Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 days

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Starting Altitude

2750m / 8920ft.

Walking Distance

45km / 29 miles

Highest Altitude

4215m / 13,780ft.

Coldest Night

Days 2 and 3 around 0º Celsius

Overall Difficulty

Overall Difficulty

Overview

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2D/1N is undoubtedly one of the most popular excursions for those seeking adventure and mystery that the Incas have left us. This offers a unique walk, with spectacular landscapes and unforgettable experiences. To all these natural wonders we should add Inca buildings that are worth visiting, the architectural art in perfect harmony with the natural environment.

Important:

Peruvian government requires permits to hike on the Inca Trial, limited to 500 people per day, which includes support staff. Permits sell out 4-5 months in advance! So book early.

It is strongly recommended to book your Inca Trail at least 4 months in advance as permits can quickly sell out.
The minimum to open the departure is two people and our maximum is eight so if you guys are two we can do it!

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Km. 104 – Wiñay Wayna

Early transfer to the station in order to aboard the train that will lead you to KM104, located in the railroad Cusco-Machu Picchu. Km104 will be our departure point for the adventure. At this point we will leave the train and start our hike from km 104 We cross over the urubamba River bridge and arrive at Chachabamba. This is first Arqueological places on this Inca Trail. We have lunch on the way, and after taking a short break we carry on with our Journey then visit the second arqueological place Wiñayhuayna ( forever Young ) then we head to Inti Punku ( the Sun Gate ) from where we have our first impresive veiw of Machupicchu . After taking in the view we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where we spend the night in a hostel.

Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco

After a good breakfast, we take the first bus up with our Guide to visit Machupicchu Inca Citadel where we can see amazing architecture and mysterious temples, our professional English Speaking Guide, will help us to understand about the highly advanced Inca Culture. After having a guided tour of Machu Picchu. You will have plenty of time to explore the Sanctuary on your own and then return to Cusco by train and back to the hotels.

Important:

The night before your trek there will be a pre-trek talk (briefing) in our office or in your hotel (exact time will be confirmed on arrival to Cusco).
If you are interested in this tour or do you have any questions about it.

Inclusions

Our Services Include:

  • Transportations to trailhead.
  • Day 1 box lunch( Vegetarian option available).
  • Hostel accommodation (one night)
  • Day 1 dinner an day 2 breakfast
  • Round trip bus ticket: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU
  • Entrance fees to MACHUPICCHU.
  • Train ticket AGUAS CALIENTES – CUSCO (Expedition train)
  • Transfer from the train station to your hotel in Cusco.

Does Not Include:

  • Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch on Day 2
  • Tips for your guide and staff are much appreciated
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain

How to book

How to book

To reserve your spot on the trail with travel one expeditions, each person must pay a deposit of $200.00 and then pay the rest at our office in Cusco two days before your trek beings. To get the student discount, please send us a scan of both sides of your student card through email at the time you wish to reserve your spot. The only one Accepted by Peruvian Government is the International ISIC card.
To make your deposit, please pay through our Paypal account by clicking the “Pay Now” button below.

 

Deposit for Hike

Instructions to send the warranty payment
Send your payment by:
1. Western Union you must send the payment with the name of our Agency Manager, please do not send the payment with other name.
With Western Union, you can send and get money quickly at any of our 117.000 agents or offices all over the world. Check on internet www.westernunion.com look for the nearest office of Western Union, ask for International sendings cashier, then you will get a form and you have to fill it in.
Complete the form.
Ensure you get the form to fill it in.
The payement is in american dollars and write the amount in letters.
Then write in numbers the amount you will send.

Copy the receptionist information as follows:

  • Name: Edgar
  • Surname: Tito Peralta
  • Identity Number: 23993399
  • Adrress: Urb san Borja baja L-17
  • City: Cusco
  • Country: Peru

Do not forget to fill in your personal information. Pay to the cashier the amount you will send plus the charge of sending. You will be asked to display your identification. Once the deposit is done you will be given a bill that includes your MTCN: (Money Transfer Control Number).
Send us a mail indicating the amount you are sending and the MTCN, we will confirm the transference by e-mail info@traveloneexpeditions.com, traveloneexpeditions@gmail.com
Or by phone. (051-084-261631) then we will proceed to make all the payments.
We send an e-mail confirm the transference and re-confirm your reserves.
Huaynapicchu Climbing. – You need to book in advance too as the Inca trail because it has a limit capacity of 400 people per day which is divided in to 2 shifts. The first shift is at 7 am, and the second one at 10 am, each shift allows 200 people.
The climb is 50 minutes to an hour, it is a bit narrow but safe, the view of Machu picchu is breathtaking,The sun gate, Urubamaba valley and river.The Price is $70 us dollars.

Recommended

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TREK

Before start the trek (104 km) will pass a control, you have to present your passport that has been used to make the reservation of the spaces, and all the information has to be the same and will be verified , after the verification you will enter to the trail, in case the information showed is not the same you cannot enter the Inca trail, if you made the reservation with your old passport and then you renewed it for another passport please be in contact as soon as possible with the office to modify this information at Inca Trail´s offices. All sections of the road are marked, which must respect for the preservation and conservation of the route and for your own safety.
The waste or trash that you will generate during the route, please collect and leave it in the dumpster that exists in the route, if you are in the camping please bring your waste to the porter or cook, they will leave it in recycling bags.
Campfires are strictly prohibited by the regulation, because the area is very vulnerable, the area has suffered many fires over the previous years.
Not permitted to climb the walls of the archaeological sites, it is not allowed pick up flowers, hunt animals or to take stones.
The route is quite safe, there are some sections that are narrow, where you need to be careful, in this place the view of the mountains is amazing, deep valleys, rivers. If you want to observe you must stop and then continue the tour to avoid any misstep or accident.
In case of any emergency, please contact immediately with the guide or trail workers who are on duty to assist any incident in the route.

Recommended Things to bring

  • Bottle of mineral water.
  • Rain gear and/or plastic poncho (can be purchase in Cusco).
  • Hiking boots.
  • Warm jacket or fleece, t-shirts, shorts, long pants, sun hat and wool hat.
  • Flashlight.
  • Sun block.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Toilet paper and garbage bag.
  • Small towel and bathing suit (hot springs optional).
  • Camera, extra film and extra batteries.
  • Snacks, chocolates, energy bars.
  • Emergency money.

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