IncaTrail and One Day Walks

Tourist attractions 

The Route 5 circuit starts in Chachabamba by Km 104 of Ollantaytambo-Machu Picchu railway.

Along the route, visitors can find the Chachabamba archaeological site, the Sacred Trail, the Wiñayawayna and Intipunku pre-Hispanic monuments, and the Historic Sanctuary and Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu. 

*It must be noted that the whole tour consists of a 4-6-hour hike.

Day 1 - Inca Trail: Km 104 to Aguas Calientes  Pick up at 05:40 am from the hotel and transfer to Poroy station to board the train to KM 104 and meet the guide.  The train will stop at the Chachabamba archaeological site (2,170m/7,119ft) head of the trail; we begin the 5-hour climb to the Inca Trail. This path rewards us with amazing views of the big valley and gorgeous waterfall near the famous Wiñayhuayna Archaeological Site (2,700m/8,858ft), which translates as "Forever Young."  We continue along tiny trails with luxuriant flora of broad-leaf plants and giant ferns. The precipice of the high mountain adds to the thrill. The Sun Gate's (2,670m/8,759 ft) stone threshold materializes unexpectedly along the route.  Behold the magnificent city of Machu Picchu, surrounded by twisting gorges and wooded peaks. The remaining 45 minutes were spent going towards the Machu Picchu entrance.  There are 30-minute buses from Machu Picchu citadel to Aguas Calientes (2,050m/6,726ft).  Approximate distance: 10 km (6, 21 miles) - Estimated time walking: 5-6 hours  Overnight at the Hotel in Aguas Calientes.  Meals Included: Box lunch and Dinner. Expedition train --- Cusco (06:40am) – Km 104 (09:20am) 

Day 2 - Visit the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu & Back to Cusco  Hotel breakfast; at 06:00 am. Take a bus to the Machu Picchu archaeological site (2,430m/7,972ft). Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, the mountaintop fortress earned every bit of its notoriety.  Around 07:30 am, the guided tour begins; the guide expertly directs through the astounding ruins and main streets. Then wander around the town squares and climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Machu Picchu is considered the world's spiritual center by esoteric wisdom.  The guided tour takes around two hours and 30 minutes.  From 12:30 pm to 13:30, take the bus to Aguas Calientes.  From 13:30 to 15:00, take lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes.  

Return to Cusco: Board the train to return to Cusco later in the day. Arrive at Poroy station and then be picked up and transported to the Cusco hotel.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch. Expedition train --- Aguas Calientes (15:20pm) – Cusco (19:05pm) 

Included:

-The itinerary includes all admission costs (Short Inca Trail and Machu Picchu).  

-English-speaking local guides lead the trek (an assistant guide for groups of over eight trekkers).  

-All transfers: airport, train station, bus station transfers, Hotel pickup, and drop-offs. 

- Train ticket: Cusco to Km 104 and Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Expedition Class).  

-Meals: According mentioned in the itinerary (vegetarian or special diets are available).  

-We bring a first-aid kit, including an emergency oxygen bottle.  All ground transportation.  

-24-hour support by our local staff. 

Not Included  

-Accommodation: one night in Aguas Calientes hotel with breakfast included.  

-The price does not cover domestic or international flights. 

- VISA procedures, travel insurance, pre, and post-tour accommodation.  

-Additional personal costs (alcoholic beverages, laundry).  

-The price does not cover gratuities for tour guides, drivers, and support staff.  

-Guidance in another language (Germany, French, others), in case you request them, please ask your travel agent.  

-Additional items are not included explicitly in the itinerary description.  

-Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.

• Activities: Trekking and explore the XV century Inca settlement of Machu Picchu

• Departure Dates: Every day

• Best Season: From April to November

• Altitudes: Min. 2,400m at Machu Picchu. Max. 4,200m in the higest pass named “dead woman” Pass.

• Transportation: Bus, Train and trekking.

