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Overview
Get ready for this amazing adventure into the backwoods of the breathtaking Andean Mountains! Hike up to the impressive hidden Inca citadel of Machu Picchu deep in the Peruvian jungle, along the original stone staircases of the Inca Trail that lead to the Inti Punku (Sun Gate). This invigorating short trek is an excellent alternative to the longer and more physically demanding 4-day Inca Trail trek. You will be rewarded with astounding views overlooking the magical site of Machu Picchu. Enjoy this unique opportunity to experience one of the world's most amazing archaeological sites!
What's included
Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Entrance Fees
1-night 3* Hotel Accommodation at Aguas Calientes
Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
Train Transfer Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Pre-departure briefing
Train Ollantaytambo - KM 104 (starting point of trek)
Lunch
Tourist Bus Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes on Day 1
Dinner
Breakfast
Cuzco Accommodation Pick-Up
Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu on Day 2
Round Trip Bus Cuzco - Ollantaytambo
Airport Pick-Up/Drop-Off (17 USD per vehicle)
Bottled Water
Trekking Poles (15 USD)
Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (200 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (200 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
What to expect
Day 1: Cuzco to Ollantaytambo to KM 104, Trek to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), Transfer to Aguas Calientes (L/D)
Ollantaytambo
30m
Accommodation pick-up at 4:00 am and transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station for the journey to KM 104, the beginning point of our trek.
Inca Trail
4h · Admission ticket included
A 4-hour hike uphill will bring us to the archaeological site of Wiñayhuayna (2,700m) where our professional guide will explain the culture and history of the site. A well deserved lunch will be served after another short 10-minute hike. In the afternoon we will continue hiking to reach the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) where we will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the majestic Machu Picchu citadel. A tourist-class bus will transfer the group to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) where we will spend the night.
Day 2: Depart Aguas Calientes to Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco (B)
Machu Picchu
7h
Take a tourist-class bus back up to Machu Picchu first thing in the morning for a guided tour with a professional bilingual guide who will explain the history and culture of Machu Picchu. If you desire to hike Huayna Picchu or return to the Inti Punku, you will have free time to do so. Wander around the site at your leisure after the tour to take photos and absorb the magical vibes of this miraculous mountain top citadel.
The one and only, the most spectacular (and not to mention most popular) archaeological site in all of South America. Your guide will take you on a 2-hour tour of Machu Picchu walking you through the most important sites and covering the history of the place (if you haven't already heard it all during the Inca Trail Trek). Then you will have free time to explore on your own and take pictures at your leisure.
Take an OPTIONAL hike up the steep peak named Huayna Picchu, which is located inside the Machu Picchu archaeological site.
Aguas Calientes
2h
Return to Aguas Calientes by tourist-class bus. In the town you will find internet cafes, cafes with board games and cards, plenty of shops and places to relax. Visit the local marketplace right next to the train tracks where you can shop until the train whistle blows signaling your return to Ollantaytambo. Take the bus back to Cuzco and get dropped off late in the day at the Plaza San Francisco. Please make your own way to the accommodation of your choice.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please contact us at least 1 week before your departure day to arrange pick-up service.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
