{"id":13796,"date":"2025-07-29T14:23:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oneclickexpeditions.com\/blog\/?p=13796"},"modified":"2025-07-29T14:23:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:23:13","slug":"short-inca-trail-machu-picchu-2-days-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oneclickexpeditions.com\/blog\/short-inca-trail-machu-picchu-2-days-2025","title":{"rendered":"Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu \u2013 2 Days (2025 Complete Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"389\">The <strong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"97\">Short Inca Trail<\/strong> is the perfect alternative for travelers who want to experience the magic of the Inca Trail without the multi-day camping trek. This <strong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"253\">2-day\/1-night hike<\/strong> still allows you to enter <strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"330\">Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku)<\/strong>, walking along the same ancient paths the Incas once used.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"571\">In this <strong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"413\">2025 guide<\/strong>, we\u2019ll cover everything: itinerary, difficulty, permits, weather, packing tips, and why booking with <strong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"539\">Oneclick Expeditions<\/strong> makes your journey stress-free.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"617\">\ud83d\uddff <strong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"617\">What is the Short Inca Trail?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"727\">The <strong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"643\">Short Inca Trail<\/strong> is a 10 km (6 mi) hike starting at <strong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"689\">Km 104<\/strong> on the train route to Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"976\">\n<li data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"811\">\n<p data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"811\">\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f Ideal for those short on time but wanting a <strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"808\">unique trekking experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"895\">\n<p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"895\">\ud83c\udf3f Features <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"892\">Inca ruins, lush cloud forests, and spectacular mountain views<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"976\">\n<p data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"976\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Requires a permit but is <strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"945\">easier to book<\/strong> than the Classic 4-day trek.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1082\">\ud83d\udca1 <em data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1082\">It\u2019s a great option for families, beginner hikers, or those combining it with other tours in Cusco.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1140\">\ud83e\udd7e <strong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1138\">2-Day Short Inca Trail Itinerary (2025)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1231\"><strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1229\">Day 1: Cusco \u2013 Km 104 \u2013 Wi\u00f1ay Wayna \u2013 Sun Gate \u2013 Machu Picchu \u2013 Aguas Calientes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1613\">\n<li data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1294\">\n<p data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1294\">\ud83d\ude86 Early train ride from Cusco or Ollantaytambo to Km 104.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1380\">\n<p data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1380\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Visit <strong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1322\">Chachabamba<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1342\">Wi\u00f1ay Wayna<\/strong>, an impressive archaeological site.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1464\">\n<p data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1464\">\ud83c\udf04 Hike through cloud forests, join the last section of the Classic Inca Trail.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1558\">\n<p data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1558\">\ud83c\udf05 Arrive at <strong data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1505\">Inti Punku (Sun Gate)<\/strong> for a breathtaking <strong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1555\">first view of Machu Picchu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1613\">\n<p data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1613\">\ud83c\udfe8 Overnight stay at a hotel in <strong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1612\">Aguas Calientes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1675\"><strong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1673\">Day 2: Aguas Calientes \u2013 Machu Picchu \u2013 Cusco<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1848\">\n<li data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1736\">\n<p data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1736\">\ud83d\ude8c Early bus ride to Machu Picchu for a <strong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1733\">guided tour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1810\">\n<p data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1810\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Explore temples, terraces, and the mysteries of the Inca citadel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1848\">\n<p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1848\">\ud83d\ude86 Afternoon train back to Cusco.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1900\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1900\">Highlights of the Short Inca Trail<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"2131\">\n<li data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1959\">\n<p data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1959\">Wi\u00f1ay Wayna ruins \u2013 a masterpiece of Inca engineering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2003\">\n<p data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2003\">Stunning mountain and jungle landscapes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2057\">\n<p data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2057\">Entrance to Machu Picchu through the <strong data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2055\">Sun Gate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2131\">\n<p data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2131\">Combination of <strong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2099\">trekking and comfort<\/strong> (hotel stay instead of camping)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2174\">\ud83e\uddd7 <strong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2174\">Difficulty and Preparation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2221\">The Short Inca Trail is rated <strong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2218\">moderate<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2396\">\n<li data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2255\">\n<p data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2255\">\ud83e\udd7e <strong data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2240\">Distance:<\/strong> 10 km (6 mi)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2300\">\n<p data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2300\">\u26f0\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2279\">Highest point:<\/strong> 2,700 m (8,858 ft)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2329\">\n<p data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2329\">\u23f3 Hiking time: 5\u20137 hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2396\">\n<p data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2396\">\ud83d\udcaa No camping required, just good fitness and comfortable shoes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\">\ud83c\udf24\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"67\">Weather on the Short Inca Trail (Km 104 to Machu Picchu)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"338\">The <strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"95\">Short Inca Trail<\/strong> passes through <strong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"131\">lower elevations<\/strong> than the Classic 4-day trek, meaning <strong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"196\">temperatures are milder<\/strong> and nights are warmer. However, weather conditions still vary greatly due to the combination of <strong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"335\">mountain and cloud forest environments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"701\">\n<li data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"450\">\n<p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"450\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"375\">Dry Season (May\u2013September):<\/strong> Best time to hike. Expect sunny days (18\u201322\u00b0C) and cool nights (8\u201312\u00b0C).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"600\">\n<p data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"600\">\ud83c\udf27\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"491\">Rainy Season (November\u2013April):<\/strong> Trails can be slippery due to frequent showers. Temperatures are slightly warmer (20\u201324\u00b0C during the day).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"701\">\n<p data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"701\">\ud83c\udf3f <strong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"646\">Transition Months (April &amp; October):<\/strong> Mixed conditions, fewer crowds, and lush landscapes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u2744\ufe0f Nights in Aguas Calientes are mild (8\u201312\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"830\">\ud83d\udca1 <em data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"830\">Regardless of the season, always carry <strong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"793\">rain gear, sun protection, and light layers<\/strong> to adapt to sudden weather changes.