INCA TRAIL - 2 Days
The two-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is 11km long and home to beautifully situated archaeological sites. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the majesty of the surrounding mountains and valleys, with their abundant flora and fauna and humid climate. The first day requires on average a moderate amount of physical effort, and after a difficult climb we’ll arrive at the Sun Gate (Intipunku), the entrance to Machu Picchu where we’ll see the sunset and impressive views of the lush natural surroundings. This hike is perfect for people with limited time or families with young children who don’t want to hike for several days.
What´s Included
- Briefing: one day before your hike. Here, we’ll give you all the necessary information about the hike and answer any questions you may have.
- Permits and entrances: to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu citadel. Once we have received confirmation of your reservation and your deposit, we’ll immediately apply for your permit at the Ministry of Culture (the institution which regulates the Inca Trail) to ensure that there is enough space for you. We can also reserve tickets for either Machu Picchu Mountain or Wayna Picchu Mountain at the same time (note that these are optional and have an additional cost. “Not Included” see below).
- Transportation:
- Bus from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley to the train station in Ollantaytambo.
- Expedition-class train from Ollantaytambo to the trailhead at Km. 104.
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (Day 1).
- Return bus transportation between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu (Day 2).
- Expedition-class train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Return in a minibus from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco.
- HOTEL: Our service includes a double room with two comfortable beds in a 3-star hotel, with hot water, private bathroom and breakfast.
- FOOD: We serve highly nutritious food on the hike so that you can quickly recover your energy along the way. We can accommodate special dietary needs, including vegetarian, allergies, and diabetes, among others. Please advise us of any special dietary needs at the time of reservation.
- A box lunch on the first day (cooked food but not reheated)
- A snack (fruit, chocolate, drink)
- Dinner in a turist restaurant in Aguas Calientes.
- Breakfast in your hotel.
- Lunch in one of the in a good quality reastaurant.
- PROFESSIONAL GUIDES:
Specialized in trekking and selected from accredited universities and specialized institutes. Our guides are fluent in English and have five to twelve years of experience in different hikes of the region. They are skilled at managing groups under pressure and are experts at first aid and rescue techniques. The majority of them come from different Andean communities and bring with them their cultural heritage. Along with the rest of the field team, our guides will make your journey a unique experience.
- Emergency Equipment.
- Satellite Telephones: Each one of our groups carries a satellite telephone at all times to communicate with our office in case of emergency or for clients to use in case they have a personal emergency in whatever part of the world.
- Medical assistance by satellite calling: Our guides are very well trainned in first aids but Keep in mind that only a medical professional can write up a medical prescription. Our guides are not allowed to prescribe a treatment for our clients. Is For this reason, we implemented a Doctor’s assistance on the way by sateilite phone calling in case any medical Emergency.
- Radios: These have a 10km range and 8 frequencies for our guides, chefs and porters to communicate amongst themselves. Additionally, the radios can be used to communicate with the Machu Picchu and Inca Trail park guards in case of emergency.
- First Aid Kit: We carry a full complement of over-the-counter medication, including alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, tincture of iodine, germicidal soap, cotton, gauze, bandages, adhesive medical tape, surgical gloves, analgesics for muscle and stomach pain, antipyretics, anti-allergy medication, anti-inflammatories, oral rehydration salts, laxatives, burn cream, splints, blood pressure measuring devices, and thermometers. If you take prescription medication, you may carry your own drugs.
NOT INCLUDED:
- The entry tickets to Waynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountains (we can help you purchase these separately).
- Tips – These are VOLUNTARY. Each traveler may decide for him or herself whether to give one.
- Travel Insurance: This is not a requirement, but we always recommend that our clients purchase it in case there are problems with their flights or unexpected health problems come up. Be aware if your travel insurance policy has altitude restrictions: some policies are void above 4,000m (13,123ft), and the Inca Trail goes as high as 4,200m. Other hikes in the Cusco region may go as high as 5,000m.
