Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: A 2-Day Experience with Homely Meals and Comfortable Lodging
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Embark on a 2-day adventure along the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Enjoy homely meals, comfortable lodging, and breathtaking views without the crowds. Book now!
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

DAY 1: CUSCO - KM104 - AGUAS CALIENTES

Inca Trail - Our tour begins with the pick-up from the hotel at 4:00 pm to go in mobility to Ollantaytambo where we take the train and go to km 104 where we will start the walk, we will pass by the bridge that is on the Urubamba River or Willkamayuc which translated from Quechua means Sacred River.
After 3 hours of walking we will arrive to Wiñaywayna, After knowing winaywayna we will walk for 2 hours through Andean trails, stone stairs and tambos (“resting places”) until we reach Inti Punku - Puerta del Sol which in the time of the Incas worked as an entrance control to the Citadel of Machu Picchu; From here you have an impressive panoramic view of Machu Picchu and the entire valley that surrounds it, then we will descend by
approximately 30 minutes to the wonder of the world Machu Picchu and finally Aguas Calientes here we will spend the night in a hotel. Here we will also have a delicious à la carte dinner in a very cozy restaurant in this town.
Hotel night in the towns of Aguas Calientes.

DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU

Machu Picchu - Upon waking up early, we will take the first mobility to Machu Picchu where we will have a guided tour of 2 hours and 30 minutes through the site during which you will learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel. After your tour, you will have free time to explore the site yourself and if you have permits to climb the mountain Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will continue by bus back to Cusco.

What's Included
  • Transport Cusco to Ollantaytambo.
  • Pick up from the Hotel.
  • Lunch
  • Bus to go down 1st day.
  • Transport to Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
  • Tour Guide in MachuPicchu.
  • Entrance to Inka Trail.
  • Lunch in MachuPicchu.
  • Train to Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
  • Train to Ollantaytambo to km104.
  • Bus up and down 2nd Day.
  • Entrance to MachuPicchu.
  • Box lunch 1st Day.
  • Professional Tour guide.
What's Not Included
  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
  • Dinner 2do Day.
  • tips.
Additional Information

Meals: Breakfast

Considered: Easy

Weather: Warm and humid

Maximum altitude: 2,490 m.a.s.l.

Minimum altitude: 2,040 m.a.s.l.

Get pictures of Machu Picchu without crowds

Bus to Aguas Calientes

Night in a hotel with hot shower included

Meals: packed lunch, Dinner

Walking distance: 15 km / 6 miles, 7-8 hours total

Weather: Hot and humid

Trek starting point: 2000 m.a.s.l.

Highest point is Sun Gate: 2720 m.a.s.l.

Machu Picchu elevation: 2400 m.a.s.l.

Considered: Moderate

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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25arelyg
Jan 29, 2023
HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED MACHUPICCHU JOURNEY! - Well, this is one of the best places to visit in the world on the Inca Trail, a route that leads from Cusco to Machu Pichu. The walking route lasts approximately 5 days. The place is simply MAJESTIC, it is very well organized for tourists. It is a place, in which I recommend that you have to have a little preparation, since there are very deep abysses, and the height is a factor that affects some walkers. A place to visit without a doubt. !!!
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Yosgalirebeca16
May 20, 2022
My vacation at CUSCO - It was great My staying at Cusco. Thanks to agency CHULLOS TRAVEL PERU . The places that wey have visites were beautiful and the way how the TRAVEL agency treat us was amazing highly recommentded.
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L6625naraula
Apr 9, 2020
Machu Picchu Journey - Three of us decided to choose Machu Picchu Journey, reason being is it is a local travel company that help indegenious communities. We picked Lares Trek 4D3N to have cultural experience while hiking. Good foods provided by talented Mario Chef! Johnny is our tour guide, very helpful tour guide. He even helped me to carry my daypack as I was too exhausted to carry it on day 1 hiking. Strongly recommend to those like to have local experience while hiking.
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