Short Inca Trail

**Day 1: Cusco – Km104 – Aguas Calientes**

The first day of your trek is an impressive journey along the Inca Trail, covering 16km and starting in the Sacred Valley. You’ll explore beautiful Inca sites, witness diverse flora and fauna, and enjoy panoramic views of the Andes mountains. The trek includes a visit to the Inca site of Winay Wayna before reaching Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate (Inti Punku).

As you ascend, passing through the lush cloud forest, you’ll encounter a variety of plants, flowers, and birds. Keep an eye out for larger mammals like Viscachas and, if fortunate, Spectacled Bears. Arriving at the Sun Gate in the late afternoon, you’ll have a stunning first view of Machu Picchu, capturing memorable photos with favorable lighting and fewer tourists. After passing through the Sun Gate, a side trail leads to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll check into your hotel.

*Note: Tourists carry their box lunch, which weighs around 2 Kilos.*

**Day 2: Machu Picchu!**

An early start around 5:30 am (confirmed the previous evening) will take you on one of the first buses back up to Machu Picchu. The day begins with a 2-hour guided tour through Circuit 3, covering the most significant areas of the citadel and providing insights into Inca history. After the tour, those with permits can choose to climb either Huayna Picchu (2 hours round trip) or Machu Picchu Mountain (3 hours round trip).

In the afternoon, you’ll take the train back to Ollantaytambo (2 hours) and continue by bus to Cusco (2 more hours).

**Includes:**

– Professional English-Speaking Tour Guide
– Briefing the day before the tour at 5:30 pm
– Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+
– Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel
– Transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo (Train station)
– Touristic Train from Ollantaytambo to Km104 (beginning of the adventure)
– Return tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
– Return Transportation from Ollantaytambo back to Cusco
– 1 Box lunch on the first day
– 1 Dinner on the first day in a touristic restaurant in Aguas Calientes
– 1 Breakfast in the hotel on the second day
– 3-Star Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Gringo Bill’s, Santuario, Waman Hotel)
– Oxygen bottle for emergencies
– First aid kit for emergencies
– Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail
– Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
– 2 Bus tickets for the second day (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Caliente)

*Option to upgrade to the Vistadome train.*

**Does Not Include:**

– Water
– Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 2
– Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain
– Tips
– Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)

**What you need to take:**

– Original Passport
– Student card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
– Water
– Walking boots
– Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
– T-shirts
– Comfortable Trousers
– Sun hat
– Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
– Insect repellent
– Toiletries and hand sanitizer
– Personal medication
– Camera and film
– Torch with spare batteries

**IMPORTANT NOTICE: ZERO PLASTIC BOTTLES ON THE INCA TRAIL AND MACHU PICCHU FROM DECEMBER 1ST:**

Due to new government regulations, it is 100% PROHIBITED to take plastic water bottles. Llama Path recommends aluminum 0.700ml bottles for sale at the office or can be bought in various shops. Travelers are encouraged to bring aluminum water bottles or camel bags to avoid any inconvenience during the trek.

The team looks forward to meeting you.

• Starting Altitude – 2100m / 6900ft.
• Highest Altitude – 2730m / 8,792ft.
• Walking Distance – 10km / 6.3 miles
• Accomodation – 3 Star Hotel.
• Overall Difficulty – Easy to Moderate difficult (depends on your level of fitness).