2 DAY INCA TRAIL TO

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2 DAY INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU An unforgettable experience

Our 2 Day Inca trail itinerary is perfect for archaeological sites, and finishes at the Sun those who are short on time. Your 2 day hike Gate for that much-anticipated first glimpse of to Machu Picchu includes a full day of Machu Picchu. trekking along the classic route, a guided tour of the citadel itself and accommodation in a INCLUDED hotel, rather than a tent! Your trek will take • Transfer in - out you through the cloud forest, past fascinating • Professional tour guide (ES/ EN) • Entrances to Inca trail & Machu Picchu HIGHLIGHTS: citadel • Bus to and from Machu Picchu and Aguas •On your 2-day tour, you will hike the Calientes famous Inca trail trek, passing through some of the most • Train Ollantaytambo - km 104 spectacular scenery and landscapes • Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo in the . • Meals (1L,1D,1B) • You will also see the Inca ruins of Chachabamba and Wiñaywayna • 1 night accommodation in 2** with private (site of your delicious lunch). Then bedroom ,hot water and wifi. continue on through the Sun Gate to the world-famous Machu Picchu. • Tourist transport Ollantaytambo to your accommodation in . •On day 2, you will explore Machu Picchu with an experienced guide before NOT INCLUDED getting time to tour the ruins on your own. • Tips • Travel insurance

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DAY ONE: CUSCO - KM 104 - INCA TRAIL - AGUAS CALIENTES Your day will begin early in the morning with you’ll get your first glimpse of the amazing a tourist transfer to the town of Machu Picchu ruins. Ollantaytambo. Descending for another thirty minutes From here, you will depart via train to the towards the city, you will get a chance to take starting point for your trek where you will those iconic photos. Finally you will take the check in and set off on your hike! bus to the town of Aguas Calientes.

After crossing the , you’ll Pick up time from Cusco : 4:30 am arrive at the first Inca site: the Chachabamba Train schedule : 6:40 am ruin. After a three hour climb through the cloud forest, you will reach the next site: the • Walking distance: 11 km. beautiful ruin of Wiñaywayna. • Walking hours: 6 - 7 hours • Low point: 2'030 m./6'658 ft. After a delicious lunch, you will continue to • High point: 2'650 m./8'692 ft. the Sun Gate, which is the official end to the • Accommodation altitude: 2'030 m./ Inca trail. Stepping through the Sun Gate, 6'658 ft.

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DAY TWO: MACHU PICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO

Your day will be off to an early start so you can enjoy the beauty of Machu Picchu without the crowds. You will have breakfast and then take one of the first buses up to the ruins.Exploring the ruins with your knowledgable guide you will learn more about its history - how for centuries it remained known only to a few locals, escaping the attention of the and rediscovery by Hiram Bingham.

You will also discover more about the way the building were built to be both beautiful and functional and the harmonious construction of the buildings with the mountains.

Once your tour is over you can explore the site on your own, marveling at the ingenuity of the Incas as you revisit the buildings and take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

You'll board a bus to Aguas Calientes in the afternoon and depart on the train back to Ollantaytambo. During your ride, you’ll have time to reflect on your journey along the Inca Trail to the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu. In Ollantaytambo, your tourist transfer will return you to your Cusco hotel.

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We recommend a small backpack ( 30 L - 50 L ), whichever you find easiest to carry.

INCLUSIONS:

• Private transfer from Cusco to • Private transfer from Ollantaytambo Ollantaytamboo to Cusco

• Train service Ollantaytambo -km 104

• Entrance to Inca Trail

• Entrance to Machu Picchu

• Eco friendly box lunch

• Buses up and down to Machu Picchu

• Dinner in Aguas Calientes

• 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes - 3 star hotel

• Private tour guide

• Train service Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

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