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"904\">\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"902\">Average Temperatures on the Short Inca Trail (Monthly)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"2192\">\n<thead data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"996\">\n<tr data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"996\">\n<th data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"921\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Month<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"942\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Avg. Day Temp (\u00b0C)<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"965\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Avg. Night Temp (\u00b0C)<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"981\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Rainfall (mm)<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"996\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Season<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"2192\">\n<tr data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1180\">\n<td data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1104\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1102\">January<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1126\">22\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1149\">12\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1165\">180<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1180\">Rainy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1272\">\n<td data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1196\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1195\">February<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1218\">22\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1241\">12\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1257\">160<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1272\">Rainy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1364\">\n<td data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1288\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1284\">March<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1310\">23\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1333\">12\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1349\">140<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1364\">Rainy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1456\">\n<td data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1380\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1376\">April<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1402\">23\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1425\">11\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1441\">80<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1456\">Transition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1548\">\n<td data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1472\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1466\">May<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1494\">22\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1517\">10\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1533\">40<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1548\">Dry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1640\">\n<td data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1564\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1559\">June<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1586\">21\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1609\">9\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1625\">25<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1640\">Dry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1732\">\n<td data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1656\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1651\">July<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1678\" data-col-size=\"sm\">21\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1701\" data-col-size=\"sm\">8\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1717\" data-col-size=\"sm\">20<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1732\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Dry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1824\">\n<td data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1748\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1745\">August<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1770\" data-col-size=\"sm\">22\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1793\" data-col-size=\"sm\">9\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1809\" data-col-size=\"sm\">25<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1824\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Dry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1916\">\n<td data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1840\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1840\">September<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1862\" data-col-size=\"sm\">23\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1885\" data-col-size=\"sm\">10\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1901\" data-col-size=\"sm\">40<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1916\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Dry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2008\">\n<td data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1932\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1930\">October<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1954\" data-col-size=\"sm\">24\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1977\" data-col-size=\"sm\">11\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1993\" data-col-size=\"sm\">90<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2008\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Transition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2100\">\n<td data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2024\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2023\">November<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2046\" data-col-size=\"sm\">24\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2069\" data-col-size=\"sm\">12\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2085\" data-col-size=\"sm\">140<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2100\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Rainy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2192\">\n<td data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2116\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2115\">December<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2138\" data-col-size=\"sm\">23\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2161\" data-col-size=\"sm\">12\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2177\" data-col-size=\"sm\">160<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2192\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Rainy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2278\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2276\">How to Prepare for Short Inca Trail Weather\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2422\">The Short Inca Trail offers <strong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2324\">mild weather<\/strong> compared to the Classic route, but hikers should still prepare for <strong data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2419\">sun, rain, and humidity<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2725\">\n<li data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2491\">\n<p data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2491\">\ud83e\udde5 <strong data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2445\">Light layers<\/strong> are essential for temperature fluctuations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2568\">\n<p data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2568\">\u2614 <strong data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2511\">Rain jacket<\/strong> is a must, especially during the wet months (Nov\u2013Apr).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2642\">\n<p data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2642\">\ud83e\udd7e <strong data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2601\">Waterproof hiking shoes<\/strong> are recommended due to muddy sections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2725\">\n<p data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2725\">\ud83d\udd76\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2670\">Sunscreen and hat<\/strong> protect against strong UV rays at higher elevations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2809\">\ud83d\udca1 <em data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2809\">By packing smart, you\u2019ll enjoy the trek comfortably regardless of the season.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2791\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2791\">Permits and Reservations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"3027\">\n<li data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2877\">\n<p data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2877\">\ud83c\udfab <strong data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2822\">Permits are required<\/strong> and limited (fewer than for the Classic Inca Trail).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2945\">\n<p data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2945\">\ud83d\udcc5 Book at least <strong data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2922\">2\u20133 months in advance<\/strong> to secure your spot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3027\">\n<p data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3027\">\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f Only <strong data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2978\">licensed agencies<\/strong> like Oneclick Expeditions can operate this trek.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3081\">\ud83c\udf92 <strong data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3081\">Packing List for the Short Inca Trail<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3303\">\n<li data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3114\">\n<p data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3114\">\ud83e\udd7e Comfortable hiking shoes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3162\">\n<p data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3162\">\ud83c\udf92 Small daypack (porters are not included)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3196\">\n<p data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3196\">\ud83e\udde5 Light jacket and rain gear<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3234\">\n<p data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3234\">\ud83e\udde2 Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3265\">\n<p data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3265\">\ud83d\udca7 Water and energy snacks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3303\">\n<p data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3303\">\ud83d\udcf8 Camera for epic Sun Gate views<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3351\">\u2b50 <strong data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3351\">Why Choose the Short Inca Trail?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3581\">\n<li data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3407\">\n<p data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3407\">\u2705 Less physically demanding than the 4-day version<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3457\">\n<p data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3457\">\u2705 Perfect for travelers with <strong data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3455\">limited time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3532\">\n<p data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3532\">\u2705 Offers the <strong data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3497\">same magical arrival<\/strong> to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3581\">\n<p data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3581\">\u2705 Combines trekking with hotel 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