WALKING THE INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU!

2D / 1N

To visit the Inca citadel of Machupicchu, pride of our country, there are different ways to do it; using the direct train services, for those who like the comfort and ease of a trip without demands, to the extreme adventure tours that consists of reaching the magical citadel of Machupicchu walking, crossing mountains and snowy mountains through the different networks of pre-Hispanic roads, even on wheels that require a greater physical demand and longer stay in our country. However, with ANDINA AMAZONICA, there is another different option to visit Machupicchu that mixes adventure, nature, culture, without much physical demand and the most important thing, in only two days.

ANDINA AMAZONICA, takes you to know Machupicchu, walking through its jungle trails and cobblestone paths of ancestral times, in less time and without much physical effort than the traditional 4-day trek. This itinerary is ideal for those travelers who like to enjoy nature and history, traveling through tropical landscapes, relative heights and archaeological centers with great history. However, it is also important to mention that, in order to do this type of trekking, the traveler must be in good health and not have any kind of hip, knee or spine surgeries that could cause any kind of physical or emotional decompensation during the trek.

ANDINA AMAZONICA, helps you to meet your challenges and conquer your challenges, enjoy a wonderful sunset arriving to Machupicchu, where you can observe the wonderful play of light and shadow, projections of the last rays of the sun on the sacred citadel of our ancestors, as well as take the whole experience in your memories, in your heart and in photographs.

Details

Day 1.- ROUND TO WIÑAYWAYNA (ALWAYS YOUNG)

  • Our host guide will pick you up at your hotel, according to the agreed time, then we go to the Ollantaytambo town station where we will board the train at the time indicated on the ticket. From the train station we will travel for an average of 1 hour and 10 minutes until we arrive at Km. 104, sector called Chachabamba at 2,000 m.a.s.l. (6,560 ft), where the road to Machupicchu begins. On the route by train, you will be able to appreciate the incredible cultivated fields worked by hand by the villagers of the whole area, mountains and snow-capped peaks that go beyond 5,000 meters or 16,000 feet, and with a diversity of archaeological sites along the Urubamba River, etc.
  • Once in Chachabamba, you and your guide will meet our support staff, who will help you with your luggage and other things you do not need during your trekking activity, they will take care of transporting your luggage to the hotel in the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night. Once again light, with your guide you will go to the checkpoint to show the necessary documents and permits for the hike. After using the restrooms and re-organize their personal belongings, water and snacks; we begin the hike visiting first the archaeological site of Chachabamba, administrative and economic control center, with buildings that show enclosures, rests, ceremonial areas, andenería, irrigation canals, etc.. After a brief explanation, we continue the walk for an average of 3 to 4 hours (depending on the pace of the traveler).
  • On the route we can appreciate all the beauty of flora that shows the route as, native trees, bromeliads, orchids, begonias, ferns to reach the beautiful waterfall of Wiñaywayna (Quechua word that means “always young”), after refreshing ourselves in the clean and pure waters of the waterfall, we will continue to the archaeological site of the same name at 2,600 m. After refreshing ourselves in the clean and pure waters of the waterfall, we will continue to the archaeological site of the same name at 2,600 m. a.s.l. (8,530 ft.); a building located on the mountain with an impressive view of the mountain range that crosses the eastern Andes, as well as the view of the sacred river “Urubamba”.
  • After resting and eating a tasty box lunch, we continue towards the Puerta del Sol (entrance to the Inca citadel of Machupicchu) for an average of 2 hours more walking, en route we can appreciate much more vegetation than in the first part of the hike, see some vestiges of Inca constructions as the original Inca road paved and staircases, We will also be able to enjoy the sounds of nature and if we are very lucky we will be able to observe different species of birds on the way such as the Andean watchmaker, the quetzal, the emblematic cock of the rock, among others.
  • Once at the famous sun gate or Inti Punku, we make a brief stop with the magnificent view of the citadel of Machupicchu, the Urubamba River that borders the mountains of Machupicchu and Waynapicchu, the mountains that surround the sacred city of the Incas and of course the sky always blue with clouds and mists that give the magical and mystical touch to the place.
  • After delighting our eyes with the unique landscape of Machu Picchu from the heights, we begin the descent for about 40 minutes more and we will have the opportunity to approach one of the agricultural terraces, used as viewpoints to observe very closely the wonder of the modern world “Machu Picchu”. After the photos and the explanation of the guide, we will leave the place to leave the archaeological park and take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will have dinner with the group and rest at the hotel.

 Day 2.- IN THE WONDER OF THE MODERN WORLD MACHU PICCHU!

  • This day we wake up early to have breakfast and go to the bus stop to travel about 25 minutes to our second day in the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, once inside, the guide will take you to tour the corresponding circuit for an average of 3 hours, if you have included the entrance to the mountain of Waynapicchu will be left at the entrance gate of the mountain for you to go on your own or if you want the company of a guide we also offer it as an additional service.
  • After the tour, the guide will let you know when it is time to return to the town of Aguas Calientes, have lunch in a restaurant and go to the train station to board the train and return to Ollantaytambo station where the van will be waiting to take you on the paved road to your hotel in Cusco.
  • Transfers from hotel to Ollantaytambo train station and vice versa.
  • Brieffing one or two days before your hike
  • Expedition or Vistadome train service (according to your request) to Km.104
  • Professional bilingual and accredited guide with first aid training who will accompany you the first day on the Inca Trail and the second day at Machupicchu citadel.
  • Entrance fees to the Inca Trail and Machupicchu Citadel.
  • Second assistant professional guide, in case the group is larger than 9 people.
  • A support staff (porter) to leave the belongings that will go to the hotel.
  • Food included:
  • Day 1: snacks, water, box lunch, dinner.
  • Day 2: breakfast at the hotel.
  • First aid kit and oxygen balloon if necessary.
  • 3 star hotel in the town of Aguas Calientes.
  • Bus ticket down (first day) and up and down (second day).
  • Expedition or Vistadome train service (according to your requirement) from Aguas Calientes town to Ollantaytambo
  • Personalized attention 24 hours a day
  • Breakfast on the first day (before starting the trek).
  • Last lunch and dinner on the second day.
  • Entrance ticket to Machupicchu and/or HuaynaPicchu mountain (in case you wish to visit it, we help you to acquire the entrance ticket).
  • Entrance to the thermal baths in the town of Aguas Calientes (US$4.00 per person).
  • Support staff (personal porter) in case you need it.
  • Tips to the guide and support staff (porters).
  • Travel and accident insurance.
  • Other activities that are not included in the itinerary.
  • Meals not included in the itinerary
  • Personal extra expenses of the traveler
  • Carry walking sticks
  • Original passport
  • Good walking shoes
  • Raincoat or rain poncho
  • Extra polo shirt to change in case you need it.
  • For the night in the village a thermal sweater
  • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent
  • Comfortable pants for the hike and/or waterproofs
  • Bottle of water to refill on the trail
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Personal medications
  • Camera
  • Extra money in local currency for your personal expenses.
  • The itinerary is governed according to the weather conditions of the season and the traveler’s state of health.
  • The train schedule may change according to the availability of seats of the train company, it is suggested to make the reservation months in advance.
  • The cost of the whole itinerary is flexible according to the hotel and train services you wish to take and according to your preferences and interests.

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