• Accommodation: Camping tents

• Difficulty: Moderate to Challenge

• Restricted Permits: Yes

Day 1 – Transfer to Km 82, Hike to Huayllabamba  Pick up from the hotel at 06:00 am and transfer to the head of the Inca Trail at Piscacucho, Km 82 (2,850m/9,350ft), where we meet the porters. Three hours drive to Piscacucho, and our car typically stops for an hour at Ollantaytambo for breakfast.  We begin our trip on the Inca Trail by crossing the Urubamba River on a bridge. Then we trek down the Urubamba River's left bank towards the Sacred Valley. We follow a level path to Miskay. Enjoy an airborne panoramic picture of the fantastic Inca City of Llactapata as we continue on our way.  Continue our hike through the Kusichaca Valley for about five hours until we reach Huayllabamba town (3,000m/9,840ft) and camp for the night. Throughout the drive, we marvel at the magnificent Vilcanota ridge on the other side of the Urubamba River. The Veronica peak towers above us at 5,832m (19,134ft).  The first day of the Inca Trail is easy and prepares for the days ahead.  Distance estimate: 12 km (7,47 miles), Estimated walking time: 5-6 hours  Overnight in camp.  Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner. 

Day 2 - From Huayllabamba to Paqaymayu (Crossing the highest point)  This day is the most challenging and high-altitude day on the Inca Trail, with an 11 km steep rise. Pack the day bag with lots of chocolates or candy to maintain blood sugar levels and prevent altitude sickness.  After breakfast, we begin our demanding day with a sharp climb to the Warmi wañusca Pass, the Dead Woman's Pass (4,200m/13,776ft). Along this path, the surroundings transform into a mountainous terrain where we may see local alpacas and llamas grazing on the Ichu grass.  We walk downwards on a meandering trail that skirts around the valley next to our next campground. Additionally, we pass through a region known as the cloud forest, home to various species, including sparrows, hummingbirds, and the Andean bear, the spectacled bear.  After 6 hours of trekking, we descend into the valley of Paqaymayu (3,500m/11,480ft), where we find our campsite. Enjoy a wonderful meal and rest after an exhausting day.  Distance estimate: 11 km (6,84 miles), Estimated walking time: 6-7 hours  Overnight in camp.  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 

Day 3 – Paqaymayu to Wiñayhuayna (Descending into the Cloud Forest)  Following breakfast, we continue down the Inca Trail's longest and most spectacular route. Numerous ancient monuments, lush cloud forests, and thriving wildlife and flora of the Andes. We go from Paqaymayu to Abra Runkurakay (3,955m/12,975ft), the second pass.  About halfway up the Inca route, we will come across the ruins of Runkurakay, a semi-circular Inca dwelling with a view of the Paqaymayu valley. After a brief stay, we continue into the Cloud Forest to the Sayacmarca Archaeological Site.  Continuing the walk, we reach Abra Phuyupatamarca (3700m/12136ft) and descend to Phuyupatamarca, commonly known as "the town in the clouds," where we may explore this incredible Inca remnant.  We descend a long stone stairway to Wiñayhuayna (2,700m/8,858ft), an impressive Inca town with a vibrant agricultural complex, urban sector, and religious center near our camp.  It is the final official camp before Machu Picchu. Get enough sleep to see the magnificent sunrise at Machu Picchu.  Distance estimate: 16 km (9,94 miles), Estimated walking time: 7-8 hours  Overnight in camp.  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 

Day 4 – Hike Sun Gate, Visit Machu Picchu Sanctuary  At around 04:00 am, we have breakfast and continue on the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, the last part of the journey, so we arrive at the Sun Gate by 06:00 am.  After 40 minutes of walking, we arrive at Machu Picchu (2,430m/7,972ft) via the "House of the Guardians." Machu Picchu (2,430m/7,972ft) was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.  Around 08:30 am, the guided tour begins; the guide expertly directs through the astounding ruins and main streets. Then wander around the town squares and climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Machu Picchu is considered the world's spiritual center by esoteric wisdom.  The guided tour takes around two hours and 30 minutes.  From 12:30 pm to 13:30, take the bus to Aguas Calientes.  From 13:30 to 15:00, take lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes.

