Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail 2 days Tour to Machu Picchu
Hike a section of the famous Inca Trail, the Short Inca Trail 2 days Tour that combines a day trek and a visit to the stunning Wiñay Wayna site only accessible by foot. Enjoy the beautiful Andean landscapes, smells and colors of ancient shrubs and vegetation of the high jungle, and impressive Inca constructions. Admire and see the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu twice, at sunset and sunrise have plenty of time to explore on the second day.
The mystical Sacred city is considered the capital of the Tahuantinsuyo Empire with a great historical and architectural legacy. Surrounded by green valleys with imposing tourist attractions, culture, tradition, and still latent faith. Known as the navel of the world for being the political and territorial center of the Inca Empire, the department of Cusco shows us an impressive geographical variety from natural mountain ranges and reliefs, to rivers such as the Urubamba.
$450 pp
2-Day
Hiking
2 – 8 people
Bus – Train
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Itinerary Summary
- Day 1: Cusco – Km 104 – Wiñay Wayna – Aguas Calientes.
- Day 2: Bus up to Citadel of Machu Picchu, guided visit, return to Cusco.
Difficulty (moderate)
The difficulty is moderate, due to the accessibility of Machu Picchu. The trip consists of types of transport, a journey of approximately 2 hours by bus and 2 hours by train, both round trip—the first-day hiking.
Itinerary
One night before we will define the exact time of your pick up that will have an informative meeting with our reservation staff or your guide, the opportune moment when the train tickets and income will be verified, serving this meeting so that our passenger remembers their service.
Around 4:00 or 5:00 in the morning, the guide with private transport, and the selectors of your Accommodation in our city of Cusco, (in case the tourist has a program in the Sacred Valley) in advance so we can coordinate the exact time of your pick-up) Our transport takes you to the Ollantaytambo station which is 1 hour and 40 minutes away. From our city and where you will take the train to Km104 (the starting point of the Trek) where we are scheduled to get off this exciting trek. When arriving at this point it is necessary to present your passports or document with which to make the reservation and then this tiny procedure will begin with our walk to the Citadel of Machupicchu.
Archaeological sites on the hike
The first Archaeological center to visit is Chacha Bamba which is located at 2,050 m.s. a place that is located in the same valley despite having passed time, it preserves intact its architecture, continues with the walk with a leisurely and calm ascent that lasts around 3 hours, enjoying the landscape and then reaching the enigmatic complex of Wiñaywayna (2,650 masl) which was an agricultural center and took the opportunity to taste our box lunch and rest for a half hour enjoying the beautiful scenery, during the journey you can see the stunning views of the Urubamba River as well as the different types of orchids that We will descend to the cloudy point in the direction of the Intipunku (Puerta del Sol) and around the time of arrival of the means when we arrive at Machupicchu.
We will take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes and stay with your guide that will help you locate your hotel so that it can be accommodated, as well as coordinate your guided tour in Machu Picchu the next day. Night at your hotel in the town of Machupicchu (Aguas Calientes). IMPORTANT: This service has 2 alternatives in the train schedule, which will depend on the time, being able to be: from 06:10 a.m. Or 07:45 a.m. (At the time of confirmation you will receive the exact schedule).
According to what you have coordinated with your guide you will have to go to the bus station, please inform them in your lodging to provide breakfast to take away since most passengers wish to go up early to see the sunrise. The guide will pick you up from your accommodation and then go to the bus station and take the transport to the citadel the Machupicchu (2400 m) our guided tour will last approximately 2 hours to 2 and a half hours around the Inca citadel, visiting the main sites like the enclosures, squares, Sacred Sources, Temples, the agricultural and urban sector.
After our visit you can take the opportunity to climb the mountain of Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu mountain (it is essential to have the ticket purchased in advance which we will have to book in advance since the income is very limited and sold out several months before (these are MOUNTAINS have a cost of US $ 80.00 additional to the cost of the package) or you could choose to go down to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch and rest, considering that you must be 30 minutes before the departure of your train.
From 16:22 hours (At the time of your confirmation you will be given the exact time of your return), if you want a special service like Vistadome please send us the request and we will reserve it in advance by sending you the options. in the service, it will be until Ollantaytambo, and then a private transport will bring them to your accommodation in our City.
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Short Inca Trail 2 days / 1 night
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Accommodations
Amakonkay Hostel– read more
Amakonkay Hostel
Amakonkay Hostel is located in Machu Picchu, within a 4-minute walk of Wiñaywayna Park and 2.1 km of Manuel Chavez Ballon Museum. The property has a shared lounge, room service, and currency exchange for guests.
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