This part of the Inca Trail has excellent weather and will allow you to get the same enjoyment and satisfaction of the classic Inca Trail experience, but in less time. After the walk, we will take our first look at Machu Picchu from Intipunku (the Gate of the Sun), after which we will explain the temples of the Inca Citadel. If you don’t enjoy walking long distances but want to experience the Inca trail, this is the tour for you. Throughout the entire experience, we will be surprised by the wonders and magic of the Inca Empire.
We pick you up from the hotel approx. at 04:00 hrs. To go in our private transportation to the Ollantaytambo train station. There we will board the train that will take us to Km. 104, where we will begin our walk in a subtropical jungle landscape. During our tour we will visit the archaeological group of Chachabamba (2150m) and after approximately 3 hours of walking we will arrive at Wiñaywaina. This impressive archaeological complex is made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector. Then we will go up to Inti Punku or “the Gate of the Sun” on a walk along a path of flat stones at the edge of mountain cliffs, a journey that will take us an hour. From Inti Punku we will enjoy our first panoramic view of the majestic “Machu Picchu”. From Puerta del Sol we will descend towards Machu Picchu and then take the bus to “Machu Picchu Pueblo” (formerly Aguas Calientes). We spend the night in a previously selected hotel and optionally we will have the opportunity to enjoy the hot springs of this magical town.
Very early we will go up to Machu Picchu on foot or by bus, to enjoy the sunrise in this magical place before the arrival of other tourists from the city of Cusco. We will enjoy the tranquility of the lost city of the Incas on a guided tour (Approx. 2 ½ hours), after which we will have free time to walk around the Citadel or climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu (if you previously add this ticket to your visit). From this we will have spectacular views of the entire citadel of Machupicchu, as well as the valleys and mountains that surround it. If we wish, we can visit the temple of the moon and the fabulous Inca bridge. In the afternoon we will go down by bus to Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly the town of Aguas Calientes) from where we will return to Ollantaytambo by train, and then take our transportation that will take us to the city of Cusco.
A group tour means that it is open for other hikers to join.
2 Travelers: $ 0 per person
3 Travelers: $ 0 per person
4 Travelers: $ 0 per person
5 Travelers: $ 0 per person
6 Travelers: $ 0 per person
7 Travelers: $ 0 per person
8 more Travelers: $ 0 per person
Private tours are available and the price depends on the size of the group.
Have and send us your travel insurance before your arrival in Peru.
It is important to present the same original documents (identity or passport) with which you registered the reservation at the time of entering the Inca Trail, otherwise you will not be able to enter. The document numbers must match those of the document with which you made the reservation. If for any reason you changed your passport number after making the reservation, please notify us before your arrival in Cusco or bring both documents (the old and the new).
The best The way to find out the availability of this interesting hike is by contacting an agency authorized to do this hike. Inca Perú Travel is a specialist in hiking routes, especially the Inca Trail 2 and 4 Days. It is only necessary for you to contact one of our sellers so that they can inform you immediately about availability.
Cusco, the imperial city is at an altitude of 3350 meters above sea level. so if you come from a much lower place or at sea level. The best and most recommended thing is to spend at least 2 days in Cusco before doing the Inca Trail. The most recommended thing is correct acclimatization and this way you will be able to carry out the walk without any problem or altitude sickness.
Because it is a journey that requires a lot of maintenance and constant care as it is a historical legacy that is more than 500 years old, it is necessary, important and mandatory to hire an authorized travel agency to carry out this adventure. Keep in mind that not all agencies can operate it directly if they do not have the corresponding authorization. Currently, there are only 230 travel agencies that meet all the requirements, among them is the Inca Perú Travel team.
The Inca Trail is open 11 months a year, except for the month of February, which is closed for maintenance and because it is the month with the most rain in Cusco. Please note that December to March is the rainy season and this can sometimes close some days during this time, due to inconveniences, landslides, natural problems. It is important that after booking you are always in contact with your agency salesperson to be constantly updated.
The most recommended is from April to November. At this time it is the dry season, so you will not find much rain and you will fully enjoy the mountainous landscapes of the route.
For being an authorized local direct operator. We ask for 50% of the total amount of the tour, this can be done with a credit card, bank deposit or Western Union. Please note that for a prior reservation, our sellers will ask you for basic and important information such as: Copy of Passport or Identity Document (your identification must be valid and if it is expired, you can make the reservation but you must bring the two original passports to the control at the beginning of the walk), another document will also be the Student Card (if you have it), this so that the corresponding discounts can be applied.
No, unfortunately it is not possible to change the dates, it is important that when booking, you are very sure.
As a recommendation, we inform you that you only bring what is necessary, for example light clothing for the day since when doing the walk you will become warm and warm clothing for the night. A 45 Liter backpack can be good, so you can comfortably carry your belongings.
Yes, this hike does not require much physical effort like the Inca Trail for 4 days, the maximum altitude will be approximately 2400 meters above sea level. and we will pass through a subtropical landscape. The walk will be only the first day and will be approximately 9 km. with rest periods.
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