Camino Inca a Machu Picchu 1 día

• A las 4:00 a.m. su guía lo recogerá con nuestra camioneta en su hotel en Cusco (4 a.m.) u Ollantaytambo (5:30 a.m.)
  Viajará a través del Valle Sagrado hasta la estación de tren de Ollantaytambo. (El tren sale a las 6:10 am)
  El viaje en tren Expedition consiste en vistas espectaculares en el Valle Sagrado de los Incas. Se tarda un poco más de una hora en llegar al KM 104.
  A las 7:30 – 8:00 am, usted y su guía comenzarán a caminar a través de la puerta Inca original hasta la puerta del Sol, desde donde tendrá la primera vista increíble de Machu Picchu. El tiempo exacto depende del grupo.
  Explorarás increíbles ciudades incas a lo largo del Camino Inca, especialmente las ruinas incas de Wiñay Wayna.
  Tendrás Box lunch después de explorar el sitio arqueológico de Wiñay Wayna, generalmente alrededor del mediodía.
  Aproximadamente una hora después del almuerzo, llegará a la Puerta del Sol, donde obtendrá su primera vista de Machu Picchu.
  A las 2:00 p. m. comenzará a explorar la ciudadela de Machu Picchu. Su guía le explicará toda la historia de esta asombrosa y misteriosa ciudad inca.
  Al final de la tarde, disfrute del atardecer y tome la icónica foto de Machu Picchu cuando esté vacío de turistas.
  A las 5:00 p. m., tome el autobús a Aguas Calientes, con tiempo para una cena rápida en un restaurante o para comprar una cena para llevar para comer en el tren. (La cena no está incluida).
  El tren de expedición sale a las 6:20 p. m., tome el tren de regreso a Cusco y luego lo llevaremos de regreso a su hotel en Cusco en nuestra camioneta privada. Si elige el Vistadome, su tren partirá a las 6:10 p.m.

Your we will pick you up at your hotel at 4am in Cusco for the journey with our private transport to the train station of Ollantaytambo. (If you prefer to begin in Ollentaytambo, we will pick you up at your hotel at 5:30am).

Before boarding the train in Ollantaytambo, your guide will provide your box lunch, which you carry in your daypack. After an hour and 15 minutes train ride, you get off the train at the famous Km104, where your hike begins! (2,000m/6,560 ft. above sea level) After crossing the Urubamba river on a picturesque foot bridge, you will show your passport at the checkpoint and visit your first Inca site nearby. The first hour and a half is a gentle hike upward. Along the way, you will stop at several outlooks where you have an expansive view of the Urubamba River. You also pass through several microclimates, including cloud forest, so be ready for damp or even rain at any time of the year. The next hour and a half are a slightly steeper uphill, with a beautiful waterfall as your reward at the end of the hike!

When  you cross the bridge below the waterfall, be sure to take some time for photos and as you do you  will find yourself gazing up at the spectacular Wiñay Wayna! (2,600m/8,500ft above sea level) These amazing Inca ruins have a fascinating history and some parts are still hidden by the dense jungle. This close to Machu Picchu, you are hiking through lush sub-tropical jungle. Your guide will tell you all about the ruins, plus the incredible flora and fauna of this microclimate and answer any questions you have before the short 5 minute walk to your lunch spot.

You will enjoy your box lunch at a covered shelter at the Wiñay Wayna campground, which is the last campground for those hiking the four day Inca Trail. Nearby are outdoor sinks to wash your hands and also restrooms. Take your time enjoying your hearty, gourmet lunch and admiring the tropical flowers around the campground. Be sure to notify us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when you book!

After lunch, you will have a mostly flat walk to the Sun Gate, from which you have your first view of Machu Picchu! Though the hour long walk is a gentle rolling up and down, it does end with a set of steep stairs carved directly into the bedrock by the Inca. Once you reach the stairs you will know that you’re almost at the Sun Gate! It is a breathtaking view of Machu Picchu, so take some time to savor the moment and take photos. The last 60 minutes down from the Sun Gate provide many opportunities to take more photos of Machu Picchu from this unique vantage point. There are also a couple more important Inca sites between the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu, so make sure to go slowly, enjoy your time walking in the footsteps of the Inca on the Inca Trail and ask your guide questions about these historical places on the last bit of your hike to Machu Picchu.

Once you reach Machu Picchu, you will have time to take more photos from the viewing platforms above the site, the “House of the Guardians”where you can take the famous postcard pictures of Machu Picchu. You will arrive in the afternoon, as the archeological area starts to empty of tourists, which gives you the opportunity to take beautiful photos in the afternoon light with fewer people in your shots. Your guide will give you a tour, which takes about two hours. You will see some of the most important parts of Machu Picchu. You will also learn about how Machu Picchu is divided into three sectors: agricultural, residential and religious.

