This Route of 2 Days leads through the protected wild nature of the Peruvian jungle and forest steppe, passes several archeological Inca sights and offers impressive views. The Incas used this route for the pilgrimage to the sacred citadel Machu Picchu.
Pick up from your hotels at 4:00 am to take you on a journey of two hours, with a private transportation to the train station in Ollantaytambo . Here we board the Expedition train, travel by train in an hour and 45 minutes to Km 104 (start of our trek). (Worth the effort of getting up early and go with this train, which allows you to enter and begin our walk early,if we expect the usual train would start at noon. At Km 104 after submitting passport control , we began to walk softly around meters Vilcanota River . Starting the way we will see the ruins of Chachabamba , a stone altar -site that was used to worship the sun and the mountains , still revered by local people . After visiting Chachabamba , continue the path south and started a gradual climb to the mountain , before entering a cloud forest , overgrown , then the trail leaves the forest and goes west while continuing uphill in an open meadow . After walking 3 hours , the road descends into a forest amazing. Here you will find a beautiful waterfall , then get to the bottom of the ruins of Winaywayna . Appreciate the beauty of this place , supplemented with information from our expert guide. After lunch at Winaywayna , we will continue in the afternoon in the cloud forest , filled with bromeliads , orchids and tree ferns . As we walk the last part of the way we pass many impressive features such as the stone stairs and drums ( ” resting places ” ) . You climb 60 stairs before you reach Inti Punku ( ” Sun Gate ” ) . From this point, you can see and observe this wonderful place . Then descend for 45 minutes to get to the viewpoint of the famous place , from here you can watch the sunset. Descend to the entry of Machupicchu where we board the bus to Aguas Calientes. Accommodation and Dinner included , rest, plans and arrangements for tomorrow . The thermal baths are a good choice (bring your bathing suit and 10 soles . Overnight at Hotel encanto or up-grade accommodation upon your request.
Breakfast from 04:30 am then board the first bus to Machu Picchu at 05:20, the park opens at 6:00 am . We have a guided tour of Machu Picchu, this enigmatic and mysterious city is explored for about 2-3 hours explained by your expert guide , you can visit the most amazing places as the Royal Mausoleum , the Temple of the three windows , the main temple , the Sacred Plaza , the famous Intihuatana where wise Inkas tied to the sun in the winter solstice in June , stairways , plazas , fountains, etc. ( You usually have about 5-6 hours after extra time off ) . In high season the train schedules may vary . )
After finishing our masterful visit, we walk down to Aguas Calientes 1 hr, (option with bus down to pay $ 10 usd pp). Then we have some free time to explore this quaint village before boarding our train back to Cusco
The train departs Aguas Calientes in the afternoon at 14:30 pm to ollantaytambo and bus to cusco at 6:30 pm , or 7:00 pm back in cusco 10:30 pm.
Tourist transport Cusco – Ollantaytambo.
Entrance ticket to the short Inca Trail.
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
Bus up / down to Machu Picchu.
Professional guide Spanish or English.
01 Night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
Food (01 Breakfast, 01 Lunch, 01 Dinner) (vegetarian option).
Snacks (Cereals, Chocolates, Apples, Banana, Mineral Water).
First aid kit.
Entrance to the Thermal Baths in Aguas Calientes (entrance 10 Soles).
Entrance to Huayna Picchu.
Travel insurance.
Extra expenses.
Your Original passport
Student card ISIC (if applicable.)
You only need to carry a small day pack
Water to drink ( 2 liters)
Camera, binoculars
Rain jacket in rainy season -Dec to Jan
Change of weather gear in rainy season -Dec to Jan
Basic toiletries
Hat or cap for the sun, essential
Sunscream with sun protection
Insect repellent for mosquitoes(Malaria or Yellow fever have not been reported)
Comfortable hiking boots, sneakers or sturdy shoes
Money in soles or dollars. ATM´s or cash machines in Aguas Calientes are more expensive to change.
