SHORT INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS

DAY 1:CUSCO | OLLANTAYTAMBO – KM 104 – MACHU PICCHU.

Walking Distance – 12km / 7.45 miles
Starting Elevation – 2,100 meters ASL / 6889 feet ASL
Aguas Calientes Elevation – 2,000 meters ASL / 6561 feet ASL
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel 2 or 3 stars
Adventure: Absolutely, completely satisfactory

We will start the trip by picking you up from your hotel and then we will drive for 2 hrs  from Cusco to  Ollantaytambo train station. From here, you will take the train for 1 hour approximately to Km 104 (Chachabamba) where we will start our amazing trek on the Inca Trail! Our adventure begins with an uphill hike for about 4 hours until we arrive to the archeological site of Wiña Wayna (Always Young). We will enjoy our  box lunch (you will need to carry it)  here in the middle of the mountains and will have free time to rest and enjoy the beautiful view.
Next, we will continue our hike, moving toward a site called Inti Punku (the Sun Gate). 
After a full day of hiking, we will reach the Sun Gate, where you’ll get your first look at Machu Picchu spread out on the mountain ridge below. From there, we’ll hike for about 45 more minutes down to reach Machu Picchu itself. We’ll explore the upper section of the site following Circuit 01, where you can take the famous postcard photo of Machu Picchu. Afterward, we’ll take a bus or hike down to Aguas Calientes, arriving at around 5:00 PM. Once there, the guide will help you check in at your hotel. You’ll then have free time before dinner, during which you can visit the hot springs for a relaxing bath. After dinner, you’ll return to the hotel to spend the night.

DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Today you will get to enjoy exploring Machu Picchu and experience her magical presence by taking the first bus at 5:30AM  or any time in the morning to the Machu Picchu archeological site.  If you hurry you will get to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Take your time, making sure you tour every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. It is an unforgettable experience.

Once inside, your guide will lead you to one of the best spots to take a photo of the citadel. After that, you’ll explore Machu Picchu by following Circuit 03. For about 2 to 3 hours, your guide will show you key landmarks such as the Temple of the Sun, the Inca Houses, the water fountains, agricultural terraces, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, and the storehouses.

After the tour, you’ll return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (no included). Once you’ve eaten, your guide will take you to the train station for your ride back to Ollantaytambo by train. From there, you will yake a transportation back to Cusco city and we will wait for you at the bus station in Cusco and we will pick you up from there and take you back to your hotel in Cusco, arriving at around 7:30 PM approx.
Here are a few of alternative activities that you might wish to indulge in on your own:

• Climb up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu (not included in your tour price and must be booked in advance.)
• Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the new local museum or to the hot springs (entrance fees required)

You will descend to Aguas Calientes and later on, board the  train around 15:20 or 16:20  depending of the availability of the train tickets for the return trip to Cusco stopping at the Ollantaytambo Station and be driven back to Cusco by Bus and finally back to  your hotel.

• Difficulty: Easy.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Pick up from your hotel
• Private transport from your hotel to the train station or bus station
• English speaking professional guide experienced in trekking .
• Private guided tour in Machu Picchu
• Expedition Tourist Train from Ollantaytambo to KM 104 – Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo .
• Admission Tickets to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Archaeological site (circuit 1 and circuit 3).
• One night Hotel in Aguas Calientes (hot shower,bathroom, private room )
• Box Lunch
• First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
• Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu (round trip – day 2)
• Dinner in Aguas Calientes town

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

• Bus tickets from  Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (day 1)
• Extra porter (If you need a help with your personal stuff)
• Wayna Picchu Mountain US$65
• Machu Picchu Mountain US $60
• First breakfast (day 1)
• Last lunch at Machu Picchu (day 2)
• Tips for your staff

AVAILABLE ADD-ONS

• Hiking Pole (pair) – USD10.00 per person
• Return Vistadome Train per person – USD60.00 per person
• Return Hiram Bingham train per person – USD420.00 per person
•  Inkaterra Machu Picchu El Pueblo hotel (5-star hotel) – USD250.00 per person per night (double occupancy)
• El Mapi Hotel by Inkaterra  – USD130.00 Per person per night (double occupancy)
• Tierra viva Machu Picchu  – USD40.00 per person per night (double occupancy)
• Casa Andina Hoteles — USD40.00 per person per night (double accupancy)
• Huayna Picchu Permit – USD65.00 per person
• Single Hotel Room – USD40.00 per person

The Short Inca Trail Trek DOES NOT INCLUDE an extra porter so, you will need to carry all your things. Please try to pack as light as possible, which is key to enjoying this amazing trek.

• Original Passport ( same you have used for booking your trek)
• Good daypack (25 to 30 liters)
• Water storage: 2-3 litre Camelbaks are encouraged.
• Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
• Toilet Paper
• 2 t-shirts
• 1 hiking or comfortable pants
• Undergarments
• Hiking socks
• Polar or sweater for early mornings and evenings
• Jacket
• Face moisturizer
• Hand Sanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and paste
• Personal medications
• Sun Hat
• Sunscreen
• Wool Hat if cold season for evenings or early morning
• Rain jacket – rainy season
• Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruit
• Rain plastic poncho 
• Camera
• Extra Money for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips

The Inca Trail 2d/1n to Machupicchu can leave any day of the week but not during the February month because of the wet season.

2024 Land Cost

Group Price :

• US$500.00 per person (with the hotel PAQARIQ INN or similar)
• US$550.00 per person (with the hotel Hotel Tara / Hotel Retama)
• US$470.00 per person (without  Hotel)

Private Price :

• US$600.00 per person (with the hotel PAQARIQ INN or similar)
• US$650.00 per person (with the Hotel Tara / Hotel Retama)
• US$500.00 per person (without hotel)

Required Pre-payment: US$250.00 per person

Remaining Balance: Commonly paid in Cusco at the briefing time before to start your hike to Machupicchu.

We can start this tour with 2 people minimum 

Hotel

This hike is ending in Aguas Calientes town and you will spend the night in a hotel in the town rather than camping (in the price is included a double / shared room  in a standar hotel.

Extras & Upgrades

There are complementary services and upgrades you can included in this trip.

• Huaynapicchu Mountain: US$65.00
• Machupicchu Mountain: US$60.00
• Single Suplement (Hotel in Aguas Calientes) US$50.00
• Vistadome train (Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo) US$70.00

Additional Items

• Walking poles (pair): US$10.00