Classic Inca Trail 2D/1N to Machupicchu
If you would like to join with other people for a 2 Day Inca trail date just email us to: info@southadventureperutours.com
Very Important:
Even though the regulations for Expeditions to the Inka trail, point that the bookings must be done 5 days before the date of start, it's recommendable to do it befotehand, the average in high season points that 90 days befote the Start there is not space, due that only 500 people can enter per day, in order to protect both, the Inka trail and the santuary of Machupicchu.
This program is recommended for those having less time or those with less experience in altitude. This 2-Day Trek covers a 16-km Inca Trail, connecting the Classic 4-day trail at the impressive archaeological site of Wiñay-Wayna only Inca Trail hikers get to enjoy these ruins!!! (The name means “Forever Young “in Quechua, (Inca`s language) and the place is named after a pink and purple orchid of that name that grows here. Farming terraces “Andenes “surrounding the whole side of a mountain decorating this ancient Inca castle with temples, buildings and water channels. The stonework is high in quality and fine masonry with a magnificent sequence of fifteen ritual fountain baths. It was a religious centre, probably associated with the ritual worship of water. Chachabamba, Choquesuysuy and Inti-pata are other very interesting Inca Complexes hiding in the middle of the beauty of the mountains and the lower part of the Sub-tropical valley.
Day 1:Cusco – Wiñaywayna – Aguas Calientes: We`ll pick you up from your Hotel at 06:00 am to transfer you to Poroy Train Station for a 4 hour journey or in high season this may be with private transport to Ollantaytambo train station, then we`ll board a Tourist Backpacker Train with reserved seats for 1 hour and 45 minutes to the kilometer 104 start of the hike. As soon as we arrive to this point we will cross a bridge to the check out point and show your passports then we will start a soft walk into the other side of the Vilcanota river the trail heads off to the right towards the ruins of Chachabamba. After a considerable time dedicated to Chachabamba, we`ll continue the trail heads south and begin climbing the mountain, before entering the cloud forest. Then the trail leaves the forest and goes west while continuing the uphill hike in open grassland. After hiking in the sun for about three hours, the trail descends into a shaded forest. This is where trekkers can enjoy a beautiful waterfall. |
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After leaving the waterfall and forest, trekkers will arrive at the lower part of the incredible ruins of Wiñaywayna. It is recommended that you start the trek with at least 2 litres of water.After lunch in Wiñaywayna we continue through a beautiful cloud forest full of bromelias, orchids and fern trees. You will walk the last part of the trail with amazing features stone steps and tambos climb the 60 steps before arriving to the famous Inti Punku or Sun Gate. From this point you will be able to contemplate and observe this unique place, last 45 minutes to be on front of this wonder, where you can feel a peaceful and special feeling. Spend a short time for pictures and views then we prepare our mind for the next early morning, time to take a bus for 30 minutes to Aguas Calientes town. Hot Springs.Optional. Hostel Hatuchay or similar level accommodation. |
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Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Cusco Early after a good breakfast re-live the history and the mysterious world of the Incas, we take the first bus up at approx 05.30am and arrive at the ruins at 06.15am. This time is still not so crowded so we take advantage of the tranquility of this sacred site ; Guided Tour of Machupicchu. This enigmatic city is explored for Approx 2 hrs and their mysteries and archaeological information will be explained by your expert guide, ( you generally have approx 6 hrs extra free time but depends on train timetables in high season.) Option to climb to the Huayna Picchu mountain ( Please check previously with your guide. Sometimes guided tour is after Huaynapicchu.) Machu Picchu is a magical, mysterious place that for nearly a century has intrigued archaeologists and visitors alike. Perched atop a steep, emerald green peak 8,000 feet high in the Andes in southern Peru, it is reachable only by a long road that zigzags up the slope from the roaring Urubamba river, or by hiking four days along the challenging Inca Trail. One can imagine the excitement when intrepid Yale professor-explorer Hiram Bingham, led there by local peasants in 1911, first glimpsed the jungle-invaded citadel abandoned by the Incas four centuries earlier.Bingham eagerly surveyed the site over the next five years, clearing away brush and identifying palaces, temples, and a celestial observatory from what is believed to have been a summer palace or ceremonial center for the first Incan emperor, Pachakuteq. Most of its gold and other treasures had been looted around the time of the Spanish conquest, but he unearthed thousands of artifacts and carted them off to New Haven to study. The Incas built their mysterious city here to be closer to the gods. It was placed so high in the clouds, that the conquering Spaniards never found or destroyed it. Visitors to Machu Picchu see well-preserved ruins hidden among the majestic Andes: palaces, baths, temples, tombs, sundials and farming terraces, along with llamas that roam among hundreds of gray granite houses. Around 4:00 pm bus down to Aguas Calientes for your Train return. (USD 7)The train departs Aguas Calientes late in the afternoon. (6:00 pm or 5:00 pm to Ollantaytambo then a transport to Cusco) |
Our service Includes:
• Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the Train Station of Poroy which is 25 minuts.
• Round train tickets Poroy – Km 104 – Cusco or Ollantaytambo then provide transport to Cusco.
• Entrance fees to 2 Day trail and Machupicchu.
• English speaking guide at all time. .
• 1 Box lunch, 1 Breakfast 1 Dinner 1 Buffet lunch or Pack lunch
• Accomodation in a Double or Matrimonial (Hot Shower and private bathroom)
• Bus tickets Machupicchu –Aguas Calientes –Machupicchu.
• A big option to climb to Huayna Picchu 2,700 m ,early on the second day.
• A free storage in Cusco until your returm to Cusco.
Not Included:
• Entrance fee to Hot spring ( 10 soles or US$3 )
• Bus down to Aguas Calientes on 2nd Day currently US$7 you can walk down ( 35 minuts.)
• Personal porter. ( Not necessary to carry camping equipment not required)
• Water .
We recommend to Bring:
• A small Day pack .
• Water to drink ( 2 Liters )
• A good camera
• A rain Jacket or rain poncho
• Basic Toiletries
• Hat for the sun
• Sunscream
• Insect repellent for mosquitoes
• Hiking boots
• Extra money ( In Aguas calientes there is ATM.
Price information: ( with ISIC card US$ 20 less if applicable )
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2 to 3 |
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11to 16 |
Prices US$ |
U$400 |
U$350 |
U$300 |
U$ 250 |
U$250 |
