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Machu Picchu
Inca Trail
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Looking for a family-friendly way to experience the legendary Inca Trail? The "2 day Inca trail to Machu Picchu" tour is tailored for travelers of all ages, especially those journeying with children. This short trek leads you through changing microclimates from the Andes to the cloud forest, past iconic ruins like Wiñay Wayna, before entering Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate for a breathtaking first glimpse. Avoid high-altitude camping by overnighting in a comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes. With a guided exploration of Machu Picchu’s prime attractions, this tour’s unique draw is its accessibility—offering the magic of the Inca Trail without the strenuous demands of the classic route.
day 1Cusco - Km 104 - Aguas Calientes
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco early in the morning. Then in our private transport, we will drive along the Sacred Valley of Incas to Ollantaytambo train station. Here you will board a tourist train to the trailhead located in Km.104. The trail head is named after its distance from Cusco on the way to Machu Picchu. Here we will begin the full day hike.
Our local expert will be helping you to cross the control where your permit to hike the Inca Trail will be verified against your passport. We will begin with a gradual uphill hike to Wiñay Wayna, which name means "forever young". After touring the complex, we will stop for lunch at the campsite. From here, we will continue hiking to the Sun Gate, also known as Inti Punku. There you will be rewarded with an amazing view of the lost city of Incas, Machu Picchu. Then, we will take a bus down to Aguas Calientes town, where you will stay in an ensuite hotel room.
day 2Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
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We had a fabulous nine-day tour, including the two day Inca experience, Inca trail/Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain. John, our contact, met us at the airport and helped us generally acclimate to the new culture. We cannot praise Adolfo, our guide, enough for his knowledge, experience, and attentiveness to our needs. He was so fun to be with. Our driver, Edgar, was excellent. All over, a fantastic adventure.
2 day Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu was fantastic!
The whole trip was just fantastic. The trail the first day was stunning, nature, Inca sites, sun-gate and then the arrival to Machu Picchu citadel at the end of the day. A comfortable hotel at Aguas Calientes and a great tour of the Machu Picchu site next day. The tour was absolutely MAGIC, and our tour guide, John Taqquere Villanueva was beyond impressive and kind. He knew so much about the history, culture, current status of the region and its people, he also made us totally comfortable and went out of his way to arrange some specific things (such as a birthday cake for our daughter). His positive mood, encouraging style and passion for culture and nature totally made the trip an unforgettable one. The local travel expert truly went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible Inca Trail experience.
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