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This short
trail to Macchu Picchu was designed for people that have less time
and/or energy for the 4 day Inca trail but don't want to miss this
unique trek entirely.
Of course Macchu Picchu!!
The trek starts
at kilometer 104 and involves a few hours hiking so that those who
have missed the Inca Trail still get to experience the last leg of
it.
Difficulty
of trek: Moderate Length of trek: 2 Days / 1 Nights Start point: Cusco End point: Cusco Type of
trek:
Archaeological, Cultural, Ecological, Hiking
ITINERARY
Day 1
We
will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 5.45 and transfer you
to San Pedro train station for your 4 hour journey to KM 104,
where you will begin the trail. After registering with the
Chachabamba park at the checkpoint, we will take the trail that
heads to the Chachabamba ruins, then walking for another 2 1/2
hours where the path descends into a forest and also soon to pass
a waterfall where you can refreshen yourself. After leaving the
forest we will arrive at the foot of Wiñay Wayna ruins (2700m).
Finally after what almost seems like vertical steps, it was our
last pass - Intipunku (Sun Gate). From here its now not long until
you will be astonished with the city of Macchu Picchu. We will
enter from the top at around 4.00pm , then the trail descends down
into the ruins. You will have a short amount of free time,
tomorrow we will have much more!
Day
2 Nice and early we get the bus to IntiPunco (the entrance of
the old Inca town of Machu Picchu) at 6.30am, leaving you enough
time to explore the ruins. You will see clouds fly past and Macchu
Picchu will disappear with in them, so make sure you take pictures
whilst the ruins is visible. We will have a two hour guided tour
around the ruins, then afterwards you will have free time to
explore the mountain of Wiñay Wayna overlooking all of Macchu
Picchu - by far the best view! Wiñay Wayna will take approximately
2 hours to the top and back. Its now your choice to enjoy lunch
just out side the ruins or take the bus back to Aguas Calientes to
explore this small and quaint village. The train back to Cusco
departs late afternoon so your estimated time of arrival is
approximately 9pm.
INCLUDED:
Transfers to and From Cusco
Entrance fees
Two lunches
One breakfast
One dinner
Snacks
Bilingual guide
Transfer from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (round trip)
Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calienties (round trip)
