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INCA TRAIL 2D / 1N

One of our shortest walks to the ancient city of Machu Picchu is a short version of the famous and traditional and fascinating Inca Trail especially for people who do not have much time available but do not want to miss this magnificent and unique trail. Our adventure begins at km 104 and we walk for most of the day, we will be able to enjoy a varied flora and fauna, passing by waterfalls and archaeological sites, this tour will depend on your physical condition until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes where we will have reserved a comfortable and cozy hotel.

The best time to do the Inca Trail is during our dry season between May and September, it is a route of 14 KM. If you ran out of time and weren’t able to do the Inca Trail 4 days 3 nights, the Inca Trail Short Machu Picchu 2 days and 1 night will be your best option.

Itinerary

1st DAY.- OLLANTAYTAMBO – KM 104 – MACHUPICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES

Pick up from the hotel between 6:00-6:30 a.m. and go to the station where we will board the train that will take us to the km. 10. Here we will start our trek by visiting the first archeological site of CHACHABAMBA a guided visit, then we will continue with the trek in the tour, we will be able to appreciate the landscape as well as the mountain of Machupicchu and the archaeological site of CHOQUESUYSUY some orchids and waterfalls of the place. 3 hours later we will be in the archaeological site of WIÑAYHUAYNA where we will have lunch and take a short break before we continue our walk to the INTIPUNCO, from here we will have a panoramic view of the MACHUPICCHU Sanctuary where we can observe the beautiful sunset passing through the sanctuary of MACHUPICCHU, on this day you will not visit the archaeological site.

Once we have arrived at the citadel, we will descend from it to go to the town of Aguas Calientes, where a restorative dinner awaits us in a restaurant and rest in the hotel.

2nd DAY.- MACHUPICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO

Very early on this day we will have breakfast at the hotel and then we will go by bus to the HISTORIC SANCTUARY OF MACHUPICCHU, where we will have a guided tour of approximately 2 hours through the most important places such as: agricultural sector, religious sector, some springs and the urban part etc. After the guided tour it is up to the tourist whether he stays inside the sanctuary or not until the indicated time of his return train ticket to the city of Cusco.

These train services are only up to OLLANTAYTAMBO where we will pick you up by bus and take you back to the city of Cusco, taking into account that there is only one direct service which is the Expedition train and there is another service that is the Panoramic which is the first class service. You will have to add the difference between these two trains, and all these services are used in high season. Upon arrival in Cusco, a person from Cusco Andes Adventure will wait for you to transfer you to your hotel.

Food: Breakfast.

SUMMARY

Adventure tourism

Recommended for: Especially for older couples or families with children and youth. NOT RECOMMENDED- for people who have altitude sickness or lightheadedness or people suffering from obesity with poor physical conditions.
Acclimatization: We recommend, in order to avoid altitude sickness, to spend at least 2 days in the city of Cusco or surroundings before starting this incredible adventure.
About the availability: There is a limit of 250 people per day on the Inca Trail of 2 days. To be able to enter this trek, we recommend that you book your trail in advance as soon as possible. During the high season of tourism from April to September, permits may be depleted 4-6 months in advance.

There is a minimum requirement of 3 participants.

OPTIONAL

YOU MAY RENT

Hiking poles $20.00 USD (per pair) for the entire trip.
Extra Porter: In this tour if you need an extra porter you can hire him so that he can take your belongings, depending on your physical condition the walk can be difficult, 7 kg (15 pounds) for $ 120 USD. We include, in this service, the salary of the carrier, his entrance to Machu Picchu, transportation and food. If you wish to use this service, the porter can take your backpack or duffle bag to the town of Aguas Calientes. It is necessary to request the extra porter in advance when making the reservation of the trail, because the porter also needs a permit and is part of the limit of 250 people on the trail.

Huayna Picchu: If you are interested in ascending to this famous mountain of Huayna Picchu, where you can see a beautiful and wonderful view of the whole citadel of Machupicchu, there is an additional cost of $75.00 per person to buy your entrance ticket. These spaces are limited so you must confirm with us and thus be able to reserve your entrance ticket depending on the availability of entrances granted by the Ministry of Culture.

Panoramic Train: Our price includes a return train ticket in the Expedition service, but if you wish to upgrade your ticket to a Panoramic train service the price is $55.00 USD per person.

INCLUDES

RESERVATION INCLUDES

  • Briefing a day before your trek.
  • Pick up from the hotel to train station and vice versa.
  • Expedition train ticket up to Km. 104 and return to Ollantaytambo.
  • Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and Machupicchu.
  • Bilingual guide (English, Spanish) throughout the entire tour.
  • 02 bus tickets from Machupicchu- Aguas calientes -Machupicchu.
  • Food: 1 breakfast, 1 box lunch, 1 dinner.
  • 01-night hotel with private bathroom and hot water.
  • First aid kit, oxygen tank, first aid kit and emergency radios.
  • VEGETARIAN OPTION WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL COST.

NOT INCLUDE

DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • First breakfast
  • Last lunch of the 2nd day and dinner.
  • Hiking poles can be rented at our office ($20.00 for the entire trip).
  • Ascent to Huaynapicchu and mountain of Machu Picchu (additional $75.00).
  • Optional upgrade (train) for the Panoramic (additional $55.00).
  • Tips (guide).
  • Any extra personal expenses.

Note

NOTE

The time depends a lot on the train schedule that is granted to you. You need to be at the station half an hour before the departure of the train. Likewise, rates are subject to increase or readjustment by the MINISTRY OF CULTURE and PERU RAIL S.A (train company) and could determine the price.

IMPORTANT

In order to make the tour reservation of the Inca trail 02d / 1n Machupicchu, you must send the following information: First and last names, nationality, date of birth, passport. Students must send their scanned ISIC card (valid), children up to 07 years old their scanned passport. (In case you renew your passport for some reason, send the two scanned passports for the trail and the entrance, it is necessary to carry the two old and new passports for the tour of the Inca Trail).

RECOMMENDATIONS OF WHAT YOU SHOULD CARRY

The passengers need to personally carry the following:
Travel insurance, personal items, first aid kit, fever pills, upset stomach pills, altitude pills, water purifier, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, flashlights, rain ponchos/jackets, hiking poles, trekking shoes, camera, hat/cap for the sun and the cold, thermal clothes for the night and light clothes for the day, money (to personal criteria) and original documents: Passport, DNI, the students need their original ISIC card.

GROUP SPECIFICATIONS

This group consists of:

  • Minimum of 04 passengers
  • Maximum of 16 passengers

INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOUR

Detalles del Viaje

Alimentación: Desayuno, almuerzo, Lonche y Cena.
Alojamiento: Campamento.
Altitud máxima: 3.300 m / 10.824 pies.
Altitud mínima: 2.680 m / 8.790 pies.
Distancia recorrida: 12 km / 7.5 millas  aproximadamente.
Tiempo aproximado de caminata: 6 -7 horas.
Nivel de Dificultad: Moderada.
Disponible: Ducha fría en el camping.

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