Short Inca Trail by Cusco Temple of the Moon 3 Day
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Experience the Short Inca Trail through the Cusco Temple of the Moon 3 Day
Short Inca Trail by Cusco Temple of the Moon 3 Day adventure along the Inca Trails of Cusco discovering incredible sacred Inca constructions on a descent towards the center of Cusco from the Wayllarcocha wetlands; Continue the trip to the Sacred Valley to explore the Ollantaytambo ruins and spend the night in Ollantaytambo to continue the hiking adventure the next day.
Best Cusco Tour with Short Inca Trail
Travel by train from Ollantaytambo to kilometer 104 of the railway to start and complete the Short Inca Trail by Cusco Temple of the Moon 3 Day and discover Machu Picchu from the Inca Sun Gate “Inti Punku” exploring the ruins of Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna nestled inside the cloud forest. Have an excellent guided tour of Machu Picchu for 2 hours after the trip through the Andes and the edge of the Cusco jungle.
Overview
Short Inca Trail by Cusco Temple of the Moon 3-Day Summary
CUSCO, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA – LATAM “Latin America”
Just 25 minutes from Cusco, we have the Inca Trail of the sacred temples of the Incas, where you can see constructions of shapes and designs embodied in stone outcrops. On day 01 of the trek, we descend from the Wayllarcocha wetlands towards San Blas and the center of Cusco; in the afternoon, we travel to Ollantaytambo to spend the night in the Sacred Valley, and the next day we go to the Short Inca Trail of kilometer 104 to ascend directly to the Intipunku viewpoint, from Inti Punku you have beautiful views of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu with the entire chain of mountains plus the Urubamba River.
Trip Sumary Cusco Tour with Short Inca Trail
- Day 1: Cusco / Wayllarcocha Hike to San Blas – 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 Cusco Temple of the Moon 3 Day Highlights
- Experience National Park of Machu Picchu!
- Explore the Cusco Temple of the Moon, visiting the sacred carvings o /sf the Inca trilogy in the rock.
- Find giant megalithic cuts in the stone outcroppings on your walk
- Enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of Machu Picchu after a short expedition through the Andes
Why You´ll love the Short Inca Trail by Cusco Temple of the Moon 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.
Participants must be in good physical condition to compete in the Short Inca Trail by Cusco Temple of the Moon 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 Cusco Temple of the Moon 3-Day Itinerary
In this section, discover detailed information about the moonwalk program from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Several Inca trails to reach Machu Picchu are still unknown today. Still, on this occasion, we develop this itinerary as one of the new spectacular treks through the Andes and the Machu Picchu jungle with its surroundings.
BRIEFING Short Inca Trail by Cusco Temple of the Moon 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 CUSCO TEMPLE OF THE MOON 3 DAY
Cusco – Wayllarcocha – San Blas – Ollantaytambo
Prepare the day backpack that accompanies us on these three days of adventure. The vehicle comes to pick us up at the hotel to go to the Wayllarcocha wetlands to start the walk along the mystical Inca Trail to the Plaza del Cusco. In the adventure, we find several Inca constructions and sacred temples that the Inca masters used in their walks to enter or leave Cusco. From the Plaza del Cusco, we board our transport to go to Ollantaytambo; Let’s explore Ollantaytambo in a short walk through its mountainous site that presents the constructions of the temples of the sun, the moon, the water sources, megalithic constructions, it is essential to mention that there are several Inca roads from Ollantaytambo to explore them, today we explore the Inca trail of Ollantaytambo within the same Inca constructions.
Synthesis of the hiking
- Transfer from Cusco to Wayllarcocha – 25 minutes of travel plus 1 hour and 40 minutes extra to Ollantaytambo
- Walking distance: 4.5 km/2.7 miles.
- Estimated duration: 02 hours
- Highest hiking place:
- Lowest trekking site:
- Difficulty: Moderate – Easy.
- Transportation after the trek: From Wayllarcocha – Qellorakay ruins to Ollantaytambo
Food
Box Lunch, Dinner
Physical Level
Easy
Walking Distance
4.5 km/2.7 miles.
Hiking Time
02 hours
Min Altitude
2,851m/9,353 ft.
Max Altitude
3,796m/12,454 ft.
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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 Cusco Temple of the Moon 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 Cusco Temple of the Moon 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.)
- Watefguidr 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 Cusco Temple of the Moon 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 Cusco Temple of the Moon 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 Cusco Temple of the Moon 3 Day College students$30 off
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Faqs Short Inca Trail by Cusco Temple of the Moon 3 Day
What is the possible discount for the Short Inca Trail?
To benefit from the student discount, it is essential to have an ISIC student card, the only card that accounts for the Inca Trail. Other student cards are not taken into account for the discount.
ISIC card holders must be between 17 and 26 at travel time.
Participants under 16 years of age must send a photocopy of their passport at the time of booking to benefit from a discount.
Your reservation for your stay will be effective only after receiving 100% of the balance.
The passport with which you make the reservation must be presented at the time of your entry into the trekking route. Otherwise, you may be denied access. For this reason, we recommend you send us a photocopy of the passports of each participant when you make your reservation.
I am independent. Can I make the Short Inca Trail alone, without an agency?
No. A rule dating from January 2001 now prohibits independent travelers on the Inca Trail to protect it. Therefore, the latter’s entrance must be acquired in advance by a tour operator authorized by the competent authorities. This same authority controls the correct application of current regulations by travel agencies. It is impossible to buy a ticket at the access point on the way.
When do I have to make a reservation?
Do I have to wait until I am in Cusco to make a reservation?
What are the places and availability on the Short Inca Trail?
By decree of the Peruvian government, the number of places is limited to 500 per day. These places are usually reserved several months in advance and often during the year (especially in July and August). Therefore, booking a minimum of 4 to 5 months in advance for the most requested months is necessary.
If our agency cannot buy the tickets, no other agency can get them for you. Agencies reserve no quotas.
Likewise, if the quota of places sold is reached, there is no need to wait for any withdrawal.
FAQ about Cusco Tour with Short Inca Trail
Tickets sold are nominative and cannot be put back on the market. That is why there are special sales conditions for this trekking.
So there are a lot of people? Do we walk alone?
You certainly won’t be alone… only 200-person can hike the Short Inca Trail, who start the trek at kilometer 104 for two days hiking.
I started too late; there were no more places. What do I have to do?
Don’t be scared; there are many other possibilities in Peru. The two main alternatives are the Lares trekking and the Salkantay trekking. Everyone is different; you will indeed find something that satisfies you.
Remember that only the Inca Trail allows you to reach Machu Picchu directly on foot through the Puerta del Sol. Of course, all other possibilities go through the Aguas Calientes town.
Why so many registration details? Why full payment?
We ask for a lot of details for your record. The regulatory authorities of the Short Inca Trail request all these details. The places are effectively nominative and cannot be modified. Therefore, it is essential to register with the same passport that you will be traveling with. Your registration, once validated, will not be adjustable.
Therefore, we impose a full payment because no one will be able to replace you, even if you do not participate in the trip.
Is the entrance to Machu Picchu included in the Short Inca Trail?
Of course, yes. The authorization to hike the Inca Trail includes access to Machu Picchu for one day. However, if you want to access Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, you must buy an additional full ticket.
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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