SHORT INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS

Day 1, Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu

The previous day our Humboldt Expeditions team will give you the necessary introduction and recommendations for our trek and will organize for the following day. The next morning we will go to your hotel in Cusco to pick you up at approximately 3:30 am, then we will leave for 1 hour and 45 minutes to the train station in Ollantaytambo to take our train to Km 104, which is the beginning of our trail. 

In this place the train will stop, there will be a hanging bridge over the ancient Vilcanota river or “Willcamayo”, there will be a propitious place to take a picture to start our expedition with right foot not before of course passing through the first respective checkpoint, here we will also have enough time to go to the bathroom and get ready if still needed.  After starting about 5 minutes we will see the first archaeological site “Chachabamba” one of the many towns that make up the Tawantinsuyo. 

Then, it will be uphill enjoying the view of our beautiful river and the railway that leads to the city of Aguas Calientes, until we reach our next point “Wiñaywayna” beautiful and quiet place where there will be a proper explanation by our guide and also enjoy our box lunch, light but enough to give us the energy to continue our journey but not before passing through the second checkpoint and attention dear friends since this small stretch before reaching “Machupicchu” hides perhaps one of the best places to witness treasures turned into super rare and beautiful orchids. 

We will know that our journey for today is almost over because we will be in “Inti Punku” and from there we will see what for the next day will be one of the best guided tours in the world. We will also have the necessary tranquility to take the best pictures since the afternoon is always less visited in the sanctuary. Then our bus will be waiting for us for about 20 minutes to the city of Aguas Calientes, our dear guide will take you to your respective hotels and you will rest properly to end our day with a dinner to share what so far are your experiences.

• Altitude: Highest point 2650 meters above sea level.
• Weather: All day
• Consider: Moderate day (mission – relax and walk at our pace)
• Weather: Sunny and humid (April – September)
• Warm and rainy (October – March)

Day 2, Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Cusco Tour

When you wake up eager for more exploration and with renewed energy, the hotel will provide you with a super breakfast, to start our tour to “Machupicchu” sanctuary, with the guide you will head back to the bus station which is already booked for the morning schedule, from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. If you have booked “Wayna Picchu Mountain” or “Machupicchu Mountain”, you will climb these extra tours after the tour with our guide, he will show you the way to follow; however, the visit spaces for these extra tours are subject to availability and the guide is not part of these extra tours. 

Please always check for availability. After the necessary and sufficient time in one of the wonders of the world, we will again take the bus back to the city of Aguas Calientes, there if you wish you can enjoy lunch with our guide but not before he gives you the necessary indications to go to the train station for your return to Ollantaytambo where the best Humboldt Expeditions team will also be waiting for you for your calm return to Cusco.

• Altitude: Highest point 2450 masl (No Extra tours)
• Time: All day
• Consider: Quiet day (mission – learn and carry enough water).
• Weather: Sunny and humid (April – September)
• Warm and rainy (October – March)

Whats Included?

• Transportation from your hotel to Ollantaytambo train station.
• Train ticket Ollantaytambo – KM 104.
• Train ticket back to Cusco at the end of our trip.
• Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
• One night hotel accommodation in Machupicchu city.
• Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Bus ticket up and down Machu Picchu on the last day.
• Private bus from the train station to the hotel in Cusco.
• Specialized guide, our leaders are equipped and trained to practice first aid, administer oxygen if necessary and perform radio communications.
• Meals: Breakfast (1), lunch (1) and (1) Dinner.

Not Included

• Hiking poles US $ 5 per day (one pair of poles – ask for brands), you can rent them with us.
• Extra expenses during the trek, such as soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, extra snacks, tickets for the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes.
• Tips for guides and other staff.
• Medical and travel insurance (please bring copies), we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation or interruption insurance; insurance to protect your travel investment, included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover cancellation, interruption, loss and delay of luggage, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expenses insurance. Any unexpected situation occurring during the trip that is beyond our control, including changes in train or flight schedules, delays, strikes, cancellations, missed connections, etc., must be covered by the passenger as a whole. In addition, if for physical health reasons you are unable to continue the trek or walk, and will require emergency evacuation, then all charges incurred, such as transportation, hotel, ambulance, medical, medication.

ESSENTIALS:

• Passport and/or Identity Card
• VALID STUDENT CARD (if you booked as a student)
• Good backpack (the smaller the better)
• Water (at least 1L recommended)
• Comfortable shoe (lightweight with good soles)

NECESSARY :

• 1 Rain jacket and pants
• 1 hat for the sun
• 1 wool hat
• Waterproof jacket/waterproof poncho
• Sunscreen
• Hand Sanitizer
• Camera
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks and tips