Peru’s best-known hike visited by thousands of tourists every year. This still thrilling 2-day program covers a 12-km Inca Trail, joining the classical 4-day route at the impressive archaeological site of Wiñaywayna, continuing through the famous Inti Punku or Sun Gate, and finally devoting the second day to a full day visit of the world-famous Inca citadel of Machupicchu. This program is recommended for those having less time or those looking to hike a shorter version of the Inca Trail without camping.
Day 1: Cusco –Short Inca Trail km104 – Chachabamba – Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
Pick up from Cusco or Sacred Valley.
We will pick you up from your hotel very early in the morning and drive to the Poroy train station or Ollantaytambo train station to board the train to Chachabamba at Km 104. Here we will walk to the check point to present our permits and passports. Then we start our fabulous walk around the Vilcanota River (Urubamba River) to visit one of the Inca archeological sites of Chachabamba that was discovered in 1940 – almost thirty years after Hiram Bingham rediscovered Machu Picchu. The triangular walls showed that they were once houses with thatched roofs believed to be a sacred site. Afterwards, we will continue with a gradual climb walking on Inca steps for about 3 to 4 hours until we reach the cloud forest. We will walk through lush vegetation until reaching the meadows. Thereafter, we hike to Wiñay Wayna (“forever young”, 2,650mt-8,692ft). WiñayWayna was an important administrative and agricultural center for the Incas. Enjoy a box lunch here whilst taking in the lovely views of the many terraces. After lunch we will continue hiking towards the cloud forest until we reach the Sungate (Inti Punku) to catch stunning vistas of Machu Picchu below. You will have plenty of time for pictures before walking down to Machu Picchu (2,400mt- 7,874ft). We will take a side trail to take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to spend the night in a comfortable hotel.
Meal: Box Lunch
Walking Distance – 12km/ 8 miles
Approximate hiking time – 6-7 hours
Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Tourist Train – Cusco
After an early breakfast, our guide will meet you in your hotel and take the bus up for a 25 minute ride to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. Take pleasure in a guided tour of the magnificent archeological site. Listen to your guide as he or she talks about the mysterious ruins. Visit the extraordinary Temple of the Sun with exceptionally carved stones, Temple of the Three Windows features huge trapezoidal windows, Intihuatana the solar clock which translates to the, Hitching Post of the Sun, Funerary Rock Hut believed to be a place where the Inca nobility were mummified, and the many temples, terraces, and corridors. After a glorious, eye and mind opening visit with your guide exit the Park and return to Aguas Calientes. Have lunch on your own and then board your train to the Ollantaytambo or Poroy station. Arrive in the station and our staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco.
Meal: B
Contact us for the following extra costs:
- Huayna Picchu or Montaña
- Upgrade from tourist train to
- Vistadome on return at extra cost.
Upgrade to a 3, 4 or luxury hotel at an extra cost. - Hire an extra porter to carry your daypack while hiking.
- Hire walking pole set.
- Add lunch in Tinquy Restaurant.
To explorer more and learn more about Cusco and around we recommend some other tours as The city tour, Sacred valley or Moray & Maras tour.
INCLUDES
- Pre-departure briefing
- Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer to Ollantaytambo train station
- Groups no more than 4 people
- Inca Trail and Machupicchu entrance fee
- English speaking professional and official tourist guide
- Meals 01L (box-lunch). Vegetarian or special menus are available at no extra cost
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- Bus ticket from Machupicchu ruins down to Machupicchu town – 1st day
- Round trip bus ticket Machupicchu town – Machupicchu Inca site – Machupicchu town – 2nd day
- Accommodation in Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu
- Train ticket from Ollanatatmbo to Km104 and from Machupicchu town to Ollantaytambo or Poroy (Cusco)
- Transfer train station – hotel in Cusco
- 24-h guest service: please ask for the emergency number available during your time of visit
NOT INCLUDED
- Breakfast on the first day
- Lunch and dinner on the second day
- Huayna Picchu entrance fee: if you would like to climb this mountain a new entrance fee applies (US$74.00 American dollars)
- Machu Picchu Mountain entrance fee: if you would like to climb this mountain an additional fee of US$74.00 per person applies
- Tips for the staff
Important: read our Terms & conditions (link)
WHAT TO BRING
The area where we are going to do our adventure half day tour is in Cusco and its surroundings. Despite of the time of the year, there are always seasonal variations: it can be sunny and still cold or rainy but dry and kind of mild. Visitors must be ready and equipped to enjoy their tour under safe conditions. The following packing list gathers items that you will need for this tour.
- A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the program
- Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- Waterproof trekking boots recommended
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended
- Camera and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
- Sun block
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
- Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
- Toilet paper and tissues
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate,dried fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection
- Water container and water for the first morning. Important notice: plastic water bottles are no longer allowed into the Inca Trail. Plastic water containers (ie. Nalgene) or metal ones are recommended
- Optionally: water- sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far
- Cash in soles and/or US$
- Original passport
- Original International Student Identity Card (in case you have applied for a student discount)
- Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage archaeological sites) you can hire some from us (US $20 the pair for all the trek)
Beware that there will possibly be no signal for cell phones up in the mountain. Personal identifications are always required.
Contact us
Contact: info@kallpaperutravel.com, (+51) 920 21 01 51 / (+51) 920 21 01 51 to book directly or for information.