The short inka trail to Machupicchu it is one of recommendations if you don’t have much experience in hikes, and if you have any experience it is one day hike of fun, in to this National park Call “el Santuario Historico de Machupicchu” who protect the wild life of the cloud forest ecological floor and the archaeological sites of the Inca culture. Treks in Peru ► More information about this program Name Email     Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2d/1n    ◄► Day 1 . Transfer from your hotel to the train station at 5.30am to take the morning train from Cusco to Km 104 (2,000 m). Upon arrival at the Warden’s post, authorization will be checked. The start of the hike passes through the interesting Inca complex of Chachabamba (2100m/6550ft). A three hour ascent up the mountainside into a ravine brings us to the archaeological complex of Wiñaywayna (always young) with an altitude of 2650m/8692ft. This is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector. On the way up you will have magnificent views over the Urubamba River valley, as well as the Choquesuysuy archaeological complex located on the opposite side of the river. There is also a beautiful waterfall located just a few minutes away from Wiñaywayna. After visiting the complex, we will enjoy lunch at the visitor centre. Following this we leave to climb up to Intipunku, or The Sun Gate. This takes about two hours, and most of the path is constructed of flat stones on the edges of cliffs in the highland jungle. From The Sun Gate there is a spectacular view of the sacred citadel of Machupicchu. We will then descend to the ruins of Machupicchu where a short time can be spent taking photographs. A bus will take us from here to Aguas Calientes where you will be transferred to your comfortable hotel. Meals provided – lunch.  Machu Picchu ►    Machu Picchu Pueblo ►    Inca Trail ►    Cuzco ► Day 2 . AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN - MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO After breakfast we will take the bus up to Machupicchu to explore this fantastic stone edification, the most important Archaeological site in South America and probably the most outstanding feat of engineering in all ancient America. The whole morning will be dedicated to exploring these extraordinary Inca remains, including an optional visit to Wayna Picchu, the hill overlooking the site. In the afternoon, we will return by train to Cusco where you will be transferred to your hotel. Machu Picchu ►    Machu Picchu Pueblo ►    Inca Trail ►    Cuzco ►