Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2 days 

Duration : 2 days / 1 nights
Starting point : Cusco
Ending point : Cusco
Tour Type : Archaeological, cultural, ecological, hiking.

Wiñayhuayna We can offer a US$15 discount to students with a valid International Student Identity Card ISIC and children under the age of 16 years old.

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Introduction And Itinerary:

This trip is a terrific option for those who want to experience the beauty and wonder of arriving to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail, but have less time or physical ability to do a more extended trek. On our first day we take a lovely hike to the archaeological complex of Winay Wayna, then follow the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. After spending the night in Aguas Calientes, we have the entire second day to explore Machu Picchu.

Cusco / Km104 / Chachabamba / Wiñaywayna / Machupicchu:

First, transfer from the hotel to the train station to take the early train, and then it's leaving in the system of zigzag until the pass of Tika Tika, and after the way is downhill until Km 104, passing from the Sacred Valley. And then we get off in the start point of this trek, after we cross the suspension bridge to get to Chachabamba Inca's site and after brief visit begins a three hours walking up until the archeological site, which is Wiñaywayna, this site is well known as the spiritual place of the hike. After that we keep walking until Intipunku (sun gate). From there we can see the classic view of Machupicchu. In addition, half an hour walking down we will get to the most important place of the world, which is Machupicchu In addition then we are going to take the bus to get to Aguas Calientes village, to spend the night in hotel.

Machu Picchu Day 2: Aguas Calientes Villages / Machupicchu / Cusco

After an early breakfast, we are going to take the bus up to Machupicchu, where we will be there earlier than the other groups. Then we will have a tour for two and an half hours with the Tour Guide. After that, you will have free time to explore by yourself. Once more, we have to go to Aguas Calientes Village to take the afternoon train to come back to Cusco. Finally, we have transfer from the train station to the hotel.

Included:

• Hotel transfers and private bus to trailhead.
• Entrance fees for Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
• High quality double-occupancy tents and camping equipment.
• Mattress.
• Drinking water throughout the trek.
• Dining tent, kitchen tent, and latrine tent.
• Oxygen bottle and first aid kit equipped for wilderness trekking.
• Professional, English-speaking guide and camp staff.
• Porters to carry camping equipment (passengers must carry their own bags with pooled service).
• Plentiful, nutritious meals (Vegetarian option available) 03B, 03L, 03D.
• Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Train ticket back to Cusco.
• Transfer from train station to hotel
• last Launch.

Not included:

• Breakfast on the first morning
• Entrance to the thermal springs in Aguas Calientes US$3.
• Tips for the guide, cook and porters.

What you need to bring/carry:

• Backpack,
• Sleeping bag (can be hired from our office for US$15 for the 4 day trek)
• Sleeping mattress (we will provide you with this)
• Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco for a few dollars)
• Strong, comfortable footwear
• One complete change of clothing (you can afford to carry more changes of clothing if you hire a personal porters, see options below)
• Sweater and jacket (something warm)
• Water bottle and purification tablets (Micropur are recommended and can be bought in local pharmacies in Cusco)
• Flashlight and batteries
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
• Sun block (sun protection cream)
• Insect repellent
• Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
• Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
• Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
• Swimsuit (if you plan on visiting the hot springs at Aguas Calientes after the trek - entrance not included in price)
• You also need to bring your original passport on the trail and your student ISIC card (if claiming a student discount).

We strongly recommend that you make your trek booking as soon as possible. So far we have been able to obtain trek permits for ALL of our clients and have not had to cancel any trek bookings. The availability of trek permits can be checked on the web page CLICK HERE

Options:

(1)To help carry your personal items such as clothes, sleeping bag etc personal porters can be hired. They have an extra cost of $100 for all 4 days and will carry up to a maximum of 18kg (usually 1 porter between 2 persons is more than sufficient).This extra porter will help you carry: duffle bag or sack (we will provide you with this), sleeping bag, mattress (we will provide you with this), clothing, sweater, jacket, wooly hat, scarf, gloves (something warm for at night), flashlight and batteries, toiletries. Your personal porter, however, will not walk at your side so you will still need to bring a day pack for essential items. You will meet up with your porter at lunch time and at the campsite late in the afternoon.

However, even with a personal porter, you will still need to bring a day pack for essential items: small day pack, water bottle and sterilizing tablets, warm sweater, broad-brim or peaked cap, sun protection cream, insect repellent, toilet paper, selection of small snacks for the day etc, camera, lightweight plastic poncho just in case of rain (can be bought in Cusco for US$1)

Important note: You must decide if you want to hire the services of a personal porter in advance when making your trek reservation since we need to purchase the porter's trekking permit. You cannot decide to hire an additional porter at a later date or once you arrive in Cusco. .

(2) An extra night in Aguas Calientes can be arranged to do this you need to let us know at least 1 month prior to your trek date so we can buy your train ticket for the right day . Hotels costs and costs associated with returning to Machu Picchu the following day are additional to trek costs. It is best to make your hotel reservation directly you can make your hotel booking directly, you can find information and contact details at .

(3) Vegetarian Meals. We can provide vegetarian meals or cater for special diets with no extra cost. Just let us know at least 4 days prior to trek departure.

(4) Sleeping bag hire. If you haven't got a sleeping bag or you don't want the hassle of bringing one all the way to Peru with you, then we have standard sleeping bags in our office for rent. The price is US$15 per person for the 4 day trek.