Return to Cusco: Board the train to return to Cusco later in the day. Arrive at Poroy station and then be picked up and transported to the Cusco hotel.  Distance estimate: 4 km (2,49 miles), Estimated walking time: 2 hours  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.

 Expedition train --- Aguas Calientes (15:20) – Cusco (19:05)

 Included: 

The clients will receive a briefing the night before the trek.  Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Km. 82 (starting point of the trail).  Entrance fees to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu (but not Huayna Picchu Mountain).  Personal tents accommodate two people for greater comfort and security. Our tents are 4-season and well-maintained for field performance.  Each individual should bring an inflatable sleeping mat.  Dining tent with tables and chairs. Kitchen tent.  Toilet tent with bio-degradable toilet facilities.  English-speaking tour leader plus an assistant guide for groups of over eight trekkers  Chef and cooking equipment.  Porters (to carry tents, food, and cooking equipment)  Personal porter for personal equipment 7kg (15lbs).  Meals (3 breakfast, 3-lunches, three dinners + daily morning snack + daily tea service except for last day). Vegetarian or special diets are available at no extra cost.  Lunch on the last day after visiting Machu Picchu.  A cloth bag for everyday snacks saves plastic bags and decreases waste.  We will provide boiled water from lunchtime on the first day.  Bio-degradable personal hand soaps.  Our kitchen staff uses bio-degradable dishwashing detergents.  Hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in the water bottle every morning, night, and lunchtime.  We bring a first-aid kit, including an emergency oxygen bottle.  Bus ticket from Machu Picchu ruins down to the village of Aguas Calientes.  Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy (Expedition train or similar) according to availability - we can upgrade to Vistadome service upon request.  Transfer from Poroy or Cusco train station to Cusco Hotel.  24-hour support by our local staff. 

Not Included:

- The price does not cover domestic or international flights.

-VISA procedures, travel insurance, pre, and post-tour accommodation.  

-Additional personal costs (alcoholic beverages, laundry). 

- The price does not cover gratuities for tour guides, drivers, and support staff.  Guidance in another language (Germany, French, others), in case you request them, please ask your travel agent.  

-Additional items are not included explicitly in the itinerary description.  

-Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.  

-Breakfast on the first day.  

-Entrance fee to the Aguas Calientes thermal springs.  

-Sleeping bag.

Day 1 - Transfer to Km 82, Hike to Llactapata  At 07:00, we are picked up from the hotel and sent to Piscacucho, Km 82 (2,850m/9,350ft), where we meet the porters. The drive from Cusco to Piscacucho takes around three hours. On the route, our van often makes an hour-long stop at Ollantaytambo so that passengers may have breakfast.  We begin the Inca Trail crossing a suspension bridge above the Urubamba River. Then, we stroll along the Urubamba River's left bank as it flows northwest into the Sacred Valley.  Arrive at Llactapata (2788m/9147ft), the remnants of a magnificent administrative and astronomical structure. Set up camp with the assistance of our staff, dine on a freshly-prepared dinner, and reflect on the success of our first day.  Distance estimate: 8 km (4.97 miles), Estimated walking time: 4-5 hours  Overnight in camp.  Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner. 

Day 2 – Hike from Llactapata to Llulluchapampa  We awaken to continue our trip through the valley formed by River Kusichaca; we begin rising for around five hours until we reach Huayllabamba (3,000m/9,840ft).  All along the route, there are breathtaking views of the Vilcanota mountain range on the other side of the Urubamba River. The imposing Veronica peak stands at 5,832 meters (19,134 feet). Begin the most challenging stretch of the hike, a 9- kilometer ascent to the first mountain crossing on the Inca Trail, the Warmiwausca Pass, also known as the Dead Woman's Pass.  We halt halfway up the pass at Llulluchapampa and only ascend halfway up the pass. A steeper Inca path will lead us to the lovely cloud woods, where flora and wildlife thrive. Possible to see hummingbirds amid the tropical plants. The route goes to Llulluchapampa (3680m/12073ft), a grassy area favored by Andean deer with a spectacular vista. Here, we conclude the day and set up camp.  Distance estimate: 9 km (5.59 miles), Estimated walking time: 5-6 hours  Overnight in camp.  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 

