Inca Trail 2 days, 1 night

An easy but amazing trek!

See what other travellers think/say about us:  http://www.llamapath.com/happytourists.htm

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 2010

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.

Includes:

• Professional, bilingual Tour Guide (accompanies you on tourist train to starting point)
• Journey from hotel to train station and vice versa
• Round-trip train journey*
• Entrance fee to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
• 1 breakfast, 1box-lunch to be carried by each tourist, and 1 dinner  (breakfast on day 1 and lunch in Aguas Calientes are not included)
• 1 Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes town
• 1 Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes town to Machu Picchu
• 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes (hot showers, private bath and breakfast included)
• Oxygen bottle
• First Aid kit

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.

What you need to take:

• Original passport (and **International Student card (ISIC) if applicable)
• Travel Insurance is essential
• Walking boots
• Walking stick (with rubber tip)
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
• T-shirts
• Comfortable trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)
• 1 water bottle
• Insect repellent
• Water
• Toiletries
• Personal medicación
• Camera and films

* Train included in all tours is the Cerrojo backpacker (to/from Ollanta) Train times will only be confirmed close to the time of the trek, if you join a group late in the day we can't guarantee you will travel on the same trains as the rest of the group.

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

**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)

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

Inca Trail official availability