Short on time? This express 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu covers the key sites but in a less strenuous hike. Explore the sites of Chachabamba, see the terraces of Wiñay Wayna, and be the few ones to cross the Sun Gate. You will kick off the next day with a full guided tour of Machu Picchu Citadel as you learn about the history of the Incas. All along with a striking Andean backdrop and the luscious upper rainforest.
• Join a small-group tour with a high-rated Guide • Spend the night in a comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes • Access Machu Picchu through the famous Sun Gate or Inti Punku • Take the scenic round trip train ride to Km 104 and Ollantaytambo
th a visit to the archaeological site of Chachabamba, an ancient Inca checkpoint
iñay Wayna, one of the most beautiful complexes on the Inca Trail.
(Inti Punku), where you’ll enjoy your first panoramic view of Machu Picchu.
e boarding the bus to Aguas Calientes
Early in the morning, you’ll take the bus from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of the sanctuary, arriving just in time to watch the first rays of sunlight illuminate the ancient ruins with a golden glow.
while your guide reveals the secrets of this Wonder of the World. If you wish, you may hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (with prior reservation) for unbeatable panoramic views of the citadel and the surrounding landscape.
ax before boarding the train to Ollantaytambo.
g your unforgettable Inca Trail adventure on a perfect note.
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