Inka Trail to Machupicchu 2 Days and 1 Night

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Tour Description

Come and try this unforgettable experience crossing the original inca trail to get Machupicchu, the magical lost city of the Incas.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Wiñaywayna - Aguas Calientes
We leave Cusco about 6am by train to Ollantaytambo and from there to Km 104. Upon arrival we visit the ruin of Chachabamba in 2250 masl. Here agricultural product from other areas where collected to be brought to Machu Picchu. Then we begin our walk towards Wiñay Wayna. On the way we have beautiful views of the Urubamba river and the chances are many to see different kinds of the famous orchid family. We turn around the last corner and have the amazing Wiñay Wayna rigth below us, we stop to make a visit of this interesting and important inca site. 10 minutes more walking and we are at the “Trekker´s lodge”, where we will take our lunch, if not already eaten. In the afternoon we walk the last hours towards Machu Picchu, that we see on a distance in the beautiful afternoon sun before continuing down to Aguas Calientes. We spend the night in a nice hostal in town.

Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Cusco
Very early we leave Aguas Calientes to reach Machu Picchu in the hours before the main group of visitors arrives. Going up by bus we get the first glance of Machu Picchu between the mountains on its saddle high over the Urubamba River. Upon arrival we start the guided tour of about 2 hours taking us to the most important areas of Machu Picchu. We will learn about the importance – religiously and historically – of the place, and we will be able to appreciate the fine architecture of the Incas. After the guided tour you can go to the top of Wayna Picchu, from where one has a good overview of the whole area and the full site of Machu Picchu. Another possibility is to visit the beautiful temple of the moon. In the afternoon we meet in Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Cusco.

Includes

• All transports, also bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• All entrance fees (Inca Trail and Machu Picchu).
• Professional bilingual guide, cook and assistants.
• All meals from lunch day one to breakfast day two as well as afternoon tea with a snack.
• Hot drinks with all meals plus cold boiled water in the morning to refill bottles.
• One night in hostal in Aguas Calientes.
• Service of porters to carry all common equipment and food.

Doesn't Include

• All personal care items.
• Lunch in Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu (the second day).
• Entrance tickets to the Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes town.

Important

• We offer special discounts for groups and in the low season (December - April).
• Small changes might occur according to the rules of INC.
• All inka trails have to be booked 33 days before departure.
• Prices can change due to changes of exchangerate - dollars - soles.

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