Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu - Machu Picchu (2 Days)
Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu - Machu Picchu (2 Days)
2 Days
Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu - Machu Picchu (2 Days)
2 Days Starting in Your Hotel in Cusco and ending in Cusco City Center
Visiting:
Aguas Calientes
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Low, Medium
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour code:
KPT-SIT2D
Group size:
2 - 18
Age range:
16-99
Tour operated in:
English
,Spanish
Interests:
Recommended For:
Tour Overview
DAY 1: CUSCO – KM 104 – AGUAS CALIENTES You will travel by train from Ollantaytambo to KM 104 where you will start this great adventure, you will visit Chachabamba and Wiñaywayna archaeological centers, on the way you will appreciate a great variety of flora and fauna, including a great variety of orchids. You will arrive at Inti Punku where you will appreciate the sunset, from there you will descend to Machu Picchu and then by tourist bus to Aguas Calientes where you will rest and spend the night. DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO This day you will visit the impressive wonder of the world, Machu Picchu. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel and by tourist bus, you will go to the Machu Picchu citadel. You will have a guided tour of 2h30m approx for the main places. Upon leaving Machu Picchu you will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and later board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our representative will wait for you and bring you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Highlights
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – KM 104 – AGUAS CALIENTES
Location:
Aguas Calientes
Accommodation:
Hostel
Meals Included:
Lunch, Dinner
Short Inca Trail starts in the morning. Our driver picks you up at 04 Am. to drives you to Ollantaytambo Train Station, Approximately 1:45 hours. Once you arrived at the train station, the train staff will ask your ID and tickets, therefore it is really important to carry your updated passport and the tickets that we will give you one night before in the briefing.
As soon as you arrive to Km 104 our tour leader will be already waiting for you to pass the Short Inca Trail Control. We are going to Provide you a box lunch and water, Before you start Machupicchu Trail, you will have the chance to use restrooms. The experience will start visiting Chachabamba Inca Site, 2250 meters over the sea, in the beginning. Our tour leader will explain and show you the best things about the Inca Trail like orchids, panoramic views, and different animals that lives there. More and less 05 km you start ascending until Winaywayna, the Little Machu Picchu, a majestic Inca building.
There will be time to eat the box lunch and have a chance to use the Restroom however it will be a Basic toilet. Once you are ready, you will pass the second Short Inca Trail control, 3 km flat until you arrive at Sun Gate, the first panoramic view of Machu Picchu. From Sun Gate we will descend to 30 minutes to Machupicchu citadel to take only pictures. Finally, we will continue descending until we arrive at Aguas Calientes Where we pass one night. Optional to visit Hot springs in Aguas Calientes town. At night you have included dinner in a good restaurant.
Overnight in Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 7 - 8 hrs
Distance: 11 km / 6.84 miles
Highest Elevation: 2650 m. / 8692 ft.
Elevation of Aguas Calientes: 2000 m. / 6571 ft.
DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO
Location:
Aguas Calientes
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Early in the morning, you will have breakfast. Afterward, you will take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu one of the new seven wonder in the world. Is important to carry your passport to visit Machu Picchu. After a marvelous day through the Short Inca Trail, one day before, you will enjoy the Sun Rise in Machu Picchu. During the time in Machu Picchu, our tour leader will explain and show you the most important sectors and temples.
Once you explore all Machu Picchu you will take the bus to Aguas Calientes town, our Tour leader can recommend you a restaurant in case if you want to have lunch (not included). It is important to carry all your things when you go to the train station to come back until Ollantaytambo, it will be 02 hours more and less by train. Finally, when you arrive at the next train station in Ollantaytambo town, our Transport will transfer you to your Cusco Accommodation.
Above all the most important for us is to get memorable times in the Short Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
END OF OUR SERVICES
What's Included
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All the transportations are included (Pick up, drop off, EXPEDITION Train and CONSETTUR Bus).
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Entrances to the Short Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
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Assistant guide (groups larger than 8 passengers).
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Meals: it is included a box lunch for the first day, the dinner after the Inca Trail and breakfast in the hotel second day.
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01 night hotel in Aguas Calientes (based on double occupancy).
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First aid kit and oxygen balloon.
What's Not Included
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Entrance ticket for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (75.00 USD, ask for availability).
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International and Domestic Flights.
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Airport transfers.
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Breakfast Day 1, lunch and dinner Day 2.
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Walking sticks (10.00 USD, you can rent it with us).
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Water and snack.
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Any other service not mentioned.
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Travel insurance.
Check out our Q&As
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Of course. In each place to visit you will have an explanation and then free time to photograph and explore the area on your own.
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum 12 years
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Passengers of different nationalities with the same language participate
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Of course
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Of course
What is the tipping policy?
Gratuities are not included in the price, they are voluntary.
Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Of course
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Intermediate
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Hostel
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No, you must carry your own luggage
Are flights included in this tour?
Not
Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Not
Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Of course
What currencies are required for this tour?
The American dollar is accepted in most stores. We recommend that you bring a small amount of local currency (soles)
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, of course, if the client will have extra days in our beautiful city, we can coordinate their extra nights. Extra nights are not included in the price.
Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Of course
What is the maximum group size?
18 people in normal situations. Due to COVID 19 the maximum group size of 10 people
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Kantu Peru Tours requires a minimum deposit of 50% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 15 days before departure.
Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu - Machu Picchu (2 Days)
2 Days Starting in Your Hotel in Cusco and ending in Cusco City Center
Visiting:
Aguas Calientes
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Low, Medium
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour code:
KPT-SIT2D
Group size:
2 - 18
Age range:
16-99
Tour operated in:
English
,Spanish
Interests:
Recommended For:
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