Short Inca Trail 2 Days
Classic Inca Trail 4 Days
The INCA TRAIL is one of the most famous treks in the world and is visited by many people who want to have an adventure and go through the mountains through ancient constructions and live a unique experience where you will finally reach the lost city of the Incas, MACHU PICCHU.
Sometimes time is short for visitors and that is why we have this option for you, and you will be able to walk part of this Inca Trail in 2 days and 1 night, where you will see great constructions, terraces, ceremonial centers and of course you will enjoy the most incredible landscapes, mountains, waterfalls, tropical forests and the flora and fauna that you can only enjoy in this great hike in the rainforest of Cusco.
The short time you will have to complete the 2d and 1n Inca Trail does not mean that you will have to do it quickly. You will be able to enjoy and learn about the history of our ancestors who used these trails, through rivers and mountains to reach places as far away as MACHU PICCHU.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1
Cusco – Chuachabamba (km 104) – Wiñaywayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
We begin our adventure in the Sacred Valley of the Incas until we reach the beginning of the Inca Trail. Admire the first Inca constructions such as Chachabamba and Wiñaywayna. As we walk through beautiful valleys adorned with streams, agricultural terraces and admire the Inca city of Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate.
Day 2
Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
. We will visit the magical Inca City of Machu Picchu and you will be able to explore and admire this majestic construction over the mountains and learn about the history and culture of this new wonder of the world.
HIGHLIGTS
– Enjoy one of the most famous and beautiful mountain hikes in the world.
– Admire nature in all its splendor and admire a great diversity of flora and fauna.
– The valleys and mountains will be your company in this incredible adventure.
– Walk along the stone paths built through the peaks and admire the incredible landscapes.
– Walk to Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate and enjoy this magical place.
– Visit and admire this imposing city surrounded by majestic mountains and walk through its streets and stairways.
The INCA TRAIL is one of the most famous treks in the world and is visited by many people who want to have an adventure and go through the mountains through ancient constructions and live a unique experience where you will finally reach the lost city of the Incas, MACHU PICCHU.
Sometimes time is short for visitors and that is why we have this option for you, and you will be able to walk part of this Inca Trail in 2 days and 1 night, where you will see great constructions, terraces, ceremonial centers and of course you will enjoy the most incredible landscapes, mountains, waterfalls, tropical forests and the flora and fauna that you can only enjoy in this great hike in the rainforest of Cusco.
The short time you will have to complete the 2d and 1n Inca Trail does not mean that you will have to do it quickly. You will be able to enjoy and learn about the history of our ancestors who used these trails, through rivers and mountains to reach places as far away as MACHU PICCHU.
ITINERARY
Day 1
Cusco – Ollantaytambo – km 104 – Chachabamba – Wiñaywayna – Puerta del Sol – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
We start the day at 4 am and pick you up from your hotel in our private transportation and travel for 1 hour and 30 minutes to Ollantaytambo where we board the train that will take us to the starting point of the trek. On this journey you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, its great centers of corn cultivation, its majestic river and the great mountains that cover the entire train ride to Km. 104, where this service ends.
Arriving you will have time to take the first pictures of the river and also crossing the bridge, then we will arrive at the checkpoint. It will be time to show our documents, passport and entrance ticket to the Inca Trail. Then you can pack your backpack and use your sunscreen and mosquito repellent, remember that you are already in part of the Amazon and the climate in this area is tropical.
We will begin the adventure with the first visit to the archaeological center of Chachabamba (2,100 m.a.s.l. / 6,889 ft.). Where the guide will share the most important information about these constructions next to the river that was one of the entrances to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Then we will begin the ascent to the mountains, in this first part the forest will be covered with flowers, begonias and orchids that decorate the path. Then the trail will be open and you will be able to observe in all its beauty the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the great Urubamba River and the constructions that are in this tropical forest. After 3 hours we will arrive at the archaeological center of Wiñay Wayna (2,650 m.a.s.l. / 8,694 ft.). This place is the most famous of all the Inca Trail, for its large buildings, ceremonial centers, agricultural terraces and water sources. It is considered as the small Machu Picchu because of its beautiful design. Rest and admire all the beauty of this impressive place hidden among the mountains and breathe the pure air of the rainforest.
After a rest and having tasted an energizing lunch we will continue the walk through the forest full of vegetation with large trees and always in the company of the singing of the birds that inhabit all this fantastic place. After an hour we will arrive at the famous Puerta del Sol (2,720 m.a.s.l. / 8,923 ft.). From here you will be able to appreciate for the first time the imposing Inca city of MACHU PICCHU.
Rest and enjoy the landscapes that surround this wonderful city built in the middle of valleys and mountains. Feel the connection with the mountains and breathe the pure air provided by the Pachamama (mother nature). After contemplating this wonder from the Puerta del Sol, considered the main entrance to this magical sanctuary, we will begin the 1 hour descent to the checkpoint. Of course you will have time to take pictures from all angles in this journey where you can appreciate the Urubamba mountain range.
Today we will pass through Machu Picchu Park but we will not visit it. Don’t worry because tomorrow we will return for a tour of the entire citadel. When we are outside the enclosure we will take the bus and head to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will accommodate you in your hotel and after a hot shower and a rest we will have dinner in a restaurant where we will talk about today and organize the schedule to visit the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
It’s time to rest, tomorrow we have a spectacular day ahead of us and you have to be ready to complete the adventure of a lifetime.
Meals: box lunch and dinner
Distance: 9 km / 5.592 mi.
Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours
Starting elevation: 2,100 m.a.s.l. / 6,889 ft.
Highest elevation: 2,720 m.a.s.l. / 8,923 ft.
