INCA TRAIL 1 DAY
Get to know the Inca Trail 1 day and explore the citadel of Machu Picchu in a single day. This Inca attraction is an impressive cultural spectacle where you can observe Inca ruins, exotic mountains, lush vegetation and extraordinary ecological variet... read complete
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – KM 104 – WIÑAY WAYNA – PUERTA DEL SOL – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES – CUSCO
We start this day very early with the pick up from your hotel at 4 am, from Cusco to drive you in our private transportation to the train station in Ollantaytambo. In case you start your tour from Ollantaytambo, your pick up will be between 5:30 am to 5:40 am. After an hour and 10 minutes ride on the Expedition train, we arrive at Kilometer 104 (2,100 m / 6,927 ft) of the Cusco-Machu Picchu road, where we begin our journey and pass through the first checkpoint. Then, we begin a moderate climb for three hours to the magnificent archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna (2,650 m / 8,747 ft.). Once we arrive, you will enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba canyon, the impressive Inca sites and the connection with the traditional four-day Inca Trail.
After, we will have time to enjoy this beautiful view, we continue our hike to the Puerta del Sol (2,730 m / 9,007 ft). From there, you will have the first spectacular view of Machu Picchu in all its splendor. After enjoying the view, we walk downhill for about an hour to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Once there we will visit one of the most important mystical centers in the world: Machu Picchu. Where our official guide will explain the fascinating history of these mysterious ruins.
After that, you will have plenty of time to take pictures before heading to Aguas Calientes for dinner. In the evening (18:20 p.m.), you will take the Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo and return in our private transportation to your hotel in Cusco. If you upgrade your train to Vistadome, it will depart at 18:10 p.m.
Inclusiones
- Expedition Train
- Professional guide
- Transportation Cusco-Ollantaytambo
- Box Lunch
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- Original passport (it has to be the same one you used to book your trip)
- Good backpack (the smaller, the better)
- Personal medication
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Why Choose Us Velflor Travel
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