{"id":219,"date":"2023-09-04T16:49:29","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T16:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/?p=219"},"modified":"2023-09-28T23:25:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T23:25:34","slug":"the-differences-between-the-classic-inca-trail-and-the-short-inca-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intisuntrek.com\/blog\/the-differences-between-the-classic-inca-trail-and-the-short-inca-trail","title":{"rendered":"The Differences Between the Classic Inca Trail and the Short Inca Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you trying to decide between taking the Clasic Inca trail<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and the Short Inca Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/em>? The Inca Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/em> is a walking adventure that has as destination the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. There are two routes: Classic Inca Trail<\/strong> <\/em><\/a>and the Inca Short Trail<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. While the Classic<\/em><\/strong><\/a> is more popular and more promoted, the short<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>route also offers an unforgettable experience with less effort. Here we show you the differences between the Classic Inca Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/em> and the Inca Short Trail.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Duration<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The first difference is the duration of the walk. The classic route<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is four days. During the first day 12 kilometers are covered, the second one 13 kilometers and the third 15 kilometers. On the fourth day there is a two-hour walk to reach the citadel of Machu Picchu<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and take the guided tour.<\/p>\n

The Inca Short Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/em> is just two days long. We start from Chachabamba at kilometer 104 and travel around 6 hours until we reach Intipunku. During the second day the guided tour to Machu Picchu<\/a><\/strong><\/em> takes place.<\/p>\n

Availability<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Classic Inca Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/em> Trek supports up to 500 people per day, including guides and service personnel. The spaces are usually sold quickly so it is best to buy them in advance.<\/p>\n

The route of the 2 Day Inca Trail<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>Hike only supports 250 people. If you do not have a lot of time to do the Full Inca Trail tour, you can choose to take the short Inca Trail<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>tour, which will only take a day of walking and the other one to visit the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Inca Trail campsite<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the Classic Inca Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/em> night camps are made on the route the first three days. During the Short Inca Trail<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, the night is spent at the hotel of your choice in the town of Aguas Calientes.<\/p>\n

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Attractions to visit<\/h3>\n

The Classic Inca Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/em> route includes the following attractions:<\/p>\n