Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu : Wiñay Wayna - 2 Days

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Cusco, Peru

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Small groups and guaranteed departures: Travel in groups of up to 6 people and enjoy a closer and more personalized experience. Departures are guaranteed from 2 passengers. Professional guide throughout the tour: Our official guide will accompany you during the experience, sharing the history, culture and meaning of the Inca Trail, as well as providing assistance and guidance during the hike. Inca Trail and Machu Picchu in 2 days : Walk the historic Inca Trail from Km 104, discover Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna, arrive in Inti Punku to enjoy your first panoramic view of Machu Picchu and rest a night in Aguas Calientes before visiting the citadel the next day. Hydration during walking : Top up your reusable bottle with purified water using our portable filtration system, a practical alternative to keep you hydrated during the walk.

What's Included

First aid kit and emergency oxygen
Pre-travel briefing
Train from Ollantaytambo to Km 104
Lunch
Water Recharge at the start of Travel
Dinner
Permit and entrance to the Short Inca Trail
Breakfast
1 night accommodation in 3 star hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
3 Bus ticket down, up and down to Machu Picchu
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Official bilingual professional guide (Spanish and English)
Private roundtrip transportation between Cusco and Ollantaytambo
Lunch and dinner in Aguas Calientes (day 2).
Tips (optional).
Travel insurance.
Additional costs for unforeseen changes (bad weather, safety concerns, etc.).
Other languages are $70.00 (Upon request)
Trekiking poles

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Free pickup from hotels located within our service area in downtown Cusco. The Sakura Expedition team will confirm the exact pick-up time before the tour. Guests must be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled time. If the accommodation is outside our pick-up area, the nearest meeting point will be provided.

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Meeting point

One day before departure, Sakura Expedition will contact you to confirm the pick-up time and point. Depending on the location of your hotel, we can pick you up directly or indicate a nearby point. We will look for the most comfortable option for you

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1: Cusco - Km. 104 - Wiñayhuayna - Aguas Calientes

    3 stops
  • 1

    Day 1 begins early with the pick-up of travelers from their hotel at 04:00 a.m. to take transportation to Ollantaytambo. From there, board the train to Km. 104, passing through beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Upon arriving at Km. 104, you will begin the walk to the first archaeological site, Chachabamba, where the guide will give an explanation. Then you will begin a moderate 3-hour hike to Wiñay Wayna, a place with stunning ruins. After lunch, continue to the Inti Punku (Gate of the Sun), where you will have the first panoramic view of Machu Picchu. Finally, take the bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night in a 3-star hotel. The day will end with dinner and a brief explanation about the visit to Machu Picchu the next day.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Winay Wayna

    Travelers will explore Wiñay Wayna, one of the most impressive archaeological sites on the Inca Trail. The guide will explain its history, architecture and meaning, as they tour its terraces and Inca structures and enjoy the views of the Andean environment.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Intipuncu

    Travelers will arrive at Inti Punku, Puerta del Sol, one of the most emblematic points of the Inca Trail. From here you will enjoy a panoramic view of Machu Picchu and can take pictures as the guide explains the importance of this ancient access to the citadel.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Day 2 Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

    1 stop
  • 4
    Machu Picchu

    Explore Machu Picchu accompanied by a professional guide for a tour of approximately 2 hours. Discover its terraces, squares, temples, ceremonial fountains and other representative spaces of Inca architecture while you learn the history and meaning of this wonder of the world. Then you will have free time to enjoy the place and take pictures.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Under 8 years
  • People with heart problems
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