Short Inca Trail 3 days + Sacred Valley

ITINERARY SACRED VALLEY + INCA TRAIL 3D/2N

Day 1: CUSCO – VALLE SAGRADO

We will pick you up around 07:00 hrs in the morning with our private van. Our first stop will be at the archaeological site of Pisac where you can see an immense Inca cemetery with more than 2000 tombs and learn about the incredible terraces used in agriculture during the Inca period. Then we head to the Urubamba valley where you will have a delicious lunch, we continue with our excursion until we reach the archaeological site of Maras Moray. This place has three amphitheater type terraces made by the Incas and used for agricultural production. Then we will visit the salt mines known as “the greenhouses of the Incas”, an ancient salt production center in pre-Inca times. Next, we will travel to the archaeological park where you will learn about the incredible architecture of the temple of the sun. After exploring, we will board our train to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night at the hotel designated by the agency.

• Difficult: easy
• Altitude: 3300 m/ 10826 pies
• Duration:8 hours

We take care of reserving your hotel in Ollantaytambo and there you will spend the night, and to continue as our trip.

DAY 2: CUSCO – KM 104 –WINAY HUAYNA – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES

Our guide We pick you up together with private transportation from your hotel in Ollantaytambo at 05:30 am, and then we go to the town of Ollantaytambo. For all the travelers who make the short Inca trail of 2 days. We recommend you stay the day before in the sacred valley, in a hotel closest to the train station, you can now 1.5 hours from Cusco our Danzak Peru team will pick you up from anywhere.

From Cusco it is a trip of 1 hour and 30 minutes, to the Ollantaytambo train station, where we will board our train and travel to km 104 (chachabamba), once we arrive there and head towards the control of the Inca trail 2 days, keep in mind that you must take your passport to pass the control, there you will have time to prepare for the walk.

Our first stop will be at a site called Chachabamba, where your guide will explain about the history of the Incas and the Inca Trail, after exploring the famous Inca site, we will continue along the ancient roads, which was abandoned in the 16th century.

The short Inca trail hike lasts 4 hours until you reach Winay Huayna “the place that never gets old”, it is a beautiful place on the Inca trail, there you will have to explore an archaeological site with beautiful views of the Peruvian Andes. There you will have organic lunch, after enjoying lunch we continue our walk to Puerta del Sol (intipunku), you will be able to see the lost city of the Incas with beautiful views.

After having a nice experience we will go down by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night in our 3-star hotel,

• Difficult: moderate
• Altitude:
• Duration: 8 hours

DAY 3: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Our last day of the short Inca trail, after eating the delicious breakfast, our guide will go to your hotel to pick you up. Then we will board our bus to the control gate.

Once we pass the control, your guide will spend around 2 hours explaining about the highlights, the stories, mysteries and incredible Inca technology. Then you will have time to explore on your own or take additional hikes such as Huayna Picchu or Montaña Picchu; To enter you must book in advance. After exploring we will take the bus to Aguas Calientes, there you will have your lunch (not included). After enjoying, we will board our train back to Ollantaytambo, our private van will pick you up from the train station back to Cusco, you will be at your hotel around 06:30 in the afternoon.

• Difficult: easy
• Altitude: 2400 m/ 7874 pies.
• Duration:8 hours

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

INCLUDED:

• Informative meeting at 06:00 pm at your hotel.
• Professional tourist guide.
• Hotel in Machu Picchu.
• Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail 2 days
• Sacred valley ticket.
• Private transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
• Ollanta Train – km 104 – Round trip.
• breakfast – Day 2.
• box lunch day 2.
• Bus down Day 1.
• Bus up and down.
• Oxygen bottle.
• First aid kit.
• Pick up from your hotel and drop off.

NOT INCLUDED:

Rentals:

On a trekking hike we need poles with rubber tips, but they are optional. If it is recommended. In case you do not have it, they are available to rent with Danzak Peru.

• Lunch day 3
• first night dinner
• Trekking poles ($15)
• Huayna Picchu or Picchu Mountain; It is done next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45 minute hike to the top. You will do after your tour to Machu Picchu. Its cost is (65 dollars per person), to reserve your ticket, we recommend making your reservation 1 year in advance, because tickets are limited and can run out in up to 2 days.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

WHAT FROM WEARING:

• Original passport (photocopy is not accepted), you must have your passport updated before your trip to Peru.
• Valid student card (if I book as a student), the original card must be issued by the university.
• Shoes for the walk, waterproof pants, jackets, rain jacket.
• Hiking backpack, 25 liter capacity.
• Change clothes such as poles, pants, to visit Machu Picchu.
• Hot waters, wear bathing clothes.
• Sunglasses
• Personal hygiene, toothbrushes and toothpaste, toilet paper, soap, mosquito repellent.
• Digital camera for photos.
• Bottled water in a squeeze bottle.
• Trekking sticks.
• Extra money.
• Personal medications.
• Rain Ponchos: A must wear in the rainy season.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The maximum access of 250 people or visitors is allowed for two days, with the entire team with cooks, porters, Visitor. No more visitors are allowed. Once you reach limited quantity, and you can make more reservations. If possible, it should be done 1 year in advance.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• It is not recommended for pregnant people.
• It is not recommended for people who suffer from back pain.
• It is not recommended for people over 60 years of age.
• It is not recommended for people suffering from cardiac arrest.
• It is not wheelchair accessible.
• Make sure your trekking shoes are in good condition for walking.
• The walk is not difficult, but it takes getting used to walking.
• You have to book about 9 months in advance between the months of July to August, you can run out of tickets because they are limited, before leaving on your trip.
• Make sure you are used to walking.
• There are no departures or trips in February.

STRIKES

Strikes or roadblocks are constantly happening in Peru. And it may interrupt our walking trip and also the train service, transportation, cannot operate during the strike. but we will try to solve or look for another exit alternative.

If the strike or roadblock occurs on the day of your tour departure, we will take you to Aguas Calientes, one night before your trip. And you will spend the night in your 3-star hotel.

If the strike occurs the day your 2 day Inca trail trek ends, we will send you our van to the hydroelectric, therefore you will have to walk for approximately 2 hours from Aguas Calientes to the hydroelectric, then we will drive in our van for 7 hours to Cusco You will be at your hotel around 11:00 p.m.

RETURN BY TRAIN FROM MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO

There are several train options available for your round trip from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. These trains offer economy and business class services and feature comfortable seats, with panoramic views throughout the journey.

We use a one-way train schedule at 06:10 a.m., Ollantaytambo to km 104 and your return will be the next day at 2:55 p.m. from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo. This train schedule helps us to arrive early to your hotel.

THE WEATHER OF THE INCA TRAIL 3 DAYS

Inca Trail 2 is located in the Cusco region of Peru at an altitude of approximately 2700 m. The climate in this region is considered humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and cool , humid winters, and Rainfall is common throughout the year, with a greater amount of rain during the summer months. It is important to wear comfortable and warm clothing and be prepared for sudden changes in the weather.

The climate of the Sacred Valley is temperate and humid. The average annual temperature is around 12°C (54°F) and varies between 5°C (41°F) and 20°C (68°F). Most of the rains fall between November to March, during the dry season, in the months of April to October, it is the most beautiful to visit the archaeological sites. It is important to mention that, due to its altitude, in some areas of the valley, the temperature can be quite cool, especially at night.

INFORMATION SECTION

There is a briefing at 06:00 pm, one day before your trip and it will be at your hotel. It is very important for your output. If you cannot arrive at this time, you must coordinate with the Danzak Peru team by email. The informative section lasts approximately 30 to 40 minutes, you will meet with your guide and provide all the detailed information about your trip.