The short walk on the Inca Trail is the best option for all those who travel with children, or who simply do not want to do the classic Inca Trail trek of 4 days. Whatever the reason, this trip will show you the best of the archaeological sites and the flora and fauna found along the route.
Do not hesitate to do it at least once while you are stay in the magical Cusco, we are sure that you will not regret having done it.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Return transportation by train until Ollantaytambo
✔ First aid kit
✔ Professional English speaking tour guide
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ 2 bus journeys between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes
✔ Breakfast
✔ Pick-up from your hotel
✔ Assistant tour guide for groups of 9+
✔ Return transportation by bus to Cusco
✔ Oxygen bottle
✔ 3-star hotel accommodation
✔ Train to km 104
✖ Water
✖ Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 2
✖ Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain
✖ Gratuities
✖ Travel Insurance - you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip
Departure & Return
Departure:
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At the principal door of the Cathedral
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
CUSCO - KM. 104 - AGUAS CALIENTES
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Inca Trail
You will be taken from your hotel in Cusco to km 104 to start the trek. Our trek will take us along the most impressive stretch of the Inca Trail. We'll visit beautiful Inca sites, see flora and fauna and take in the fantastic panoramas of the Andes mountains. Covering 6.21 miles (10km) of the trail, our journey begins in the Sacred Valley and works it's way up along an original Inca Trail to the Inca site of Winay Wayna before continuing on to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate (Inti Punku). As we make our way to Machu Picchu, we'll pass through the lush cloud forest that covers the mountain and see a variety of plants, flowers and birds along the way. We may also see some larger mammals such as viscachas (rabbit-like Chinchillas) and spectacled bears (if we are very lucky). After a full day trekking, we'll arrive to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) in the late afternoon and get our first views of Machu Picchu spread out in the mountain below. The light at this time of day is great for photos and, with fewer tourists in the site, it's a perfect time to take some pictures. After pass through the Sun Gate, we'll continue an take a side trail that leads us to Aguas Calientes in the valley below. Here, we'll check into our hotel.
Duration: 6 hours
MACHU PICCHU
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We will wake up early and take the first bus up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. We will have a 2-hour guided tour of the site during which you'll learn about the Incas and visit the most important areas of the citadel. After this tour, you'll have free time to explore the site on your own and, if you have permits, you can climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain. In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• We offer daily departures on the Inca Trail (excluding February when the trail is closed because of its maintenance)
• If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
