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Short Inca Trail

2 Days

Description of the tour

The short version of the Inca Trail that connects to the Sun Gate for the first view of Machu Picchu is an awe-inspiring experience. The trek boasts beautiful landscapes rich in history, making every step worthwhile. From ancient stone paths to Inca ruins unfolding along the way, each moment on this route offers a profound connection with the past and nature. Upon reaching the Sun Gate and beholding the majestic sight of Machu Picchu in the distance, one experiences a sense of awe and admiration that will endure forever in memory.

Price

Short Inca Trail

2 Days

500 USD per person

Difficulty

Easy - Moderate

People Minimum

From 2

Trip Details

Overview

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Cusco – Kilometer 104 (Chachabamba) – Wiñayhuayna – Aguas Calientes

    We will pick You up early in the morning 04:00am approximately, We will drive to Ollantaytambo Train station, here We will have a train ride to the KM 104 where we will start our great adventure, this will be 03 hour hiking up to Wiñayhuayna this was an important Inca’s remain where your tour guide will give a proper guiding explanation. Here We will get our box lunch and after that We continue our hike for about 02 hours to the Sungate the main entrance to Machupicchu this is a unique experience in a life time, time for a worthy picture. We continue hiking downhill We will pass through aside of Machupicchu archaeological to Aguas Calientes town where We will have our accommodation and a deserve dinner where your tour guide will give You a short briefing for the main day Machupicchu.

  • Day 02: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco

    We will wake up early in the morning around 04:00am We Will have two option to get to Machupicchu entrance, We can hike to the top which is one hour and a half the other one is By buss (bus Ticket included) which take 30mn. Once In Machupicchu Checkpoint you will need your original passport to enter, you will get a professional guided tour for about two hours after that you will come back by buss (bus ticket included) to Aguas Calientes where You can get your lunch (not Included) many options for this. Then You will need to be at the train station at least 30mn in advance of the departure time, the train is for Aguas Calientes town to the train station of Ollantaytambo where We will be waiting for You in a proper tourist transportation in order to take you back to Cusco and leave you to your hotel.

Included:

  • Inca Trail Permit
  • Accommodation night in Aguss Calientes (Machupicchu town)
  • Transfer from Cusco-Ollantaytambo (train Stationm)-Cusco.
  • Train Tickets from Ollantaytambo-km104 and from Aguas Calientes town to Ollantaytambo.
  • Bus tickets Round trip.
  • 01 Box lunch the first day.
  • A professional English speaker guide.
  • First aid kit.
  • Oxygen bottle.

Not included:

  • Accommodation in Cusco.
  • Duffle bag
  • Walking stick, you can rent it from us.
  • Lunch the second day
  • Travel and health insurance
  • Other services not mentioned.

What Should You Bring?

  • To acclimate the altitude, it is customary to be in Cusco at least two days in advance of the trek (not mandatory) doing some activities drinking water will help you, some of you don’t need acclimatization.
  • If you want to book along the year, you should know that the Inca Trail is closed on February.
  • You will need to show the original passport at every checkpoint of the Inca trail and Machupicchu.
  • Bring some Cash, in small denominations in local currency almost every shop doesn’t have card system.
  • Waterproof and Windproof jacket, rain poncho.
  • A towel and bathing suit
  • The sun is very strong a sun hat will be helpful.
  • Proper Hiking boots to protect your ankles.
  • sandals
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Bottle of water
  • Flashlight

Why book with us?

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