Day 3 – Hike from Llulluchapampa to Phuyupatamarca  Our difficult day begins with a steep ascent to the Warmiwausca Pass, commonly known as the Dead Woman's Pass (4,200m/13,780ft). Along this walk, the landscape changes to a hilly area where alpacas and llamas graze on Ichu grass.  We go down to the Paqaymayu valley (3,500 m/11,480 ft), where we start the climb to the Runkurakay Pass (3,955 m/12,970 ft). From here, we keep going down a winding path around a valley. We also go through the "cloud forest," where birds like sparrows, hummingbirds, and the Andean bear, also called the "Spectacled Bear," live.  About halfway along the Inca trail, we will see what is left of Runkurakay. This half-circle Inca home looked out over the Paqaymayu valley. After a short stop, we head into the Cloud Forest to the Archaeological site of Sayacmarca, which we can explore. Then we keep going to the third mountain pass at Abra Phuyupatamarca and down to the Phuyupatamarca archaeological site (3600m/11811ft).  We set our camp in Phuyupatamarca and spent the night there.  Distance estimate: 11 km (6.83 miles), Estimated walking time: 7-8 hours  Overnight in camp.  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 

Day 4 – Hike from Phuyupatamarca to Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes  We leave after breakfast. If the sky is clear, we may view one of the most stunning Inca Trail sunrises from Phuyupatamarca.  We descend a long stone stairway to reach Wiñayhuayna (2,700m/8,858ft), a neighboring Inca city with an agricultural complex, urban sector, and religious core.  After our visit, we will have lunch with the porters. Then, the porters and chefs are thanked for their hard work.  We leave Wiñayhuayna to hike to Sun Gate (2,670m/8,759 ft). We face truly memorable scenery, a blend of natural beauty and man's creativity in the form of the enchanting city of Machu Picchu framed by spiraling canyons and forested peaks. The final 45 minutes are spent walking down the royal flagstone pathway into Machu Picchu's core.  On arrival, we will watch the sunset and visit Machu Picchu sans crowds before boarding a bus to Aguas Calientes.  Our day ends at Aguas Calientes (2,050m/6,726ft); take 30 minutes buses down.  Distance estimate: 8 km (4.97 miles), Estimated walking time: 5-6 hours  Overnight at the Hotel in Aguas Calientes.  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 

Day 5 - Visit the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Hotel breakfast; at 06:00 am. Take a bus to the Machu Picchu archaeological site (2,430m/7,972ft). Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, the mountaintop fortress earned every bit of its notoriety.  Around 07:30 am, the guided tour begins; the guide expertly directs through the astounding ruins and main streets. Then wander around the town squares and climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Machu Picchu is considered the world's spiritual center by esoteric wisdom.  The guided tour takes around two hours and 30 minutes.  From 12:30 pm to 13:30, take the bus to Aguas Calientes.  From 13:30 to 15:00, take lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes.  Board the train to return to Cusco later in the day. Arrive at Poroy station and then be picked up and transported to the Cusco hotel.  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch. 

Expedition train --- Aguas Calientes (15:20pm) – Cusco (19:05pm)

 Included: 

