1 Day Hike on the Inca Trail + 1 Day in Machupicchu: Private 2 days Tour

Summary

DAY 1: INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU Transfer to the Train Station for the train until the Km 104 (1:20 minutes train ride, altitude 8250 feet), where we start to hike - with wonderful landscapes of the Cloud Forest, its flora and fauna - on the Royal Inca Trail to Machupicchu visiting first the Inca site of Chachabamba. Later we continue hiking up-hill for about 3 - 4 hours until getting, visiting the famous and fascinating Inca Citadel of Winayhuayna (8860ft.). The hike continues after lunch for 1 - 1 1/2 hours until Inti Punku (Sun Gate, altitude 9050). From where we will have the first fantastic view of the "Holy City of the Incas": Machupicchu; the highlight of any trip to South America. Finally, you hike downhill until Machupicchu (altitude 8000 feet) for 45 minutes. Take a bus for 30 minutes to Aguas Calientes town (altitude 6600 feet) to overnight. (B, Bx L) DAY 2: Early visit of Machupicchu; to spot the amazing sunrise and guided visit (2 1/2 hours) of the wonderful temples and palaces, later on your own you can take the optional hike to Huaynapicchu Peak (2 hours) & the temple of the Moon. Afternoon return to Ollantaytambo by train (1 1/2 hours) and transfer to the hotel.

Tour info

Duration
2 days
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Why take this tour?

This is a fascinating 2 days PRIVATE tour (Just for your party) 1 DAY HIKE on the Inca trail and on the 2nd DAY a morning visit of Machu Picchu (3 hours), it is for people that do not have enough time for the classic 4 days Inca Trail, it is also one of the best combinations to see and be in contact with the wonderful landscapes of the Andes, the Cloud Forest, its flora and fauna. Learn about the Incas, Peruvian culture, and Visit 1 of the new 7 wonders of the world!!

What’s included?

  • Round trip EXPEDITION or INCA RAIL train tickets

  • 1 Picnic Lunch for the 1st Day

  • Private Transportation from and to the hotel

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • English speaking guide; Inca Trail (1 day) & Machupicchu ( 2 1/2 - 3 hours)

  • Inca Trail + Machupicchu entrance fees

  • Basic 3 star hotel for 1 night + breakfast: Double or Twin Room

  • All the Bus tickets: Aguas Calientes - Machupiccu - Aguas Calientes

  • International & national airfares (Lima - Cusco - Lima)

  • Huaynapicchu or Montana Machupicchu entrance fees ($65 pp)

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water

  • Non described meals & snacks, insurance of any kind

  • Tips

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

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Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

Peru Trek 4 Good

About operator:

Peru Trek 4 Good offers the best available and good value tours you can find in Cusco area. We know and use the best available guides, transportation and drivers. Peru Trek 4 Good is a LOCAL Travel Agency from Cusco - Peru, launched by Yure Chavez: famous Peruvian travel agent/guide, and other professionals in Tourism who have been guiding tours for more than 20 years. Every Peru Trek 4 Good trip either has a volunteer component built in or is organized to raise funds for a particular Social Project we Support. This is another way how we can support our community-based partners around the country and educate more people through direct, personal experience.

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