Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3 Day
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Experience the Short Inca Trail through Chinchero Peru 3 Day
Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3 Day trekking experience through the incredible ruins of Chinchero, showing its Inca trails in the Inca citadel of Chinchero, built with several sacred temples and ritual sites. After the adventure of Chinchero, Peru explores the salt mines of Maras with its ruins of Moray, culminating on the first day with the ruins of Ollantaytambo.
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We complement the adventurous excursion of the Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3 Day with the masterful walk inside the sanctuary of Machu Pichu through the Inca trail that begins in Chachabamba and ascends towards Wiñaywayna and then conquers the Inti Punku pass to have the beautiful view of Machu Pichu.
Overview
Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3-Day Summary
CUSCO, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA – LATAM “Latin America”
Outdoor adventure hikes through the Andes, the Valleys, and the cloud forest of the Machu Picchu sanctuary, the cobbled Inca trails of Chinchero, the Salt Mines, Moray, and Ollantaytambo have their scenic beauty. Arriving at the main Sacred Path, we have adventurous experiences finding and exploring the ruins of Wiñaywayna and the Inti Punku before reaching the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
Trip Summary Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3 Day
- Day 1: Cusco – Chinchero Ruins – Maras Moray – Ollantaytambo
- Day 2: Ollantaytambo – Join the inimitable Inca Trail – Aguas Calientes
- Day 3: Machu Picchu Guided Tour | Return to Cuzco by train and by road
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Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3 Day Highlights
Memorable Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3 Day
- Experience National Park of Machu Picchu!
- Walk the Inca Trails of Chinchero exploring its sacred temples
- Visit the spectacular residence house of the ninth ruling Inca in Chinchero
- Arrive at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate to have a unique and breathtaking view
Why You´ll love the Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3 Day
This active excursion covers excellent distances every day. Rely on hiking for up to six hours! But not every day is on tour. The pace is sometimes a little challenging, especially on the second and third days of the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, for customers who choose to do the optional Huayna Picchu trek.
Physical Preparation 3 day Chinchero tour with Short Inca Trail
Participants must be physically healthy to compete in the Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3 Day. Further training does recommend before departure. You will encounter uneven surfaces, stairs, steep steps, rocky and unpaved terrain, and marked slopes. If you climb the Inca Trail from Machu Picchu, you cannot turn back and must complete the trek until you reach the town of Aguas Calientes. When visiting Machu Picchu, remember that canes are not allowed; hiking poles are permitted on the Inca Trail as long as they have rubber tips. Also, selfie sticks are prohibited, and only folding umbrellas are allowed.
Cusco is 3,500 meters – 11,000 feet above sea level, which may be a consideration for those with heart problems or those affected by altitude. We recommend our explorers consult their doctor before signing up for this adventure. Final routes and activities might change due to weather conditions, etc. We recommend purchasing personal travel insurance to cover accidents or events.
Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3-Day Itinerary
The ruins of Chinchero have their Inca roads that interconnect towards the Sacred Valley, Piuray lagoon, Moray, etc.; In this section, we describe the excursion program to Machu Picchu through Chinchero; If you have questions, we will gladly answer them all.
BRIEFING Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3 Day
Please note that you will need to attend the pre-hike briefing at 6:00 p.m. the day before the first day of the hike. We organize the informative talk at the hotel reception where the travelers are staying.
We recommend arriving at least a day before your excursion to acclimate to the altitude before your hiking adventure. Spending a full day in Cuzco (3,249 m/10,659 ft) relaxing and drinking plenty of water is usually enough to acclimate most people.
PRESENTATION OF SHORT INCA TRAIL BY CHINCHERO PERU 3 DAY
Cusco – Chinchero Ruins – Inca Salts Flats – Ollantaytambo
We head towards the northwest of the city of Cusco until we reach the town of Chinchero. In Chinchero, we have the experience of the textile fair to observe how the Incas worked their textiles organically. We start the short walk through the Inca Trails of Chinchero, exploring the different temples that compose it, such as the system of platforms, Inca enclosures, etc.
Following, we go in our vehicle to the Salineras salt flats to take a guided tour with a walk through the surroundings of the salt flats. In the circular ruins of Moray, there are four circular terrace systems where the Incas genetically experimented with different plants and seeds from South America to obtain better production and variety. We finish with the visit of Ollantaytambo, walking towards the temple of the sun to continue along the corridor that leads to the magnificent Inca fountains with beautiful stone carvings.
