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Home2 Days Inka Trail - Machu Picchu from Cusco (private services)
Description
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the best hikes in the world because of the exquisite beauty of its natural surroundings. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu path takes us through different ecosystems... From high Andean plains to the cloud forest this adventure allows us to explore mysterious archaeological sites, half covered with jungle overgrowth as if we were discovering them for the first time. The trek highlights with the inspiring sight of the sunrise from the peaks of the majestic Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
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Day 1 :
CUSCO – CHACHABAMBA – WIÑAYHUAYNA – AGUAS CALIENTES
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Day 1 :
Early in the morning we will transfer you from your hotel to the train station. The train ride will last for about 3 hours until we reach kilometre 104 where we start our trek. The guide will direct you on foot to the ruins of Chachabamba where the tour will begin. From there the journey will continue and we will pass a small and refreshing waterfall on the way to the ruins of Winay Wayna where the impressive platforms will demonstrate the skill of Andean engineering. After lunch we will continue the walk to Inti Punku (Puerta del Sol) from where we will have the first sight of Machu Picchu as a beautiful panoramic of the town on the hill. From here we will take the bus to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night, have dinner and prepare for the following day up at Machu Picchu.
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Condor Palace hostel, Machu Picchu vista Hotel
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Day 2 :
MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO
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Day 2 :
At 5:30 am, after breakfast, we begin the trek to Machu Picchu where we will have a guided tour of the different sectors of the archaeological complex tour, including the Intihuatana or sundial, used by ancient Peruvians settlers. To climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu (optional), you can choose the 2nd group 10:00 a.m. The walk takes only about an hour, and it’s absolutely worth it, the view is breath taking and the experience will be unforgettable. We will board the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo at 18:20, make sure to be at the station at least half an hour in advance. In Ollantaytambo there will be a driver waiting outside the station to bring you back to Cusco.
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What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
all transportations included
Train journey from Ollantaytambo to km 104 and return from Machu Picchu.
One night accomodation (Inka Tower)
Tour guide for two days.
Lunch and dinner on the first day and breakfast on the second day.
What's Excluded
Access to hot springs in Aguas Calientes
Any modifications to train or hotel details
Bus up/down the second day ($12/way)
If you want to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (+ USD 70).
What do I need to bring?
we suggest to bring
- Trekking shoes.
- Canteen.
- Insect Repellent.
- Sunscreen.
- Cash.
- A Backpack.
Know before you go
- Passport required
- Minimum age of passengers is: 18
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- minimum ten years old for children walking the Inca trail.
- It is important to bring correct footwear suitable for trekking, warm clothes and we reccomend waterproof clothing in case of rain.
- Briefing will take place one day before the trek in the hotel at 7pm, there you will receive all neccesary information for your trip.
- Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
Language
French, English, Spanish
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.