Our Inca Trail Trek 3 Days 2 Nights is the best option for those people who want to explore the most important sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and travel the ancient paths to the magical and mystical Machu Picchu. With beautiful landscapes, a wide variety of flora and fauna on display, and visit the world wonder of Machu Pichu.
People who do the 3-day Inca Trail will have the privilege of seeing the famous Citadel of Machu Picchu on the afternoon of the second day and also visiting it the next morning. This hike was designed for those with little travel time who want to experience a part of the classic Inca Trail.
Discover the heart of the Inca empire as you explore ancient ruins within the sacred valley, living cultures and breathtaking landscapes. This unique adventure to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in history and natural beauty, all within a manageable time frame. Experience the magic of Peru’s most sacred sites on an unforgettable expedition that will inspire and excite you.
You will have through briefing with your guide 1 or 2 days before your Sacred valley and Short Inca Trail. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you can take this opportunity to ask questions and make any final preparations.
We will pick up you at your hotel in Cusco at 7:30 am for a full-day exploration of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The journey begins with a 45-minute drive to Awanacancha Alpaca Center and then the famous Mirador of Taray, offering breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley, the Urubamba River, and the Andes Mountains.
Next, you’ll visit the Pisac ruins, where stunning agricultural terraces and ancient constructions await. Following this, a trip to the lower village of Pisac reveals a bustling handicraft market. After scouring the market for bargains, you’ll enjoy a buffet lunch at an Andean restaurant in Urubamba.
After lunch, we will continue onto our final stop of the day, Ollantaytambo. These famous ruins were built to match the sun’s cycle, aligning the temple with the nearby mountains to track the solstices. This temple also has quite intricate agricultural terraces, allowing you to experience some of the ancient technology that was available to the Incas.
Our guide will give you an explanation of the site, after which you will have free time to explore the ruins on your own. After some time, we will drop you off at your hotel in Ollantaytambo Village. Where you will rest very well for the following day that will have a Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
We will pick you up from your Ollantaytambo hotel early in the morning (about 5:00am) and then We walk for 5 minutes to the the train station in Ollantaytambo and take the train to Kilometer (Km) 104, which takes about three hours. Km 104 is an unscheduled train stop so you will probably feel a twinge of satisfaction that the train is stopping especially for you – and by knowing you are about to see things that no one else will get to! At Km 104 we will get off the train and pass the Inca Trail checkpoint where we will see our first archaeological center called Chachabamba (2,170 m / 7,170 ft).
These ruins were one of the last shelters that the Incas used before they reached Machu Picchu. This site was also used as a religious and administrative center, and features several buildings. Then, we will gradually ascend for about 2-3 hours climbing Inca stone steps while our guide points out different flora and fauna along the trail.
We will then pass a tall waterfall before arriving at the archaeological site called Wiñay Wayna at (2,650 m / 8,700 ft), which is named after an orchid and means Forever Young in Quechua. We will climb to the top of the ruins and enjoy lunch with an incredible view of Wiñay Wayna and the Sacred Valley. This large site sits on a mountainside and features experimental terraces that the Incas used to grow different crops. We will visit an important temple with 7 windows that was dedicated to the rainbow as well as observe the amazing engineering of water channels that still function today.
Once we finish our tour here, we will continue our hike for about 1 ½ hours on a part of the Inca Trail which is relatively flat, with small ascents and descents along the way. At about 5:00 pm we will reach the Sun Gate (2,720 m / 8,920 ft) which is called Intipunku in Quechua. This is where we will have our first view of Machu Picchu and from there we will head down to the ruins to take the bus down to Aguas Calientes.
Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes you will check in to your hotel. The natural hot springs in town are an unbeatable way to spend a late afternoon/early evening if time is available before dinner.
On our last day, you will get up very early to visit one of the 7 wonders of the World – ¨Machu Picchu¨. At 5:30 am. We will go directly to the line to wait for the first buses to Machu Picchu.
We will arrive at the gate when the sky lights up and ascend to the top of Machu Picchu, while taking in the impressive views of the city. On a clear morning, the sunrise over Machu Picchu is magnificent; This moment is unforgettable.
Our tour guide will take you on a 2-3 hour guided tour, where we will visit the Sun Temple, Royal palace, Main Temple, Three Windows Temple and Sun Dial. It will be an unforgettable experience.
If you have booked Wayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you will need to coordinate with your guide for Machu Picchu visiting depending on your scheduled time to the mountain, for people not hiking any of the mountains there are some other optional activities on your own ( not included in the price).
Train back to Cusco: In the afternoon you will return to the train station in Aguas Calientes for the trip back to Ollantaytambo. Upon your arrival to train station you will be transferred by car to your hotel in Cusco.
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