Short 2-day Inca Trail

BRIEFING: Before the hike, you will meet your hiking guide and the other members of your group. Your guide will explain the details about the hike route and the necessary recommendations will be provided to you for a great hiking experience.

×Not Included:

• Backpacks.
• Hiking poles (You can bring your own from home or rent them locally in Cusco city).
• Breakfast on Day 1, lunch and dinner on Day 2.
• Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain known as “Montaña” (ADVANCED BOOKING REQUIRED – Check availability).
• Tips for guides, drivers and porters.
• Travel insurance (you are strongly recommended to take out a travel insurance for the duration of your trip).

NOTE: The itinerary above is a sample, hiking times and lunch spots are subject to change according to our guides’ criteria, weather conditions, availability, evolution of the group and on restrictions undertaken for safety reasons by the Peruvian government.

Ξ Packing List:

• Original Passport.
• ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for a discount).
• An overnight backpack.
• Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
• Hiking boots.
• T-shirts
• Comfortable trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun cream (SPF 35 or higher)
• Insect repellant
• Spare coins
• Personal medication
• Camera and chargers

⇒ Considerations:

• Average temperature: 21C° / 70F° – warm and humid.
• Climbing Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain known as “Montaña” is a terrific add-on experience since they both offer outstanding views of the Inca citadel, but the entrance fees are limited (400 people a day) and at scheduled times. If you consider climbing either of them YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR A SPOT IN ADVANCE.
• To ensure the Inca trail permits and the Machu Picchu entrance fees, government regulations require full and CURRENT PASSPORT INFORMATION of all the hikers.
• Inca trail permits are non-transferable and are sold out months in advance. We recommend our clients book asap (at least 3 months in advance)
• This hike is open to families, honeymooners and anyone who doesn’t have much hiking experience. The hiking level is not as demanding as the classic 4 day Inca Trail.
• No mules for this hike. Make sure you leave room in your backpack for your box lunch and clothing (porters are available only if requested).

BUSINESS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Peru Machu Picchu Tours S.A. is committed to traveling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. With your participation we can help conserving the area we visit and bring positive benefits to our host communities.

What you need to know on how to be a responsible traveler:

• The natural environment is very important. If in nature you need to go to the bathroom, be sure it is buried away from waterways. Burying or carrying out used toilet paper is a must. Tampons and sanitary pads must also be taken out of the area and disposed of appropriately. Minimize use of soap or shampoos in rivers and lakes – your local guide will let you know when using soap is unsuitable.
• When hiking, many travelers take an extra plastic bag to pick up any rubbish that they see to improve the area and for their own rubbish. Rubbish may have to be carried until a suitable disposal opportunity in the next town.
• Please try and minimize the waste of plastic water bottles. Consider using a water filter, camelbacks, or canteens.

¶ Types of Service:

Our trekking programs are available in 2 types of services:

Group Service: This is a high quality, shared service with a maximum of twelve people (hikers) in the group. Groups up to eight people will have one guide, whilst over eight will have two — a great opportunity to have fun and make new friends. Our GROUP SERVICES have set departure dates.

Private Service: These services are arranged just for you and your party, and offer the possibility to choose the departure date, the group size and the duration of the trek. This not only has the advantage of adapting the pace to your physical condition, but also usually means meeting fewer travelers along the route.