Take your time to enjoy this magical experience before you take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. In the evening at 6:20pm you will take the return Expedition Train to Ollantaytambo and catch our private van to Cusco and your hotel.  You will arrive around 10:00 pm. If you upgrade to the Vistadome Train, you will depart Aguas Calientes at 6:10pm.

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The 1 day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is available on any date that suits you! We just require a minimum of 2 participants!

IMPORTANT: We require a minimum of 2 hikers in order to start the trek. If you are a solo traveler- please inquire on the dates you are looking to trek so you can join an existing group.

GROUP PRICES:
$390 USD per person

PRIVATE SERVICE PRICES:
$450 USD per person – 2 to 3 persons
$430 USD per person – 4 or more persons

PRIVATE PRICE 1 person only:
$570 USD per person – 1 persons only private trek

Returning train Included in the cost of this tour/trek is the Expedition train, which departs either at 6:20 pm or 7:00 pm and 8:20 p.m. DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY.

There is also an option to upgrade your train to the Vistadome train which is the extra US $70 per person. Please let us know your preference at the time of booking the tour. Unfortunately, none of the trains go straight to Cusco—they run either to Ollantaytambo or Poroy. In either case, we will transfer you back by bus to Cusco.

Can I change my return train ticket by myself?
At the time of your tour, it may be possible to make changes to your return train ticket if you don’t want to take the 18:20 p.m train. You will have to take your train ticket personally to the train station in Aguas Calientes and ask them to change the return ticket for an early one. You will probably be asked to pay an extra administration fee, which will depend on the train service and departure time. Please notice that once you will change your returning train you will responsible to cover your own transportation back to Cusco

How long is the journey back to Cusco?
You will be traveling for approximately 3 hours before you arrive back in Cusco. First, you will travel for 1.5 hours by train to the Ollantaytambo train station. Then you will be picked up by your driver outside of the train station. The driver will be holding a sign with your name on it so that there will be no confusion. If you do not see the driver initially, wait for them outside of the train station. Once the driver has picked you up, you will travel for another 1.5 hours in a private van/car to your hotel/hostel in Cusco. Arrival time in Cusco will depend on train availability. You will receive your return train tickets once your guide has finished your walking tour of Machu Picchu.

Discounts

• Student Discount $20
• Under 18 Discount $20
• Under 7 Discount $50

Important Notice Regarding Student Discount Eligibility

We offer a student discount (USD $20.00). However, due to several incidents of users falsifying personal data, the ISIC card is no longer valid for purchasing a discounted tour. As of July 1, 2017, the rules for purchasing student tickets to Machu Picchu have changed: discounts are only available with presentation of a student visa granted by the Peruvian embassy or consulate in the student’s country of origin and/or by the National Superintendent of Migrations. These documents must be provided at the time of purchase; discounts cannot be applied retroactively and refunds or reimbursements, in this case, are not available. Please send us a scan or photocopy of your passport, student visa, and university ID card or transcript so that we are able to secure your discount.

IMPORTANT:

WE DO NOT RESERVE THE TICKETS FOR THE HUAYNA PICCHU MOUNTAIN 

Rental Items

• Small day pack $10
• Walking poles (sticks) $10

• INCLUDED:
• Pick up from your hotel on your departure date
• Private transport from your hotel to the train station
• Train tickets from  Ollantaytambo at 104 kilometers
• Entrance fee to the  Inca Trail
• Packed lunch for the first day
• Vegetarian food is available
• Visit to 3 Archaeological Inca sites
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
• 2 hours guideed tour by your english speaking tour guide
• 1 way bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
• Tourist train from Aguas Calientes  back to Ollantaytambo
• Private transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

NOT INCLUDED FOR THE 1 DAY INCA TRAIL TO MACU PICCHU

• It is not possible to do the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain climb due to time restraints
• Energy snacks such as chocolate bars, dried fruits
• First breakfast & Dinner at Aguas Calientes
• Tips for the tour guide

• Original passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your trek)
• Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
• Water: 2L in reusable bottles (please do not bring disposable bottles)
• Comfortable hiking Shooes with ankle support
• Toilet paper
• Jacket
• Dress in layers
• Hand sanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Personal medications
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Wool hat (only in the cold season)
• Rain gear if rainy season
• Snacks (chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits)
• Rain plastic poncho
• Camera
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips