The short Inca trail is a good option for lovers of Inca nature and culture. This trail runs through very sacred archeological sites, which were used exclusively by the Inca nobility. During the trip you will see many orchids, birds, waterfalls and ruins of Inca temples. The level of the walk is moderate, so it is recommended for all types of travelers. The climate is tropical and does not go through high mountains.
The short Inca trail is a good option for lovers of Inca nature and culture. This trail runs through very sacred archeological sites, which were used exclusively by the Inca nobility. During the trip you will see many orchids, birds, waterfalls and ruins of Inca temples. The level of the walk is moderate, so it is recommended for all types of travelers. The climate is tropical and does not go through high mountains.
Bus ( 1 way bus ticket Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes)
Fees ( entrance tickets for the inca trail and machupicchu)
Transfers ( cusco to ollantaytambo round trip )
Last lunch in Aguas Calientes
First day breakfast
Extras not listed in the itinerary
Travel insurance
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
CUSCO-OLLANTAYTAMBO-CHACHABAMBA-WIÑAYWAYNA TEMPLE
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Winay Wayna
We left at 4:00 am from Cusco ,by bus to Ollantaytambo train station. The train departs from Ollantaytambo at 6.40 am, following the Sacred Valley arriving after 1 hour to KM 104 to begin our Inca Trail. It will begin with a short walk to the archaeological site of Chachabamba (2270 meters).Then we continue our hike with beautiful views of the Urubamba River. We can observe different species of orchids. After 2 hours, we will see the site Wiñayhuayna Ruins (2,650 meters), this fabulous archeological site is perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the valley of Urubamba and dominated by a broad set of terraces. The ruins on the way are amazing, we continue our journey and reach the Sun Gate. Where we have the first view of Machu Picchu, enjoying a fantastic panorama . Then we descend to the archaeological site of MachuPicchu (2400 meters), which only pass this day. After we will continue to the village of Aguas Calientes, by Bus where we will stay in a nice hotel.
