Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

DAY 1: CUSCO – KM 104 – AGUAS CALIENTES

Pick up from the hotel very early in the morning to the train station of Ollantaytambo, where you will board the train that will take us to the km. 104, which is the beginning of this great adventure.
You will begin this great trekking through the Inca Trail visiting the Archaeological group of Chachabamba that is at 2250 m.s.n.m. Where along with our guide you will visit the place and enjoy the history and magic of this magical Inca site.
Then you will continue the adventure until arriving at the archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna, an incredible place with a panoramic view of the whole valley, the mountains, etc.
During the trip, you will be able to appreciate the beautiful views of the Urubamba river as well as the different types of orchids, flowers, native trees, hummingbirds, birds, etc.
After seeing the magnificent scenery that the Inca Trail offers, you will take a short break for lunch and continue the trek towards Machu Picchu and be able to appreciate the beautiful sunset over the Inti Punku (gate of the sun).
After spending an incredible day you will go directly to the town of Aguas Calientes, to be able to rest and spend the night.

• Difficulty: Moderate
  
• Duration: 7-8 hrs
  
• Distance: 11 km approximately
  
• Overnight in Aguas Calientes

DIA 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

After breakfast, you will visit the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu (2400 m) next to our Guide you will have a guided tour will last approximately 2 hours by the most important places of the Inca citadel, visiting the main sites such as: Temples, the agricultural and urban sector.

After the visit, you will return to Aguas Calientes to board by train that will take us to Cusco.

TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT:

• You must consider that it will be necessary to line up to board the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes depending on the high or low season. Our guide can give you suggestions on how to dose your time properly.
• Visit Machu Picchu is governed by a circuit programmed in only one direction with no option to return. From January 1, 2019, there is no re-entry to Machu Picchu, re-entry is only possible if your ticket includes Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, so it is recommended to go to the Inti Punku or Inca bridge, before starting your tour guided by Machu Picchu with prior coordination with your tour guide.
• Trains are subject to availability depending on the anticipated time of reservation or season.

ADDITIONAL:

• If your train schedule allows, we recommend visiting the Chavez Ballòn Museum, which is the Machu Picchu’ site museum, from 12:00 noon, admission is free, to enter you must only show your passport.
• Another place you can visit is the Butterfly House, where you can appreciate the growth stages of a butterfly from being a cocoon to an adult butterfly. The entry price is S /. 10.00.

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