
For people with little time to spare, this is a good alternative to get to know at least part of the famous Inca trail to MachuPicchu. We begin our trek at a moderate altitude of 2,500 meters, going though a tropical rainforest and also the magnificent ancient ruins of Winay Wayna (¨Forever Young¨). Late in the afternoon, we will arrive to the Inti Punku (¨Gates of the Sun¨), the original entry to the mysterious ¨Lost City of the Incas¨, MachuPicchu.
ITINERARY
Day 1 :
Early morning transfer from the hotel to the train station for our train ride to Km. 104, where we get started on our trek. We will be escorted by a professional, bilingual guide and porters and we will carry only a small day pack during our hike. We will have magnificent views of the glacier Veronica, across from the Vilcanota River, and will pass a waterfall in the cloud forest. Arriving at the ruins Winay Wayna (¨Forever Young¨), we´ll rest and have lunch as we enjoy the scenery. After about 5 hours walking, we arrive to MachuPicchu by late afternoon.. Overnight at a hotel ( tourist class in the town of Aguas Calientes, with time to relax at the local hot springs.
Day 2 : Machu Picchu
All day guided visit to this Inca Sanctuary. Late afternoon train back to Cusco around 4:30 pm arrive in cuzco around 9:30 and transfer to your hotel.
Includes:
- Transfer from the hotel to the train station and back
- Local train to Km.104
- Lunch and breakfast the first day and the second day
- Professional guide and porters for small luggage
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Train back to Cusco
You Should bring
Back Pack, trekking shoes, Water bottle, flash light, hat, personal clothing for trek, Insect repellent |