Short Inca Trail 2 Days

Highlights:

Come and try this unforgettable experience traveling the original Inca Trail to Machupicchu, the magical lost city of the Incas, reaching Machu Picchu through the Inti Punku or Sun Gate. One of the attractions of the trail is the granite Inca settlement Wiñay Wayna, surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery. The forests abound in hundreds of species of orchids, brightly-colored birds, and dream-like landscapes which are the ideal complement to this amazing hikers’ route. If you do not have much time or do not feel physically prepared for the Inca trail for 4 days, this adventure is for you.

Day 01: Cusco – Wiñaywayna – Aguas Calientes

Early morning transfer from your hotel to the train station. We take the train to km 104, the starting point of the Short Inca Trail. We will trek to the archaeological site of Wiñaywayna, where we will have a guided tour of the site and stop for lunch. Our adventure then continues as we trek to IntiPunku, the “Sun Gate”, the entrance to Machu Picchu, from where we get our first view of the site. We descend through the ruins of Machu Picchu to then catch a bus to Aguas Calientes town where we will have dinner and spend the night in a hotel.

Hiking Time: 06 hours.
Incluided: Box lunch and dinner

Day 02: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Cusco

Today we have more time to enjoy the Machu Picchu Santuary. After an early breakfast at the hostel, we catch a bus up to Machu Picchu where we take a guided tour for approx. 2 hours. You will then have free time to discover the sanctuary by yourself. Later we take the bus back to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Cusco. Transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

Includes:

• Briefing about the trekking at your hotel in Cusco, before the adventure.
• Transfers to and from your hotel in Cusco.
• Meals: (1 Breakfast, 1 Box lunch, 1 Dinner, Vegetarian/vegan option available free of charge).
• Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Sanctuary.
• Tourist bus 3 ways, Machu Picchu Sanctuary – Aguas Calientes Town – Machu Picchu Sanctuary – Aguas Calientes Town.
• Tourist hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• First aid kit, oxygen.

Doesn’t Include:

• Breakfast on the 1st day.
• Lunch on the 2nd day.
• Entrance to the thermal bath of Aguas Calientes.

Optional (subject to availability):

• Upgrade to Vistadome train round trip train USD 50.00 per person.
• The additional fee for individual accommodation at USD 60.00.
• Entrance to Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain USD 63.00 per person.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu USD 63.00 per person.

You Should Bring:

• Small backpack.
• Trekking shoes.
• Water bottle, flashlight, hat, sunglasses, sun cream.
• Personal clothing for trek.
• Insect repellent.

Net rates per person in USD – min 2 passengers
Guide: English/Spanish/Portuguese.

Terms & Conditions

Please read carefully the following terms and conditions to avoid misunderstandings that may arise days before and/or during the experience, in case you have additional questions please contact us and we will gladly assist you. We want your experience with us to be extraordinary. DMC Peru Agency is not responsible and will not make any refund or reimbursement for any misunderstanding.

2.- Rates:

• Rates are valid until December 2025 and are expressed in US dollars (USD).
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice according to availability and rates, please consult with your executive before confirming availability.
• Rates per person are based on 02 passengers, with an additional cost per individual traveler.
• Rates include charges for credit card payments.
• Rates do not apply for Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Special dates (*)

3.- The programs are quoted in the standard room category of the hotels, for higher categories, please contact us.

4.- It is the responsibility of each passenger to have the required documents for his/her trip, in force (with more than six months of validity after the end of his/her visit to our countries) and in good condition. As a general rule, these include, for each passenger, a passport, identity card, for countries that exceptionally allow entry with this document in replacement of the passport, visas when required, for countries in transit and destination countries, and certificates of certain vaccinations, for countries that require it, the passenger’s travel document must be the same with which he/she confirmed his/her reservation.

5.- Check-in and check-out times are set by each hotel. In general, rooms are available for check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out must be before 12:00 PM. Later departures may mean additional charges, it is important to follow the recommendations of the assistant who accompanies you at the time of check-in at the hotel and/or ask the hotel for the respective schedules in case it is not published at the front desk.

6.- The requirements for double rooms (double or twin beds), triple rooms, extra beds, and/or cribs are subject to confirmation by each hotel.

7.- Triple rooms in some destinations and hotels are composed of 2 double beds, which requires sharing these beds.

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9.-It is strictly forbidden to engage in conduct that interferes with the safety and comfort of the other participants of the group, such as the consumption of drugs and alcohol. The use of female or male escorts (prostitution) is not tolerable within a trip, the use of minors for this type of services is penalized by the authorities. DMC PERU AGENCY protects the integrity of minors and adolescents.

Itineraries. – The itineraries have been planned with great care, although for operational reasons, climatic or political factors or any other eventuality it may be necessary to change the sequence of activities in the itinerary or the specified route; such cases are exceptional and the passenger will be informed.

To improve the tourists’ experience, the order of the excursions may vary.

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