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Explore The short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and enjoy nature; along this route, we will be able to observe the different species of wild orchids, as well as animals in their natural habitat.

Highlights

• Hike a part of the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and see it twice.
• Explore trail-side archaeological sites that only Short Inca Trail
• Hike to Machu Picchu on mystical, stone-paved paths
• Enter Machu Picchu on foot through the Gate of the Sun, as the Incas once did.

Description

Day 1: Cusco - Km 104 - Wiñay Wayna Site - Aguas Calientes Our private van will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco or Urubamba and take you to the train station in Ollantaytambo. We will travel for an hour and a half on a scenic train before arriving at the beginning of the KM 104 trail (Chachabamba ruins). En route, you will understand why the Incas called this place 'Sacred Valley .'Snow-capped mountains rise above green fields. We will continue to descend into the Ceja De Selva or cloud forest and see the Urubamba River flowing through this picturesque landscape. At the trailhead, KM 104, we will be near the registration point and the beginning of our Short Inca Trail. Our first ruin will be the site of Chachabamba (2050 m), which is masterfully built in an excellent location. A 3-hour hike uphill will take us to the magnificent archaeological center called Wiñay Wayna (2650m). This will be our lunch spot for the day. Our journey continues through the semi-tropical forest for 2 hours until we reach Intipunku, the mystical Sun Gate, which will offer us our first panoramic view of the Machu Picchu site! You will see how beautifully the Incas placed this Citadel between the mountain peaks, the green Sacred Valley, and the beautiful Urubamba River. Another 30 minutes of walking will take us to the Citadel, where we will have an ideal opportunity to take pictures and enjoy the sunset. Then, a bus will take us to Aguas Calientes (2030m), where we will spend the night. Distance: 12 Km/ 7.4 miles Hiking Hours: 6-7 hours Low Altitude: 2030 m. / 6658 ft. High Altitude: 2650 m. / 8692 ft. Lodging: 3 departures Hotel with a panoramic view of the river. Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco After a hot breakfast at the hotel, we will take the early bus to Machu Picchu; we will climb for an hour and a half until we reach the mountain of Machu Picchu to have a panoramic view of the entire contour of the Inca Citadel, this will be a unique and unforgettable experience. Then you will have a 2 to 3-hour tour to get information about the sacred city and the opportunity to explore and admire the Inca ingenuity. Then we will head back to Aguas Calientes by bus and to Cusco by train.

Includes

Tourist bus for transportation to Ollantaytambo train station. Tourist train from Ollanta to km 104 or Chachabamba. Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machupichu and back. Train expedition leaving Aguas Calientes in the afternoon. transfer to Hotel in Cusco or Urubamba. Professional tour guide fluent in English First–Aid Kit Tourist ticket to the Short Inca Trail and Machupicchu. Hotel in Aguas Calientes for one night.

Important Information

• you need to acclimatize for 2 days at altitude to do this hike. carry essential items for the hike

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund