Inca Trail 2D/1N
Inca Trail 2D/1N
DIA 1: Cusco – Chachambamba – Wiñaywayna – Aguas Calientes
On the first day we will pick you up from your hotel/accommodation at dawn and head to the Ollantaytamboa train station, where we will take the tourist train to kilometer 104, one of the most famous points for the Short Inca Trail. From this place we will start our walk through the top of the mountains, a 4-hour route in which you will be totally enchanted by the wild landscapes of the area. At the end of this road we will arrive at the ruins of Chachabamba (a beautiful Inca palace with fine walls carved in stone), after having received a talk from your official guide about Inca history and culture, we will begin the ascent to Winaywayna for 8 km. (4 hours), it is the most important archaeological complex of the Inca Trail and it is a construction that is located in the most beautiful cloud forest after Machu Picchu. At this point, from where unbeatable views are obtained, we will rest and eat, we will have one of the unforgettable experiences. After having explored these wonderful ruins with our guide, we will continue our journey until we reach Inti Punku (Puerta del Sol), in this place we will have a great view of the beautiful citadel of Machu Picchu. At Puerta del Sol we will take a short break and take the opportunity to take a multitude of photographs of Machu Picchu. We will descend to Machu Picchu to continue to the town of Aguas Calientes. We will spend the night in our hotel and we will have time to get to know the small town, as well as have dinner and talk about our big day tomorrow.
Distance traveled: 11 km from Wiñaywayna – Puerta del Sol – Machu Picchu.
Qenqo altitude: Initial altitude: 2,100 meters above sea level. (Km. 104)
Qenqo altitude: Maximum altitude: 2,720 meters above sea level. (Inti Punku)
Qenqo altitude: Accommodation altitude: 2,020 meters above sea level. (Hot Waters)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tea time, Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel** in Aguas Calientes.
Activities: Guided tours in Runkurakay, Phuyupatamarka and Wiñaywayna.
DIA 2: Ciudad Inka de Machu Picchu – Cusco
After having our breakfast at our hotel, we will take the bus that will take us to our final destination, Machu Picchu. Upon arrival immediately we will have a guided tour of 2 hours and 30 minutes with our official guide, we will visit the most important places of the place such as: the Royal Mausoleum, the temple of the 3 windows, the main temple, the sacred Plaza, the Intihuatana where the wise Incas moored to the sun at the winter solstice in June, stairways and others. You will have free time to explore the mysterious city of Machu Picchu at your own pace. At a certain time you must take the bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes and then we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo and then we will go to the imperial city of Cusco. .
If you want to make the amazing ascent of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you must make a reservation request well in advance. You can request it from our reservation form.
Qenqo altitude: Initial altitude: 2,020 meters above sea level. (Hot Waters)
Qenqo altitude: Maximum altitude: 2,430 meters above sea level. (Macchu Picchu)
Qenqo altitude: Machu Picchu altitude: 2,020 meters above sea level.
Meals: Breakfast.
Activities: Visit to Machu Picchu.
• Pickup at the hotel or lodging in the city of Cusco.
• Drop off at the hotel in Cusco.
• Transfers:
• Transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo.
• Transportation by Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Km. 104.
• Transportation by bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (1st day).
• Transportation by bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (2nd day).
• Transportation by Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
• Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
• Accommodation:
• One night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• Food and meals:
• Box Lunch for the first day of the trek (ham and cheese sandwich, boxed juice, 1 bottle of water, sweets + cold lunch)
• Dinner (after the Inca Trail).
• Breakfast to take to Machu Picchu (offered by the Hotel).
• Trekking sticks.
• First aid kit.
• 01 Oxygen Ball.
• Bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
• Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail.
• Entrance ticket to the citadel of Machu Picchu (archaeological site).
• Carrier for extra weight of luggage.
• Ascent to the Mountain of Machu Picchu (80.00 USD per person).
• Ascent to the Huayna Picchu Mountain (80.00 USD per person).
• Personal appreciations (tips).
• Travel and medical insurance.
• Original Passport or DNI/Identity Card (for South America).
• Walking boots (preferably waterproof with ankle protectors).
• Waterproof jacket or rain poncho.
