This is the short version of the Inka Trail and the best option for travelers with a tight schedule but still want to see the famous Inka Trail and Machu Picchu.
This tour starts at KM 104 hiking through the ruins of Wiñahuayna, where we’ll camp the first night. The second day we hike past Intipunko (sun gate), until finally reaching our destination, Machu Picchu.
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DAY 1 Cusco - Wiñay Wayna
6:30am transfer from your hotel by private bus to KM 104 where we join our trail. Our first stop will be Wiñaywayna which means “always young”. Here we’ll explore it’s archaeological ruins, canals, and fountains.
Later, we’ll hike uphill for about 4 to 5 hours, this section of the trail has a wonderful view of the valley and also the wiñaywayna waterfall where we’ll camp. (B, L, D camping)
DAY 2 Wiñay Wayna - Machupicchu
After breakfast, we’ll continue our trail to Machu Picchu, going thru a mountainside and el bosque humedo de nubles (humid cloud forest) which is rich in giant ferns and wide leaf plant species. Next, we’ll arrive at Intipunku or the sun gate, where we’ll be able to view Machu Picchu from high above. Your tour guide will explain in detail everything about this amazing city in depth.
Once inside Machu Picchu, we’ll explore la plaza principal (main square), the round tower, the intiwatana, the royal room, the temple of the 3 windows, and the cemetery.
Later we’ll have lunch in a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes, the town below Machu Picchu.
In the afternoon we’ll return by train to Cusco and finally to your hotel.
This days dinner is not included in the tour so we recommend having dinner at a restaurant around the Cusco main square, or Plaza de armas in downtown Cusco.
Tour Includes:
- Bilingual tour guide.
- Round trip train ticket.
- Entrance ticket for Inka Trail and Machu Picchu.
- Transfers.
- Camping gear.
- Kitchen utensils.
- All meals according to itinerary.
- First aid kit.
Tour Does NOT Include:
- Airport national or international fees.
- Any visa fees.
- Overweight luggage fees.
- Additional nights.
- Alcoholic drinks.
- Bottled water.
- Snacks.
- Personal services such as laundry, national or international phone calls and any other expenses not included in our itinerary are the responsibility of the traveler.
We Suggest Bringing:
- Sleeping bag.
- Small backpack for personal items.
- Sturdy running shoes/hiking boots.
- Water bottle, flashlight, sombrero or hat, sun block, and sunglasses.
- Warm clothes, poncho.
- Cookies, crackers, granola bars or other small snacks.
- Camcorder or camera.
- Binoculars.
- Bug repellent.
*** Itinerary may vary due to weather conditions, flight cancellations or closures.
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