The 2 days short Inca Trail is another good option for visitor’s who wanted to visit the classic Inca trail 4 days and reach true to the famous San Gate and have a gorgeous view of World´s Wonder Machu Picchu Citadel, this trek of 12 km demands a low effort, with beautiful Incan sites, primitive lush vegetation and extraordinary ecological varieties, “the road of Inca ancestors” goes through the national park and enters by the famous san gate to Machu Picchu ancient Inca building, through cloud pitted forest and finally into subtropical vegetation, visitors walking along the short Inca trail 2 days have the privilege to visit Machu Picchu twice, at the end of the day trek, and when they return to Machu Picchu the following the day.
Pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am where ever it’s located, and drive for 1 hour and 30 minutes to Ollantaytambo train station located in the sacred valley of the Incas, from where we will take the train to get to the starting point of the trek at Km 104 approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Today dreams come true when you will see one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and returns to Cusco with full of magic.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Briefing/ smoothllamaperu Cusco office.
It will be in our office which is located at Street Lizandro Montero Ñ – 4
All travelers are required to visit the Cuzco office for a mandatory briefing on your trek one day prior to departure at 6:00 pm. At this meeting you will receive detailed information on the route, a list of what to bring, confirm your pick-up for the morning of the trek and be able to ask questions. However, if you wish to receive all the information in your hotel, let us know and our guide will kindly approach your hotel for the informative meeting.
We start our adventure picking you up from your hotel at 4:00 am where ever it’s located, and drive for 1 hour and 30 minutes to Ollantaytambo train station located in the sacred valley of the Incas, from where we will take the train to get to the starting point of the trek at Km 104 approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, Along the way we will see beautiful landscapes, mountains, Andean towns, snowcapped mountains, and valleys, especially the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This route will take us to the beginning of the trek and will take us even further down to the “Ceja de Selva” or the entry of the Jungle and the Urubamba River, showing us all of its’ natural beauty.
Once we arrive to Km 104 (2050m / 6.725ft.), the starting point of the trek, we will be close to the principal gate in order to check in and start our big adventure to Machu Picchu.
The first archeological center is Chachabamba (2030m / 6.660ft.), which is known for its’ beautiful construction and location in the sacred valley of the Incas, That still preserves intact architecture, after that we will start walking a moderate climb slowly for about 3 hours to the chiseled remnants and remote archeological site of Wiñaywayna (2650m / 8.694ft.) from where you will enjoy the spectacular plunging of Urubamba valley and the ethnic wonders of Ancient Inca sites, After a short break, we will continue through the semi-tropical forest to the famous Inti Punku (Sun Gate) (2700m / 8.858ft.), from where we will appreciate the first panoramic view of the enigmatic citadel of Machu Picchu, surrounded by impressive mountain peaks, deep valleys, and the Urubamba River, then we will descend for almost 45 minutes, as closer we will move to Machu Picchu Citadel, you will feel her mystical and energetic presence, we will take a break and take classic pictures of Machupicchu, Finally we will take the bus to Aguas Calientes Town (2000m/ 6.561ft.), where we will spend the night in the chosen hotel, where we have the opportunity to visit the hot springs or explore the Aguas Calientes city.
After a good rest we will get together with the group to have dinner in the chosen restaurant.
Inclusions: Cuzco Accommodation Pick-Up, Bus Cuzco – Ollantaytambo train station – by train KM104 beginning of the trek
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Moderate – Easy
Waking up early, we will take the bus to Machu Picchu archeological site, for 30 minutes, New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The tour guide will teach you about all the history of this mysterious and mystical place of Machu Picchu, that will take approximately 2 hours, and then on your own, you can wander around the town squares of the world’s spiritual center of esoteric wisdom.
When you are ready, you will descend to Aguas Calientes town; have a leisurely lunch on your own, and later on board the train to Ollantaytambo train station, afterwards the bus to Cusco.
Inclusions:
Meals: 1 Breakfast
Trekking: 1.5 kilometers / 2 hours
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Easy
WHAT IS INCLUDED
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Tips for the staff (smoothllamaperu staff receives a fair and decent payment immediately after they end their trip.), Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.
EXTRAS:
Machu Picchu Mountain – US$70 per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
PRICE: US$530 per person
DISCOUNTS:
EXTRAS:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
“Please read carefully the following information; it will help you answer all of your questions about our services and the trek to Machu Picchu”.
ABOUT THE BRIEFING:
All travelers are required to visit the Cuzco office for a mandatory briefing on your trek one day prior to departure at 6:00 pm. At this meeting you will receive detailed information on the route, a list of what to bring, confirm your pick-up for the morning of the trek and be able to ask questions. However, if you wish to receive all the information in your hotel, let us know and our guide will kindly approach your hotel for the informative meeting.
