Inca Trail Tour 2 Days
The original Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
TRIP SUMMARY
Inca Trail Tour ITINERARY 2 Days
Day 1: Cusco - Km 104 - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
We will pick you up at your hotel between 04:00 am to 04:30 am, to head to the train station in Ollantaytambo, where we will take the train on a journey of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. During the journey, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with its agricultural terraces and majestic snow-capped mountains. From Ollantaytambo, we will board the train that will take us to Km. 104, in the middle of the cloud forest where our hike will begin at 2,200 meters above sea level. We will start by crossing the bridge over the Urubamba River, known as Willkamayu in Quechua, or “Sacred River”, significant for the Incas. At the checkpoint, you will need to show your passport or foreigner’s registration certificate and national identity card. The hike will continue to the Choquesuysuy Chachabamba archaeological center, hidden in the semi-tropical forest, followed by an ascent with views of the Sacred Valley, waterfalls and orchids. After 4 hours of hiking, we will reach Wiñaywayna at 2,650 meters above sea level, known for its circular terraces and the Temple of the Rainbow. After a one-hour visit, we will enjoy an energizing lunch before continuing to IntiPunku, the “Gateway to the Sun”, at 2,720 meters above sea level. From here, you will have a breathtaking panoramic view of Machu Picchu and the surrounding valley. We will descend for 30 minutes to Machu Picchu at 2,490 meters above sea level, where we will take a 25-minute bus ride to Aguas Calientes, the town of Machu Picchu. We will spend the night in a hostel, with the option to relax in the nearby hot springs or explore the local bars and restaurants.
- Hiking Distance: 13km / 8 miles
- Duration: 7 hours
- Difficulty:Moderate
- Type of accommodation: 2-star hotel
- Meals: 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Day 2: Machu Picchu - Cusco
This day we will start early with breakfast before boarding the first bus at 05:30 am. The 30-minute ride will take us to the Machu Picchu Citadel, where we will arrive at 06:00 a.m. to enjoy the breathtaking sunrise. We will take a guided tour of 2 hours and 30 minutes to explore the most outstanding sites of Machu Picchu, such as the Royal Mausoleum, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Main Temple, the Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana, used by the Inca sages to tie the sun at the winter solstice.
Afterwards, we will descend to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Cusco, with estimated arrival time around 20:30 p.m.
- Duration: 2.30 hours exploring Machupicchu
- Difficulty: Easy
- Meals: 1 breakfast (at the hotel)
WHAT DOES THE TRIP INCLUDE?
Includes
- Pick up at the hotel in Cusco.
- Transfers from the hotel to the train station.
- Train ticket from Ollanta to Km. 104.
- Professional bilingual guide (English-Spanish).
- Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
- Meals (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner).
- Bus ticket Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes (round trip).
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes (double room).
- First aid kit, oxygen bottle.
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco.
Does not include
- Breakfast first day
- Lunch on the last day: after the guided visit to Machu Picchu,
- visit to the thermal baths in the town of “Aguas Calientes”
Recommendations
- Original passport (Important)
- ISIC card(www.isic.org) if applicable (must be presented at time of booking).
- Hiking boots and sandals (very important). Trekking poles (can be rented at the agency).
- Trekking poles (can be rented at the agency).
- Camera and extra batteries.
- Sunscreen/hat and sunglasses.
- Personal medical kit.
- Insect repellent.
- Rain gear: a good raincoat, waterproof pants and a plastic rain poncho (rainy season from November to March)
- Toilet paper.
- Extra money for drinks and tips, souvenirs, etc. (soles or dollars).
- Bathing suit for the hot springs (optional).
- Water bottle (1 liter recommended).
INCA TRAIL TOUR PRICES 2 Days
Group service price:
- US$ 548.00 per person.
Private service:
- Prices depend on the number of people or families/more people pay less.
- US$ 700.00 dollars per person (Based on 2 and 3 people).
- US$ 659.00 per person (Based on 4 and 5 persons).
- US$ 580.00 per person (more than 6 persons).
Discounts:
- Student Discount: US$25.00 (ISIC Card required to qualify).
- Discount for children under 18 years old: US$25.00.
Additional / Extras not included (Reservations must be made in advance):
- Machu Picchu Hill Climb: USD 55.00.
- Huayna Picchu Hill Climb: USD 55.00.
- Train Vistadome Aguas Calientes-Cusco: USD 50.00.
- Rental of trekking poles (pair): USD 5.00.
- Extra night in Aguas Calientes: Optional.