Hiking Summary
- Transfer from Cusco to Chinchero – 1 hour of travel plus 1 hour extra to Ollantaytambo
- Walking distance: 4 km/2.5 miles.
- Estimated duration: 03 hours and 30 minutes
- Highest hiking place:
- Lowest trekking site:
- Difficulty: Moderate – Easy.
- Transportation after the trek: Chinchero – Maras – Moray to Ollantaytambo
Food
Box Lunch, Dinner
Physical Level
Easy
Walking Distance
4 km/2.5 miles.
Hiking Time
03 hours and 30 minutes
Min Altitude
2,851m/9,353 ft.
Max Altitude
3,800m/12,467 ft.
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3 day chinchero tour with short inca trail
3 day chinchero tour with short inca trail
Ollantaytambo - Short Inca Trail – Aguas Calientes
Information about the train service from OLLANTAYTAMBO TO KM 104
- Railway company: PERU RAIL
- Service route: OLLANTAYTAMBO to KM 104
- Train class: EXPEDITION 83
- Train departure time from Ollantaytambo train station: 04:45
- Visitors must be inside the railway premises: At 07:15 – Otherwise, you will not be allowed to board the train.
- Arrival time at the Aguas Calientes train station: 08:55
Brief information about the Hiking Trail
- The start of the walk, “Km 104 of the railway,” is at 2,250mt/7,240ft.
- Total walking distance: 11 km (6.14 mi)
- Walking time: 05 hours
- The maximum elevation of “Inti Punku – The Sun Gate” is 2700mt /8540 ft.
- Hike Difficulty: Moderate – Challenging – Easy
- Meals: Lunch “Box lunch.”
- Bus service from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes: 1 bus ticket
Food
Hotel Breakfast, Box Lunch
Physical Level
Moderate
Walking Distance
11 km (6.14 mi)
Hiking Time
05 hours
Min Altitude
2,250mt/7,240ft.
Max Altitude
2700mt /8540 ft.
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Visit Machu Picchu | Afternoon Return to Cusco
The hikers of the Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3 Day choose the time of visit to Machu Picchu since the choice is free for the walkers of the Inca Trail. You only enter Machu Picchu once for the guided tour.
- Bus service to Machu Picchu (up and down)
- Two-hour guided tour inside Machu Picchu.
- NOTE: NO FREE TIME according to the new regulations of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary since 2015. If you require more time, book a new entrance ticket
AFTERNOON, board your train service to POROY and Return to Cusco City.
Information about the train service from MACHU PICCHU TO POROY
- Railway company: PERU RAIL
- Train Travel Route: MACHU PICCHU TO POROY
- Class: EXPEDITION 34
- Train departure time from Aguas Calientes train station: 15:20
- Travelers must be inside the train facilities: At 14:50; otherwise, you will not be allowed to board the train.
- Arrival time at POROY train station: 19:05
When you arrive at the POROY train station, go to the waiting area where our staff will wait for you. Look for a sign with your name on it.” Group Name: Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3 Day
Private transfer service from Poroy train station to Cusco “Hotel.”
Cusco Overnight: Travelers organize and reserve their hotels
Food
Hotel Breakfast
Physical Level
Easy
Walking Distance
Stroll
Hiking Time
2-hour guided tour
Min Altitude
2,065m/6,774 ft.
Max Altitude
2,430m/7,972 ft.
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What to Bring
- You must bring your original passport to show to the train service, Inca Trails, and Machu Picchu
- Daypack
- Small travel bag for Machu Pichu (You can store your main suitcase safely at Hotel Cusco.)
- Water bottle “It is forbidden to introduce non-recyclable plastics in Machu Picchu; take precautions and bring reusable bottles.”
- Good sturdy shoes or walking boots
- Warm fleece jacket
- Layers of warm clothing “In Cusco, get some baby alpaca wool.”
- Hats (to protect yourself from the sun and also to keep warm)
- Rain gear, Waterproofing
- Essential Sunglasses
- High SPF sunscreen “In cream.”
- Insect repellent “In cream allowed inside the citadel; let’s conserve flora and fauna of the seventh world wonder.”
Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3-Day Price Information
PRICES PER PERSON [U.S Dollar] 2024
1 participant, $896.
2 participants, $651.
3 participants, $563.
4 participants, $507.
5 participants, $478.
6 participants, $454.
7 participants, $437.
8 participants, $425.
9 participants, $433.
