Short Inca Trail 2 Days

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Trek to Machu Picchu

Trip Styles

TREK, ADVENTURE

Duration:

2 Days

Altitude:

2900 msnm

Activity Level:

Challenging
Short Inca Trail 2 Days

The short Inca trail is for those who want to visit the most beautiful Inca sites in Machupicchu national Park, just starting at Km. 104 or Chachabamba Archeological site absolutely part of the Inca trail, on the route will encounter plenty of astonishment vistas comprising snow- peaks and green valley where is running the sacred river of the Incas, as well as lot of flora and fauna where we find more than 200 species of birds and similar number of orchids, as well we explore Wiñayhuayna Inca site which a magical and mysterious place. Also present on the trail the colorful hummingbirds and the spectacled bear. The part of the Inca trail that sends most trekkers starry-eyed, however is the moment when they arrive at the Sun Gate and first fix your eyes on the mysterious Machupicchu below. Next day go back in the time exploring the majestic Machupicchu.

Itinerary Short Inca Trail

Day 1CUSCO – KM 104 INCA TRAIL – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES

We start the day by picking you up from your hotel between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. to transfer you to the train station of Ollantaytambo for 1.5 hours, from where you will boar the train around 6:00 am. towards km 104 of the railway line where the Inca trail 2 days stars where you will also meet your tour guide and pass a control point of the Inca Trail.

We’ll begin with a 3-hour uphill hike towards to archaeological complex of Wiñaywayna, where you will have time to explore and listen to a guided explanation of the ruins.

Afterward, you will eat lunch and walk for another 2 hours to the Intipunku Sun Gate, from where you will have a spectacular view of Machu Picchu after we will continue walking for about 45 minutes toward Machu Picchu and spend time taking pictures and enjoying the magic of the ancient city.

Afterwards you will take a bus for 30 minutes to the nearby town of Aguas Calientes where you will spend a night in the hotel also enjoy a delicius dinner in one of the restautants of the town

Day 2MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

On day 2, we will get an early start to Machu Picchu. You need to wake up around 4:00 am to get ready, grab your packed breakfast and begin the 30-minute walk to the Puente Ruinas checkpoint, where you will have to show your passport and Machu Picchu tickets.

After the first checkpoint, we will climb stairs for about one hour until we arrive at the Machu Picchu main gate, where we will again show our passports and tickets before entering the site. Once everyone is at the gate, we begin the 2.5-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu, learning everything about The Lost City of the Incas. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the Inca city of Machu Picchu on your own before walking back to Aguas Calientes for your 14:55 train departure back to Ollantaytambo. In Ollantaytambo, you will transfer to a shuttle and finish the route to Cusco, arriving at the main square around 6:00 pm.

Includes Short Inca Trail
Included:
  • Pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
  • Transfer from Cusco to the train station of Ollantaytambo.
  • A professional tour guide prepared in first aid and experienced in the route and history.
  • Second guide for groups of more than 9 people.
  • Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to kilometer 104 which is the trailhead.
  • Entrance ticket for the Inca trail 2 days.
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu for the first and second day.
  • 1 night in hotel in Aguas Calientes.
  • Bus tickets from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes on day 1.
  • First aid kit and oxygen bottle for emergencies.
  • 01 breakfast, 01 lunch, 01 dinner.
  • Return train from Machu Picchu town to Ollantaytambo.
  • Transfer from Ollantaytambo Station to your hotel in Cusco.
Not Included:
  • Breakfasts of the first day.
  • Lunch of the second day.
  • Extra expenses.
  • Tips.
What to bring?
  • Original Passport.
  • For students: ISIC card.
  • Insurance card/certificate.
  • Walking stick (Highly Recomemded).
  • Hiking boots.
  • Waterproof jacket or rain poncho.
  • Warm jacket.
  • Hat and gloves.
  • 2-4 t-shirts.
  • 2 pairs of pants (1 for hiking, 1 for camp).
  • Long underwear for sleeping.
  • Hand sanitizer.
  • Comfortable trousers.
  • Sun hat or cap.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Water.
  • Toiletries/ Toilet paper.
  • Personal medication.
  • Camera.
  • Flashlight or headlamp.
  • Extra money for tips/snacks.
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