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Short Inca Trail (2 Days / 1 Night) |
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| Details |
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| Trip type: |
High altitude walking / moderate grading |
| Recommended season
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March to December |
| Good for
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Minded travelers interested in archaeology, ancient history, traditional Andean cultures, spectacular scenery, flora and fauna. |
| Group size
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Small group. Average 4.5 passengers per departure |
| Departures
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Every Wednesday and Friday. |
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Must be done 4 o 5 months in advanced due high demand. |
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| Day 01 Cusco/Km.104/Chachabamba/Wiñay Wayna/Machu Picchu |
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We take the train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo, following the Urubamba river to Km.104 of the railroad, where we alight and cross a footbridge to begin our hike at the Inca site of Chachabamba. After a brief visit to this lovely ruin with its water channels and fountains, we start the four-hour ascent that will take us past spectacular overlooks above the great valley, then below a lovely waterfall near the delightful site of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young). We ascend through this largest and most exquisite of the Inca Trail sites, passing its chain of ritual baths and elegantly curved terracing, and then joining the main Inca trail. We follow it across a steep mountainside and up narrow stairways through lush, humid cloud-forest of giant ferns and broad-leaf vegetation. Suddenly we cross the stone threshold of Intipunku (Sun Gate) and encounter an unforgettable sweep of natural beauty and human artistry –a backdrop of twisting gorge and forested peaks framing the magical city of Machu Picchu.
We walk the last half-hour or so down the royal flagstone walkway, past outlying shrines and buildings and through the heart of Machu Picchu, taking a bus to the small town of Aguas Calientes where we overnight in a local hotel.
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| Day 02 Machu Picchu - Cusco |
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We enjoy an early morning visit to the fabled ruins, spending the day in both guided and individual exploration. After we visit the most fascinating features of this astounding and mysterious Inca settlement, some will want to take the optional hike to an amazing overview of the site, while other may prefer to investigate Machu Picchu’s multitude of hidden nooks and corners.
After a full-on experience of this glorious monument to the Inca achievement, we return to Aguas Calientes and board the return train to Cusco.
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From USD 566 |
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SERVICES INCLUDED
| Normal inclusions |
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Cuzco-Hotel.com Exclusive
extras INCLUDED |
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Orientation meeting (1 or 2 day before departure). |
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Fairly treated and well paid porter who carry the bags and you only carry a daypack. |
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Private transfers Hotel/train station/hotel. |
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1 box lunch prepared with nutritious and delicious meals including Andean products. (Vegetarian options available) from Km 104 to Machu Picchu. |
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Train ticket Cusco/Kilometer 104 (VISTADOME). |
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Lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Orient Express restaurant on second day. |
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Train ticket Aguas Calientes/ Cusco (VISTADOME) |
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Inca trail entrance fee. |
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Expert and professional English speaking guide. |
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Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes train station. |
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Transfer from the train station to your Hotel in Cusco. |
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NOT INCLUDED
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Meals in the cities. |
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Alcoholic beverages. |
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Extras. |
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Tips. |
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Taxes. |
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Laundry service. |
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Additional tours. |
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Insurance and airline tickets (where applicable). |
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Hiking boots and, |
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Other personal gear or items. |
WE RECOMMEND:
| A backpack. |
| Camera gear (ASA 50, 100 and 200 recommended). |
| Rain suit or long poncho (100 % waterproof - test before you leave home). |
| Sweater and jacket for cool days or nights. |
| Trekking shoes. |
| Sunscreen lotion. |
| A bottle or canteen to carry water. |
| Water purifying tablets. |
| A hat. |
| Sunglasses. |
| Insect repellent. |
| Coramina (Glucose). |
| A photocopy of your passport. |
| A flashlight and batteries. |
| Personal toiletries and medications. |
| Towel and toilet paper. |
| Snacks. |
| Peruvian currency (soles). |
| There is a limit of 10 kilograms per person. |
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USD 103 |
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