It will be in our office which is located at Street Lizandro Montero Ñ – 4
WHERE CAN I LEAVE MY LUGGAGE SAFETY?
Of course! During the “Short Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu” your large luggage can be store at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please do not pack anything you will need for your hike.
HOW TO BOOK THE SHORT INCA TRAIL TREK TO MACHU PICCHU?
FIRST, to book your “Short Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu”, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.
To book your “Short Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu”, we need the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase an Inca Trail permit without the following information:
SECOND, we require a deposit of US$200.00 per person in order to purchase a permit for the “Short Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu”. You can make you deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on the top of our home page, or you can click on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page or click here on the payment of your choice, either VISA or PAYPAL.
WHAT ABOUT THE PAYMENT BALANCE?
It would be greatly appreciated if you pay in cash at our office (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 VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 6% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPAL account using our email address of smoothllamaperu@gmail.com
WHO QUALIFY FOR THE STUDENT DISCOUNT?
Those passengers who booked their trip using the discounted price for ISIC Student Holders must bring their original and valid CIIU card (not a copy and not expired). This document must be shown at the Inca Trail Control Gate. Unfortunately, if you do not bring your card, you will be denied entry to the Inca Trail as the permits won’t be valid without your card.
SCHOOL STUDENT
With the passport or national ID – original ones, from 8 to 17 years old
UNIVERSITY STUDENT ABOVE 18 YEARS OLD
With the original student ID gives from the university in PVC material and it must have the next requirements: university information, personal student information, student picture, and expiration date valid only for one year, it year must coincide with the year that student visit Machu Picchu, the discount until 25 years old.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE?
Unfortunately the answer is “No”. Once the tickets have been bought for the “Short Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu”, the government does not allow any changes, Due to the strict regulations of the Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu, once your reservation is made; you cannot cancel the reserved space that you have.
*** If you cancel your “Short Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu”, the deposit is not refundable at all!
IS IT NECESRY MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT ON THE SHORT INCA TRAIL TREK TO MACHU PICCHU?
Yes for sure! You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is the same passport number you sent to us to book “Short Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu” permit. The rangers will check when you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport before allowing you to board the train. In case you are renewing your passport, go ahead and send us your old number to secure your permit, and we can change it when you get your new passport number…if so, please send the new passport number as soon as possible.
HOW CAN I AVOID THE ALTITUDE SICKNESS?
For those trekkers that come to Cusco directly from places at sea level; we recommend arriving 2-3 days before your trek. Two of the most common health issues among tourists in Cusco are: The Altitude Sickness (Soroche) and stomach pain provoked by slow digestion.
In general if you have regular exercise and spend a couple of days in Cusco, or in the Sacred Valley for acclimatization to the altitude, you may be fine.
The recommended medicine for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and OXYGEN IF NEEDED; our guides are trained to treat you for Altitude Sickness.
We offer the Cusco City Tour or Sacred Valley Tour that you can book while you are acclimatizing. Check out our Day Tours on our Home Page.
HOW DIFFICULT IS THE SHORT INCA TRAIL TREK TO MACHU PICCHU?
The “Short Inca trail trek to Machu Picchu” is located in the beginning of the jungle, which make easier than rest of the treks because the maximum altitude is (2700m / 8.858ft.) you have to be moderately fit and take regular exercise. In preparation: try walking 15kms in a day or go to the fitness club in the months leading up to the trek. It is also important to be well acclimatized to the altitude. Try to spend at least 2 or 3 days in Cusco (3350m/11,047ft) prior to starting the trek.
We offer the Cusco City Tour or Sacred Valley Tour that you can book while you are acclimatizing. Check out our Day Tours on our Home Page.
WILL THE CAR IS GOING TO DROPP OFF US AT THE HOTEL?
Absolutely! Included in our packages is dropping you off at your hotel on the return from your trek or tour. If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley like Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, we will drop you there too!
If you spend the night at Ollantaytambo before the trek, we will pick you up there.
WHAT ABOUT TIPPING?
Tips for the staff (smoothllamaperu staff receives a fair and decent payment immediately after they end their trip.), Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.
Assistant Guide: 30-40 soles per trekker (assistant guide from 8 to more tourist)
ARE YOU PART OF THE SUSTAINABLE WORK?
Yes, we are a local sustainable & responsible tourism operator in that we incorporate the universal principles of tourism, protect the environment and benefit the local communities respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our staff to know, understand and respect the local places and its people.
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