\/a> through the same ceremonial gateway. What changes is the volume of effort, the logistics, and the time the hike requires.<\/p>\n
2 days<\/span>1 night route<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n| Km 104<\/span>Train access only<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n | ~7.5 mi<\/span>Total trekking (~12 km)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n | 8,956 ft<\/span>Max altitude (2,730 m)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n | 5\u20137 hrs<\/span>Day 1 hiking<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n | Feb closed<\/span>Annual closure<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n | |