
2
days Inca Trail
/ Short inca Trail
The short inca
trail, or 2days inca trail has been famous all over the world for many years. the
short inca trail or the 2
days inca trail is a challenging hihe to get machu picchu. The
reasons to do the inca trail are many: The fantastic nature with valleys, snow-capped
mountains and great variety of plants, birds and animals. The
amazing short inca trail itself can not be understanded without its stairs, which is part
of a network of 30.000 km. of trails, going from Mendoza in
Argentina to the border between Ecuador and Colombia. Finally,
of course, for the archaeological sites along the inac trail that
reveals the great knowledge and organizational skills of the
Incas, with the impressive Machu Picchu as a more than worthy
final.
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Short Inca Trail trip
program:
Day 1
.- We start with
transfer from hotel between 05.45 to 06.00 hrs, then leave
Cusco about 6:15 am by train to Km 104. Upon arrival we visit
the archaeological sites of Chachabamba at 2250 masl. Here
agricultural product from other areas where collected to be
brought to Machu Picchu. Then we begin our walk towards Wiñay
Wayna. On the way we have beautiful views of the Urubamba river
and the chances are many to see different kinds of the famous
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We turn around the last corner and have the
amazing Wiñay Wayna. We stop to make a visit of this interesting
and important inca site. 10 minutes more walking and we are at
the “Trekker’s lodge”, where we will take our lunch, if not
already eaten. In the afternoon we walk the last hours towards
Machu Picchu, and see fron distance in the beautiful afternoon
sun before continuing down to Aguas Calientes. We spend the
night in a nice hostal in town.
DAY 2 .- Very
early we leave Aguas Calientes to reach Machu Picchu in the
hours before the main group of visitors arrives. Going up by
bus we get the first glance of Machu Picchu between the
mountains on its saddle high over the Urubamba River. Upon
arrival we start the guided tour of about 2 hours taking us
to the most important areas of Machu Picchu. We will learn
about the importance – religiously and historically – of the
place, and we will be able to appreciate the fine
architecture of the Incas. After the guided tour you can go
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the top of Wayna Picchu, from where one has a good
overview of the whole area and the full site of Machu Picchu.
Another possibility is to visit the beautiful temple of the
moon. In the afternoon we meet in Aguas Calientes to take
the train back to Cusco
Our
Service Includes
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Transfer
from hotel to train station, train from
cusco to km 104, 01 way bus from
Machupicchu to aguas calientes town,
train back to cusco
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All
entrance fees (Inca Trail and Machu
Picchu).
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Professional bilingual tour guide.
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All
meals from lunch day one to breakfast
day two as well as afternoon tea with a
snack.
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Hot
drinks with all meals plus cold boiled
water in the morning to refill bottles.
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One
night hostal in Aguas Calientes Town.
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First
aid kit.
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