SHORT INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
About This Tour
Enjoy the largest network of roads made by the Incas, follow in their footsteps, and experience one of the most beautiful stretches in Peru, on the way to Machu Picchu.
The short Inca Trail of 2 days and 1 night, is an undemanding hike in which we can visit interesting places such as the archaeological complexes of Chachabamba, considered the union of the Andean trilogy, and Wiñay Wayna, one of the most beautiful archaeological sites and preserved from the entire Inca Trail. We will also have the opportunity to take incredible photos at the Puerta del Sol “Inti Punku” from where we can have the first view of the citadel of Machu Picchu. With this program, we will have the opportunity to have two perspectives of Machupicchu, on day 1 the sunset, and on day 2 the sunrise.
What to Pack
- Original ID or passport.
- Mosquito repellent.
- 2-3 Lt drinking water bottle.
- Raincoat/poncho.
- Hiking boots (waterproof preferable).
- Cap.
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses.
- Camera with extra battery.
What’s Included
- Briefing one night before the tour.
- Private pickup from your hotel in Cusco or Sacred Valley.
- Tourist train tickets (round trip) in Expedition service.
- Entrance fees to Inca Trail KM 104 and Machu Picchu.
- Box lunch (vegetarian option at the client's request).
- Certified guide.
- Hiking poles.
- Consettur bus tickets for Machupicchu.
- 01-night hotel at Aguas Calientes town (breakfast included).
- Executive lunch in Aguas Calientes (Day 2).
- Hotel in hot waters
- Snacks and drinks.
- Entrance to Wayna Picchu Mountain (+$70 USD)
- Travel insurance.
- Tips (optional).
- Other meals are not indicated in the service description.
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allDAY 1 - Cusco - Ollantaytambo Station - Train to KM104 “Chachabamba” - Short Inca Trail Hike - Aguas Calientes
- We start the day with pick-up from your respective accommodation according to the time scheduled for the tour.
- Travel by private van for approximately 2 hours to the Ollantaytambo train station.
- Then, we will board the expedition tourist train to KM104 starting point of the Short Inca Trail.
- Our first visit to the archaeological complex of Chachabamba, an ancient citadel considered as the union of the Andean trilogy “Uku Pacha” or the world of the dead, underground, the “Kai Pacha” or real
world, of the earth and the “Hanan Pacha” or the celestial world. - During our walk you will be able to appreciate the beautiful landscape, visualizing snow-capped peaks entering the cloud forest mountains for approximately 4 hours.
- At noon we will make a technical stop to enjoy our box lunch (vegetarian option at the client's request) and rest a little.
- In the afternoon we will visit the archaeological complex of Wiñay Wayna, which was inhabited by farmers who used the terraces in order to recover slopes for agriculture.
- We will find recently restored buildings, an irrigation system, and an Inca temple.
- Then, we will continue our walk for another 2 hours until we reach Inti Punku "Sun Gate", from where we can see Machu Picchu, which we will arrive 45 minutes from this point.
- Next, we will take the Consettur bus to go down to the town of Aguas Calientes.
- We will spend one night in a comfortable 3-star hotel (optional upgrade).
DAY 2 - Machupicchu guided tour - Train to return to Cusco
- Early breakfast at your hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- We will dedicate the second day to the guided tour of Machu Picchu, taking the bus from Aguas Calientes to the citadel for approximately 30 minutes.
- Our tour within the Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu with our certified guide will take approximately 2 hours according to the circuit assigned on the entrance ticket.
- At the end of your visit, we will board the bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes.
- We will enjoy a delicious 3-course executive lunch.
- In the afternoon, we will board our expedition service train back to Ollantaytambo.
- Finally, our private transportation will bring you back to Cusco, leaving you at your accommodation.
Maximum Altitude: 2,430 masl (7,970 feet).
Minimum Altitude: 2,040 masl (6,690 feet).
Time to visit: 2 - 3 hours approx.
Difficulty degree: Low
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