2-Day Cusco Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Trekking Tour
Highlights
Cusco, Machu Picchu
trekking, archaeological, historical
Group Tour
2 Days
Medium
English
Description
Take this 2-day trek across the Inca Trail that finishes with a breathtaking view of Macchu Picchu, and explore the best of the ancient Inca capitals. With a short time in Cusco, it is an achievable hike where you can see other Inca sites (including the famous Sun Gate) and also get spectacular views, such as that of the sun setting over the maze of Mach Picchu.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Cusco to Machu Picchu
Pick-up from your accommodation at 4.00 AM and depart for the train station at Ollantaytambo.
Board the 6:10 AM train and enjoy the journey as you follow the Urubamba River until reaching a height of 2000 metres, the starting point of the trek.
Ready yourself for the trek with a packed lunch and energy drinks. Take a group photo before setting out for the first Inca site.
After an informative tour of the Inca site, begin gradually ascending as you head for the classic Inca Trail far above. Clear weather will afford tremendous views of Macchu Picchu, the Urubamba River and other surrounding Inca sites.
After hiking for 3 hours, reach the most beautiful Incan site on the Inca Trail – Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young) at 2600m. This is a wonderful Incan site that many people never get to see, with an elaborate water fountain, temples, and some agricultural terraces, which provide a perfect opportunity to learn more about the way of the Incans.
Walk to the Sun Gate, where you will see the picturesque landscape of Machu Picchu below. After taking in the once in a lifetime views and getting your photos taken, begin the descent to Macchu Picchu for sunset.
After taking photos at Machu Picchu, which will advantageously be free of day tourists at this hour, take the bus to Aguas Calientes and check into your hotel.
Enjoy dinner and retreat for a good night's sleep.
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Day 2: The Inca Trail
- Wake up early in the morning in order to take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu and catch the sunrise.
- Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu with your English-speaking guide. Then, explore the site at your leisure. You may opt to purchase tickets to Huayna Picchu and climb the mountain, which takes approximately 1.5 hours round trip.
- When done exploring, take a bus or walk down to Aguas Calientes to eat lunch.
- Take a train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy and then a bus to Cusco, where you will be transferred back to your hotel.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 2 | USD 475 /person |
| 3 to 3 | USD 415 /person |
| 4 to 4 | USD 375 /person |
| 5 to 6 | USD 350 /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 2 | USD 475 /person |
| 3 to 3 | USD 415 /person |
| 4 to 4 | USD 375 /person |
| 5 to 6 | USD 350 /person |
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This is a group tour |
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