• Wool jacket to warm up, hat and gloves.
• Polos or T-shirts.
• Comfortable pants.
• Sun hat.
• Sunglasses.
• Sun Protection Cream (Factor 50 recommended).
• Insect repellent.
• Hygiene items.
• Personal medications.
• Camera or film camera.
• Flashlight with spare battery.
Frequent Questions
Yes, currently in 2022 tourism is operational throughout the region.
It has 90% of its tourist sites open to the public since July 2022, being the Classic Inca Trail the last to be re-opened for all travelers in the world.
Yes, Machu Picchu will be accessible to all travelers by 2022.
The most important accesses to the Inca citadel are operational and complying with all biosecurity requirements to combat the spread of covid19.
Machu Picchu can be reached by train service, or by both routes of the Inca Trail.
Cusco is the center of power of the Inca culture, one of the most important of the ancient world, and the only one that dominated the Andes Mountains.
Its importance lies in the amount of archaeological remains and cultural evidence that have been left within the entire region of Cusco.
The tours in Cusco have a lot of knowledge and culture, it is the trip to another world that takes us to know the Incas.
Today Machu Picchu represents the modern wonder that Peru has, but Cusco was always important.
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Cusco offers various activities within its wide range of tourist options.
The trekking is the most requested in Cusco, thanks to the amount of Inca routes and archaeological remains that combine perfectly with nature, the traveler has plenty of options to enjoy hiking outdoors.
Among the adventure options we can find Inca challenges that will lead us to camp deep in the region and discover new sites that will demand our physical strength.
Also in history we have infinite and interesting options thanks to the amount of museums, art and streets of Cusco where we will find much to know and enjoy.
The gastronomy of Cusco is a perfect option for those who are looking for new flavors or for those who want to complement their visit.
In the Andean cosmovision we will find a universe of new and ancestral knowledge that will help us to better understand the ancient world of the Incas and the future of our society.
The tours in Cusco can be complemented in a perfect way if we consult with a specialized travel agency like INCA’S WORLD, which will find the best way to make the most of our days.
Cusco and the Peruvian highlands have two distinct seasons: rainy season and dry season.
In the rainy season the rainfall is constant, and the skies can have many clouds that hide the sun in our outings. It happens during the months of September to April.
The dry season is the best time to visit Cusco because sunny days abound and bring out the best of the natural destinations.
In the dry season the routes are more accessible and the possibility of having an intense rain that stops our plans are very few; between the months of May and August.
In Cusco, and throughout Peru, the official language is Spanish, followed by Quechua.
But like all centers of world tourism, many languages are spoken in Cusco.
It happened in the year 1534, on March 23rd Francisco Pizarro founded the city of Cusco on what were the Inca foundations.
That is why the city of Cusco is an interesting combination of Inca and colonial architecture.
months of May and August.
It will absolutely depend on your objectives in Cusco, there are people who stayed to live in Cusco to explore everything.
In a place where the options are almost infinite, the best way to organize the necessary days will be taking into account the main objective that brings you to Cusco.
If you are an adventurer looking for the best trekking routes, you will have to consider Salkantay, Inca Trail and Choquequirao as your main motivations, which will take you at least twelve days.
In the end, the best thing you can do before booking your tickets or scheduling your trips, is to coordinate with INCA’S WORLD , to organize all the tours that will help you meet your 2021 goals in Cusco.
Currently you can reach Cusco by land or air; by public or private transport from the city of Lima.
The months of May and August.
The average altitude in Cusco is 3999 meters above sea level. This should be taken into consideration for our first few days, where it will be necessary to take things slowly.
Getting used to the altitude is the first objective of every traveler who wants to enjoy his experience in the navel of the world.
Yes, the Classic or Short Inca Trail is only accessible with a legal and professional tourism agency such as INCA’S WORLD.
The purpose of this measure is to protect the natural area and the archaeological remains found along the entire stretch; in times of covid19, the daily capacity of Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail are controlled to avoid crowds.
The Inca Trail is an ancient route that must be preserved to the smallest detail, and the best way to do this is with a team of professionals committed to serving tourists and caring for Cusco.
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