Inka Trail 2 Days 1 Nithg

The Inca Trail is without a doubt one of the most beautiful trails in South America and therefore an unforgettable experience not to be missed. The trail leads through the protected wild nature of the Peruvian jungle and forest steppe, passes several archaeological Inca sights and offers impressive views. The Incas used this rout for the pilgrimage to the sacred citadel Machu Picchu.

Our journey starts early in the morning. After our arrival at KM 104 by train, the Royal Inca Trail begins with a hike to Chachabamba (2270m/7448f), where our guide will inform us about the previous function of this archaeological site.

Thereafter, we will reach Wiñayhuayna (2650m/8694f), the most important archaeological site besides Machu Picchu. After that our trail continues towards the Sun Gate “Inti Punku”, a nice viewpoint from which we can enjoy the nightfall on Machu Picchu (2400m/7874f). Since we have to continue our walk to our hotel in Aguas Calientes, we will only spend little time in the sanctuary of Machu Picchu on the first day.

SUMMARY:

• Hiking time: 6 hours
• Level of difficulty: Moderate
• Total distance: 12 km

DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Our great day has finally arrived, after all our efforts put into the hike comes the reward of having the privilege to visit the wonderful citadel of Machupicchu. Now is the time to leave the hotel to take our bus at 5:30 in the morning and reach our objective at dawn to Machupicchu, here our guide will share with us his knowledge of lifestyle within the Inca community while showing us the main attractions: such as temples, Altars , residences and laboring sectors of the Inca, after this joyous visit we will be able to understand more about the culture and life of the Incas.

Once all is accomplished we will take our bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will have time to have lunch and say our goodbyes to the town of Aguas Calientes as we hold it in our memories. We will then finally take the train in the afternoon that will take us back to the city of Cusco.

SUMMARY:

• Climate: warm with mosquitoes
• Hiking time: 2 hours
• Total distance: 4 km/2.5m
• Level of difficulty: moderate

INCUDED:

• Pre-briefing time at 19hrs in our office 1 or 2 days before your date departure (It has to be confirmed at the booking time).
• Private transfer from your hotel in Cusco to train station.
• Tourist train from Ollantaytambo to km. 104 at 7hrs 45 (Beginning of the 2-Day Inca Trail)
• Collective tourist transfers from the train station in Ollantaytambo to the hotels in the Sacred Valley or Cusco City (Hotels, hostels, home house or AIRBNB).
• Tourist bus 1 way between Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes(first Day).
• Tourist bus 1 way between Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu(second Day).
• Entrance fee to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu.
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
• Meals during the excursion (1 breakfast, 1 box lunch, 1 dinner/option vegetarian).
• Hotel in the village of Aguas Calientes
• First-aid kit and oxygen bottle.
• T-shirts with inca trail map design.
• Communication radios and satellite phones.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Day first breakfast and last lunch in Aguas Calientes.
• Tourist bus 1 ways between Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes(second Day)

Travel insurance and tips

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

• Backpack with rain cover (20 or 30-liter capacity is sufficient).
• Clothing for both warm and cold climates.
• Original passport, original ISIC student card (to receive the student discount
• Sun hat to protect neck and face (01)
• Long- and short-sleeved T-shirts.(02)
• Fleece jacket (01 )
• Hard shell jacket ( 01)
• Trekking pants and shorts pants (02)
• Under wears (02)
• Trekking shoes/boots.(01)
• Slippers or sandals (for showers and hot springs). (01)
• Woolen/synthetic socks.(02)
• Sunglasses with UV protection(01)
• Flashlight or Headlamp(02)
• Sunglasses with UV protection(01)
• Water bottle or camel back (01)
• Trekking towels (01)
• Toilet paper (01)
• Bathing suit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes). (01)
• Sunscreen with UV protecction, insect repellent, toilet paper, hand cleaner/disinfecting alcohol gel.
• Camera (with rain protection), a flash light/headlamp and extra batteries.
• Snacks (e.g. chocolate bars and dried fruit)
• Money cash in soles / approx. 400 soles (100 dollars)
• Insect repellent
• Personal medication
• Rain Poncho

PRICES:

From 460 US dollars per person in a share or group service