The clients will receive a briefing the night before the trek.  Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Km. 82 (starting point of the trail).  Entrance fees to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu (but not Huayna Picchu Mountain).  Personal tents accommodate two people for greater comfort and security. Our tents are 4-season and well-maintained for field performance.  Each individual should bring an inflatable sleeping mat.  Dining tent with tables and chairs. Kitchen tent.  Toilet tent with bio-degradable toilet facilities.  English-speaking tour leader plus an assistant guide for groups of over eight trekkers  Chef and cooking equipment.  Porters (to carry tents, food, and cooking equipment)  Personal porter for personal equipment 7kg (15lbs).  Meals (3 breakfast, 3-lunches, three dinners + daily morning snack + daily tea service except for last day). Vegetarian or special diets are available at no extra cost.  Lunch on the last day after visiting Machu Picchu.  A cloth bag for everyday snacks saves plastic bags and decreases waste.  We will provide boiled water from lunchtime on the first day.  Bio-degradable personal hand soaps.  Our kitchen staff uses bio-degradable dishwashing detergents.  Hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in the water bottle every morning and night, and at lunchtime.  We bring a first-aid kit, including an emergency oxygen bottle.  Round trip bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu citadel - Aguas Calientes.  Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy (Expedition train or similar) according to availability - we can upgrade Vistadome service upon request.  Transfer from Poroy or Cusco train station to Cusco Hotel.  24-hour support by our local staff. 

Not Included:

-Accommodation: one night in Aguas Calientes hotel with breakfast included.  

-The price does not cover domestic or international flights. 

-VISA procedures, travel insurance, pre, and post-tour accommodation.  

-Additional personal costs (alcoholic beverages, laundry).  

-The price does not cover gratuities for tour guides, drivers, and support staff.  

-Guidance in another language (Germany, French, Russin, others), in case you request them, please ask your travel agent. 

- Additional items are not included explicitly in the itinerary description.  

-Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.  Breakfast on the first day.  

-Entrance fee to the Aguas Calientes thermal springs.  

-Sleeping bag

The Inca Trail is by far the most famous trek in South America and is rated by many to be in the top 5 treks in the world.

Rainbow Mountain is becoming the main attraction to see after Machu Picchu. As you could guess, the mountain is famed for its natural, multi-colored beauty at a staggering 5,200m above sea level. This rainbow-like appearance is created by the sediment of minerals throughout the area giving the mountain the turquoise, lavendar, gold and other colors. It was only recently discovered due to the snow melting revealing the hidden gem that’s still considered holy by many until this day. Since its discovery, Rainbow Mountain as slowly started gaining popularity and has even been listed in National Geographic’s “Top 100 Places To Visit Before You Die”.

DAY 1 CUSCO 

Transfer to hotel. 

DAY 2 CUSCO 

Breakfast 

City Tour + 4 ruins (half day) 

The tour starts at the Cathedral of Cusco, decorated with fine works in carved wood and impressive altars and beautiful paintings, made by the hands of local artists of the Cusqueña School, which hide hidden elements of indigenous thought. Then we will take a brief walk through the streets of the historic center towards the Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun, considered an indigenous religious sanctuary, where we will appreciate the fine work of lithic technology made by the Incas, with the highest level of hard stone cutting without being a sheet of paper can be inserted and that despite the earthquakes remain stable to date.

After the visit to the Qoricancha we will board the bus that will take us to Sacsayhuaman located 3km away. From the city of Cusco, Sacsayhuaman offers us a panoramic view of the city of Cusco; Sacsayhuaman was built with large blocks of limestone with a weight of 25 to 130 tons, integrated by three terraces superimposed in serpentine form (zigzag).

We will also arrive at Qenqo, which means “labyrinth”; it is located one kilometer from Sacsayhuaman and it consists of a construction based on limestone rock that shows a sculpture in stone in 500 square meters accompanied by structures that according to historians were used for the astronomical, religious and embalming and / or mummification purposes.

Then we will know Puca Pucara: from two Quechua words that means Puca (red) Pucara (fort)- "red fort", a strategic place for control and surveillance of access and exit from the Imperial city of Cusco, which was used as territorial border to divide the regions and establish the displacement regimes.

Finally we will visit Tambomachay: place of rest, located 9 km from the city of Cusco, better known as the Baños del Inca by the water sources, or also known as the waters of eternal youth by the flow of its waters that is constant and offers us part of the Inca trail that goes from Cusco to Machupicchu

NOT INCLUDED: Entrances to the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka - Pukara and Tambomachay.

