Short Inca Trail

Day 1: Cusco – Km104 – Aguas Calientes

We start our journey with the pick up from your hotel at 4:00am and transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Along the way the train follows the Urubamba River until we reach Km104 where we´ll begin our trek. We will go along the most impressive stretch of the Inca Trail. We’ll visit beautiful Inca sites, see a variety of flora and fauna and get to take in the fantastic panoramas of the Andes mountains. Covering 10km of the trail our journey begins in the Sacred Valley and works it’s way up along an original Inca Trail to the Inca site of Winay Wayna before continuing on to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate (Inti Punku).

As we make our way to Machu Picchu we’ll pass through the lush and verdant cloud forest that covers the mountain and get to see a variety of plants, flowers and birds along the way. We may also see some larger mammals such as Viscachas (rabbit-like Chinchillas) and Spectacled Bears (if we are very lucky).

After a full days trekking we’ll arrive to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) in the late afternoon and get our first views of Machu Picchu spread out on the mountain below. The light at this time of day is great for photos and with fewer tourists in the site it’s a perfect time to take some pictures of the site. After we’ve passed through the Sun Gate we’ll carry on along the trail a little way before taking a side trail that leads us to Aguas Calientes in the valley below where we’ll check in to our hotel.

Day 2: Machupicchu – Cusco

Waking up early we’ll take the first bus back up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. We’ll have a 2 hour guided tour of the site during which you’ll learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel. After your tour you’ll have free time to explore the site by yourself and if you have permits to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain. In the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco.

What is included:

• Pick up from your hotel
• Transfer to the train station
• Train tickets to Km104
• Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
• Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+
• Return transportation by train + bus to Cusco if it’s the case.
• 1 Boxed Lunch, 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian, vegan food please let us know.
• Accommodation in Hotel Intipunku
• Oxygen bottle
• First aid kit
• Entrance fee to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
• 3 Bus journeys between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes

What is not included:

• Meals not mentioned
• Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain $65 or Machupicchu mountain $60
• Travel Insurance.
• Tips (please note: It is a custom to give tips in Peru; however, it is not obligatory).

What you need to bring:

• Original Passport (Very important)
• Valid ISIC card (if applicable)
• Water
• Walking boots
• Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
• T-shirts
• Comfortable Trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
• Insect repellent
• Toiletries and hand sanitiser
• Personal medication
• Camera and film
• Torch with spare batteries
• Walking stick (you can rent at the office)
• Extra money
• Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

Prices are the same for private or group treks! 

• 5% discount on treks only for members of South American Explorers Club (SAE)
• Students: US$ 30.00 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please beware that Youth Travel Cards are not valid)
• Teenagers: US$ 20.00 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
• Children: US$ 45.00 (up to 10 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)

Why choose Peru Wonder Travel?

– Since 2004 in the Tourism Industry, our goal is just to do our best to meet your expectations with an excellent service to every person and are constantly looking for ways we can improve to make your trip of a lifetime. PERU WONDER TRAVEL do a sustainable tourism in Cusco, we feel that it’s our responsibility to keep Perú pristine and beautiful for all the future generations to come. On all our treks we do everything we can to ensure we leave as little impact as possible. In PERU WONDER TRAVEL you will find reliable, friendly and professional people ready to organize Custom Perú Trip Packages, Honeymoon trips and Family tours with Kids. Just choose from one of the Treks and Tours that we have carefully put together for you or get creative and mix and match our tours and extensions to design an a la carte package to accommodate your personal needs.

Do I need to be fit to do one of your treks?

– All of our treks are moderately difficult, long and mountainous. We highly recommend that you are relatively fit and acclimatised (a minimum of 2 days at altitude) before undertaking them. During the months (or at the very least, one month) before your trip, you should take regular, moderate exercise. We want you to have an amazing experience and the fitter you are, the more enjoyable will be the trek. People of all ages (from kids, teenagers to pensioners) complete the trek and age itself is no barrier if you are positive minded and live an active lifestyle. Before departing for your tour, we recommend visiting your doctor who will be able to provide you with more information.

What is the Train return to Cusco?

– The return train is the Expedition train which departs between 2.55 to 6.40 pm. The train that is booked depends of the availabilty and is confirmed at your briefing. There is an option to upgrade the train to the Vistadome which is an extra cost. Please let us know your preference at the time of booking. The train goes straight to Cusco, but if it’s the case we include the bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

Where will we store our main luggage during the trek?

– You can either store your luggage at your hotel or you can leave it in our office. There will be a briefing the evening before you start the trek so you can store it this night.