Cusco: 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Highlights

• Visits to several notable Inca sites like Patallacta, Llactapata, Runkurakay.
• Considered one of the most beautiful complexes on the trail, Wiñay Wayna.
• A comprehensive two-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu.

Description

This text outlines a 4-day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, starting with an early morning pick-up in Cusco and driving through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo. The journey includes meeting a support team, organizing equipment, and beginning the hike at Km 82 (Piskacucho), where permits are checked. The first day's hike includes visiting the Inca sites Patallacta and Llactapata, ending at Ayapata campsite. The second day involves climbing to Dead Woman’s Pass, the highest point of the trek, visiting the Runkurakay archaeological site, and ending at Chaquicocha campsite. The third day is a relaxing hike through low altitudes and cloud forests, including Phuyupatamarca and Intipata archaeological sites, ending at Wiñay Wayna campsite. The final day starts early to reach Sungate for sunrise, followed by a tour of Machu Picchu and a train ride from Aguas Calientes back to Ollantaytambo, concluding with a drive to Cusco. The trek features insights into Inca history, local flora and fauna, and organic meals provided by the support team.

Includes

3 Nights in tents 4 man tent for every 2 hikers Entrance Fees (Inca Trail & Machu Picchu) Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco English speaking tour guide Duffel bag to carry your belongings Train Tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

Excludes

Travel insurance Tips Breakfast on day 1&dinner on day 4 Sleeping bag

Easy cancellation

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