Private Inca Trail to Machupicchu 2D/1N

Inca Trail Machupicchu
USEFUL INFORMATION

Tour Name: Private Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Locations Visited: Sacred Valley & Machupicchu
Trip Style: Tours, Trekking, Adventure
Length: Two Days
Departures: Every day
Group: 2 pax min,
Difficulty: 2/5

Inca Trail to Machupicchu was design by Peru Cultural Connection especially for people that don’t have enough time in Cusco at the same time taste the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, this trek still allows you to visit the most beautiful ruins along the way to Machu Picchu, Winawayna. Enjoy lunch before visiting and then continue through the Sun Gate for your first view of the Lost City of the Incas. You will continue down to Aguas Calientes village and have dinner at the best restaurant in town before heading to bed. For those who want a small taste of hiking the Andes, this 1-day hike with the next day spent at Machu Picchu can’t be beat

DAY 1: CUSCO – KM 104 CHACHABAMBA – WIÑAY HUAYNA – MACHU PICCHU:

To start our famous private Inca trail to Machupicchu without camping the tour leader will pick-up you from your hotel then you will be transferred to the train station of Ollantaytambo; Where we’re gonna board the train at about 06:10 a.m., then we’ll continue the trip by train in a time of approximately 1 hour and 30 min until KM. 104. In the place, there is access control to the famous private Inca trail without camping. Then, we’ll start the private Inca Trail, through the archaeological site of Chachabamba, and then we’ll begin the ascent of the mountain for approximately three hours to reach the archaeological site of Wiñayhuayna at (2,750 masl / 8,694 ft.). Where we will have a break and taste our lunch. Continuing our trek to the famous “Intipunku” (Sun Gate). From here, we might have the first view of Machu Picchu after our pictures, we’ll head towards the control point and then take our bus down to “Aguas Calientes” Town. Where we’re gonna stay in a comfortable hotel for one night.

Meals: lunch / dinner
Accommodation: comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes

DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO:

On the second day of the famous private Inca trail to Machupicchu, you will visit and explore the famous Machu Picchu Inca city. After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll take the first bus to the Inca city of Machu Picchu, after we present our tickets at Machupicchu checkpoint; we’ll visit the archaeological Inca site of Machu Picchu for around 2 hours, Those who have tickets to Huayna Picchu will have time to climb the mountain, which takes approximately 2 hours, round-trip then you will have some time to explore and enjoy by yourself. After a nice experience in Machu Picchu, we’ll have to return to “Aguas Calientes“, to take our train back to Ollantaytambo, where the transfer waiting for us to continue by bus to Cusco.

Meals: breakfast.

INCLUDED

✔ Private Transportation Hotel – Train Station – Hotel
✔ Train ticket: Ollantaytambo – Km 104 / Machupicchu – Ollantaytambo
✔ Bus ticket from Machu Picchu (Down) day 1
✔ Bus ticket to Machu Picchu (Up-Down) day 2
✔ Entrance Ticket to Inca Trail
✔ Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
✔ 01 night Accomodation.
✔ Professional English / Spanish guide for entire tour
✔ Vegetarian meals ,not extra charge
✔ First aid kit, oxygen.
✔ Food 01B, 02L, 01D.
✔ All local taxes.

NOT INCLUDED

✘ First breakfast and Lunch on the second day.
✘ Walking stick ( we can rent if needed) 10 USD pair
✘ Tickets for huaynapicchu : Huayna Picchu is the mountain that stands next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45-minute hike to the top. Going back down is quite steep if you are scared of heights. You would do this after your tour of Machu Picchu. The cost is $75. Arrangements need to be made at least one month in advance due to popularity. Please understand that the weather is out of our control.
✘ Tips for the crew .

IMPORTANT REMINDER

This trek does NOT include porters. You will be carrying all your own things yourself while hiking. Because of this, it is imperative to pack as light as possible. A light backpack is key to feeling great

❗ Original (Passport, ID).
❗ Valid, STUDENT CARD (if you booked as a student)
❗ Rain jacket & Rain poncho.
❗ Walking sticks (we can hire these to you. Please note poles with metal tips cannot be carried into Machu Picchu and should be left at your hotel on the final day)
❗ Sandals.
❗ Sunglasses.
❗ SunBlock.
❗Repellent.
❗ Extra money for souvenirs, drinks
❗ Comfortable hiking boots (lightweight with good soles)
❗ Small backpack.
❗ Personal medication (if you have some illness).

PERU CULTURAL CONNECTION requires at least 2 people for this tour, but you can leave any day you would like. The departure is 100% guaranteed once booked.
The price is based on the group size. If you are with a larger group, please contact us for a discounted rate.
NOTE: PERU CULTURAL CONNECTION will never pass you onto another operator or share service with other companies as most agencies do here.

Prices:
Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2020 through January 2021. All prices quoted are $USD

Private Tours are based on Group Size (2020):
2 Trekkers: $540 per person
3 Trekkers: $500 per person
4 Trekkers: $480 per person
5 trekkers: please contact us for a special price

*Important! Tour Price includes all entrance fees, Meals, guide & vehicle

Discounts:

Student Discount: US$20.00 Check this link:
( http://www.machupicchu.gob.pe/items/estudiantes.html )
Under 15 years will pay as student: US$20.00
Under 7 years Discount: US$30.00
Optional Extras (Need to Book in Advance):
Machu Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 75.00 (Need to book in advance)
Huayna Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 75.00 (Need to book in advance)

What should I bring for the Inca Trail?

A trip without worries is one that is planned in advance so having a prepared and complete equipment is important from clothing such as hiking shoes that you have used previously so as not to have pains of recent use for being new, light pants, long sleeve polo (preferably) and a backpack of 30 liters. Inside it is important to take clothes for the cold and for the heat due to temperature changes, personal hygiene equipment, small towel and other personal items. You will also need a sleeping bag, waterproof poncho, towel, flashlight, hat, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, toothbrush, toothpaste, rain cover for your backpack, and toilet paper. The backpack should not be too heavy and it is good that the back is padded to be more comfortable.

Where do you sleep on the Inca Trail?

During the hike we will be able to find spaces that are assigned for our nights of camping, we already have designated these spaces for you and as the support team is the one who takes everything necessary when we arrive at this point everything will be ready for us to just rest, all the places are unique and have a fantastic mix with nature, you only have to worry about your personal luggage, the sleeping bag and the matra or inflatable mattress.

How are the toilets on the Inca Trail?
During the last years this service is one of the most worked by the pertinent entities, however they are still basic, we will be able to find them and make use of them if it is necessary, these have water current in each one of the camps along the Inca Trail.

9.- How is the food, should I bring food?

Food is an important point in this experience so you should not worry about it at all, since we take care of the details for you, we have specialized cooks with many years of experience who prepare food based on typical dishes of local cuisine and Peru, taking care that it is not too heavy and that it contains the necessary proteins and vitamins to recover our energy. Usually there is a variety of pasta, rice, chicken, fresh vegetables, oats, eggs, creams, salads, tuna, vegetables and a variety of fruits such as apple, orange, peach, tangerine, avocado, banana, etc. In total we offer you 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners, only the breakfast of the first day and the dinner of the last day are not included in this. Additionally we offer vegetarian food for you, just ask in advance or at the time of booking.

Will I find purified water to drink on the Camino?

There are some parts or sectors near the camps where it will be possible to find bottled water. However, as a formal company that cares about the environment, the archaeological sites and in order to avoid the amount of garbage in this destination as well as to avoid the use of plastic, we recommend that you take a rechargeable water bottle or canteen; the staff will provide you with boiled water part of the second day, as well as the third day at breakfast, lunch and in the evening after dinner.

Can I do the Inca Trail alone or on my own?

Surely you have heard people say that they did it on their own and did not need any help, in fact before this was possible but today the rules have changed drastically so it is NOT possible for individual travelers to plan their trip because one of the new rules dictates that it is necessary to consult a formal company as the guide in charge must have a special permit. The purpose of this is to order and control the number of people who enter this road network daily. We are an agency that has the proper authorizations and we can make the tours of the Inca Trail without any inconvenience as our guides have this special permission issued by the Regional Direction of Culture of Cusco.

The groups are formed by more people, ours as they are reduced are in groups of 8 participants at the most, additional they accompany us the porters or team of support who take the equipment of camp and feeding and finally our leader who will be the professional guide.