2- Day Inka Trail

2 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Follow one of the world’s most iconic trekking routes on this 2-day Inka Trail adventure to Machu Picchu. Travel through changing Andean landscapes, pass archae...

Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Cusco, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Wiñay Wayna · Languages: English, Spanish

Know before you go: Confirmation will be received at time of booking; 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.; This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate; You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.; Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

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What's Included

1x Breakfast
1x Dinner
1x Lunch
Accommodation included: 1 night
Ground transportation
Train journey from Ollantaytambo to km 104 and return from Machu Picchu.
One night accomodation (Inka Tower)
Tour guide for two days.
Lunch and diner on the first day and breakfast on the second day.

Not Included

Access to hot springs in Aguas Calientes
Any modifications to train or hotel details
Bus up/down the second day ($12/way)

Itinerary

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Day 01

CUSCO – CHACHABAMBA – WIÑAYHUAYNA – AGUAS CALIENTES

Early in the morning we will transfer you from your accommodation to the train station. The train trip will last approximately 1:30 pm until we reach kilometer 104, where we begin our walk. The guide will direct you walk towards the archaeological remains of Chachabamba where the tour begins. From there the trek will continue and we will pass a small and refreshing waterfall on the way to the archaeological remains of Winay Wayna where the impressive terraces will demonstrate the skill of Andean engineering. After lunch we continue the trek to Inti Punku (Sun Gate) where we will have the first view of Machu Picchu with a beautiful panoramic view. From here we go to the control and entrance gate of the Machu Picchu citadel where we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes; Here we will spend the night, have dinner and be ready for the next day our visit to Machu Picchu.
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Day 02

MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO

In the morning after breakfast, we will board the bus towards Machu Picchu citadel where we will have a guided tour of the different sectors of the route in the archaeological complex, including the Intihuatana or sundial, used by ancient Peruvian settlers. To climb Huayna Picchu Mountain (optional), you can choose the second group 10:00 a.m. The trek takes only about an hour, and absolutely worth it, the view is impressive and the experience will be unforgettable.We will board the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo at 6:20 p.m., be ready at the station at least half an hour in advance. In Ollantaytambo, outside the train station will be a driver waiting for you to take you back to Cusco. Note: If you want to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you must book at least three months in advance, due to limited availability. This activity is optional ($ 70.00 USD).