Short Inca Trail and Machu Picchu 2 Days
2 days
Multi-Day
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Day 1: Cusco - Wiñayhuyana - Sun Gate - Aguas Calientes
Stop At: Winay Wayna, Machu Picchu Peru
Early morning we pick you up from your hotel and drive to the train station to board the train that will take us to km.104 on the Cusco – Machupicchu railroad (starting point of the hike), where we arrive at around 10:00 am. We start visiting the Chachabamba archaeological complex (2150m/7052ft), located very close to the control point, to then embark upon an 8 km (5 miles) ascending trail, which after four hours takes us to the archaeological complex of Wiñaywaynan(2,680 m/8,792 ft),. This is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector.
After the box lunch we will continue on to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), (2,730 m/8,792 ft) from where you will have your first incredible, panoramic view of Machu Picchu (2,400 m/7,873 ft). We will walk down to the last part of the trail towards the ancient city itself. Before reaching Machu Picchu, we will take a side path off the trail to descend to Machupicchu and then by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will have dinner and we will accommodate at the selected hotel .
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Killa Inn or similar , a 3 start Hotel
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Stop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
We wake up early and board a bus to Machupicchu where we begin a complete guided tour of the most important places in Machu Picchu Archaeological site that will take approximately two hours. You will then have free time to explore the Inca Ciatdel by yourselves. Optional If you have energy, you can also climb up the Huaynapicchu Mountain, where one can experience spectacular views of all of Machupicchu, the valleys and mountains that surround it (please note that there are only 400 visitors allowed per day), in your own. After finish your visit you’ll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (this lunch is not included in the cost of the trek).
Later you will board the train at 16:12 from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy Station . Where our driver will be waiting for you to come back by car to your hotel in Cusco
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Cusco - Wiñayhuyana - Sun Gate - Aguas Calientes
Stop At: Winay Wayna, Machu Picchu Peru
Early morning we pick you up from your hotel and drive to the train station to board the train that will take us to km.104 on the Cusco – Machupicchu railroad (starting point of the hike), where we arrive at around 10:00 am. We start visiting the Chachabamba archaeological complex (2150m/7052ft), located very close to the control point, to then embark upon an 8 km (5 miles) ascending trail, which after four hours takes us to the archaeological complex of Wiñaywaynan(2,680 m/8,792 ft),. This is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector.
After the box lunch we will continue on to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), (2,730 m/8,792 ft) from where you will have your first incredible, panoramic view of Machu Picchu (2,400 m/7,873 ft). We will walk down to the last part of the trail towards the ancient city itself. Before reaching Machu Picchu, we will take a side path off the trail to descend to Machupicchu and then by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will have dinner and we will accommodate at the selected hotel .
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Killa Inn or similar , a 3 start Hotel
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Stop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
We wake up early and board a bus to Machupicchu where we begin a complete guided tour of the most important places in Machu Picchu Archaeological site that will take approximately two hours. You will then have free time to explore the Inca Ciatdel by yourselves. Optional If you have energy, you can also climb up the Huaynapicchu Mountain, where one can experience spectacular views of all of Machupicchu, the valleys and mountains that surround it (please note that there are only 400 visitors allowed per day), in your own. After finish your visit you’ll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (this lunch is not included in the cost of the trek).
Later you will board the train at 16:12 from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy Station . Where our driver will be waiting for you to come back by car to your hotel in Cusco
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Pre-departure briefing the night before at the Hotel
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Private transport Hotel - the train station. - Hotel
- Entrance fee to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
- English or Spanish speaking guide
- 1 boxed lunch and 1 dinner
- 1 breakfast at the Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Bus tickets :1st day and 2nd day
- Train ticket to the trail head (km 104)
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy ( Cusco)
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- 1 night at 3 star hotel in Aguas Calientes town
- Entry/Admission - Winay Wayna
- Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
Not included
- Meals that are not stated
- Entrance fees to Huaynapicchu
- Trekking poles
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- we only need minimum of 2 people for booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
65%
Original
20%
Sport
20%
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