Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 02D/01N

General Information:

Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellation: Not available for this type of service.

Duration:

• Approximately 2 Days and 1 Night.

Guided Languages Available:

Service provided in Spanish/English.
Private guiding in other languages: Portuguese, Italian, German, Japanese (subject to availability – see optional).

Included Services:

• Pickup from your hotel in the historic center of Cusco.
• Transportation: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
• Expedition Trains: Ollantaytambo – Km 104 / Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
• Professional Guide: Spanish / English.
• Meals: Box lunch on the trail, breakfast at your assigned hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Not Included Services:

• Drinks: Cold beverages are not included.
• Re-entry or additional routes within Machu Picchu.

Important:

The service will conclude at a mutually agreed point near the main square in Cusco’s historic center.

Itinerary:

Your adventure begins in Cusco, with our team picking you up from your hotel at around 5 AM. You’ll then head to Ollantaytambo station for a short, scenic 1-hour drive to Km 104, where the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu begins.

The hike will take you to Wiñay Wayna, a fascinating Inca site located at 2,680 meters (8,790 feet) above sea level. The hike to Wiñay Wayna will take approximately 4 hours. This stunning archaeological site, located on a steep mountainside, is known as “Machu Picchu’s sister” due to its size and grandeur, even though only a small portion of it has been discovered.

After exploring Wiñay Wayna and marveling at its beauty, you’ll continue to Inti Punku, the Sun Gate, where you’ll catch your first glimpse of the legendary Machu Picchu citadel. From here, you’ll take a different route, descending to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll spend the night at your hotel. The next day, after recharging your energy, you’ll explore the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas.

Recommendations:

• We recommend scheduling this activity with as much time as possible and leaving it for the last days of your itinerary. This will allow your body to acclimatize better, as the physical effort is considerable.
• Don’t forget to bring cash for entrance fees and additional expenses.
• Make sure to carry water and snacks for the hike.
• Dress in layers to better adapt to the ever-changing mountain climate.
• Wear proper hiking shoes for comfort and safety.
• Your backpack should not exceed 8 kilograms in weight.