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hiking the short inca trail to machu picchu
2 Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu
2 Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu
2 Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu
hiking the short inca trail to machu picchu

Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 Days

By Andean Great Treks
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Overview

The short Inca trail is a good option for lovers of Inca nature and culture. This trail runs through very sacred archaeological sites, which were used exclusively by the Inca nobility. During the trip you will see many orchids, birds, waterfalls and ruins of Inca temples. The level of the walk is moderate, so it is recommended for all types of travellers. The climate is tropical and does not go through high mountains.

Activity location

  • Winay Wayna
    • Machu Picchu, Peru, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Winay Wayna
    • Machu Picchu, Peru, Peru

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTrains ( return tickets Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes)
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel in Aguas Calientes 01 night
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedDinner
  • What's includedWhat's includedBus ( 1 way bus ticket Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes)
  • What's includedWhat's includedFees ( entrance tickets for the inca trail and machupicchu)
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransfers ( cusco to ollantaytambo return )
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLast lunch in Aguas Calientes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFirst day breakfast
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBus to Machupicchu in the second day ( $ 24.00 usd)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExtras not listed in the itinerary
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel insurance

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

Activity itinerary

Day 1: CUSCO-OLLANTAYTAMBO-CHACHABAMBA-WIÑAYWAYNA TEMPLE
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Retama Hotel
Winay Wayna
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
We left at 4:00 am from Cusco ,by bus to Ollantaytambo train station. The train departs from Ollantaytambo at 6.40 am, following the Sacred Valley arriving after 1 hour to KM 104 to begin our Inca Trail. It will begin with a short walk to the archaeological site of Chachabamba (2270 metres).Then we continue our hike with beautiful views of the Urubamba River. We can observe different species of orchids. After 2 hours, we will see the site Wiñayhuayna Ruins (2,650 metres), this fabulous archaeological site is perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the valley of Urubamba and dominated by a broad set of terraces. The ruins on the way are amazing, we continue our journey and reach the Sun Gate. Where we have the first view of Machu Picchu, enjoying a fantastic panorama . Then we descend to the archaeological site of MachuPicchu (2400 metres), which only pass this day. After we will continue to the village of Aguas Calientes, by Bus where we will stay in a nice hotel.
Day 2: TOUR IN MACHU PICCHU - RETURN TO CUSCO
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Machu Picchu
  • 10h
We left our hotel at 5: 00 am after breakfast and, we will take the bus to Machu Picchu the journey takes (30 min), you will enjoy an unforgettable view with the sun rising on the site. Then we will do the check in of our tickets and passport. We will have 3 hours tour guiding in MachuPicchu, our guide explains what life was like in the citadel, cults and ceremonies that the Incas in many temples and shrines on the site conducted.In the afternoon, you will return to Aguas Calientes, then you have to take the train at 14.30 pm, that goes until Ollantaytambo. Then you will take the transfer to Cusco, arriving to the small plaza of San Francisco at 19:30pm.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESWinay Wayna
    • Machu Picchu, Peru, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWinay Wayna
    • Machu Picchu, Peru, Peru

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