Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 2 days

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Enjoy a full day Inka trail with a sunset experience in Machupicchu and next day be delight with the Machupicchu Sunrise guided tour. The Inca Trail with surrounded by the Andean mountains, primitive lush vegetation and extraordinary ecological varieties. The trail goes through the Machupicchu National Park and enters through Inti Punku “The Sun Gate” with unforgettable views of Machu Picchu. Upon arriving to Machu Picchu, enjoy a Sunset free time in Machupicchu. Next day get a Sunrise guided tour in Machupicchu, with full of fresh energy and good Mother earth energy.


Inca Trail 2 days

INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT TO MACHUPICCHU.

Inca trail 2D 1N to Machupicchu with a sunset experience in Machupicchu on our 1st day “with few people”; taking this adventure day trek we going to visit the most important Inca site of the famous Inca Trail, Wiñayhuayna “For Ever Young”, midday we going to arrive to The Sun Gate and in the Afternoon a beautiful sunset Machupicchu free time “with few people”, next day we going to enjoy a guided tour in Machupicchu.

Day 1

At 4:00 am your guide with our van will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco city, immediately transfer to Ollantaytambo train station.

(Train leaves at 6:10 am) You will travel through the Inka´s Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo Train Station.

The Expedition train ride consists of spectacular views in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a little over an hour to KM 104 also know such as “Chachabamba”.

At 7:20 am “INRENA” Machupicchu check point “, where we need to show our original passport, right away we going to start the Half Day Inca Trail until Machupicchu, on our way we going to visit Wiñayhuayna “For Ever Young” archaeological site and the the Famous Sun Gate, from this place we can have a first view of Machupicchu.

By 14:00; exploring time in Machu Picchu Inca city, your guide explain you all the history about this amazing and mysterious Inca city.

By late afternoon, enjoy sunset and take the great picture when Machu Picchu is empty.

At 17:30 take the bus down to Aguas calientes.


Day 2

By 5:30 am Bus up to Machupicchu Inca City.

By 7:00; Sunrise exploring time in Machu Picchu Inca city, your guide explain you all the history about this amazing and mysterious Inca city.

By 9:00 am free Time to Explore Machupicchu on your own step.

By 18:20 take the train and transfer back to Cusco (Train schedule can change according availability).

Note: All times are approximate and can vary according physical conditions or the impact of weather conditions. We enjoy our journey with safety.


Inca Trail 2 days - Trekking to Wiñay Huayna

ITINERARY


Our trek today takes us along the most impressive stretch of the Inca Trail. We'll visit beautiful Inca sites, see a variety of flora and fauna and get to take in the fantastic panoramas of the Andes Mountains. Covering 10km of the trail our journey begins in the Sacred Valley and works it's way up along an original Inca Trail to the Inca site of Winay Wayna before continuing on to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate ( Inti Punku). As we make our way to Machu Picchu we'll pass through the lush and verdant cloud forest that covers the mountain and get to see a variety of plants, flowers and birds along the way. We may also see some larger mammals such as Viscachas (rabbit-like Chinchillas) and Spectacled Bears (if we are very lucky). After a full day trekking we'll arrive to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) in the late afternoon and get our first views of Machu Picchu spread out on the mountain below. The light at this time of day is great for photos and with fewer tourists in the site it's a perfect time to take some pictures of the site.

Free time to Enjoy the Sunset in Machupicchu After we've passed through the Sun Gate we'll carry on along the trail a little way before taking a side trail that leads us to Aguas Calientes in the valley below where we'll check in to our hotel. Meals : Lunch and dinner.


 Inca Trail 2 days - Wiñay Huayna

We will have breakfast and then hike our last inca trail to Machupicchu (5am) up to Machu Picchu, free time to enjoy the Sunrise in Machupicchu. A walking tour of approximately 2 hours is given by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves. If you have energy you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft)! (It takes about 45 minutes to reach the top.).We’ll take the Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo and a transfer to Cusco. We’ll be in Cusco approximately at 22:30.


Inca Trail 2 days - Machu Picchu

MORE INFORMATION

Meals on our Inca Trail

Box Lunch and Dinner in a restaurant:

Vegetarian and Vegan option is available at no extra cost “just on request”.

LUNCH

We offer a  Box Lunch as comity at the style of.

After hiking for sometimes up to four hours before a full meal, our lunches were always welcomed. They had a great balance nutrients and the just the right quantity as you never wanted to be so full you just felt like sleeping.

  • Peruvian chicken salad
  • Native Peruvian potato chili with rice and spinach cake
  • Chicken rolls
  • Vegetable and Russian salads
  • Apple, Orange and bananas.
  • Chocolate "Sublime Extreme".
  • 01 bottle of wáter.

DINNER

Our final culinary experience of the day would come at dinner time with wonderful three-course meals.