Difficulty: moderate
Day 2
Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – aguas calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
The time has come. Today is the day you will visit one of the new wonders of the world, MACHU PICCHU. We will start the day early to enjoy a good nutritious breakfast at the hotel and then we will go to take the bus that will take us to the lost citadel of the INCAS where you can see the majestic sunrise behind the Urubamba mountain range.
Once we arrive at the INCA city of MACHU PICCHU (2,430 m.a.s.l. / 7,972 ft.). we will start the tour in this enigmatic city that was abandoned for hundreds of years and today is part of one of the most important cultural attractions in the world. Feel the energy of this imposing place that has survived hundreds of years in this remote place and you will be able to see how the great constructions of the ancient inhabitants of the Inca culture are appearing in front of your eyes.
We will start with the first photos from the highest and most panoramic point of all these constructions and then we will begin with the most important information about the history of the INCA culture, the discovery and we will share with you the cultural wealth that our ancestors left us.
Then we will tour the entire circuit of the park where we will visit the most important places of the citadel as the Temple of the Sun, The Quarry, The Main Square, The Intihuatana, The Huayranas and the Temple of the Condor. Of course, in each of these points we will talk about the function and importance they had 500 years ago, remember that you can take all the pictures you want during the tour to take the most beautiful memories of your visit to this mystical INCA city located at the entrance of the Amazon at the top of the mountain ranges of the Sacred Valley of the INCAS.
You will have time to explore and immerse yourself among the small streets, squares and large terraces that this mega construction has and when the tour ends we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes where you can enjoy lunch and then we will go to the station to board the train that will take us to Ollantaytambo where our transportation will be waiting for us to go to the city of Cusco and we will leave you at the hotel where you are staying.
We are sure that after this experience you will be very happy to have experienced the feeling of having been in the mountains and to have met the imposing Inca city of Machu Picchu.
Meals: breakfast
Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours
Starting elevation: 2.040 m.a.s.l. / 6.693 ft.
Mountain elevation: 2,430 m.a.s.l. / 7,972 ft.
Elevation of machu picchu mountain: 3,000 m.a.s.l. / 9,842 ft.
Difficulty: easy
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
HIGH QUALITY SERVICE AND SAFETY
– Briefing:
One day before your trip you will meet with your guide to learn more about the itinerary you will take on this adventure. You will also get to know the most important information about the day to day of the trip. We will give you your duffel bag where you can put the extra things you will need during the trip. Remember that in this meeting you can talk about the different options or food restrictions you have.
– Professional mountain guides:
All our guides are graduates of the most important universities and institutes of Cusco. They are chosen for their great experience, responsibility, professionalism and above all for the great passion and pride they have for our history and culture. They will be proud to share with you everything related to our ancestors. They will make sure that your trip will be unforgettable. Your safety is guaranteed from the moment we pick you up in Cusco until we drop you off at your hotel at the end of the trip.
– First aid kit:
Our guides are specialists in first aid, rescue and evacuation if necessary. Because they have specialized training and are certified by the international red cross. They are highly trained and will always have a first aid kit and oxygen for any emergency. Your safety is guaranteed with us.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
HIGH QUALITY SERVICE AND SAFETY
– Briefing:
One day before your trip you will meet with your guide to learn more about the itinerary you will take on this adventure. You will also get to know the most important information about the day to day of the trip. We will give you your duffel bag where you can put the extra things you will need during the trip. Remember that in this meeting you can talk about the different options or food restrictions you have.
– Professional mountain guides:
All our guides are graduates of the most important universities and institutes of Cusco. They are chosen for their great experience, responsibility, professionalism and above all for the great passion and pride they have for our history and culture. They will be proud to share with you everything related to our ancestors. They will make sure that your trip will be unforgettable. Your safety is guaranteed from the moment we pick you up in Cusco until we drop you off at your hotel at the end of the trip.
– First aid kit:
Our guides are specialists in first aid, rescue and evacuation if necessary. Because they have specialized training and are certified by the international red cross. They are highly trained and will always have a first aid kit and oxygen for any emergency. Your safety is guaranteed with us.
Sometimes time is short for visitors and that is why we have this option designed for you and you can enjoy this Inca Trail in 2 days and 1 night, where you will see great constructions, terraces, ceremonial centers and of course you will enjoy the most incredible landscapes, mountains, waterfalls, tropical forests and the flora and fauna that you can only enjoy in this great hike in the rainforest of Cusco.
• ACCLIMATIZATION.
Travelers arrive from different parts of the world, from different altitudes and even from sea level for this the recommendation is to arrive 1 or 2 days before the city of Cusco (3,400 m.a.s.l. / 11,154 ft.). The altitude, the flight time and the time change can affect you especially if it is your first time in our city. No special training is required for this adventure, but acclimatization is recommended before starting the hike. We have alternatives before you travel. Day hikes for better acclimatization, we recommend some of them.
City tour
Sacred Valley
Salt mines of Maras and Moray
Raimbow Mountain, Vinicunca
Raimbow mountain, Palcoyo
Waqrapucara
Seven lakes, Ausangate
Queswachaca, Inca bridge
Biking, horse riding, rafting, zip line and more…
Important things to bring on the hike.
Very Important.
Original Passport
Student Card (students)
Cash (Souvenirs, Drinks, Snacks and Tips)
Water Bottles or Camelbaks
Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Mosquito Repellent
WipesHand sanitizer
Hat
Snacks
CLOTHING
Pantalones de Senderismo (2)
T.Shirt (2-3)
Hiking Underwear and Socks Sets (4)
Warm Jacket
Thermal Fleece
Comfortable Hiking Boots
Waterproof Jacket / Rain Poncho
Wool Hat (Bennie)
Sneakers or Sandals (For use in Aguas Calientes)
Waterproof Gloves
