Short Inca Trail full day to Machu Picchu

The short inca trail 2 days include a good walk of 15 km to Machu Picchu, passing through famous "Gate of the Sun" and spectacular views, landscapes of mountains and the jungle. You willl also visit Incan archaeological sites along the route, such as Chachabamba, Choquesuysuy and the amazing Winay Wayna. Then we will visit Machu Picchu in the afternoon with a 2 hours guided tour, for later down to Aguas Calientes, take our train and return to Cusco.

Price

USD380
Trips

Only 250 spaces per day
Duration

1 day
Group Size

Max 08 people - Group Service
Location

Cusco - Machu Picchu

Group Service

Itinerary overview:	Day 1: Train Ollantaytambo - arrival to km 104. Starting the way we will see the the first ruins. After walk 4 hours we arrive to Machu Picchu Citadel. Descend to the entry of Machu Picchu where we board the bus to Aguas Calientes.
Departure Times:	4:00 a.m.
Departure Point:	Pick up from your hotel
Arrival Point:	Machu Picchu citadel.
Arrival Time:	11:45 - 12:00 pm
Instructions:	Please be ready at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
Note:	This itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions, strikes, roadblocks, or force majeure events which are beyond our control. We will always do our best to follow the itinerary as close as possible.

DAY 1: Hike to Wiñayhuayna- Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes

We are going to pick you up from your hotel at 4:00am in our private transportation. We will then travel to the train station of Ollantaytambo that leaves at 6:10 am. We will take expedition train for 1 hour and 10 minutes until we arrive to KM 104. Here we will begin the trail.

We will pass through the check point of the Inca Trail and then we are going to see the first archeological center of Chachabamaba located at 2,170 msnm. This is a rest stop for travelers before going to Machu Picchu. After a rest, we will begin ascending towards Machu Picchu. Along the way, we will see many flora and fauna. After 3 hours of hiking, we will arrive at the second archeological center named Wiñay Wayna located at 2650 msnm. We will then enter the jungle part of our trek, seeing many different flowers such as orchids.

We will then arrive at the Sungate located 2,745 msnm where we will see the first panoramic views of Machu Picchu. We will then hike down for one hour towards Machu Picchu where we will have a 2 hour guided tour. After we will go to Aguas Calientes by bus and eat dinner. Then we will catch the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo where our personal driver will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. Once we arrive in Cusco, we will drop you off at your hotel.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

Pick up from your Hotel at 04:00 am Private transport to Ollantaytambo Train Station (2 Hrs)
Expedition train to Km 104.
Entrance fees for the Short Inca Trail plus Machu Picchu Sanctuary.
Professional tour guided English.
1 Breakfast, 1 Box Lunch, 1 Dinner.
1 Ticket bus down.
Expedition train return to Cusco or Train to Ollantaytambo and transport to Cusco.

THIS TOUR NOT INCLUDE:

Drinks, snacks or water.

THE THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING:

Your Original passport. (University student card if you've booked as a student).
Water to drink (2 liters, no plastic bottles)
Camera, binoculars
Rain jacket in rainy season -Dec to Jan
Change of clothes
Basic personal toiletries: Deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, small towel, handky, Anti bacterial wet wipes.
Hat or cap for the sun is essential, Sunscrean with sun protection
Insect repellent for mosquitoes (Malaria or Yellow fever have not been reported)
Comfortable hiking boots, sneakers or sturdy shoes.
Money in soles or dollars. (ATM´s or cash machines and travellers cheques in Aguas Calientes are more expensive to change.)

Shared Service Price

USD 400 pp

$ 200 USD deposit per person is required to reserve space on a first come,first serve basis.
The remaining balance must be paid 60 Days before the day of your tour, online with Visa or MC with your reservation code.
Pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club, 200 + 5% card fees
Pay with PayPal, 200 + 6% paypal fees
For private service, contact us: +51 958586103 or info@buymachupicchu.com.

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USD 400 pp

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Arrive to Machu Picchu in the Short Inca Trail

additional request:

You can up-grade your train to Vistadome train, the price is US$ 60 more.
If you decide to change your return train to the following day (2 days / 1 night), you must pay a penalty of $25.00 USD per person. This does not include the cost of a hotel.
If you would like to take an earlier train back to Cusco, the additional cost is subject to train availability.

Booking Information:

1. Once you registered and provided your details -or group details online and generate a reservation code or purchase number.
2. Pay a booking deposit online with your reservation code with credit or debit card. $200 + 5% fees per person or
Pay a booking deposit with your reservation code or purchase number through Paypal. $200 + 6% fees per person.
FINAL PAYMENT: We require a full payment of your tour transferring 30 days before the day when your tour start.

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