  • A range of soups including potato, rice and vegetable, and Andean corn chowder
  • Steamed trout in a mushroom sauce served with garden vegetables
  • Lightly fried chicken with freshly cut potato chips
  • Stir-fried noodles with mushrooms and steamed kale
  • Apple and cinnamon pudding
  • Chocolate cake and pudding
  • Transfers In / Out.
  • One day before “briefing about your trail with our staff at our office”.
  • Pick up at your hotel by your guide, time will be confirmed at the day of your briefing.
  • Transport from your hotel to the Ollantaytambo train station.
  • Expedition Touristic Train from Ollantaytambo to 104 kilometer “ Chachabamba
  • English speaking professional guide experienced in trekking and degree in archaeology for Inca Trail and Machupicchu inca city.
  • Admission Ticket to the Inca trail, it will be send to you at the time of your booking.
  • Admission Ticket Machu Picchu Inca City.
  • 1 Box lunch.
  • 01 Dinner in a Machupicchu restaurant “please check menu”, vegetarian option is available at no extra cost.
  • Sunset Free time in Machupicchu 1st day and Sunrise Guided Tour on 2nd day.
  • Inca Trail safe first: First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank also an emergency radio and satellite phone is carried by your guide.
  • Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes 1th and 2th day.
  • 1 night in a basic hotel in Aguas Calientes.
  • Train Back Expedition from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo train station.
  • Transfer from Train station to Cusco.
  • 24-hour guest service: Telephone service available 24 hours/day.
  • Free luggage store at ITEP Travel.
  • First breakfast before the transfer on the first day
  • Lunch, dinner at the 2th day at Aguas Calientes.
  • Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain climb entrance fees.
  • Energy snacks will be very useful as chocolate bars, dried fruits.
  • Tips for the staff (Tips are optional but of great appreciation for them; ITEP Travel staff receives a fair and decent payment immediately after they end their trip).
  CLASSIC CONFORT
  Machupicchu + Huayna Picchu / Machu Picchu Mountain Machupicchu + Huayna Picchu / Machu Picchu Mountain
Inca Trail 2D - 2022 USD 429.00 + USD 75.00 USD 529.00 + USD 75.00
Inca Trail 2D - 2023 USD 479.00 + USD 75.00 USD 574.00 + USD 75.00
  • Walking sticks (US$15 for a pair of sticks)
  • Extra porter for personal items (US$60 for up to 15 Kg)
  • Upgrade to Single room in Aguas Calientes (US$35)
  • Upgrade to Vistadome train (US$50)
  • Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain (US$75) – There is only a limited space at Wayna Picchu (400 persons per day), so it is a good idea to book in advance.
  • We can help you to book hotels (standard and luxury) in whole Peru.
  • You should bring your original passport and *Valid student identity card if applicable
  • Walking boots
  • Waterproof jacket/rain jacket
  • Warm jacket, hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)
  • Re-usable plastic or metal water container or camel bags
  • Water for the first day, but on the way it is possible to buy bottles of water from local families.
  • Insect repellent
  • Toiletries
  • Personal medication
  • Camera and films
  • Shorts
  • Walking stick (with rubber tip)
  • Plasters and bandages
  • Sandals
  • Baiting suit for the hot springs
  • Extra money for personal expensive, tips and entrance fees for hot springs (entrance fee for the hot spring is: US$ 4 / 10 Soles), (recommended 200 Peruvian nuevos soles for extra money)

DISCOUNTS

  • 18 - 24 years old: We offer a $20 discount per student. To qualify as a student, you must have a valid student identity card and be under 25 years of age at the time of your trip. Scan and email us the copy at the time of booking.
  • Under 17 years old: We offer a $20 discount per child. you must be under 18 years of age at the time of your trip (you will need to scan and email us a copy of the passports).
  • The Itinerary can change according to the Peruvian government, climate and health status of the trekkers.
  • The train schedule can change according to availability of the train company.
  • The train that we provide is the expedition train to Ollantaytambo – if someone books a train ticket in the last minute it is not sure that they can come in the same train as the other group.
  • If you would like to change your train schedule or tickets, you have to pay more for the transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco and for the price change of the train.
  • This map shows the route of the Inca Trail 2 days that start on km 92. Begins in Huayllabamba and ends on Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Village.

Inca Trail 2 days - Wiñay Huayna

INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS VIDEO

Take a look of this incredible tour!. In this video we show you the best sighs of this trek , full of biodiversity, archeological remains and a peaceful hike that makes it an unforgettable experience. In this video you will see the sights of the Short Inca trail to Machu Picchu. We begin showing the first day in details such as the sites of Chachabamba, wiñayhuayna, inti punku, Machu Picchu sunshine and a night in Aguas Calientes. Next we show the second day, the exclusive Machu Picchu Sunrise.

Wiñayhuayna: Wiñayhuayna means 'forever young' and is considered to be a sacred place along the Inca Trail before coming to Machu Picchu.


Wi単ayhuayna - Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Intipunku: Intipunku is also called the 'Sun Gate' and leads to Machu Picchu. This is a great vantage point where you’ll get your first view of Machu Picchu . It was used by the Incas during their ceremonies for the summer solstice in December.


Inti Punku - Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Chachabamba: Chachabamba is an archeological site left behind by the Incas believed to be dedicated to water.


Chachabamba - Inca Trail to Machu Picchu


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