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Short Inca Trail

  • 5 Days
  • Max People : 26
  • Jan 18’ - Dec 21
  • Min Age : 10+
Description

Now you can trek on the last day of the 4- or 5-day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. If you’re short on time during your travels or if permits are sold out for the full Inca Trail, then this is a great option for those who want to experience some of this famous route. You’ll enter the ruins through the Sun Gate as the sun sets over Machu Picchu, then have a full tour of the ruins the following day.

Short Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu: This two-day tour features one full day of trekking, followed by a day spent exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu. On day 1, you’ll take a train from Ollantaytambo to Km 104 and hike until the sun begins to set, through the sun gate. Where you’ll reach Machu Picchu Pueblo and take an evening’s rest in readiness for the second day. On day 2, you’ll wake up early to explore the Incan Citadel of Machu Picchu.

Following your exploration of Machu Picchu, there will be more than enough time to enjoy the evening in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, returning by train to Ollantaytambo or Cusco. Highlights Enjoy great views of Machu Picchu at both sunrise and sunset. Trek the last day of the Classic Inca Trail. Enter Machu Picchu through the original Sun Gate used by Inca nobles. Catch your first glimpse of Machu Picchu at sunset. Have a full day exploring the Machu Picchu ruins the next day. Fast facts Maximum altitude 2732 m / 8964 ft Minimum altitude 2088 m / 6850 ft Distance travelled 11 km / 7 m (to Inti Punku) Hiking time 7 hours

Departures




Itinerary

Departing from Cusco or Ollantaytambo early in the morning, your journey starts with a train ride to Km 104, the starting point for the final day of the Inca Trail. During the train journey, the valley turns into a canyon and the scenery begins to alter as you enter into the cloud forests. The Inca Trail begins with a challenging uphill trek to Chachabamba (2270 m / 7448 ft). It's a short but intense start to your day! Then, you'll head to the magnificent archaeological complex of Wiñay Wayna (2650 m / 8694 ft), the most important archeological site besides Machu Picchu. From here, there are many steep steps to climb to reach the Archaeological Site. The trail then becomes gentler as you continue on to Inti Punku (Peru's famous ""Sun Gate""), the original entrance used by the Inca to access Machu Picchu. It is from here that you'll have your first glimpse of Machu Picchu as the sun falls. You won't be exploring the ruins today given it will be getting dark, so it's time to rest up for an early day of exploring the ruins tomorrow. After passing through the Sun Gate , you'll cross the site to take the bus down to Machu Picchu Pueblo in anticipation of a full day visit tomorrow. Overnight: Lodge or Hotel Aguas Calientes Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Around 5:30-6:00 am, just before sunrise, you'll catch the first bus (a 25-minutes ride) up to Machu Picchu (2400 m) for sunrise and to enjoy the ruins at a quieter time of day before the crowds arrive. Your guide will lead you in our exploration and discovery of the many corners within the enigmatic citadel. Guided tours last, on average, around 2 hours. After the tour, you'll still have some time to visit other parts of the ruins that you didn't get to see with your guide. For example, heading west from the centre of Machu Picchu, the Inca bridge is a 30-minute (2 km) walk along a narrow path. If you feel like an uphill challenge, you have the option to climb the infamous mountain of Huayna Picchu . To climb this mountain, you'll need to buy a separate permit in advance. At the end of your visit to Machu Picchu, we'll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then board the train to Ollantaytambo or Cusco , depending on where you'll be spending the night. On arriving at the final train station, we'll have a private transport waiting to bring you to your hotel. ( Please note: if you're taking the train to Cusco, it's still an 1.5-hour drive from the train station to the city of Cusco. ) Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

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