Inca Trail short adventure- 2 Days / 1 Night

Day 1 – Cusco – KM 104 – Wiñaywayna – Aguas Calientes

Our adventure begins early in the morning in Cusco.
After a 2-hour journey in our private transport, we will arrive in Ollantaytambo, where we board the train to Kilometer 104 (2,270 m.a.s.l.), the starting point of our trek.

A short walk brings us to the archaeological site of Chachabamba. After exploring this beautiful place, we continue along a trail that leads us through lush valleys filled with orchids, bromeliads, and a refreshing waterfall.

The path then becomes slightly steeper as we climb toward Wiñayhuayna (2,700 m.a.s.l.), a stunning archaeological complex with impressive agricultural terraces and an imposing set of Inca constructions perched on a rocky ridge, overlooking the valley.
Here, we will enjoy breakfast before continuing the hike along the slopes of the great Machu Picchu mountain.

Our journey leads us to Inti Punku (The Sun Gate), from where we can appreciate a spectacular sunset over the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. After taking in the view, we descend for about 45 minutes to the entrance gate of Machu Picchu, where we board the bus down to Aguas Calientes. We will spend the night in a comfortable hotel.

(On this day, we only pass through Machu Picchu and take photos from the viewpoint.)
Dinner, rest and preparations for the next day are included.

Optional: The hot springs are a great option to relax.
Bring your swimsuit and 10 soles.

DAY 2- Machupicchu – Cusco

Breakfast will be ready at 4:30 a.m. At 5:30 a.m., we board one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu to watch the sunrise and enjoy a 2–3 hour guided tour. During the tour, your guide will explain Inca life in Machu Picchu, their rituals and ceremonies, the purpose of the site during its splendor, and its various temples, dwellings, and hidden secrets.

After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore and enjoy Machu Picchu at your own pace.

In the afternoon, at the scheduled time, we return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). After lunch, we take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where a tourist bus will be waiting to transfer you back to Cusco.

NOTES:

About Huayna Picchu mountain:
To visit Huayna Picchu Mountain, it is necessary to book several months in advance, as spaces are very limited. The additional cost for this ticket is USD 70.00. (We can reserve it for you.)

Tips:
Tips for guides (and for porters, if applicable) are always appreciated.

Student Card:
To receive the USD 20 student discount, you must present a valid university student card at the time of booking (not only upon arrival in Cusco). The card must be valid for the entire year. To process the reservation, we require a copy of your card. The Ministry of Culture is very strict with this requirement.

Last-minute cancellations:
For last-minute cancellations, all expenses incurred by the agency will be charged to your account.

INCLUDES

• Pre-departure briefing at 6:00 p.m. (1–2 days before the tour start date).
  Please confirm the briefing date at the time of booking.

• Private tourist transport from Cusco to Ollantaytambo.

• Tourist train service:

  • Ollantaytambo → KM 104 (Day 1)

  • Aguas Calientes → Ollantaytambo (Day 2)

• Tourist bus transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco’s city center
  (Plaza San Francisco or Plaza Regocijo).

• Entrance tickets to the Short Inca Trail and the Inca City of Machu Picchu.

• Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (Day 1) and bus ride up to Machu Picchu and down to Aguas calientes (Day 2).

• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish & English).

• Meals during the excursion:

  • 1 breakfast

  • 1 picnic lunch

  • 1 dinner
    Vegetarian options available upon request.

• First aid kit and oxygen tank.

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NOT INCLUDED

• Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch on the last day.

• Entrance fee to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes (10 soles).

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

* A backpack and a poncho for the rain.

* Sufficient clothes for cold weather and warm weather (The weather can be cold and humid, therefore your wet clothes will not be able to dry from one day to the next).

* Jacket and rain pants and rain poncho.

* Trekking shoes

* Sandals and bathing suit (to bathe in the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes).

* Sunblock, insect repellent, alcohol gel, water bottle and toilet paper.

* Photographic camera

* Flashlight and extra batteries.

* Snack: chocolates, cereal bars, dry fruits and nuts. etc.

* Original passport, original student card (if admitted).

* Extra money in soles.

1. We require an immediate deposit of US $ 300.00 for all reservations (per person).

2. For all Tours and Treks, the balance must be paid 30 days before the start of the program. We accept cash and PayPal. Failure to pay the balance of the walk results from the cancellation of the tour.

3. For student discounts, we need  a copy of a valid ISIC student card. In the event that we do not receive the scanned copy of the card along with your reservation form, we will process your reservation with the full price.

4. The Client may cancel the reservation of the package at any time provided that the cancellation is communicated in writing to info@aitaperu.com. Cancellation charges are applied as shown below, calculations from the day you receive the written notification through info@aitaperu.com. All reservations canceled less than 30 days prior to the date of departure of the tour are subject to a cancellation fee:

Period before the game. The notification is received. A cancellation fee is received as a percentage of the price of the party.
+ 30 days $ 300.00
30 – 15 more than 80%
7 days or less 100%

5. The permission of the Inca Trail is not transferable.

6. The duration of the program the traveler leaves the excursion as a demonstration by him or her, no refund will be made nor will any claim be accepted.

7. Certain services may be interrupted or even canceled due to weather conditions, natural disasters or other disturbances. These are the hotels, service providers, AITA Peru and its partners and, therefore, no refund will be granted.