Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2 Days/1 Night

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 days 1 night, still allows you to visit the most beautiful ruins along the way to Machu Picchu, Wiñaywayna. Enjoy lunch before visiting and then continue through the Sun Gate for your first view of the Lost City of the Incas.
You will continue down to Aguas Calientes village and have dinner at the best restaurant in town before heading to bed. For those who want a small taste of hiking the Andes, this 1 day hike with the next day spent at Machu Picchu can not be beat.

OVERVIEW:

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 days 1 night, is a fantastic option for those who don’t have the time or desire to hike the full length of the Inca Trail.
With beautiful scenery, a wide variety of flora and fauna on display and a visit to the Inca Trail’s most beautiful site (Wiñaywayna), you get to enjoy the all the best bits of the Inca Trail condensed in to a one day walk.
Covering a distance of just 12km / 6.3 miles the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 days 1 night is not too challenging which makes it perfect for families with children and those on a tight schedule.
By booking your Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 days 1 night with Cachi life
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Useful Information:
Starting Altitude – 2100m / 6900ft.
Highest Altitude – 2730m / 8,792ft.
Walking Distance – 12km / 6.3 miles
Accomodation – Hotel
Overall Difficulty – Easy to Moderate

Pre-trek briefing Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 days 1 night:
You will have thorough briefing with your guide 1 or 2 days before your Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 days 1 night.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you can take this opportunity to ask questions and make any final preparations.

Day 1: Cusco – Chachabamba – Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up from your Cusco hotel early in the morning (about 4:00am) and then drive to the train station in Ollantaytambo and take the train to Kilometer (Km) 104, which takes about three hours. Km 104 is an unscheduled train stop so you will probably feel a twinge of satisfaction that the train is stopping especially for you – and by knowing you are about to see things that no one else will get to! At Km 104 we will get off the train and pass the Inca Trail checkpoint where we will see our first archaeological center called Chachabamba (2,170 m / 7,170 ft).

These ruins were one of the last shelters that the Incas used before they reached Machu Picchu. This site was also used as a religious and administrative center, and features several buildings. Then, we will
gradually ascend for about 3 hours climbing Inca stone steps while our guide points out different flora and fauna along the trail.

We will then pass a tall waterfall before arriving at the archaeological site called Wiñaywayna at (2,650 m / 8,700 ft), which is named after an orchid and means Forever Young in Quechua. We will climb to the top of the ruins and enjoy lunch with an incredible view of Wiñaywayna and the Sacred Valley. This large site sits on a mountainside and features experimental terraces that the Incas used to grow different crops.

We will visit an important temple with 7 windows that was dedicated to the rainbow as well as observe the amazing engineering of water channels that still function today.

Once we finish our tour here, we will continue our hike for about 1 1⁄2 hours on a part of the Inca Trail which is relatively flat, with small ascents and descents along the way. At about 2:00 pm we will reach the Sun Gate

(2,720 m / 8,920 ft) which is called Intipunku in Quechua. This is where we will have our first view of Machu Picchu and from there we will head down to the ruins to take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes you will check in to your hotel. The natural hot springs in town are an unbeatable way to spend a late afternoon/early evening if time is available before dinner.

Meals: Box Lunch / Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel
Maximum altitude: 2,720 m / 8,920 ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,040 m / 6,691 ft
Distance to walk: 6.5 miles/12 km
Approximate walking time: 6 – 7 hours

Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco.

After an early breakfast, we will board the bus which will take us to the ost mysterious city of the Incas, Machu Picchu. As part of our itinerary the same professional guide will teach you about all the history of this mysterious and inspirational place. We will visit the Sun Temple, Royal Palace, Main Temple, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Intihuatana sun dial. You’ll have an unforgettable experience. After the guided tour, we’ve left some free time for you to explore on your own.

If you have booked the Wayna Picchu hike, you’ll need to coordinate with our guide regarding your scheduled time to take this additional hike. For people not hiking Wayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, there are other optional activities you can do on your own:

Back to Cusco in the afternoon, you will return to the train station in Aguas Calientes for the trip back to Ollantaytambo. Upon your arrival to train station you will be transferred by car to your hotel in Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast
Lowest Elevation: 2,040 m/6,691 ft
Highest Elevation: 2,440 m/8,052 ft

Detailed explanations by your guide in a briefing 1 day prior to your tour
that included maps related to the trek
Pick-up from your hotel on your departure: touristic private transport
from your hotel to the train station
Entrance tickets to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Professional English / Spanish guide for entire tour
Assistant or second guide when there are groups over 8
Meals according to program + snack at beginning of the trek
Water bottle and Box lunch in Wiñayhuayna
Vegetarian meals at no extra charge (also allergy-related menus can be
accommodated)
Visit the following Inca archaeological sites (Kanabamba, Wiñaywayna,
Sungate & Machu Picchu)
Bus tickets down to Aguas Calientes town
1 night Hotel in Aguas Calientes town, Breakfast on the second day at
Hotel
Bus tickets Aguas Calientes /Machu Picchu/ Aguas Calientes
3 hour private guided tour by your English speaking tour guide (plenty of
free time to enjoy Machu Picchu on your own)
Expedition train ticket until km 104 (Chachabamba)
Return ticket in Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
First Aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle
Touristic class transport from Train / Hotel
All local taxes

Entrance to Waynapicchu Mountain (book in advance if interested due to
limited spaces)
Walking stick (we can rent if needed)
Entrance tickets to Hot Springs
**Tip for the guide)

Original Passport (for check-in to the trail),
A light day pack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek –
prepare for a vast range of changes in temperature
Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho. Plastic ponchos
can be bought for about $1 in Cusco .
Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended.
Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and beanie/touk.
Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold
conditions)
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
Sun block
After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – although no
malaria risk has been reported
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning.
We advise you to bring water sterilizing tablets in case you collect water
from streams.

Your own medical kit with any special medications that you might require, paracetamol, second skin for blisters etc.
Bathers/swimsuit (if you intend on swimming in hot springs ) Cash – sufficient for snacks, tips and souvenirs.
Walking sticks or poles (we can hire these to you. Please note poles with metal tips cannot be carried into Machu Picchu and should be left at your hotel on the final day)

Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group.
(Groups consisting of Max. 8; Min. 2 people)*
479 USD per person for adult.
459 USD per person for students.

Discounts:
Student Discount: US$25.00 Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17years-old or younger. For those using a University Student Card our under 17-years-old, we need to see a copy of their card or passport at the time of booking to receive the discount. Please send all to info@cachilifeperu.com Optional Extras (Need to Book in Advance):
Machu Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 65.00 (Need to book in advance)
Huayna Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 65.00 (Need to book in advance)

Upgrades:
Hotel Upgrades:
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge (5 star hotel) – US $580 per person per night (double occupancy)
Sumaq Machu Picchu hotel (4 star hotel) – US $345 per person per night (double occupancy)
Hotel Santuario (3+ star hotel) – US $65 per person per night (double occupancy) Train Upgrades:

_Vistadome train -US $65 for trip from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Need to book in advance).
_Hiram Bingham train (deluxe) -US $485 for trip from Aguas Calientes to Poroy
Rentals:
Hiking poles – US$10.00