2 Day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu with 1 night at Aguas Calientes

Machupicchu, Perú

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Duration: 2 days
Group size: 1 - 10
2 Day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu with 1 night at Aguas Calientes
Machupicchu, Perú

VIVA ANDINA | Travel Artisans
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Duration: 2 days
Group size: 1 - 10

About this trip

SHORT INCA TRAIL + MACHU PICCHU GUIDED TOUR

(short version of 2 days with one night at Aguas Calientes in hotel)


A one of a kind journey and memories for a lifetime! 


Discover Machu Picchu and reach this wonder of the world by taking the Inca Trail in its shortest version. A 2 day alternative with beautiful encounters and surprises along the way. 


This route is designed for adventurers who do not have much time to complete the regular 4 day Inca Trail, and for those travelers seeking to discover Machu Picchu in a deeper and more extensive way. 


Tags: Hiking, trekking, adventure, history.

Physical condition: Moderate physical condition 

Difficulty: Medium 

*Previous days of acclimatization to the altitude is highly recommended.


Note: Once you are in Cusco, we'll arrange a face to face briefing for this trip, in order to answer all your questions and provide you with all the detailed information.


On the first day, we start the trek after leaving Cusco, heading to Ollantaytambo and taking the train. After descending on the KM 104, we start the trek for about 6 hours with lunch included. The peak of this day is when reaching the famous Sun Gate (Inti Punku), the place where we will have an astonishing view of the whole area of Machu Picchu. After soaking up with these marvelous views, we descent to the main sanctuary viewpoint from the Llaqta. From Machu Picchu we descent to the village of Aguas Calientes to spend the night there at a hotel. 

 

On the second day, you will have the chance to explore the Machu Picchu citadel once again with no rush,  accompanied by a qualified guide. After descending once again, and enjoying some time for lunch, we take the train back to Ollantaytambo, and then to Cusco city.







INFORMATION REGARDING AVAILABILITY

This trip itinerary depends on the availability of tickets to enter the Machu Picchu Sanctuary as well as the Inca Trail tickets, provided. by the local authorities.

We strongly recommend taking the necessary measures and making your reservation well in advance. Please note: between November and March, at least 45 days in advance, and between April and October, up to 90 days in advance to assure a smooth experience. 


If by any chance, your reservation is intended to be made with less anticipation than suggested, please let us now in advance so that we can proceed with the necessary validation before any purchase is done.

What’s included

  • Pick up from Cusco
    At indicated hotel /airbnb
  • Transfer to Ollantaytamb
    Transfer to/from Ollantaytambo-Cusco.
  • Touristic train
    To and from Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes (round trip) in the standard touristic train. INCA RAIL or PERU RAIL.
  • Accomodation
    01 night in Aguas Calientes in a 3 star standard hotel.
  • Certified guide
    Certified guide throughout the entire Inca trail and Machu Picchu visit (in English or spanish)
  • Lunch day 1
    Box lunch on day one + bottle of water.
  • Dinner day 1
    in Aguas Calientes - Touristic menu
  • Ticket entrance
    To the Inca trail route + Machu Picchu
  • Touristic shuttle
    To and from Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu entrance
  • First aid equipment
    First aid equipment and oxygen

What’s not included

  • Individual room
    Single room supplement
  • Alternative MP Entries
    Tickets for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. The package includes a guided tour of the citadel with the classic viewpoint.
  • Insurance
    Health, travel, and/or accident insurance
  • Trekking equipment
    They are available for rent
  • Additional costs
    Due to reasons beyond the service, conditioned by external factors such as weather, social order, etc
  • Breakfast on day 1
  • Lunch on day 2
    It can be included as a supplement
  • Dinner on day 2
  • Tips and gratuity

Available Packages

Inca Trail+Machu Picchu 2d/1n (basic)
Available until 45 days before departure

All inclusions mentioned on the trip description. 

$550

Available options

Itinerary

Day 1
Inca Trail - short trek

A member of the VIVA ANDINA team will pick you up by bus from the hotel at 3:15 am and transfer you to the train station in Ollantaytambo, 60km away from Cusco. Once there, you'll board the train around 6am towards Aguas Calientes, that will take you along a picturesque route for approximately 1:30 hours until reaching Km 104, where you'll disembark.


Accompanied by your guide, you'll begin the hike of the Inca Trail for about 3 hours, passing through Chachabamba, until reaching Wiñay Wayna (Always Young) at 2,680m. We'll spend an hour exploring this magnificent archaeological site and enjoy a picnic lunch. 


Then, the trek continues for about 2 hours to reach Inti Punku (Sun Gate) at 2,730m, a majestic viewpoint for Machu Picchu. We'll descend the final part of the trail to the ancient city, take some time to rest upon reaching Machu Picchu. Finally, we descend by tourist bus, arriving around 4:30pm, and transfer to the hotel where you will spend the night.

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