Short Inca Trail to Machupicchu

Short on time but want to experience the Inca Trail? Then consider our short 2 Day/1 Night Inca Trail trek, which involves a walk of 16 km to Machu Picchu, passing through spectacular landscapes of mountains and cloud forest. You’ll also visit Inca archaeological sites along the route, such as Chachabamba, Choquesuysuy and the amazing Winaywayna Complex. Winaywayna, located at 2,700 meters, features impressive agricultural terraces, temples, shrines, and ritual water channels. Nature will also be all around you: hummingbirds, quetzals and cockerels.
Then, of course, you’ll have a full-day tour of Machu Picchu on Day 2, ably guided by our expert guides, with plenty of time to explore the site on your own, to take photographs and contemplate this magical place.

Information:

• Altitude: 2050 – 2650 m/6726 – 9350f
• High Season: March – January
• Duration: 2 days – 1 night
• Level of difficulty: Normal
• Route: Closed in February

Day 1: Cusco – 104 km – Wiñaywayna – Aguas Calientes

Our journey starts early in the morning. After our arrival at KM 104 by train, the Royal Inca Trail begins with a hike to Chachabamba (2270m/7448f), where our guide will inform us about the previous function of this archaeological site. Thereafter, we will reach Wiñayhuayna (2650m/8694f), the most important archaeological site besides Machu Picchu. After that our trail continues towards the Sun Gate “Inti Punku”, a nice viewpoint from which we can enjoy the nightfall on Machu Picchu (2400m/7874f). Since we have to continue our walk to our hotel in Aguas Calientes, we will only spend little time in the sanctuary of Machu Picchu on the first day.

• Level of difficulty: Moderate
• Hiking time: 06 hours
• Total distance: 12 km

Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco (B)

After breakfast we take the bus to arrive at the Inca city of Machu Picchu, where we will have a journey of about 3 hours in the Inca city, visiting the main sites and precincts , plazas, fountains Sacred Temples agricultural and urban sector. After the guided tour you have free time to take pictures. Then we will meet the rest of the group to take the bus back to the village of Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon return to Cusco by train.

Notes:

Huayna Picchu: The visit to Huayna Picchu needs to be booked long time in advance as there are only limited spaces. We charge an additional US $ 65.00.

Includes

• Explanation briefing prior to departure.
• Pick up from hotel in Cusco.
• Transfer to the train station.
• Round trip train tickets (Vistadome and Expedition Service).
• Entrance fee to the Inca trail and Machupicchu.
• Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and vice versa.
• Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
• 01 Professional Tour guide for a group of 8 passengers and 02 (up to 8 more than 9 passengers).
• First aid kit, oxygen bottle.
• Vegetarian option (no extra charge).
• Meals: 1 breakfasts, 1 Lunch ( box lunch) and 1 Dinner .

Not Included

• The first breakfast (first day).
• The last lunch (Second Day) when the tour ends .
• Porter for personal effects

What do you need to bring

• Backpack with rain shelter.
• Sleeping bag.
• Clothing for warm and cold climate like a waterproof jacket.
• Rain pants and lightweight pants.
• Trekking shoes.
• Slippers or sandals (for showers and Hot Springs).
• Woollen or synthetic socks and a sweater.
• Long- and short-sleeved polo’s/T-Shirts.
• Rain poncho and a hat.
• Bathing suit (for the Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes).
• Sunscreen, insect repellent, disinfecting alcohol and gel, water bottle and sterilizing tablets, toiletries and toilet paper.
• Camera (wrapped in plastic bag).
• Flash light and batteries.
• Some snacks like chocolate bars and dry fruit.
• Original passport, original ISIC student card and extra money in soles.
• Since the weather can be very cold and moistly, your clothes – once gotten wet – won’t dry at night. So take some clothes to change.

LIST OF THINGS TO BRING IN THE BACKPACK:

• Flashlight.
• Repellent.
• Sunscreen.
• Toilet paper.
• Plastic bags (to protect cameras and littering)
• Water purifying tablets.
• Waterproof jacket.
• 2 T- Shirts.
• A pair of long pants.
• Shorts.
• Underwear.
• Rain coat.
• Some sneakers or sandals to rest your feet at camp.
• A cap or hat.
• Personal medication.

Inca Trail 2 Days (Private Departure)

Included

• Private transfer from your hotel in Cusco to train station and back.
• Tourist train from Ollantaytambo to Km. 104 (Beginning of the 2-Day Inca Trail)
• Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and private transfer back to Cusco.
• Tourist bus 3 ways between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
• Entrance fee to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu.
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
• Meals during the excursion (1 breakfast, 1 box lunch, 1 dinner/option vegetarian).
• Hotel in the village of Aguas Calientes (Continental is recommended or similar).
• First-aid kit and oxygen bottle.

Not Included

• Last lunch in Aguas Calientes.