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degree of this hike: Moderate
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TREKKING THE INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
(2days / 1night) PRIVATE SERVICES ONLY
FOLLOWING PARK REGULATIONS
RESERVATIONS
MUST BE CONFIRMED 5-6 WEEKS IN ADVANCE
2-day program covers a 13-km Inca Trail, joining the classical 4-day
route at the impressive archaeological site of Wiñaywayna, continuing
through the famous Inti Punku or Sun Gate, and finally devoting the
second day to a full day visit of the world-famous Inca citadel of
Machupicchu. This program is recommended for those having less time or
those looking to hike a shorter version of the Inca Trail without
camping.
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Cusco to
Aguas Calientes
We pick
you up from your hotel at 05.30am and take you to San Pedro train
station to board the train that will take us to km.104 km on the Cusco -
Machupicchu railroad (starting point of the trek), where we will arrive
at around 10:00 am. We start visiting the Chachabamba archaeological
complex (2150m/7052ft), located very close to the control point, to then
embark upon an 8 km ascending trail, which after four hours takes us to
the archaeological complex of Wiñaywayna (2650m/8692ft). This is an
impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous
terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector. On the way up we will
have magnificent views of the Urubamba River valley and the Choquesuysuy
archaeological complex located on the other side of the river, and also
of a beautiful waterfall located just a few minutes away from
Wiñaywayna. We then go on and climb to Intipunku, or The Sun Gate. This
will take an hour of hiking along a trail of flat stones on the edges of
cliffs in highland jungle. From this fabulous spot, we may contemplate
the sacred citadel of Machupicchu. From Intipunku we descend to
Machupicchu and then by bus to Aguas Calientes. We are then accommodated
at the selected hotel/hostel. Meals: L (box-lunch),
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day 1
Total
distance: 13 km (8,08 miles)
Estimated walking time: 6-7 hours
Maximum altitude: 2,650 m (8,692 ft)
Machupicchu altitude: 2,400 m
(7,872 ft)
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Aguas
Calientes - Cusco
We wake up early and board a
bus, which will take us up to Machupicchu where we begin a complete
guided tour of the Inca citadel that will take approximately two hours.
You will then have free time to walk around, climb the Huaynapicchu
Mountain, where one can experience spectacular views of all of
Machupicchu, the valleys and mountains that surround it, or visit the
Temple of the Moon and the fabulous Inca Bridge. In the afternoon, we
meet in the town of Aguas Calientes where, if you like, you can visit
and relax in its hot springs. From here we take the train back to the
city of Cusco, where we arrive after nightfall. Meals: -
* Departure and arrival
times are approximated.
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day 2
Optional
overnight at
Machu Picchu Hotels
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Please
inquire for departure dates and prices
Prices per person depend on the group size, the larger the group the
lowest the price per person. Please contact us, specifying:
- trekking program
- number of people in the trek
- departure date
- requested train service: Vistadome (First Class) or Backpacker
(Tourist train)
- requested hotel category and accommodation (single, double, triple,
suite) in Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu
Inquire: all
private service departures are adapted to your request
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