Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 Days
| Overview |
Highlight: Machu Picchu, Inti Punku (Sun Gate), Wiñay wayna, amazing mountain scenery
Begin from: Cusco / Km 104 End in: Machu Picchu / Cusco Duration: 02 Days/ 01 Night Physical Rating: Moderate Accommodation: Superior Tourist Class & First Class Hotels
Amazing short hike thought the ancient pathway of the Incas, Machu PicchuThis trip allows a taste of the famous stunning Inca Trail without days of hiking and camping. For the travelers who don’t have much time for trekking, this is the best and unique trek option available. We begin the hike from the train stop at Kilometer 104 and follow the trail for six hours to the spectacular view of Machu Picchu from Inti Punku (Sun Gate); from here descending into the world famous Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu.
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| Trip Itinerary |
Day 01 - Cusco to Aguas CalientesPick from the Hotel; hike Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 Days, transfer (train departure at 07:43 Backpacker and 06:53 Vistadome) to the nearby train station to Poroy, the train ride to Machu Picchu is one of the most beautiful journeys that visitors can experience. The train will take us to km 104 (starting point of the trek), we start visiting the Chachabamba archaeological site (2150m/7052ft), hike upon an 8 km ascending trail, which after 4 hours takes us to the archaeological site of Wiñay wayna (2650m/8692ft). This is an impressive site made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector, and then we go on and climb to the Sun Gate. This will take an hour of hiking along a trail of flat stones on the edges of cliffs in highland jungle. From this fabulous spot, we may contemplate the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu. Then we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, dinner in a nice restaurant, overnight in Aguas Calientes. Meals included: L (box-lunch), Dinner
Total distance: 13 km (8, 08 miles) Estimated walking time: 6-7 hours Maximum altitude point: (2650m/8692ft)
Day 02 - Machu Picchu / Back to CuscoBreakfast at your hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu, early transfer to the Bus Stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure. Opportunity to walk (approx 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary, return in the afternoon by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel Meals Included: Breakfast |
| Dates & Prices |
Price per person: (Shared Group *)
(*) Price based in double accommodation in Superior Tourist Class Hotel
Fixed departures: Mondays & Fridays Shared Group Size: Minimum 2 and Maximum 8
(*)Private Group means: Private Service; trek is organized just for you with private transport and your own personal guide. We don't add other people to your group. This enables us to provide the best service possible with personal attention and added comfort.
Private departures: Any date that you want; depending of the Inca Trail availability
Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):
The Inca Trail Closed throughout the month of February. Machu Picchu opens as normal.
Included:All mentioned transport, double or single room in the selected hotel with breakfast, entrance to parks and cultural sights, guided visits and mentioned excursions, English/Spanish speaking guide to accompany visits and excursions, all transfers, meals as indicated in the itinerary, train tickets.
Not included in the fee:International airfares, domestic flights, airport departure (US$30 per person for international flights and US$6.5 for national flights) taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of flights and items of personal nature, personal equipment, obligatory personal insurance and meals which are not mentioned. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||