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inca trail treks 2 days
all inclusive
HIGHLIGHTS
- Marvel at the stone alter of Chachabamba
- Descend into the cloud forest of Winaywayna
- View Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate, Inti Punku
- The Inca Trail is by far the most famous trek in South America.
- It is rated by many as one of the top 5 treks in the world.
- The Short Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu is a spectacular hike with a beautiful scenery and a wide variety of flora and fauna with fantastic panoramas of the Andes mountains on the way to the lost citadel of the Incas
- It is perfect for hikers who want to experience this world-famous trail and one of the new 7 wonders of the world, Machu Picchu,
- Along the trek you will be able to visit Chacha bamba, Wiñayhuayna, the Sungate and Machu picchu.
- you will be going directly into the Historical Sanctuary of Machupicchu.
- Hike in the footsteps of the ancient people through magical forests and go past enigmatic ruins.
Starting Altitude – 2,170 m / 7,170 ft
Highest Altitude – 2,720 m / 8,920 ft
Walking Distance – 13 km / 8 miles
DAY 01: CUSCO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – WIÑAYWAYNA – AGUAS CALIENTES.
Hikers ,will be picked up from 04 :30 am and driven to ollantaytambo (train station ) for a 1:10 hour bus then we will board a Tourist Expedition Train with reserved seats for about 1 hour and 15 minutes to the kilometer 104 which is starting point . As soon as we arrive to this point we will cross a bridge to the check point and show your passports then we will start a soft walk into the other side of the Vilcanota river the trail heads off to the right towards the ruins of Chachabamba. After a considerable time dedicated to Chachabamba, we will continue the trail heads south and begin climbing the mountain, before entering the cloud forest. Then the trail leaves the forest and goes west while continuing the uphill hike in open grassland. After hiking in the sun for about three hours, the trail descends into a shaded forest. This is where trekkers can enjoy a beautiful waterfall. After leaving the waterfall and forest, hikers will arrive at the lower part of the incredible ruins of Wiñaywayna. It is recommended that you start the trek with at least 2 litres of water.
After lunch in Wiñaywayna we continue through a beautiful cloud forest full of bromelias, orchids and fern trees. You will walk the last part of the trail with amazing features stone steps and tambos intresting places and climb the 60 steps before arriving to the famous Inti Punku or Sun Gate. From this point you will be able to contemplate and observe this unique place, last 45 minutes to be on front of this wonder, where you can feel a peaceful and special feeling. Spend a short time for pictures and views then we prepare our mind for the next early morning,then we walk for 1:00 hour dwon to aguias calientes town hot springs This is all considered a low altitude hike, but you would want to be fit.
- Meals: Lunch , Dinner
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Maximum Altitude: 2680m/8792ft
- Minimum Altitude: 2100m/6888ft
- Distance Travelled: 7 Km aprox.
- Approximate Walking Time: 6 – 7 Hours
DAY 02 : AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO.
Early after a good breakfast re-live the history and the mysterious world of the Incas, we will take one of the first busses up to MACHU PICCHU, arriving at 06:30 am approx. This time is still not so crowded so we take advantage of the tranquility of this sacred site; your tour guide will give you the full tour, which take 02 hours exploring the citadel, you will see all of the most important parts of Machu Picchu such as temples, terraces and well-done stone structures that makes MACHU PICCHU unique, you will also see how Machu Picchu is divided into three sectors: agricultural, residential and religious.
after you finished the guided tour, those who have booked in advance for an extra hike up HUAYNA PICCHU or MACHU PICCHU Mountain will have enough time to take pleasure in having outstanding views on their own. you will do so at your designated time (1st group: 6am to 8am, 2nd group: 9am to 11am) afterwards you will return to aguas calientes, where you will wait for return train to ollantaytambo and then bus back to Cusco
- Meals: Breackfast
- Accommodation: 2 person per room.
- Maximum Altitude: 2400m/7872ft
- Minimum Altitude: 2100m/6888ft
- Distance Travelled: 9 km approx
- Approximate Walking Time: 3 – 4 Hours.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- Tour guide (English or spanish )
- Pick up form your Hotel at 04:00 am
- bus to ollantaytambo train station (2 Hrs)
- Tourist train ( Expedition train service) to Km 104 ( trailhead of the Inca Trail)
- Entrance fees for the trail and Machu picchu citadel.
- Permits and fees for the 2 Day Inca Trail park.
- Two-hours guided tour at Machu Picchu.
- Guided visit of Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna.
- 1 Box Lunch, 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast .
- hostel Private room for 2 person in Aguas Calientes town. (Shower and bathroom).
- Tourist train ( Expedition train service) return to Cusco or train to Ollanta and transport back to Cusco.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- Breakfast on the first morning and lunch on the last day after machu picchu
- Entrance to the hot spring in Aguas Calientes 20 soles (US$ 6) (optional )
- Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu picchu US$ 24 , one way US$12 (a Down hill walk for 55 minutes to Aguas Calientes)
- Dinner on the 2nd Day
- Tips for your guide is not mandatory.
- ticket for Huayna Picchu US$70.00 _( optional )
- Travel and health insurance. (bring copies with you please):
- Baggage excess
WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE:
- Original passport and copies
- Note ( you have to bring your student card to machu picchu because you are going to be required to show at Machu picchu
- You only need to carry a small day pack
- Water to drink ( 2 liters)
- Camera, binoculars
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- Sun hat and gloves
- T-shirts / shirts
- Comfortable hiking zip off trousers
- Basic toiletries
- Hat or cap for the sun, essential
- Sunscream with sun protection
- Insect repellent for mosquitoes (Malaria or Yellow fever not been reported)
- Rain pants
- Bathing suit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
- Sun protection cream ( factor 35 recommended ) sun is strong
- Insect Repellent ( for mosquitos )15 % of deet at least
- Water bottle
- Comfortable hiking boots, runners or sturdy shoes
- Money in soles or dollars. ATM´s or cash machines and travelers cheques in Aguas Calientes are more expensive to change
- Short pants , Plaster and bandages
- Walking poles (with rubber tips) they can also be hired from us (they can be used on the Inca Trail if they have rubber tips)
UP-GRADING HOTELS in Aguas Calientes: Based on 2 people sharing a room, price is per person.
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Hotel Presidente or Green Nature US$ 20.00 per person
Hotel Santuario US$ 35.00 per person.
Hotel Andina Luxury US$ 40.00 per person.
Mapi -INKATERRA US$ 80.00 per person.(Include Dinner and Breakfast)
Hotel Hatuchay Tower US$140.00 per person
Hotel INKATERRA US$ 220.00 per person.(Include Dinner and Breakfast)
Sumaq Hotel 5 stars US$ 190.00 per person.(Include Dinner and Breakfast)
INFORMATION & RECOMMENDATIONS
SHORT INCA TRAIL to MACHUPICCHU TREK 2 Day / 1Night
- There are a limited number of permits for the Inca Trail hike and you
- must book well in advance
- you must pay the deposit as soon as you book
- BOOK and PAY- WESTERN UNION
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- Please feel free to contact us for any urgencies at: +51 84 984751486 or +51 84 984601444
- On the calendar to the left side, the month showing and the first bold date is the first possible date that permits issued by the park office (National Culture Institute INC) are available and we still have free spaces in our group.
- To see if a later date is available click on the calendar on the month you want using the arrow to the right and if the date is bold then it is still available
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