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Inca Trail To Machupicchu

SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU TREK 2D/1N

Itinerary     What To Bring     Included During The Trek     Not Included  

The one day hike from km. 104 or well know as chachabamba right to Machu Picchu is an excellent alternative instead to the full Inca Trail trek for those who don’t have enough time to make the 4 day trek or those who don’t like to camp, this is a beautiful moderate hike with a nice view of Vilcanota river and Urubamba valley with a spectacular setting of lush jungle vegetation and rugged mountainous landscapes. Chachabamba the starting point at the Vilcanota river footbridge we are hiking more or less 6 miles around 10 km. approximately between 6 or 7 hour with several stops for photography and lunch. Overnight at comfortable at Machupicchu town.

LOCATION:	South America Cusco Perú.
DURATION:	2 days 1 night
PRICE:	VISTADOME: Dep. 06:05 – PRICE: USD. 500 p. person BACKPACKER: Dep. 06:50 – PRICE: USD. 460 p. person
SEASON:	Every day, ( INRENA determined to close on February)
ACTIVITIES:	Archeological, Nature, Cultural, Adventure.
GROUP SIZE:	Minimum 4, maximum 16
DIFFICULTY:	MODERATE

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DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: FULL DAY TREK TO MACHUPICCHU.

We climb gradually up from the Chachabamba footbridge, traversing a grassy hillside with a spectacular views, we enjoy a amazing waterfall before to get Wiñay Huayna Inca site, optional refreshing natural shower, this archeological complex is over (2,700m.a.s.l./ 8,850 ft. composed by several growing terraces, urban sector and religious sector, after Wiñay Wayna we catch the regular Inca trail part of the main trail right to Inti Punku or Gate of the Sun almost at the same level of Wiñay Wayna the highest elevation in our hike and the first view of Machu Picchu, Overnight at comfortable lodge in Machupicchu town.

DAY 2 MACHU-PICHU AND CUSCO.

Early morning pick you up from your hotel, aboard the early bus ride to Machu Picchu then immediately a complete guided tour, then optional climbing to Huayna Picchu mountain. Late afternoon bus to aguas calientes and train back to Cusco.

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WHAT TO BRING

• ORIGINAL PASSPORT.
• Backpack 20 or 25 liters
• Warm jacket.
• T-shirts, shorts.
• Long pants.
• Hiking boots.
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold.
• Rain Gear.
• Pocketknife.
• Flashlight and batteries.
• Camera, films and batteries.
• Sun block and insect repellent.
• Personal toilet items.
• Personal medical kit.
• Snacks: energy bars, chocolate, biscuits, dry fruits etc.
• Bottled water ( two liters minimum)
• Swimsuit ( Hot Springs optional visit)
• Cash USD and local currency, option for ATM machine Machupicchu town.
• Walking sticks (optional with rubber covers)

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INCLUDED DURING THE TREK

• Early transfer from your hotel to Machupicchu train station.
• Round trip Train ticket. (cusco-machupicchu-cusco)
• Vistadome to Cusco Departure: 15:25 Arrival: 19:41
• Backpacker to Cusco Departure: 17:03 Arrival: 21:19
• Inca trail and Machu Picchu entrance fee.
• Comfortable lodging in Machu Picchu town.
• Professional tour guide.
• One box lunch. Breakfast at hotel.
• 03 shuttle bus tickets (bus service in machupicchu)
• Emergency oxygen bottle and First aid kit.
• Transfer hotel / station / hotel

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NOT INCLUDED

• Meals in Machu Picchu.
• Hot springs pool visit.
• Tips to the crew (guides and porters)

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:

• If you required deferent category hotel than comfortable lodging service we can arrange your accommodation, additional charge depending hotel category.

WE RECOMMEND:

• To be in good health and shape to be part of this trek.
• We can arrange for accommodations and Pre or Post tours.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: According to the new Inca Trail regulations, The Machu Picchu Sanctuary authorities allow only 500 people to enter to Inca Trail every day including Cooks, porters, Guides. Each one who enter that day needs to be listed on a permit form, provided by the park authorities in advance. Booking will be only guaranteed if you reconfirm your trip, providing Full names, Nationalities and passport numbers. (all those information will be how appear in your passport), Students required for Entrance Fee discount the Valid (no Expired) International Student Card (ISC) and must be under 26 year of age. (We required via e-mail the copy of valid ISC).

 

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