1 Day Hike on the Inca Trail + 1 Day in Machupicchu: Private 2 days Tour
2 days
Private
Full Day
Multi-Day
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DAY 1: ROYAL INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU
Transfer to the Ollantaytambo Train Station to catch the train until the Km 104 (1:20 minutes train ride, altitude 8250 feet), where we start to hike - with wonderful landscapes of the Cloud Forest, its flora and fauna - on the Royal Inca Trail to Machupicchu visiting first the Inca remain of Chachabamba. Later we continue hiking up-hill for about 3 - 4 hours until getting, visiting the famous and fascinating Inca Citadel of Winayhuayna (8860ft.). The hike continues after lunch for 1 - 1 1/2 hours until Inti Punku (Sun Gate, altitude 9050). From where we will have the first fantastic view of the "Holy City of the Incas": Machupicchu; the highlight of any trip to South America. Finally you hike downhill until Machupicchu (altitude 8000 feet) for 45 minutes. From Machupicchu you take a bus for 30 minutes to Aguas Calientes town (altitude 6600 feet) to overnight. (B, Bx L)
PLEASE YOU HAVE TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE FOR THIS HIKE, THE 3 - 4 HOURS UPHILL IT IS NOT EASY
DAY 2: MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
Early visit of Machupicchu; to spot the amazing sun rise and guided visit (2 1/2 hours) of the wonderful temples and palaces, later on your own you can take the optional hike to Huaynapicchu Peak (2 hours) & the temple of the Moon.
If you want to hike to Montana Machupicchu ( 3 - 4 hours) or the Inca Bridge (1.5 hours); you will do it on your own before the guided tour of Machupicchu.
Afternoon return to Ollantaytambo by train (1 1/2 hours) and transfer to the hotel.
NOTE: You have to pay extra ($65 pp) if you are interested in climbing to Huaynapicchu or Montana Machupicchu and you have to let us know in advance, we must buy tickets ASAP, there is a short limit per day.
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Transfer to the Ollantaytambo Train Station to catch the train until the Km 104 (1:20 minutes train ride, altitude 8250 feet), where we start to hike - with wonderful landscapes of the Cloud Forest, its flora and fauna - on the Royal Inca Trail to Machupicchu visiting first the Inca remain of Chachabamba. Later we continue hiking up-hill for about 3 - 4 hours until getting, visiting the famous and fascinating Inca Citadel of Winayhuayna (8860ft.). The hike continues after lunch for 1 - 1 1/2 hours until Inti Punku (Sun Gate, altitude 9050). From where we will have the first fantastic view of the "Holy City of the Incas": Machupicchu; the highlight of any trip to South America. Finally you hike downhill until Machupicchu (altitude 8000 feet) for 45 minutes. From Machupicchu you take a bus for 30 minutes to Aguas Calientes town (altitude 6600 feet) to overnight. (B, Bx L)
PLEASE YOU HAVE TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE FOR THIS HIKE, THE 3 - 4 HOURS UPHILL IT IS NOT EASY
DAY 2: MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
Early visit of Machupicchu; to spot the amazing sun rise and guided visit (2 1/2 hours) of the wonderful temples and palaces, later on your own you can take the optional hike to Huaynapicchu Peak (2 hours) & the temple of the Moon.
If you want to hike to Montana Machupicchu ( 3 - 4 hours) or the Inca Bridge (1.5 hours); you will do it on your own before the guided tour of Machupicchu.
Afternoon return to Ollantaytambo by train (1 1/2 hours) and transfer to the hotel.
NOTE: You have to pay extra ($65 pp) if you are interested in climbing to Huaynapicchu or Montana Machupicchu and you have to let us know in advance, we must buy tickets ASAP, there is a short limit per day.
Included
- Round trip EXPEDITION or INCA RAIL train tickets
- Lunch - 1 Picnic Lunch for the 1st Day
- Private Transportation from and to the hotel
- All Fees and Taxes
- English speaking guide; Inca Trail (1 day) & Machupicchu ( 2 1/2 - 3 hours)
- Inca Trail + Machupicchu entrance fees
- Basic 3 star hotel for 1 night + breakfast: Double or Twin Room
- All the Bus tickets: Aguas Calientes - Machupiccu - Aguas Calientes
- Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
Not included
- International & national airfares (Lima - Cusco - Lima)
- Huaynapicchu or Montana Machupicchu entrance fees ($65 pp)
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water
- Non described meals & snacks, insurance of any kind
- Tips
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- You should book ASAP; there is a limit for the Inca trail permits and the tickets for Huaynapicchu and Montana Machupicchu
- After booking; to buy all your tickets additional personal information will be requested
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- You must be in good Shape
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
45%
Sport
35%
Aquatic
20%
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