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SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU

LOCATION

 South-America, Cusco – Perú

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. Following a night in a hotel  of your choice (additional charge).

DURATION

 2 days 1 night

PRICE

 From USD 250.00

SEASON

All Year, ( UGM – INRENA determined to close on February or march)

ACTIVITIES

Archeaological, Nature, Cultural.

GROUP SIZE

Minimum 4, maximum 15 

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DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1 FULL DAY HIKE 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/8,850ft.)  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 your choice of hotel, (additional cost).

 

DAY 2  MACHU PICCHU.

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

WHAT TO BRING

  • Backpack  (40 or 50 liters)

  • Warm jacket.

  • T-shirts, shorts.

  • Long pants.

  • Hiking boots.

  • Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold.

  • Rain jacket or poncho.

  • 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.

  • Water bottle and purified pills.

  • Swimsuit (optional visit).

  • Walking sticks (optional with rubber covers).

INCLUDED DURING THE TREK

  • Early transfer from your hotel to Machupicchu train station, (the backpacker train departing at 6.15 am.)

  • Train ticket (backpacker service).

  • Inca trail and Machu Picchu entrance fee.

  • Confortable lodging in Machu picchu town.

  • Private guide.

  • One box lunch.

  • 03 shuttle bus tickets

  • Emergency oxygen bottle  and First aid kit.

  • Transfer hotel / station / hotel

NOT INCLUDED

  • Meals in Machupicchu.

  • Hot springs pool visit.

  • Tips to the crew (guides and porters)

OPTIONAL SERVICES

  • Service in First Class Train (Vistadome) additional charge instead or backpacker  USD. 50.00.

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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