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2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
About This Tour
2 Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu passing some incan sites and get Machu Picchu by the sungate
• Hike Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
• Get Machu Picchu by the sungate
• Explore Incan Sites
• Explore the Machupicchu Sacred city
Departure Point: Cusco - We pick you up from your hotel.
Departure Time: Between 4:00am - 04:30am
Briefing Point: Our guide will visit your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek between 6:00 to 6:30pm
Return Point: Cusco - Our driver will drop-off in your hotel or Airbnb apartment
Physical Rating: 3 - Demanding - Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers
• Hike Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
• Get Machu Picchu by the sungate
• Explore Incan Sites
• Explore the Machupicchu Sacred city
Departure Point: Cusco - We pick you up from your hotel.
Departure Time: Between 4:00am - 04:30am
Briefing Point: Our guide will visit your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek between 6:00 to 6:30pm
Return Point: Cusco - Our driver will drop-off in your hotel or Airbnb apartment
Physical Rating: 3 - Demanding - Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers
What's Included
✓ Included
- Train Expedition from Ollantaytambo - km 104 & Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo & Bus back to cusco
- 01 night in Hotel in aguas calientes
- Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunch, 1 dinner Vegetarian option with no extra cost.
- Pick up from Hotel and Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
- Inca Trail and Machupicchu Permits and Tickets
- Professional Tour Guide
✗ Not Included
- Breakfast day 1 and lunch day 2
Itinerary
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Day 1: Cusco - Ollantaytambo - km 104(Trailhead) - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
Transfer from the hotel to the train station. Train to KM 104. At this point we start trek for 3 hours approximately to the well preserved remains of the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (2900 mts. altitude). On the way we can see beautiful waterfalls. After lunch, we keep walking for about 2 more hours to get the sungate and then we go down to Machupicchu town ( aguas calientes )
Transfer from the hotel to the train station. Train to KM 104. At this point we start trek for 3 hours approximately to the well preserved remains of the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (2900 mts. altitude). On the way we can see beautiful waterfalls. After lunch, we keep walking for about 2 more hours to get the sungate and then we go down to Machupicchu town ( aguas calientes )
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Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
After breakfast we have an early start and we will walk for 1 hour and half to get one of the greatest archaeological discovery of modern times is revealed. machupicchu so get where the most beatiful spot is , the postcard site to take postcard pictures and the the guide will expalin you the story of machupicchu for about two hours an then you will get free time to you will have plenty of time to explore by yourself ( you can climb huaynapicchu mountain ( it takes one hour up and one hour down ). And the after you enjoy machupicchu ypu must be at Aguas Calientes station to take the train back to ollanta and bus back to cusco.
After breakfast we have an early start and we will walk for 1 hour and half to get one of the greatest archaeological discovery of modern times is revealed. machupicchu so get where the most beatiful spot is , the postcard site to take postcard pictures and the the guide will expalin you the story of machupicchu for about two hours an then you will get free time to you will have plenty of time to explore by yourself ( you can climb huaynapicchu mountain ( it takes one hour up and one hour down ). And the after you enjoy machupicchu ypu must be at Aguas Calientes station to take the train back to ollanta and bus back to cusco.
Good to Know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 1 poly/fleece (wind stopper) jacket
- 1 poly/fleece light weight sweater
- 1 lightweight long sleeved shirt (optional)
- 2-3 T-shirts
- 1 rain poncho (preferable) or rain jacket
- 1 pair wind/rain pants (Gore-tex or similar)
- 1 pair lightweight cotton pants (loose jeans/khakis)
- 1 lightweight fleece pants
- Foot & hand wear
- 2 pairs wool or synthetic socks
- 1 pair of (used) trekking boots
- 1 pair of wool or fleece gloves
- 1 wool or fleece hat
- 1 sunhat
- 1 pair sun glasses that provide good UV protection
- Miscellaneous
- 1 sleeping bag (rated to -11 C / 12 F)
- 1 good (day) backpack
- 2 walking poles
- 1 headlamp (preferable) or torch
- 1 water bottle
- Water sterilizing tablets (Micropur)
- Sun block
- Insect repellent
- Towel and soap
- Toilet paper
- Camera and extra memory cards
- Spare battery for your camera