Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 02 Days

DAY 1: CUSCO – WIÑAYWAYNA – AGUAS CALIENTES

We will be passing by the hotel approx. at 6:00 am. and we go to the Poroy station or the Ollantaytambo train station, according to the availability of space on the train, which will transport us to Km. 104 where we begin our walk in a subtropical forest landscape we will visit the archaeological group of Chachabamba (2150 masl) and around 3 hours of walking we will arrive at Wiñaywayna impressive complex formed by an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector, then we will go up to Intipunku, «Puerta del Sol» during the course 1 hour walk along a flat stone path and a panoramic view of the mountains, the point where we can enjoy the first view of the majestic «Machu Picchu» and Inti Punku, and then descend to «Machu Picchu» will be to Aguas Calientes to spend the night.

Duration of the walk is approximately 6-7 hours, in previously selected accommodation, enjoying the rest of the day to enjoy the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes.

DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Very early in the morning we will leave the road to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in order to observe the sunrise and sunrise in this magical place before other tourists arrive at Machupicchu, of course it is for those who want to go and enjoy a little more of Machu Picchu,

We will enjoy the tranquility of the lost Inca citadel on a tour with our guide (approx. 2 ½ hours) through the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the three windows, the solar clock, the Temple of the Condor and the botanical garden and more, then you will have free time to walk around the outskirts of «Machu Picchu» or go up to Huaynapicchu, where you can see the entire citadel of Machu Picchu, with valleys and mountains that surround the entire city and also visit the Temple of the Moon and the famous Inca Bridge.
The descent in the afternoon to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will take the train back to Poroy or Ollantaytambo and from there we will have a bus that will transfer us to the city of Cusco.

INCLUDES

• In the morning we will look at the hotel according to the train’s departure time.
• Transfer to Poroy or Ollantaytambo station.
• One way train ticket in Expedition Ollantaytambo class to km104.
• Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
• Licensed professional guide
• 1 hotel night in Aguas Calientes with breakfast.
• 1 lunch (box lunch) 1 dinner and 1 breakfast.
• Expedition train ticket back to Ollantaytambo 2:55 pm or 6:45 pm.
• Transfer by van from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch on Day 2
• Visit to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes
• Does not include bus up and down from Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
• Tips

Recommendations

• Bring original passport «With an expiration date of no less than 7 months»
• ISIC or student card if applicable (must be sent at the time of booking).
• Hiking boots and sandals (very important).
• Trekking poles (can be rented at the agency).
• Headlamp (very important).
• Replacement camera and batteries.
• Sunscreen / hat and sunglasses.
• Personal medical kit.
• Insect repellent.
• Rain gear: a good raincoat and rain pants and a plastic rain poncho.
• Toilet paper.
• Small towel.
• Extra money for drinks and tips, souvenirs, etc (soles or dollars).
• Bathing suit for the hot springs (optional).
• Water bottle (recommended 1 liter).