In many years of working in travel industry Tour In Peru team know that not everyone have enough time or have very limited time to visit different places in different countries. Here we give you information about Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, for travelers who are looking for the fast way to explore Ancient Inca´s road.
As long as Traditional Inca Trail 4D and 3N is very popular among the tourists very often permits are sold out very fast and months before, unfortunately not everyone has this time for the Inca Trail. We offer you a great opportunity to attend the Short Inca Trail to visit and explore the famous Machu Picchu.
Sun Gate to MachuPicchu
Sun Gate to Machu Picchu on Short Inca Trail
This is a short program designed for travelers with limited time and for those who want to combine visits to cultural attraction hike a section of famous Inca Trail and enter the Inca Sanctuary through the famous Sun Gate on the same trip.
The highest point of Short Inca Trail- the Gate of the Sun
The Sun Gate is made of steps that makes you believe that these were control gates for the people who enter and go out of the Sanctuary. It´s some of the most important archaeological constructions that connects with Machu Picchu. Getting to the Sun Gate means the end of the road, and also that from that place is all downhill. The Sun Gate point is the highest elevation on the route, and you will get a chance to enjoy your first inspirational view of Machu Picchu.
This fast trip is equaled from easy to moderate, and gives you and an opportunity to enjoy the natural beauties and the scenic views.
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Day 1: Cusco- Km 104- Machu Picchu
Short Inca Trail Day 1: Cusco – Km 104 – Machu Picchu
Early in the morning around 4-5am our staff will pick you from your hotel in Cusco to transfer you to the Ollantaytambo train station, from where you will board the train and start spectacular view ride until it stops in the jungle at Km 104, the starting point of the trek. You will head to the ruins of Chachabamba and Wiñaywayna, walk to Intipunku (the gate of the sun). At Intipunku you will get the first glimpse of Machu Picchu. After a short and easy hike down, we enjoy the afternoon before we descend by bus to Aguas Calientes for a night in a hotel at your choice.
Chachabamba.
Day 2: Tour of Machu Picchu- Return to Cusco
Short Inca Trail Day 2: Tour of Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
After an early breakfast, we will take a bus which starts running at 5.30am towards Machu Picchu to enjoy the spectacular sunrise and a private guided tour. The bus tour takes around 30 minutes up the zigzag road to Machu Picchu. Our professional guide will slowly show you around the main areas recounting myths and legends passed down over the centuries and explaining about some of the advanced building techniques the Incas used. After the guided tour you will have plenty of free time to explore the ruins on your own.
Machu Picchu.
The round trip to Aguas Calientes will be in late afternoon; from there train will take you to Ollantaytambo where our staff will pick you up to take a bus back to Cusco. If you feel like staying extra night in Aguas Calientes and need more time to explore the town, with advanced notice we can make arrangements for you.
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