The short Inca trail plus Huaynapicchu mountain 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.
Overview
The Huayna Picchu hiking is included as an optional plus for short inca trail tours Huaynapicchu mountain (the emblematic big mountain near Machupicchu)
At the very top of Huayna Picchu there is a rock shaped like a seat, called the “Throne of the Inca,” where you can admire the view over Machu Picchu. It generally takes hikers from 45 minutes to an hour to reach the summit.
Special Entry Ticket Required
Only 400 tickets per day available
You have to decide which time slot you want to begin Huayna Picchu. The first group (200 people) is 7-8am. The second group (200 people) is 10-11am.
Itinerary
Day 1: CUSCO -OLLANTAYTAMBO- KM 104 CHACHABAMBA- WIÑAY-WAYNA- SUN GATE- MACHUPICCHU-AGUAS CALIENTES.
We take the minibus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, from Ollantaytambo we will take a train following the Urubamba river to Km.104 of the railroad, from the starting point at the Vilcanota River footbridge Chachabamba, an intimate cluster of masonry buildings facing a ceremonial plaza, is an exquisite introduction to the Inca integration of landscape, architecture and religion. we start climb gradually up from the river, traversing a grassy hillside with the river curling below. After entering a delightful cloud forest glade, you reach a spectacular waterfall. Soon after, you come upon the massive lower terrace walls of the Wiñay Wayna ruins. You climb a long stone staircase flanked by ritual baths, leading to upper Wiñay Wayna. From Wiñay Wayna, you merge with the regular Inca Trail for 1.5 hours of mainly level walking to Inti Punku, the Gate of the Sun (8,859 ft/2,700 m). At this point, the highest elevation on the route, you enjoy your first inspirational view of Machu Picchu.
Day 2: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHUPICHU- HUAYNA PICCHU - OLLANTAYTAMBO- CUSCO
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 Explore tour guide. after you will climb the ancient Inca footpath leading up Huayna Picchu, the dome-shaped peak rising up behind the Inca citadel, is the most sought after hike at Machu Picchu. Some of the higher sections of trail are narrow with steep drop-offs. There are handrails and ropes to grab onto, but it’s a frightening experience for anyone with a fear of heights. After finishing our huayna picchu hike, we take bus down to Aguas Calientes 30 min. Then we have some free time to explore Aguas Calientes town before boarding our train back to Cusco
Included
With the 2 Day Inca Trail package you will receive:
Transportation Tickets
Transfer from hotel to train station Cusco Machu Picchu
Round-trip train tickets: Cusco-Aguas Calientes-Cusco (EXPEDITION Service)
Bus tickets to and from Machupicchu ,tickets for Huayna Picchu
Transfer from Cusco train station back to your hotel
Team
Professional, English-speaking guide for both days
Entrance fee to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Emergency Equipment
First Aid Kit: includes alcohol, bandages, pills for the altitude, oxygenated water, cotton balls, Imodium, Panadol, rehydration sachets, rescue ropes, etc.
An oxygen bottle is available at all times.
Radio communication: Guides are equipped with radios used by workers in the Machu Picchu National Park. We have constant communication with our staff and rangers in case of emergencies.
Food
Boxed lunch for first day
Dinner at Aguas Calientes restaurant
Breakfast second day at the hotel
Hotel
Hotel 3 star accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Optional:
Extra porter for this trek it is +$65 per 15kgs.
Walking pole x 01: US$8
Service Vistadome: US$50
NOT INCLUDED:
Breakfast first day
Lunch on second day (option to add lunch for an additional fee)
Tips
Prices
USD$ 620.00 per person
Why Explore
WHAT MAKES EXPLORE ADVENTURES PERU BETTER THAN THE REST?
Experienced Tour Guide. We hire the best, most accomplished, experienced Explore Adventures Peru guides. Travel & Trek with someone who hiked the Inca Trail for over 900 times, Salkantay Trek for over 500 times, Ausangate Trek for over 300 times, Lares Trek for over 200 times, being at Machu Picchu for over 1000 times.
WE HAVE A 99.8% CLIENT SATISFACTION RATE! Undoubtedly, the most honest and accurate feedback comes from our clients themselves. With the goal of constantly improving our service, a post-treks survey is taken from each client in order to assess our staff, equipment and food.
BEST EQUIPMENT. We source all of our sleeping tents, dining tents and sleeping pads from north face, Equipment, an Americans and european outdoor company that has been making time-tested high altitude equipment since 1830. We don’t use locally made tents, which have a tendency to topple over in the wind or leak in the rain, like some operators.
BEST FOOD. We prepare hot meals on the mountain using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible. Trust us, the box lunches that every other company gives to their clients day in and out will sap your energy for they are dry, tasteless and comprised of empty calories.
SMALL GROUPS. In an effort to provide a more personalized service to our passengers, we in Explore Adventures Peru have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people (min 2 – max 8 / average 5). This fact alone sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.
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