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Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 2 days - Glamping Service

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Cusco, Peru
  • 2 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

Just because you are short on time does not mean that you cannot do Peru’s famous Inca Trail. Alongside a private guide, trek the last section of the trail—from kilometer 104—to the Sun Gate at the entrance of Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour. You also enjoy a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed citadel and stay overnight at a beautiful glamping site, for the ultimate comfort.
  • Visit one of the New7Wonders of the World
  • Learn about the history and culture of the Incas
  • Accommodation, most meals, and transport are included
  • A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Briefing service 2 or 1 day before your tour by your guide.
  • Private transportation from Cusco until starting trekking point.
  • 01 pair of walking sticks per person, highly recommended.
  • 01 oxygen tanks and first aid kit in emergency cases.
  • Restroom on board
  • Expediton Class Train to Trail Head (KM. 104)
  • Vistadome class train on the way back (bussines class train)
  • Machu Picchu entrance ticket for second day (circuit 4)
  • Inca Trail tickets and Machu Picchu post card picture tickets on first day
  • 1 Boxlunch, (first day) 1 dinner, (first day) 1 breakfast (secondday)
  • professional english speaking tour guide
  • 2.5 Hours Machu Picchu private tour
  • Free shipping of luggage to Aguas Calientes Hotel town by train
  • Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
  • We guarantee your departure, when you book with Us
  • free warm jacket donataion for poor kids that are living on the andes
  • What does not include? The first breakfast (usually all Cusco hotels include breakfast) Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain ticket (if you are interested please consult with our sales executives) Last lunch in Aguas Calientes (you can make a better choice, there are a lot of different options for restaurants) Tips.
  • last Lunch on second day
  • Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets.(extra hikes inside Machu Picchu citadel)
  • tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotel in cusco city. (you have to send Us your hotel address for your pick location)

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco – Ollantaytambo – KM 104 - Inca Trail - Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes

1 Stop

1

Cusco

7 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: One Overnight at Ferre Hotel Machu Picchu 3*** Start hotel

Meals: Lunch

Day 2

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu - Cusco

1 Stop

1

Machu Picchu HotSprings

7 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: No Included at the second day

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Meals: Snacks, Lunch and dinner.
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Hiking distance: 12 kilometers
  • Accommodation: 3 stars hotel
  • Minimum Altitude: 2000 m.a.s.l. / 6600 fts. (starting trekking point, km 104)
  • Maximum Altitude: 2700 m.a.s.l. / 8900 fts. (Inti Punku)
  • Climate: Sunny during dry season. Cold, windy and cloudy during rainy season.
  • Meals: Lunch and Dinner
  • Hiking distance: 0 kilometers
  • Minimum Altitude: 2000 m.a.s.l. /6600 fts. (aguas clientes)
  • Transport: Round trip bus to/from Machu Picchu, train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, minivan vehicle to Cusco.
  • Climate: Sunny during dry season. Cold and cloudy during rainy season.
  • We use to visit at your hotel 6 pm or if you prefer during the day 9am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm, please you could send us an email with details to get your briefing time Will be ready any time for our clients.
  • During the Cusco Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be store at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your hike.
  • Please be ready with the next information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase an entrance to Machu Picchu or the train without the following information:
  • Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
  • Gender
  • Passport number
  • Full name
  • D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
  • Nationality
  • It could be greatly appreciated if our clients pay in cash at your briefing time at the hotel (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by PAYPAL online.
  • According to our government Laws you must be under 18 years of age at the time of your trek, tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students 18 & above need ISIC cards). For example, if you book a trek at the age of 17 but you turn 18 before you do your trek, you do not qualify for a student discount.
  • students from 12 to 17 years old, they get discount of $20.
  • children from age of 2 to 12 they get discount of $20.
  • children from the age of 0 to 2 they are free.
  • All students must send a copy of their passport at booking time to get the discount.
  • The ISIC Student can get Discount of US$ 20.
  • You must have a valid current internationally accepted ISIC card in your name.
  • They could apply for the ISIC Card
  • You must provide a copy of your ISIC card at your booking time.
  • Once the tickets have been bought the government does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date. Tickets are not transferable nor refundable unfortunately.
  • If you cancel your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
  • you have to get your original passport and it is very important and it have to be the same passport number that you sent to us at book time, and also train ticket, other entrances and reservations Will have the same document. The rangers will check when you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport before to board you’re the train.
  • In case you are changing your Passport or you lost and you get a new one, go ahead and send us your new passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it and when you get to our country no surprises and everything Will be fine.
  • The climate in our country is very variant and does not consider the normal 4 seasons. Here, in just one day we can see all of the seasons! And this is why we recommend our visitors to be prepared for any occasion, either for rain or sunny days.
  • A very important factor which alter our world is global warming, which has evolved into a high risky contributor due to the glaciers melting in Peruvian Andes, and it also affect the normal development of our weather.
  • Nonetheless, something that is very marked in our country and in some cities here in the Andes is that we only have 2 main seasons during the year:
  • Dry Season: We consider the dry season from the end of April until the end of September, in this period the first rains will start. For this reason, this is the best time to visit our region and our amazing Machu Picchu and also avoid any inconveniences.
  • Rainy Season: This season starts on October until the end of April approximately, so during this time it is advised to all of our visitors to pack their belongings into waterproof bags, as in our region it can be sunny the first 2 hours and then have a heavy rain.
  • We know that there are extreme climates worldwide, but this must not stop us from our longing and desire to explore the world, to discover marvelous cultures and interact with them. Be welcomed to Perú and Machu Picchu.
  • This mountain is located inside Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, which is located at 300 meters more than Machu Picchu Inca Citadel; here it takes approximately just 45 minutes hiking up and other 45 minutes hiking down. This Mountain conserves some archaeological remains as the Moon Temple and other precincts that are interconnected with authentic trails, steps, tunnels and natural formatted caves which made the view more interesting. Without any doubt, this is one of the best attractions of Machu Picchu; the Huayna Picchu Mountain offers a 360 grades view and a stunning view of Machu Picchu Inca Citadel, Machu Picchu
  • Mountain and the famous Sun Gate (Inti Punku). Currently our government through Ministry of Culture, maintain the visitors income controlled per day, only 400 tickets are offered per day and divided in 2 groups of 200 each. The first schedule starts from 7:00 to 08:00 am and the second from 10:00 to 11:00 am, for this reason its demand is growing day by day and if any of our visitors is interested in this hike, then it is necessary to make a booking at least with 3 months in advance in order to guarantee their visit to this extraordinary place.
  • This mountain is located inside the park as well, and is only 1:20 hrs away hiking by your own. Once you reach the summit, you will take impressive photos with panoramic views of the entire valley in which is situated Machu Picchu inca citadel, you will also have impressive views of the Andes Mountain range and the glaciers that protect this unique ecosystem.
  • The demand to obtain permits for this hike is quickly growing up, for this we advise a minimum of 2 months in advance to book the tickets, as there is a limit for visitors per day to experience this amazing hike. This hike has 2 schedules, the first from 07:00 am to 08:00 am and the second from 09:00 am to 10:00 am with a limit of 200 people per group.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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andris_p, Apr 2024
Edgar and the company were fantastic. We were very well taken care of the whole way and not only did he inform us of many different things , but his care for our comfort and well being was fantastic. We loved the challenging one day hike and the flexibility to enjoy every moment. Very high recommendation.

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