SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 2D/1N
Want to tour the Inca Trail? But you do not have enough time? You do not like to camp? Or, do not want to walk for four days? ... Then this is the route you should follow, which allows you to reach Machu Picchu walking along a relatively smooth original Inca trail, journeying only 13Km (8miles) in one day.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Km104
Early morning departure to the train station to catch the train that will take us to Km104, starting point of the Inca trail. The path starts after the control point with a visit to the Inca ruins of Chachabamba (7095 ft / 2150 m). We then ascend along the left flank of the Urubamba river valley for four hours to Wiñaywayna (8910 ft / 2700 m). In the beginning, the vegetation is sparse and the temperature is high. After a couple of hours we will reach the cloud forest and a spectacular waterfall. Here we hike up steep steps along stone staircases of the archaeological site of Wiñaywayna which is the most spectacular Inca ruins found along the Inca Trail. In the afternoon we walk for two more hours through the forested mountains of Machu Picchu. En route, we will enjoy spectacular views of cliffs and the Urubamba river canyon. Upon arrival to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), we will get our first glimpse of Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Inkas (8085 ft / 2450 m). We will then take the bus down to the friendly town of Aguas Calientes where we overnight in a hotel with free time to enjoy an optional visit to the hot springs.
Día 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco
We will take the first bus to Machu Picchu to enjoy the sunrise where our guide will give us a guided tour of Machu Picchu including all the major attractions of the city. After our visit you will have free time to enjoy Machu Picchu before we take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon we take the train to the town of Ollantaytambo located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where private transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusco city.
The Short Inca trail 2d/1n program includes:
- A licensed professional English speaking tour guide, who will visit you at the hotel to give you a pre-departure briefing
- Hotel pick-up and transfer via private transport to Ollantaytambo train station
- One way train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Km104
- Entrance ticket to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu
- Box lunch (day 01)
- First Aid Medical Kit and Emergency Oxygen Tank
- One way bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes town (day 01)
- Round trip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes (day 02)
- Vistadome service train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo station
- Private transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
The Inca trail 5d/4n program does not include:
- Tips
- All that is not specified in what the program includes
We recommend bringing:
- Rain gear
- Hiking boots (water proof)
- Cap for the sun (or it can be used during rainy days)
- Convertible pants or zipoff pants
- Sun glasses
- Swim suit, you may want to go to the hot spring in Aguas Calientes town
- Sun cream
- Mosquito repellent
- Snacks, we recommend to bring power bars
- Original passport, which will be used the first day at the check point before going on the Inca trail and to board the trains
- Camera with extra batteries
- Reusable Water Bottle (to avoid waste from using plastic water bottles)
- Cash - Peruvian Soles or US Dollars
- Walking poles that will allow you to walk with the body upright and to avoid exerting pressure on your knees when going downhill
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