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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Short/Fast 2 Days
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 2 days and 1 night - An easy but amazing trek!
Short on time or energy? You can still enjoy part of the Inca Trail adventure in only 2 days! Visit the most beautiful Inca site of the whole Inca trail, "the Wiñay Wayna;" then have the grand tour of Machu Picchu!
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The night before the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu you will have a pre-trek talk (brieffing in your hotel with the guide at agreed time).
Day 1 of the Inca Trail: Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu
We pick you up from your hotel at 5.40 am (depending on train time) and take you to the train station. We travel by train, on a very picturesque route for 2 and a half hours until we reach kilometer 104 - the start of the Inca trail to Machu Picchu for us. From there, we have a walk of approximately 4 hours up to the Inca site of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young) (2680m/8792ft). We will join the path of the Inca Trail in time to see the most impressive sites on the whole Inca Trail to Machu Picchu!
We will then continue on to Inti Punku (Sun gate) (2730m/8792ft) from where you will have your first dramatic, panaromic view of Machu Picchu (2400m/7873ft). We will walk down the last part of the Inca trail towards the ancient Citadel of Machu Picchu itself. Before reaching Machu Picchu, we will take a side path off the Inca trail to go down to the town of Aguas Calientes; we will leave the visit to Machu Picchu and the grand tour for the next day. We will have dinner and rest.
Day 2 of the Inca Trail: Grand Tour of Machu Picchu - Huayna Picchu
We have breakfast and then take the first bus (6 am) up to Machu Picchu. We'll have the grand tour (about 2 hours) which will be given by our professional tour guide; after the explanation you will have some free tiem to explore more about the mysterious Sanctuary of Machu Picchu on your own. If you have energy you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft)! (It is about a 45-minute walk to reach the top).
You will meet the guide in Aguas Calientes (it can be reached by bus or on foot) for lunch and then will get our train tickets to go back to Ollantaytambo and Cuzco. The train usually leaves between 2.30 pm and 6pm depending on Peru Rail allocations.
If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes can be arranged. This option is very popular as it allows more time to explore Machu Picchu and the town of Aguas Calientes. You can also go to the thermal springs in the town - a real treat after finishing the short Inca trail to Machu Picchu!
The Short Inka Trail to Machu Picchu Includes:
- Professional, bilingual Tour Guides accompany you on tourist train to starting point of the Inca Trail.
- Journey from your hotel to the train station and vice versa.
- Round-trip train journey.
- Entrance fee to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
- 1 breakfast, 1box-lunch to be carried by each tourist, and 1 dinner (breakfast on day 1 and lunch in Aguas Calientes are not included).
- 1 Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes town up to Machu Picchu.
- 1 Bus ticket from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes town.
- 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes (hot showers, private baths and breakfast are included).
- Oxygen bottle, First Aid kit.
Important stuff for your Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Experience:
Basic hotels and Train service can be upgraded if desired for an increased price. You will carry your own personal belongings and the box lunch we will provide you. To qualify as a student, it is necessary to have a valid ISIC card.
What you need to take for the Short Inca Trail:
- Original passport (and International Student card (ISIC) if applicable).
- Travel Insurance is recommended.
- Walking boots, Walking stick (with rubber tip), Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
- T-shirts, Comfortable trousers, Sun hat, Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
- 1 water bottle, Insect repellent, Toiletries, Personal medication, Camera and films.
Optional items to take for the 2-day Short Inca Trail:
- Shorts, Plasters and bandages, Extra money, Bathing suit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
Fares of the 2-day short Inka Trail: Fares for this 2-day Inca Trail depend on the number of people you are in your group (more people less pricy) From $ 300.00
Before Booking: Make sure your desired departure dates for the Inka Trail are available.
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