CUSCO - KM104 - AGUAS CALIENTES

Chachabamba - Cusco - KM104 - Aguas Calientes
The tour commences with a hotel pick-up at 4:00 pm, followed by a drive to Ollantaytambo to board the train to kilometer 104.

Upon arrival, the group will present their “INCA TRAIL ENTRANCE”. The trek begins by crossing the bridge over the Urubamba River, also known as Willkamayuc, which means Sacred River in Quechua. The archaeological sites of Chachabamba and Choquesuysuy are just 15 minutes from the checkpoint. After a 3-hour hike, the group will reach Wiñaywayna (2,650 m / 8,694 ft), named after a beautiful orchid in the area, meaning “Eternally young” in Spanish. This site features over 20 structures, including the Temple of the Rainbow, also known as the Temple of Fertility, with an average visit time of 1 hour.

Machu Picchu - Following the exploration of Wiñaywayna, the group will continue for 2 hours along Andean trails, stone steps, and tambos (“resting places”) to reach Inti Punku - Puerta del Sol (2,720 m / 8,923 ft), which served as an entrance checkpoint to the Machu Picchu Citadel during the Inca era. From this vantage point, there is a breathtaking panoramic view of Machu Picchu and the surrounding valley. The group will then descend for approximately 30 minutes to the world-renowned Machu Picchu (2,490 m / 8,169 ft).
Distance: 11 Km.
Walking hours: 6-7 hours
Low altitude: 2030 m. / 6658 feet
High altitude: 2650 m. / 8692 feet

DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU

Machupicchu District - A 30-minute bus ride will take the group to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, they will present their “INCA TRAIL TICKETS” and passports to begin the guided tour according to the circuit and ticket. The tour follows a one-way route.

After the guided tour, the group will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (the schedule may vary based on entrance timing).

Finally, the group will take the train and bus back to Cusco, concluding the journey.

There is only one type of entry for the “SHORT INCA TRAIL”. If tickets for Machu Picchu are unavailable, a full refund of the tour package will be provided.

• Transport to Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
• Box lunch in Inka Trail
• Short Inca Trail entrance to Machu Picchu
• Entrance to Inka trail km 104
• Dinner
• Train tickets Ollantaytambo to km 104
• Pick up from the hotel
• Train tickets Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Lunch
• Bus tickets Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
• Private tour guide for 2 days

• Entrance to the thermal springs in Aguas Calientes optional
• Breakfast on the first morning and second Day.
• Hotel.
• Bus Tictks for 1st Day

The Inca Trail tour 2 days 1 night starts from kilometer 104, it is a 15-kilometer walk to Machu Picchu, where you will appreciate beautiful high Andean landscapes and jungle brow, visiting Inca constructions on the route such as Chachabamba, Choquesuysuy) and the Inca Complex from Wiñaywayna, a Quechua word that means (Forever Young or eternally young) and finally you will enter Machupicchu through the Puerta del Sol to see the Lost City of the Incas for the first time.

To complete this tour we need an “Short Inca Tail Entry”, its only one kind of ticket
In case there is no availability of any type of tickets for Machu Picchu, you will receive a full refund of your tour package.

• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• The Machu Picchu attraction is subject to availability based on the sale of tickets for the “Machu Picchu” attraction since the only entity that has permission to sell these tickets is the Ministry of Culture of Peru. If there is no longer any income availability for Machu Picchu, you will receive a full refund of your tourist package reserved with us.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.