INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT

ITINERARY

Day 1: Cusco / Machu Picchu  /Aguas Calientes.

Early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Ollantaytambo train station to board the train that will take us to 104 km, on the railroad to Machu Picchu, starting point of the trek. On the way we will start the visit in Chachabamba archaeological complex at 2,150 meters, located very close to the control cabine then by an ascending trail of 8 km take us to the archaeological complex of Wiñay Wayna at 2,700 meters. This is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban area. On the way up we will have amazing view of the Urubamba River Valley, and the Choquesuysuy archaeological complex located on the other side of the river also a beautiful waterfall located just a few minutes away from Wiñay Wayna. Then we will climb to Inti Punku or the Sun Gate, along a trail of flat stones on the edges of cliffs in highland jungle. (L, D)

From this fabulous spot we will contemplate the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu then we will descend from Inti Punku to Machu Picchu continuing following by bus to Aguas Calientes town.

Accommodation and overnight at the selected hotel.

Day 2: Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Cusco.

Early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel to aboard a bus to go up to Machupicchu and immediately begin a complete guide tour of the Inca Citadel for 3 hours approx. Then you will have free time to walk around, climb the Wayna Picchu mountain if you want, from where will have good view and spectacular experience. Lunch time in a selected restaurant and by the afternoon we will meet in Aguas Calientes town where we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo station – Cusco where we will arrive by night (B)

SERVICES PROVIDED Referential Tour Code: AT – IT1 D2

Transport: Private/ Shared Van

Train: Vistadome Premium (depending on the availability of sites)

Guide: Private / Shared professional  guide

Assistant: Porters

Entrances: All the tickets

Equipment: First Aids Kits.

Meals: All meals in the excursion.

Hotel: Optional

Service features

Private / Shared expert tour guide full time.

Private / Shared transportation (Bus)

SERVICES NO PROVIDED

Hotels in Cusco, (optional)

Meals in the city, (optional)

Hiking boots,

Sleeping bags

Alcoholic beverage,

Extras tips,

Laundry services,

Additional tours,

Other personal gear.

Equipment Gear:

Hiking boots, sneakers and shoes.

Long pants or slacks.

Long sleeved shirts and T shirts.

Change of underwear.

Insect repellent and sun block.

Personal toilet items.

Personal first aid kit.

Wash kit,

Flashlight.      

IMPORTANT ATRACTIONS OF THE INCA TRAIL:

Chachabamba:

Located at south of the Urubamba river, at 2,170 meters.

Rediscovered in 1940. By the style of the building and the stone work suggest that Chachabamba was a important religious site and had the function to guard the entrance to Machu Picchu. 

Wiñay Wayna:

Located at 2,650 meters. Wiñay wayna are two areas on the mountain. One, which is in the upper of the mountain were build from finely cut and polished granite, give the impression that was a ceremonial site unlike the other has the feature to present terraces and row of water fountains with chambers with different sizes.       

Wiñay Wayna which means, "Forever young" is only 5 hours south of Machu Picchu.

Choquesuysuy:

Place where the gold is wash. Possibly Choquesuysuy was a spiritual purification center in the route to Machu Picchu.

According to Julio Cordova, Archaeologist of the San Antonio Abad University, who explain about the enclosures that having a circular form saying that were places where the Andeans staying overnight waiting the sunrise the next day. The enclosures are in position to the sunrise and different gap or floors, give them the religious character.         

Inti Punku:

Also known as “The Sun Gate”. Lies at 2700 meters. Consist of two large stones that correspond to the winter and summer solstices, and on these dates are illuminated by laser-like beams of light. In addition to their symbolic importance, the gates also provide remarkable views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.