Highlights-Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 

Discover the Short Inca Trail through the Eyes of the Incas with Us. Check out our reviews on TripAdvisor!

We are fully licensed by the government to operate Short Inca Trail hikes. 

Small groups and customized service, from 2 to 10 people maximum.

Enjoy hotel-to-hotel service, including pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Cusco and Aguas Calientes.

After your hike, you’ll enjoy comfortable 3-star hotel stays. As a result, you can relax and recharge with modern amenities, which ensures a restful experience between trekking adventures.

Enjoy panoramic views of Machu Picchu 2 Day Trek from the Sun Gate.

As you journey along the Short Inca Trail, you’ll get to experience the beauty of the mountains, Incan ruins, fresh air, and diverse flora and fauna, including vibrant orchids that add a splash of color to the landscape.

A private guided tour of the key sites of Machu Picchu, with free time to explore at your leisure.

Additionally, a qualified local tour guide—dedicated to your safety and equipped with extensive experience, knowledge, and professionalism—will accompany you throughout the Inca Trail.

Discover the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu, twice—once on Day 1 in the afternoon and again on Day 2 in the morning.

Enjoy delicious, well-balanced, and energizing meals on your way to Machu Picchu. Moreover, we offer seasonal organic fruits and furthermore, cater to all dietary preferences, including vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan options.

Create your unforgettable trip to Machu Picchu with us, traveling via PeruRail or Inca Rail.

Why choose Inca Vision Tours?

Inca Vision Tours was founded by an experienced mountain tour guide who has worked as an official hiking guide for over 8 years with different companies, as evidenced by countless positive reviews on TripAdvisor from satisfied customers in Cuzco. Moreover, Jaime graduated with a degree in Tourism from Cusco University and is an active member of the Association/School of Graduates in Tourism of Peru. Additionally, he has extensive knowledge of all tourist circuits in the region. As a mountain man, he is a proactive professional with initiative, strong interpersonal skills, solid moral principles, and a high degree of responsibility. Jaime, our manager, has gained enough experience to operate tours around Cuzco on behalf of Inca Vision Tours. However, as a team, we have even more reasons why you should pick Inca Vision Tours for your memorable treks or tours.

1. – Legal and sustainable company

We have legal license permits from our government to operate our day tours and multi-day treks. Furthermore, we are a 100% local, sustainable, and responsible tourism operator that incorporates universal principles of tourism. In particular, we focus on protecting the environment and benefiting local communities by respecting their culture and religion.

2. – Cuzco, the land of the Inca Civilization

We own our operational base in Cuzco, and therefore, you will experience with INCA VISION TOURS what the Incas had envisioned back in their days — namely, the gateway to the historical sites leading into Machu Picchu.

3. –Expert office and field team to assist you every day

Our professionals and local expert office staff handle all the logistic and operational hard work, including optimizing your time and investment while reducing unnecessary costs. As a result, you get the most out of your vacation. Moreover, our qualified local tour guides, with extensive experience, know all the secrets to take you to the most breathtaking places. Therefore, they ensure your vacation is unforgettable and take great care of your safety.

4. – Fair salary and care for local people

INCA VISION TOURS employs locals as porters, horsemen, chefs, guides, and office staff. Therefore, you can rest assured that all the money you invest in your tours or treks will go directly to the workers who accompany you on day tours or hikes. Furthermore, at Inca Vision Tours, we distribute profits equally amongst our members, ensuring fair treatment and support for our entire team.

5. – Personalized Itineraries and customized service

Inca Vision Tours has handpicked the top local specialists, so you will have peace of mind and enjoy an unforgettable trip that meets your exact requirements. Moreover, you can also request to learn Quechua languages, as well as participate in our social projects during special campaigns. In addition, you have the opportunity to attend special events on important occasions such as the Feast of the Sun, Holy Week, the Day of the Dead and the Living, and many more.

6. – Our Peruvian Cuisine/Gastronomy

During your participation in our tours and treks, our organic meals from the Andes, coast, and jungle of Peru will be carefully prepared by our professional chefs. Furthermore, we cater to various dietary preferences, offering vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan options to ensure everyone enjoys a delicious and nourishing experience.

7. – Guaranteed departures tours

At Inca Vision Tours, all our tours are guaranteed to depart regardless of whether they have small or large group sizes. In fact, we have successfully organized tours with as few as 2 people. Therefore, you won’t have to worry about your tour being cancelled at the last minute—unless, of course, you choose to cancel it yourself.

8. – Support the local economy

Moreover, the vast majority of your money will go straight to support and grow local economies. In particular, our company is especially committed to social projects in remote villages, where unfortunately there is extreme poverty.

9. – Our best hiking gear, equipment and contingency plan

Additionally, we have comfortable gear and equipment to do our treks and day tours, such as: 4-person tents, cooking gear, kitchen tents, toilet tents, trekking poles, air mattresses, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, and everything else needed to ensure a great adventure.