Información útil
- Lugares a visitar
- Cusco - Camino Inca 2 Dias
- Altitud
- 2100 masl = 6890 feet
- Tamaño del grupo
- Maximo 10 Paxs
- Dificultad
- Media
Description
Experience a section of the incredible Inca Trail for 2 days and 1 night. A combination of adventure and luxury designed for those travelers with limited time, it´s ideal for travelers who wish to experience the magic of the Inca Trail.
This route is considered one of the best hiking trails and will take you into the breathtaking mountain scenery and lush landscapes of the Urubamba Valley, with vegetation and mysterious constructions such as the Inca site of Wiñayhuayna.
Most importantly, the hike ends at the Sun Gate with the first spectacular view of Machu Picchu.
ITINERARY
DAY 01: CUSCO – KM 104 – WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHUPICCHU VILLAGE (AGUAS CALIENTES).
We start with the pick up from your respective hotel in Cusco at 4:30 AM, we board our tourist transport to Ollantaytambo station (1 hour and 30 minutes). From the station we take the 7:40 AM train to Km 104 for 1 hour (2200 m/7217 ft).
At this point we start the hike for 3 hrs approx. to the archaeological site of Wiñayhuayna (2650 msnm = 8694 ft above sea level). This Inca site has a beautiful landscape and historical importance and is one of the most photographed tourist attractions on this trekking route.
After lunch we will continue to the Intipunku or Sun Gate (2730m/ 9007 ft), this construction is formed by enclosures with windows and doors where the sun’s rays enter every summer solstice.
From this point you have a spectacular view of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu in all its splendor and majesty. We will then walk down to Aguas Calientes (Machupichu Pueblo), where you can settle for the night in a hotel.
TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT:
- Walking distance: 10 km = 6.2 miles
- Hiking hours: 4 to 5 hours
- Starting altitude: km. 104 = 2100 msmn = 6890 ft
- Highest point: Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate) = 2730 msmn = 8957 ft
- Places to visit: Wiñayhuayna, Puerta del Sol and Aguas Calientes.
- Lodging: 3* hotel Vista Machupichu, Retama Inn
- Difficulty: moderate
- Climate: warm and humid
DAY 02: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
After eating breakfast at the hotel, we start early and walk for 1:30 minutes (the bus is optional) until we reach the Machu Picchu checkpoint.
We enter the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, (2453 m / 7972 ft). This ancient Inca city is one of the most precious treasures of Peru, and in this mysterious wonder of the world are sacred huacas, very important ceremonial fountains, etc.. Your expert guide will then lead you through the ruins and its various main streets for about 2 hours.
You will then have some free time to explore on your own (Machu Picchu or Huaynapicchu mountain). These excursions are optional, and you must consult us at least 3 months in advance as these excursions are limited.
After marveling, you must return to Aguas Calientes (Machupichu Pueblo) and wait for your train to return to Ollantaytambo station, which takes 2 hours. Our transportation will be waiting for you to return to Cusco.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Machu Picchu altitude: 2453 msmn = 7972 ft.
- Physical difficulty: 2/5
- Weather: humid and warm
- Meals included: only breakfast at the hotel
INCLUDES
INCLUDES:
- Pick up from your hotel
- Professional bilingual and certified guide
- A briefing about the trek with your guide one day before your tour.
- Private transportation to Ollantaytambo station.
- Bus tickets up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machupichu on the second day.
- A special t-shirt for each member of the group (´´I survived´´)
- Train from Ollantaytambo to km 104
- Entrance fees to the Inca Trail
- Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch (box lunch), 1 dinner
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- First aid kit
NOT INCLUDED:
- Cold drinks
- Entrance fees to Machu Picchu mountain and Huaynapicchu mountain have an extra cost of 70 dollars per person.
- Walking poles (you can rent them from us, they cost 15 dollars for a pair)
- First breakfast and last lunch and dinner
RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Porters (people who carry your packs) are not included in this trek, so you will carry your own things. We recommend you to carry only what you need for these days.
- Original passport
- A valid student ID if you book this trek as a student (25 years old maximum).
- Rain jacket / rain poncho
- Waterproof hiking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Caps or hats
- Mosquito repellent
- Camera with extra batteries
- Extra money, especially in soles, to buy things along the hike
- Trekking shirts and trekking pants