10 participants, $423.
11 participants, $421.
12 participants, $422.
13 participants, $415.
14 participants, $410.
15 participants, $405.
16 participants, $401.
Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3-Day Upgrade
TRAIN SERVICES
By PeruRail / PER PERSON
+ $35 Vistadome train (one way: OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU) Outbound Journey
+ $55.00 Vistadome train (round trip: OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU – POROY)
+ $65.00 Vistadome train (back and forth: OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO) + Transfer to Cusco from Ollantaytambo
+ $445.00 Hiram Bingham train (Train MACHUPICCHU – POROY) Inbound Journey
EXTRA TICKETS
+$75 Huayna Picchu
+$75 Montaña
+$60 RE-ENTRY TO MACHU PICCHU
DISCOUNTS
This applies to the following services:
- Machu Picchu Fee
Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3 Day College students$30 off
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Faqs Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3 Day
FAQS Short Inca Trail by Chinchero Peru 3 Day
What does the town of Chinchero mean?
It means being called a place where the inches (powerful authorities) govern. Formerly the name of this town was sinchiroq, and with time it was modified until it became a chinchero whose name is known to this day.
What is in the district of Chinchero?
In this district, the cultural identity remains through the representation of its textiles. Our ancestors also build an archaeological complex by the Incas with remarkable similarity of stones, that of Sacsayhuaman, and a temple with paintings from the colonial era.
Can you go hiking in the town of Chinchero?
You can take walks because the place was formerly a path of the Capaq Ñan towards the Antisuyo today; there is a path with Inca stone steps surrounded by an immense nature that arrives at the Poc-Poc waterfall. You can take a walk and get to know the beautiful waterfall.
How is the weather in Chinchero?
The weather in Chinchero is a bit frigid due to the altitude at which it is located. From January to March, we can sometimes find the weather rainy because it is the rainy season, but from April to December, the weather always has a radiant sun and clear skies that are delightful to walk.
How to get to the archaeological center of Chinchero?
To get to know Chinchero, you can only hire private transport. Still, it is best to hire a service that travel agencies offer, the Moray maras tour that includes Chinchero, which is a safe and guaranteed trip because they provide you with a good service with all-inclusive.
How much does it cost to get to know the sacred valley?
To get to know the archaeological center, if it is on your own with private transportation and admission, it will cost you $0.50. Still, if you hire a service from a travel agency, it will cost you $0.30 cheaper, including transportation, pick-up, and guides. It is also recommended and is a guaranteed service.
How long does the visit to the archaeological center last?
The time it will take to visit is half a day, approximately 4 hours from the city of Cusco to Chinchero and returning the visit to the archaeological complex. The textiles are the section of the visit to Chinchero.
Why is Chinchero known as the land of weavers?
Chinchero is known as the land of weavers thanks to the hands and their charisma in exposing a cultural identity, such as their fabrics that have unique designs and impressively natural colors based on plants and a way of weaving until the finish of a product is lovely.
Travel Guide
Tourist attractions in Chinchero
During the route, the visitor can appreciate the following tourist attractions:
Chinchero Inca site – The archaeological site of Chinchero was an essentially religious, agricultural, and residential area. Emperor Tupac Yupanqui had his palace built there. The Spaniards built the church of Nuestra Señora de la Natividad on its foundations. The town is also famous for its textile centers, where alpaca clothing is produced traditionally.
Chinchero Inca road network – The archaeological site of Chinchero is crossed by part of the Inca road network, the Aquapac ñan. These roads were built by the Incas more than five hundred years ago. The objective was to communicate Cusco with the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The route is in a good state of preservation. The hike along it is free for everyone.
Poc Poc Waterfall – About 3 kilometers from the hike from Chinchero to Urquillos (1-hour route), visitors can visit the Poc Poc waterfall. This waterfall has an altitude of up to 35 meters. It is a natural landscape of great beauty. Some tourists decide to go there and return to Chinchero. It is possible to get beautiful pictures there.
Town of Urquillos – Urquillos is one of the most beautiful in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is possible to appreciate the Vilcanota River, the cultivated fields (where corn stands out), and the high mountains surrounding the town. From Urquillos, you can visit the villages of Urubamba, Calca, Yucay, and Pisac.
KONDOR PATH TOURS is the operator of all the tourist circuits of tours and hikes.
That means that KONDOR PATH TOURS will never transfer it to another company or a third party. All departures are 100% guaranteed.
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