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This a short program designed for people with limited time but who want to hike a section of the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and enter this Inca Sanctuary through the famous Sun's Gate ("Intipunku" in Quechua language). Enjoy the natural beauties and the scenic views of this easy to moderate trip. A great option for a short visit to Machu Picchu !!!
Waken up at the call of birdsongs, you will be offered a consistent breakfast. The half-day hike to the Chachabamba campsite will take you to the lush vegetation of the cloud forest where exotic birds (Andean guan, Gray-breasted mountain toucan, etc.) will salute your passing. Enjoy the scenic views of the Urubamba River and look for the playful Torrent Ducks. Do not miss the various wild Orchids and bromeliads along the path!!! We will have lunch at our Chachabamba campsite and have a leisurely afternoon to discover the Chachabamba ruins, refreshing time at the nearby creek or keep up with reading or writing. In late afternoon, you might see the colorful Cocks-of-the-Rock, the national bird of Perú, make its display around the campsite. |
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Day 1: Train ride from Cusco and hike from Chachabamba to Wyñay Wayna. We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco and take you to the San Pedro train station for your 4 hours train ride to the starting point of your trip. After registering at the Chachabamba park ranger station we will hike up 2-3 hours to the Inca ruins of Wyñay Wayna through a mixture of cacti vegetation and cloud forest. Before reaching the famous Inca Trail, the Inca realm will reveal itself to you through striking sightings of Choque Suysuy, Wiñay Wayna and Intipata. Refresh yourself at the local waterfall before reaching the ruins of Wiñay Wayna. Enjoy the sunset at the sungate before entering in Machupicchu where afterwards we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to spend the night in a hostel.
Day 2: Visiting the Sanctuary of Machupicchu and return to Cusco by train. After an early morning breakfast, we will take a bus up to Machupicchu where we will discover the mysteries surrounding Machu Picchu, as your guide will explain you few facts about this important Inca site. If time permits, climb up to Wayna Picchu & explore the Temple of the Moon before heading down to Aguas Calientes to board your train back to Cusco. |
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Included
- Transfer In/out
- Tourist train tickets around trip
- Entrance fees to Trail & Machu Picchu
- English speaking guide.
- 3 meals: (lunch, dinner, and breakfast)
- Hotel in Wiñaywayna |
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Not Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch of second day (recommend in Aguas Calientes)
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes $6
- Locker in Machu Picchu $1.
- Gratuities |
Recommendations:
- Mineral Water
- Water purification tablets
- Rain gear
- Torch or flashlight
- Rubbish bag
- Toilet paper
- Sunglasses
- Long Trousers
- Sun screen
- Day pack
- Insect repellent
- Warm jacket or sweater
- Wool socks |
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- T-Shirts
- Shorts
- Sandals
- Hiking boots
- Sun hat
- Wool hat
- Camera
- Extra film
- Snacks
- Extra money (emergency)
- Pocket knife
- Personal medication |
Single Supplement: If you are traveling alone and would prefer to share a tent, we'll pair you with another trekker of the same gender and there will not be an extra charge. If you prefer to have a rent to yourself a surcharge of $ 30 will have to be paid.
Climate: The highland region of Cusco has well defined winter and summer seasons.Winter days (June - August) are very sunny and warm, but the temperature drops to near freezing at night. Rainy season is from January to March. December and January are two of the nicest months for trekking with only the occasional shower and blooming flowers. |
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