Inca Trail 2 days, 1 night

Short 2 day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

TREKS FACTS Altitude at starting point:  Aprox. 2100 m (6,900 feet) Total Length:  Aprox. 10 km (6.3 miles)       Lowest Altitude: 2,400 m (7875 feet)                                   Highest altitude reached:  Aprox. 2,700 (8,860 ft.)  at the Sun gate.

An easy but amazing trek!

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If you are short on time (or energy!!!) you can still enjoy part of the Inca Trail , visit  the most beautiful inca site of the whole inca trail 'Wiñay Wayna`and arrive at MACHU PICCHU in only 2 days!

Please Note: Difficulty level depends very much on your fitness and acclimatization.

The night before the trek you will have a pre-trek talk (brieffing in our office and with the guide at 18:00)

Click here to see Inca Trail Departure Dates in 2012

Day 1: Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu

We pick you up from your hotel at 5.40am (depending on train time) and take you to the train station. We travel by train, on a very picturesque route for 2 and a half hours until we reach kilometer 104 - the start of the trail for us. From here, we have a walk of approximately 4 hours up to the Inca site Wiñay Wayna  ('Forever Young') (2680m/8792ft). You have joined the path in time to see the most impressive site on the whole Inca Trail!!

We will then continue on to 'Inti Punku' ('Sun gate') (2730m/8792ft) from where you will have your first dramatic, panaromic view of Machu Picchu  (2400m/7873ft). We will walk down the last part of the trail towards the ancient city itself. Before reaching Machu Picchu, we will take a side path off the trail to go down to Aguas Calientes, leaving the visit to Machu Picchu for the next day. We will have dinner and rest.
 

Day 2: Machu Picchu Tour

We have breakfast and then take the first bus (6am) up to Machu Picchu. A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves. If you have energy you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft)!!! (It takes about 45 minutes to reach the top.)

You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (it can be reached by bus or on foot) for lunch and to be given your train tickets back to Cusco. The train usually leaves between 2.30pm and 6pm depending on Peru Rail allocations.

If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes can be arranged. This option is very popular as it allows more time to explore Machu Picchu. You can also go to the thermal springs in the town - a real treat after finishing the trail!!!
N.b. It is no longer possible to stay a night on the Inca Trail for the 2 day, 1 night trek. All people on this tour spend the night in Aguas Calientes, the town nearest Machu Picchu.

Please Note:

Dificulty level (Easy) depends very much on your fitness and acclimatization.

Importatnt 1: Hostel to be used in Aguas Calientes is Jardín Real, Wiracocha Inn (hot showers + private bath+ breakfast) or another similar; this can be upgraded if desired.

Importatnt 1: You will carry your personal belongings and the box lunch provided.

Please Note: train times are subject to change depending on the rail company timestable and availability. If organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Vistadome (larger windows than the Expedition cerrojo train) for an increased price.

Changing trains to a different class, date or time; you assume these changes would be possible to be completed only by paying extra fees required by the rail companies and also depend on their availability for the specific class, date or time you are looking.

**To qualify as a student, it is necessary to have a valid ISIC card

Optional items to take:

• Shorts
• Plasters and bandages
• Extra money
• Bathing suit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes)

Fares for this 2 day Inca Trail depend on the number of people you are in your group (more people less pricy) Please check Trek Fares here

***Before Booking: make sure your preferred departure date and back up date are available

Inca Trail official availability 2012