Tour Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2 Days And 1 Night

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Regular temperature checks for staff Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival Guides required to regularly wash hands Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons Face masks required for guides in public areas Gear/equipment sanitized between use Face masks required for travelers in public areas Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Guide

Professional English speaking guide. Additional guide for groups over 9 people

Meals

1 Box lunch 1 dinner 1 breakfast

Others

Pre trek briefing Transportation from your hotel to Ollantaytambo Train from Ollantaytambo to Km 104 Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes on day 1. Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu on day 2. Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo Transport by private van from Ollantaytambo to Cusco Admission Ticket to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu Archaeological site. Private guided tour of Machu Picchu First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank

Accommodation

3 star hotel

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Others

Hiking poles Tip for your guide Huayna Picchu mountain ticket

Insurance

Travel Insurance not included ( highly recommended )

Flights

Flights not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Cusco – Chachabamba – Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Cusco – Chachabamba – Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes

Leave hotel

The tour starts at 4:00 am in the morning, where we will collect you from your hotel in Cusco. You will be transferred in one of our mini-vans to the train station at Ollantaytambo. The train ride will last about two hours.

Explore the Chachabamba Ruins

Our stop at Kilometer 104, the trailhead of the Inca Trail, is where our Short Inca Trail adventure begins. As we pass through the Inca Trail checkpoint, the first archaeological site you will discover is the magnificent ruins at Chachabamba.

This ancient outpost served as a spiritual and agricultural center for the Incas, featuring well-preserved terraces, temples, and ritual structures. Our expert guide will share interesting facts and stories about these ancient ruins.

Hike the Inca stone steps

For about 3 hours of ascent, you will be climbing the original Inca stone steps while discovering and appreciating the unique ecosystems in the area. Your guide will help you identify the different types of flora and fauna along the trail.

Eat lunch at the Ruins of Wiñay Wayna

Coming shortly after a lovely cascading waterfall is the ruins of Wiñay Wayna. This archaeological site is named after an orchid that means “Forever Young”.

It boasts well-preserved Inca terraces, religious structures, and ceremonial baths, providing a practical waypoint for trekkers en route to Machu Picchu while offering a memorable glimpse into the rich history and ingenuity of the Inca people.

As we reach this destination by noon time, you will have your well-deserved lunch at the top of the ruins or somewhere around it while taking in the breathtaking views and sceneries around you.

Visit a temple

Part of the lunch break is a visit to a temple with 7 windows, each one representing the colors of the rainbow. You will get to observe the incredible engineering of the water channels that are still functional up to this day. After the temple tour, we will continue our hike for another 1 to 2 hours on a relatively flat section of trail.

Reach the Sun Gate of Machu PicchuMachu Picchu View from the Sun Gate

At around 3:00 p.m., we will reach the Sun Gate of Machu Picchu or what is locally called “Intipunku” in the Quechua language.

This marks the entrance to the Sacred City, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Intipunku serves as a symbolic and awe-inspiring threshold to the majestic wonder of Machu Picchu, creating a moment of anticipation and revelation as you complete your journey. Make sure to have your cameras ready at this point!

Take a bus to Aguas Calientes

We will give you time to enjoy the view, take lots of photos, and simply take in this memorable milestone that you’ve reached. Afterwards, we will make a final short walk down to the main entrance of the ruins where we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes.

Check in at hotel and have dinner

As we arrive in Aguas Calientes, we will check you in at your hotel (Hatun Inti Classic Machu Picchu hotel) so you can rest and freshen up. Aguas Calientes is a charming town surrounded by lush greenery and features hot springs. You can have a quick dip in the hot springs if there is time available before dinner.

Dinner will be arranged at one of the best restaurants in town (Indio Feliz), where you and your group will all dine together to share food, drinks, and stories about your memorable day.

Meals: Box Lunch / Dinner

Accommodations: Hotel

Maximum altitude: 2,720 m/8,920 ft

Minimum Altitude: 2,040 m/6,691 ft

Distance to walk: 13 km/8 miles

Approximate walking time: 5-6 hours
Day 2 Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Eat breakfast

We will have an early breakfast at the hotel before we take the bus ride along the winding road to Machu Picchu. Our bus ride is scheduled at a time that will allow you to witness the magnificent sunrise over the Andes.

Site tour

During the two-hour tour of the site, you will get to listen and learn from our expert tour guides about interesting facts, history, and legends of Machu Picchu.

Our goal is to bring the city to life for you, enabling you to travel back through time and somehow experience the ancient culture and life of the Inca pilgrims. We will give you plenty of time for picture-taking and video filming.

Climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain (optional)

If you decide to climb the Huayna Picchu mountain, you will begin the hike at 10:00 a.m. Note that the price for hiking Huayna Picchu Mountain is not included in the trek price.

On the other hand, if you are not climbing the mountain, you will spend more time at Machu Picchu on your own before you return to Aguas Calientes by bus. Note that spending personal time in Macchu Pichu beyond the tour requires compliance with the rules imposed by the government and director of Machu Picchu.

Departure

As we return to Aguas Calientes, you will board the expedition train to either Poroy or Ollantaytambo. Then, you will be transferred to our minivan so you can get back to your hotel in Cusco. Your arrival time in Cusco will depend on the train schedule but is generally between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m.

That’s it! A short but exceptionally amazing Inca Trail tour that is definitely for the books—a journey you will never forget in your life.

Meals: Breakfast

Minimum altitude: 2,040 m/6,691 ft.

Maximum altitude: 2,440 m/8,052 ft.

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Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2 Days And 1 Night

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Itinerary of your trip Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2 Days And 1 Night

Day 1: Cusco – Chachabamba – Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes

Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

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