2 days inca trail
2 days Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
DID YOU KNOW!
Inca Trail is one of the best treks considered in Peru, Now you have the opportunity to make the Inca Trail originates in 2 days is the best way to know the culture and history of our Incas, a path that takes you through endless journeys bordering a beautiful mountain and immersing yourself in the eyebrow of the jungle with beautiful waterfalls and fascinating viewpoints typical of the Inca.
Description
- Tour Type: Hiking, adventure, history, culture.
- Good For: Moderate physical fitness.
- Difficulty: Moderate.
- Starting Altitude – 2100m / 6900ft.
- Highest Altitude – 2730m / 8,792ft.
- Walking Distance – 10km / 6.3 miles.
CURRENT DISCOUNTS!
- Discount of US $ 20.00 for the Andean Community (Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia).
- Discount of US $ 20.00 for foreign students with a physical card from their university (The card must show your photo, effective date that is not longer than one year); ISIC cards from August 1, 2017 are NOT accepted.
- Discount of US $ 20.00 for Peruvians identified with ID or passport.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Km. 104 – Wiñayhuayna – Aguas Calientes
You will be picked up from your hotel at 3.30 a.m. and transferred (by bus) to the train station in Ollantaytambo to take the 7 a.m. train to 104 Km (2000 m.a.s.l.) located along the Urubamba River where the hike (Camino Inca) will begin. Before heading to visit the Inca archaeological site, we will provide you with a packed lunch and drinks, as well as a briefing, which will be provided by our professional guide. Here you have the chance to take in the beautiful vista of the snow-capped mountains and when ready, start our hike towards the classic Inca trail where we will visit: Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu, the Urubamba River and other Inca sites.
From 104 Km it will take around 3 hours to hike to Wiñayhuayna (Quecua for “Forever Young”) 2600 m.a.s.l. 8 km. To many this place hosted the ancient houses of the ancient priests of Machu Picchu. Continuing on this route we will arrive at Inti Punku (4 km) where we will have the first view of the historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu. From here the trail will start to descend towards Machu Picchu where we will have the opportunity to take some spectacular photos. We will take a bus to Aguas Calientes where the guide will take us to the hotel, followed later by dinner at a restaurant.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
In the morning we head to Machu Picchu with our professional guide to visit the principal sites during a 2-hour tour. After the tour there is free time to visit Machu Picchu in your own. In the afternoon we will return to Aguas Calientes, take a train to Ollantaytambo followed by a bus back to Cusco.
INCLUDED
- Cusco transfer to km 82 (bus and train)
- Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Km. 104
- Entrance fee to the Inca Trail
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
- Professional guide (Spanish – English)
- 01 night accommodation (hostel) in Aguas Calientes
- 01 bus transfer (Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes)
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (18:45 or 21.30 depending on availability)
- First Aid Kit
- Oxygen tank
- Transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
NOT INCLUDED
- Breakfast on the first day, lunch and dinner on the last day.
- Tips (optional).
- Extra expenses.
OPTIONAL
- Luxury hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Train ticket with “Vistadome” (premiere class).
- Additional night in Aguas Calientes.
- Visit to Huaynapicchu: additional cost of USD 75.00