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Inca Trail to Machupicchu 2d/1n
Peru’s best-known hike visited by thousands
of tourists every year. This still thrilling 2-day Inca
Trail is an alternative route to the classical 43-km
trek, most adequate for those having less time or fitness.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Aguas Calientes
We pick you up from your hotel at 05.30am and take you
to San Pedro train station to board the train that will
take us to km.104 km on the Cusco – Machupicchu railroad
(starting point of the trek), where we will arrive at
around 10:00 am. We start visiting the Chachabamba archaeological
complex (2150 masl), located very close to the control
point, to then embark upon an 8 km ascending trail,
which after four hours takes us to the archaeological
complex of Wiñaywayna (2700 masl). This is an
impressive complex made up of an agricultural center
with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban
sector. On the way up we will have magnificent views
of the Urubamba River valley and the Choquesuysuy archaeological
complex located on the other side of the river, and
also of a beautiful waterfall located just a few minutes
away from Wiñaywayna. We then go on and climb
to Intipunku, or The Sun Gate. This will take an hour
of hiking along a trail of flat stones on the edges
of cliffs in highland jungle. From this fabulous spot,
we may contemplate the sacred citadel of Machupicchu.
From Intipunku we descend to Machupicchu and then by
bus to Aguas Calientes. Accommodation and overnight
at the selected hotel/hostel.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Cusco
We pick you up early from your hotel, board a bus to
go up to Machupicchu and then immediately begin a complete
guided tour of the Inca citadel that will take approximately
two hours. You will then have free time to walk around,
climb the Huaynapicchu Mountain, where one can experience
spectacular views of all of Machupicchu, the valleys
and mountains that surround it, or visit the Temple
of the Moon and the fabulous Inca Bridge. In the afternoon,
we meet in the town of Aguas Calientes where, if you
like, you can visit and relax in the thermal baths.
From here we take the train back to the city of Cusco,
where we arrive after nightfall.
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Departure and arrival times are approximated.
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