Full-Day Short Inca Trail Including Machu Picchu

Brief Itinerary:   Day 1 – Cusco / Wiñaywayna / Machu Picchu citadel (L, D) * Additional activities, nights of accommodation or tour extensions in Cusco and other parts of Peru and Bolivia can be added to this tour. Contact us for the full list of possibilities.  Full Itinerary:   Day 1: Cusco – Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu Meals: L (box-lunch), D   We will pick you up from your hotel between 4:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. to catch the train to the trailhead at Km.104 of the Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu railroad. On arrival, we will visit the nearby ruins of Chachabamba and then begin the four-hour, 8km ascent to join the classic Inca Trail at the impressive Wiñaywayna archaeological complex. This consists of an agricultural sector with numerous terraces, plus religious and urban centers. On the way up, we’ll take in magnificent views of the Urubamba River Valley, the Choquesuysuy archaeological complex on the opposite side of the river, and a beautiful waterfall minutes away from Wiñaywayna. Leaving Wiñaywayna, an hour’s trek along a trail of flat stones on the edges of the highland jungle cliffs brings us to the ‘Intipunku’ (Sun Gate), the ceremonial gateway into Machu Picchu. We will get our first glimpse of the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu from here. Then, we are going to visit the Machupicchu citadel, tour guided. Then we descend to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town) to take the train back to ollanta-Cusco. * Departure and arrival times are approximate.  

• Pre-departure briefing.(one day before the trek)

• Healing Activity – Andean Blessing by an Andean Priest for protection during your trek. .(one day before the trek)

• Pick-up from your hotel in the morning and transfer to Ollantaytambo train station.

• Specialized Professional Bilingual Guide (2 guides for groups of 9 people or more)

• First-aid kit, including emergency oxygen canister.

• Box lunch and Snacks.

• Toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

• Transfer: train station

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Dinner

• Breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day.

• Visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes. This is a relaxing way to end-up the trek while you’re awaiting the return train to Cusco. Only 10 minutes from the village center, entrance fee is Peruvian Soles s/20.00 per person. Towels can be rented in Aguas Calientes.

• Extra costs.