DAY 3 CUSCO - INCA TRAIL

Breakfast 

7:00 A.M Pick up and Transfer in private transportation until Km. 82, where we started the trekking. On the way, we will visit two archaeological sites, the fauna and flora of the site, from this point we can also observe the snow-capped veronica (waqaywillka). At afternoon we arrive at the first camp of Huayllabamba, Overnight in a tent 

INCLUDES:  Lunch  Dinner 

INCA TRAIL 4 days - 3 nights does not include:  Sleeping bags  Personal Care Items and Lunch and Dinner during the last day

DAY 4 INCA TRAIL

INCA TRAIL Breakfast Immediately from Huayllabamba we will have an ascent to the highest point of the Warmiwañusqa trip, from where we will have a wonderful panoramic view, and then we will continue the descent towards our second Paqaymayu camp. Overnight in a tent 

INCLUDES:  Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner 

NOT INCLUDES:  Sleeping bags  Personal Care Items 

DAY 5 INCA TRAIL

INCA TRAIL Breakfast After that, around 30 minutes of walking we arrive at the archaeological group Runkuraqay. We will have an ascent to the highest point and then descend to the archaeological group called Sayaqmarca. Then, we continue for another 15 minutes. Lunch in the Ch'akiqocha sector. After lunch, continuing we will arrive at the archaeological group of Phuyupatamarca, after contemplating the area we continue descending two and a half hours more until the Wiñayhuayna inka citadel. we appreciate the place and there we spent our last night. Overnight 

DAY 6 INCA TRAIL - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

INCA TRAIL – MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAIN Breakfast 5:00 AM, we will continue our journey towards the Inti Punku (door of the sun). The objective of this walk is to appreciate the sunrise and also to have a wide panorama of the Machupicchu Inca citadel. We continue the walk for an hour more to the historic sanctuary of Machupicchu, where we will have a guided tour in the Machu Picchu. 

18:10 PM Return from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. 

Return in from Ollantaytambo to Cusco. Transfer to Hotel 

INCLUDES:  Breakfast / Machu Picchu Mountain Entrance / Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo  / Transfer to Cusco / Transfer to Hotel en Cusco 

NOT INCLUDES:  Lunch and Dinner  / Bus tickets from Machu Picchu Archaeological Site to Aguas Calientes / Huayna Picchu Mountain entrances 

DAY 7 CUSCO - RAINBOWN MOUNTAIN – CUZCO 

05:30 AM: (Pick up) Transfer from Cuzco to Cusipata Town. 

We go to the city of "CHILLIHUANI" and we will get into the car to enter for about an hour. Arrive at the control point and we will start the trekking, it will be approximately 5 kilometers (1 hrs and 30 min.) to visit the wonderful "Rainbown Mountain". We will be there approximately 30 minutes, take a brief explanation and take photos. Return by the same route and get on our transport, back to the restaurant. Buffet lunch, which consists of typical Peruvian food. 16:30 PM - 17:00 PM Return to the Hotel in Cuzco. Overnight at “José Antonio Hotel” 

INCLUDED:  Breakfast and Buffet lunch 

DAY 8 CUSCO – LIMA 

Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the Airport. 

Tour Does Not Include

• International or Local Airfare

• Meals while in the cities

• Sleeping bag

• Personal equipment and clothing

• Bus tickets from Machu Picchu Archaeological Site to Aguas Calientes 

•  Huayna Picchu Mountain entrances 

• Cusco Entrances to the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka - Pukara and Tambomachay.

Inka Trail includes

• Entrance Ticket to the Inca Trail 

• The following meals: 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners, 3 Breakfasts (Vegetarian Option Available) 

• Train Ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo 

• Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco. 

