Main Info
Inca trail 2 day hike Machu Picchu. if you do not have enough time, but your wish is to have the adventure of your life, our Short Inca Trail is your great option. Throughout this amazing journey you will be able to see the lavish vegetation, unique flora, and fauna which is only seen in this part of the world, see Machupicchu at different day times and learn about the Inca’s Empire
We offer:
- All equipment is included in this 2-day Glamping Experience.
- 1 night at the hotel of your choice in Aguas Calientes town.
- Try the best of Peruvian gourmet cuisine on the route.
- Enjoy a trip after MachuPicchu at the exclusive Vistadome Observatory Train.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE INCA TRAIL
- Duration: 2 Days 1 Nights
- Accommodation :Luxury Camping
- Difficulty : Moderate to Challenging
- Hiking Distance: 13 km / 8.08 miles
- Tour Language: English – Spanish
- Starts/Ends Cusco – Cusco
INCLUDED ON THE TRAIL
- A private, hand-crafted and fully personalized Luxury trek from start to finish.
- Professional english-speaking tour guide.
- 1 night at the hotel in Inka Terra MachuPicchu in Twin room Junior Suite.
- All entrance fees and permits required.
- Round Trip Train Tickets
- All meals cooked on the spot by our well-trained chef with fresh ingredients (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner).
- All overland private transportation for customers.
- Separated private transportation for our staff members and camping equipment.
- Private Chef, chef assistant and waiter
- Fully trained porters hailing from local communities to carry the main luggage (all the equipment and cooking stock)
- Private extra porter for your personal stuff.
- Duffle bags for your belongings (01 per customer)
- Dining tent and chairs
- Porcelain or ceramic crockery, glassware and unique stone or wood plates.
- Portable chemical toilet: Cleanwaste toilet system and toiletries.
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle.
- All the required Peruvian taxes (IGV)
NOT INCLUDED
- Walking sticks (if you request them in advance, we can provide you a pair of standard walking sticks per customer)
- Extra transportation required along the trek due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Cusco hotel accommodation.
- Meals not mentioned.
- Personal expenses.
- Personal travel Insurance (highly recommended)
- Gratuities.
- Single Room 400 USD
WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE :
- Day pack
- Rain Coat (plastic)
- Thick Jumper
- Coat (parka)
- Cream protector against the sun
- Cap or hat
- Sun Glasses for the sun
- T Shirts
- Wool stockings or sport
- Canteen or bottle of water
- Camera/extra batteries
- Personal medications suggested by your doctor.
PHISICAL DEMAND: moderate to hard
Itinerary
Today’s adventure starts early in the morning from your Cusco hotel. Have breakfast there (or request a box breakfast) and our representative will be waiting for you. Head to the train station passing by the Ollantaytambo town (2792 m. / 9160.1 ft.) and later board our Vistadome 31 train to Km. 104 (2170 m. / 7119.4 ft.). The magic starts!
Our first visit is the Chachabamba archaeological site (2178 m. / 7145.7 ft.) in the tropical forest with an intriguing history. Later, we will appreciate beautiful endemic orchids and birds and the Wiñaywayna archaeological site (2650 m. / 8694.2 ft.) meaning “forever young”.
An exclusive picnic lunch is ready for you then keep on through steep stairs for about 1.5 hours to reach the Sun’s Gate or Intipunku (2750 m. / 9022.3 ft.) Be rewarded with astonishing views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding valley. Following, we will initiate the hike down to Machu Picchu (2430 m. /7972.4 ft.) Have a glimpse of the surreal sunset and then be transferred to your hotel.
Coordinate with your guide the pick-up time for the following day. Now, it’s time for a well-deserved dinner and a restful sleep!Hiking Distance: 12 km / 7.5 mi
Join the tour guide in the 30-minute bus ride to the World Wonder. Do not worry if there is any queue due to the high season, just have a good time with our tour guide.
Once in Machu Picchu (2430 m. / 7972.4 ft.), the stories, enigmas as well as nature and architecture will be the most beautiful experience ever in your whole trip. After the guided tour, you can explore by yourself to take pictures or revisit the ruins.
This beautiful day ends with a delightful lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Hotel and the bus back to Aguas Calientes. The train will take you back to Cusco to meet our representative and end this adventure.Hiking Distance: 10 km / 6.2 m
