This is the short version of the famous and stunning
Inca Trail, for those who have less time available, but
do not want to miss out on this unique trek. We start at
km 104 and walk all day until approximately 06:00 pm
when we arrive to Aguas Calientes, where we will be
staying in a hotel. The next day, very early, we will
take the first bus up to Machupicchu to take part in our
guided tour.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Cusco - Wiñaywayna - Machupicchu
Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your
hotel to transfer you to the Cusco train station. We
will be departing in the direction of Km 104, where we
will begin trekking. Shortly after beginning, we will
make a stop at the archaeological complex of Chachabamba
(which is located at 2250 masl). This is where they
obtained the agricultural products which were later
taken to Machupicchu. Continuing the hike, we will
eventually arrive to Wiñaywayna about 2 hours and half
later. On the road we will enjoy some beautiful views of
the Urubamba River and will even have an opportunity to
appreciate different kinds of exotic orchids indigenous
of the semi-tropical forest. In Wiñaywayna we stop and
take some time to visit the important archaeological
remains. After lunch, we continue the walk towards
Machupicchu, which temporarily only be able to
appreciate from a distance from Inti Punku (Sun Gate).
We continue by bus down to Aguas Calientes where we stay
in a hotel for the night.
Total Distance: 13 km (8.08 miles)
Approximate Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Maximum Altitude: 2.650 m (8.692 ft)
Camp Altitude: 2,400 m (7.872 ft)
Day 2: Machupicchu - Cusco
After an early breakfast, we will board the bus to
Machupicchu (2400 masl), very early in the morning so
that we can enjoy the sunrise in this beautiful place
before the arrival of other tourists from Cusco. We will
partake in a guided tour of the site for approximately 3
hours followed by some free time for lunch. In the
afternoon we board a bus to descend back down to the
town of Aguas Calientes where we will take the train
back to Cusco. Transfer to hotel.
Departure and arrival times are approximate
OUR SERVICE INCLUDES:
1. Transfer upon arrival from airport or bus
terminal in Cusco to your hotel
2. Information and maps related to the trek
3. Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to the train
station
4. Ticket for the Backpacker train from Cusco to
Km 104
5. Entrances to Inca Trail and Machupicchu for
Day 2 of tour
6.
Professional tour guides
7.
Box lunch or cold lunch on the Day 1
8.
First aid kit, blood pressure gauge, oxygen balloon
9. Bus down from Machupicchu to the village of
Aguas Calientes on Day 1
10. Pick up from your hotel in Aguas Calientes
for the guided tour of Machupicchu
11.
Bus up to Machupicchu from Aguas Calientes on Day 2
12. Bus down to Aguas Calientes from Machupicchu
13.
Ticket for Backpacker train from Aguas Calientes to
Cusco
14. Reconfirmation of airline tickets
15. Transfer from train station in Cusco to your
hotel upon your arrival
16. Transfer from your hotel to the airport o bus
terminal
OUR SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1. Breakfast on Day 1 or Day 2 (usually this
service is included at the hotel)
2. Dinner on Day 1
3. Lunch or Dinner Day 2
4. Hotel in Aguas Calientes
DISCOUNTS OFFERED:
Discount of $ 21.00 dollars with International Student
Identification Card (ISIC Card)
Discount of $ 21.00 dollars for children between the
ages of 08 to 15 years (send us a copy of the passport)
Discount of $ 44.00 dollars to children under 07 years
of age (send us a copy of the passport)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR RENT:
An extra porter (up to 16 kilos) for personal
equipment - $ 60.00 dollars.
A top quality backpack - $ 10.00 per day.
If you choose to return in the Vistadome train (First
Class) it will cost an additional $ 40.00 dollars per
person.
For the Vistadome train for the entire Cusco-Aguas
Calientes- Cusco trip, it will cost an additional $
80.00 dollars a person
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Departures: Private groups can depart on any
date, subject to availability of spaces, consult with us
beforehand
Note:
It is necessary to bring the passport, with which you
made the reservation, to Cusco with you, even if that
means bringing an old, invalid passport. We should
be informed if you are planning on changing your
passport, or if it is changed for unforeseen
circumstances. It would be prudent as well to
gather whatever evidence of the change that you can.
Note:
Any changes in prices by the authorities who run entry
to archaeological sites will be communicated in advance.