• Transfer from Cusco to Km. 82 (The Beginning of the Trek) 

• Porters to Carry Our Camping Equipment Chairs and Dining Tables 

• Roomy Dining Tent Cook and Assistants 

• First Aid Kit A 

• Bilingual Professional Guide Specialized in the Inca Trail 

• Expedition Train Aguas Calientes-Ollantaytambo

The Inca Trail of 2 days to Machu Picchu is ideal for people with little time, or for those people who did not reserve on time the complete "Classic" Inca Trail. Covering a distance of only 12 km, the 2-day Inca Trail is a challenge that makes it the perfect place for an unforgettable vacation. It will allow you to reach Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku). In this tour you will combine the train and hike trip where you can enjoy the beautiful landscapes along the first day. and visit Machu Picchu on the second day.

Rainbow Mountain is becoming the main attraction to see after Machu Picchu. As you could guess, the mountain is famed for its natural, multi-colored beauty at a staggering 5,200m above sea level. This rainbow-like appearance is created by the sediment of minerals throughout the area giving the mountain the turquoise, lavendar, gold and other colors. It was only recently discovered due to the snow melting revealing the hidden gem that’s still considered holy by many until this day. Since its discovery, Rainbow Mountain as slowly started gaining popularity and has even been listed in National Geographic’s “Top 100 Places To Visit Before You Die”

Day 1. CUSCO Transfer to Hotel 

Day 2. CUSCO city tour half day

Day 3. CUSCO  - Inca Trail CHACHABAMBA – WIÑAYHUAYNA – AGUAS CALIENTES

Early in the morning we will transfer you from your hotel to the train station. The train ride will last for about 3 hours until we reach kilometre 104 where we start our trek. The guide will direct you on foot to the ruins of Chachabamba where the tour will begin. From there the journey will continue and we will pass a small and refreshing waterfall on the way to the ruins of Winay Wayna where the impressive platforms will demonstrate the skill of Andean engineering. After lunch we will continue the walk to Inti Punku (Puerta del Sol) from where we will have the first sight of Machu Picchu as a beautiful panoramic of the town on the hill. From here we will take the bus to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night, have dinner and prepare for the following day up at Machu Picchu

Day 4. MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO 

At 5:30 am, after breakfast, we begin the trek to Machu Picchu where we will have a guided tour of the different sectors of the archaeological complex tour, including the Intihuatana or sundial, used by ancient Peruvians settlers. To climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu (optional), you can choose the 2nd group 10:00 a.m. The walk takes only about an hour, and it’s absolutely worth it, the view is breath taking and the experience will be unforgettable. We will board the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo at 18:20, make sure to be at the station at least half an hour in advance. In Ollantaytambo there will be a driver waiting outside the station to bring you back to Cusco.

Note:If you want to climb Huayna Picchu or Montaña Machu Picchu, you need to book at least three months prior, due to limited availability. This activity is optional 

Day 5. Rainbown  Montain

DAY 7 CUSCO - RAINBOWN MOUNTAIN – CUZCO 

05:30 AM: (Pick up) Transfer from Cuzco to Cusipata Town. 

We go to the city of "CHILLIHUANI" and we will get into the car to enter for about an hour. Arrive at the control point and we will start the trekking, it will be approximately 5 kilometers (1 hrs and 30 min.) to visit the wonderful "Rainbown Mountain". We will be there approximately 30 minutes, take a brief explanation and take photos. Return by the same route and get on our transport, back to the restaurant. Buffet lunch, which consists of typical Peruvian food. 16:30 PM - 17:00 PM Return to the Hotel in Cuzco. Overnight at “José Antonio Hotel” 

INCLUDED:  Breakfast and Buffet lunch 

DAY 8 CUSCO 

Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the Airport. 

Day 6. CUSCO

Transfer to airport or Bus Station

TREK 2 DAYS - 1 NT INCLUDE: Train ticket  Aguas Calientes - Cusco Backpacker / Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu / A professional English/Spanish speaking guide / Accommodation 1 night in Aguas Calientes at basic Hostal / Meals as indicated in the program: 1x breakfast, 1x lunch, 1x dinner.

DOES NOT INCLUDE: Entrance ticket to the hot thermal springs / Foods / Personal expenses /  If you want to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain you need to book it one month in advance is an optional activity / Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu / airfare / insurance