Inka Trail 2 days / 1 night
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- Type:
- Trekking Perú
- Visited Destinations:
- Cusco
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Peru’s best-known hike visited by thousands of tourists every year. This still thrilling 2-day program covers a 13-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
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco / Aguas Calientes
Early morning we pick you up from your hotel and drive to the train station to board the train that will take us to km.104 on the Cusco - Machupicchu railroad (starting point of the hike), where we arrive at around 10:00 am. We start visiting the Chachabamba archaeological complex (2150m/7052ft), located very close to the control point, to then embark upon an 8 km (5 miles) ascending trail, which after four hours takes us to the archaeological complex of Wiñaywayna (2650m/8692ft). This is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector. On the way up we may enjoy magnificent views of the Urubamba River valley and the Choquesuysuy archaeological complex located on the other side of the river, and also of a beautiful waterfall located just a few minutes away from Wiñaywayna. We then continue and climb to Intipunku, or The Sun Gate. This will take an hour of hiking along a trail of flat stones on the edges of cliffs in highland jungle. From this fabulous spot, we may contemplate the sacred citadel of Machupicchu. From Intipunku we descend to Machupicchu and then by bus to Aguas Calientes. We are then accommodated at the selected hotel/hostel.
Meals: L (box-lunch)
| Total distance: | 13 km (8,08 miles) |
| Estimated walking time: | 6-7 hours |
| Maximum altitude point: | 2,650 m (8,692 ft) |
| Campsite altitude: | 2,400 m (7,872 ft) |
Day 2: Aguas Calientes / Cusco
We wake up early and board a bus to Machupicchu where we begin a complete guided tour of the Inca citadel that will take approximately two hours. You will then have free time to walk around, climb up the Huaynapicchu Mountain, where one can experience spectacular views of all of Machupicchu, the valleys and mountains that surround it, or visit the Temple of the Moon or the impressive Inca Bridge. In the afternoon, we meet in the town of Aguas Calientes where, if you like, you can visit and relax in its hot springs. From here we take the train back to Cusco or the Sacred Valley, where we arrive after nightfall.
Meals:-
* Departure and arrival times are approximated.
Difficulty degree of this hike: Moderate
Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):
Include
- Pre-departure briefing
- Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer to the train station in Cusco or the Sacred Valley
- Backpacker Train ticket from Cusco to km.104 (starting point of the trail) (*)
- English speaking professional and official tourist guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people)
- Accommodation in Aguas Calientes town
- Meals 01L (box-lunch) 01D. Vegetarian or special menus are available at no extra cost
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- Bus ticket from Machupicchu Inca citadel down to the village of Aguas Calientes - 1st day
- Round trip bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes - 2nd day
- Backpacker Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (*)
- Transfer train station - hotel in Cusco only if returning on day 2
(*) Should there be no train tickets available in the direct route Cusco - km.104 and / or Aguas Calientes - Cusco, a train ticket Sacred Valley - km.104 and / or Aguas Calientes - Sacred Valley will be provided, with an additional private transportation from your hotel in Cusco to the Sacred Valley and / or viceversa
Not Include
What is not included
- Lunch and dinner on the last day: after the guided tour at Machupicchu, you can enjoy free time to further visit the archaeological site and choose to have lunch either in Machupicchu or in Aguas Calientes at your own expense. Arrival in Cusco is estimated after nightfall, dinner being at your own expense too
- Visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes: a relaxing way to end-up the trek while you're awaiting the return train to Cusco, only 10 minutes from the village center, entrance fee is s/10.00 (Peruvian Soles). Towels can be hired in Aguas Calientes
- Inca Trail and Machupicchu entrance fee (which must be paid on pre-departure briefing)
Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish
Notes
Difficulty degree of this hike: Moderate
Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):
- Students: US$ 22.00 in the entrances fee (students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please note that Youth Travel Cards are not valid)
- Teenagers: US$ 22.00 in the entrances fee (up to 12 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
- Children: US$ 44.00 in the entrances fee (up to 7 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
Additional discounts (that may be added to the above-mentioned):
- SAE: 5% on full program price (valid South American Explorers Club membership card required). This discount may not be applicable in case a promotional price is offered
- If you want to join in the organized groups (Asking our available departure dates)
Inca Trail -
Important Notice
According to the Resolution #002-2004-UGM-CD, published in El Peruano on Nov 12, 2004, modifying chapter III of the Inca Trail Regulation which refers to Inca Trail space bookings, bookings will only be guaranteed by the governmental institutions when providing full names, nationalities and passport numbers of passengers, and when having paid the full amount of passengers and staff (cook and team of porters) entrance fees.
THEREFORE:
- ANDEAN EXPLORER'S CUSCO Tour Operator will guarantee the spaces booked provided:
- The booking has been first confirmed by our Reservation Department by e-mail, this meaning that spaces are available on the Inca Trail for the requested date at the moment of the booking.
- The full passenger data have been provided and the required deposit has been paid for.
- Since the Inca Trail has a maximum allowance of 500 people per day (including passengers and agency staff), we strongly recommend making your bookings as much in advance as possible to make sure you will find spaces on the desired departure date. We are already receiving bookings for departures scheduled as far as one year prior to the trek departure date, so if you wish to travel with us to the Inca Trail, please make sure to confirm your booking as soon as possible. Otherwise, we have also available alternative routes of equally awesome beauty and interest to offer to you.
VERY IMPORTANT:
- The following client information is requested for any Inca Trail booking:
- Complete names and surnames
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Date of Birth
- Gender
The exact information provided by you will be submitted to the governmental institution in charge of regulating the access to the Inca Trail and will be included in the official permit to enter the Inca Trail on the requested date. Should there be any change in the above-mentioned data (ie. New passport number), we kindly request you to inform the Reservation Department at ANDEAN EXPLORER'S CUSCO Tour Operator via email as soon as possible. The government reserves the right not to allow the entry to any visitor whose data are not the exact ones as those in the official permit. ANDEAN EXPLORER'S CUSCO Tour Operator excludes any responsibility for a no entry in case the passenger information has changed without prior notice to us.
Group Size
Maximum 16
Minimum 2
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Marion Opdam 2010-07-01 11:29:46
ustedes han areglado transfers y tours para mis pasajeros alredores de cuzco.
gracias para hacer eso con mucho energia y carino.
todo fue muy bien y mi grupo estubo muy felice.
saludos,
marion (tc).