Walking part of the the Inca trail in one day spending the night in Aguas Calientes (shorter version).

Destinos Turisticos is one of the operators in Cuzco who has been authorized by the Peruvian government to organize this trail. Please book this tour well in advance. The rules are the same as for the proper Inca trail. The Peruvian government only allows in total 500 people a day on the trail and this includes porters and guides. To avoid disappointments we recommend to book at least 4 months in advance during the high season (June-September) and 3 months for the rest of the year. The inca trail is not open during the month of February.

ITINERARY:
(1 night in the nearby village of Aguas Calientes)

DAY 01
You will be picked up from your hotel at 6.00 am to catch the Expedition Express to km 104 where you arrive at about 10.45 am. From here it is about a 3 to 4 hours walk uphill to the ruins of Winawayna. Box lunch at the ruins. From here it is about another 2 hours walking to Machu Picchu where you will be arriving at the end of the afternoon. Halfway the last part of this walk you will have splendid views over Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate.

Finally you take a bus down from the ruins to the village of Aguas Callientes where you will spend the night in a hostel of your choice.

DAY 02
Next morning early breakfast and bus back up to the ruins. Guided tour around the ruins of Machu Picchu of about 2 hours. Free time to explore the ruins and at 17.00 hrs the Expedition express back to Cusco.

INCLUDED:
Train ticket Expedition express Cuzco - km 104 and Aguas Calientes - Cuzco.
Box lunch on day 1
Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail.
Bus ticket Machu Picchu Ruins - Aguas Callientes on day 1.
Bus ticket aguas Calientes -Machu Picchu Ruins - Aguas Callientes on day 2.
Professional guide.

NOT INCLUDED:
Other meals than stated above.
Drinks.
Any fines for overweighted luggage on the train.
Personal porters (clients carry their own personal belongings).

WE OPERATE THE FOLLOWING WAY;
You will be picked up at the airport and taken to the hotel of your choice.You'll be given there the necesarry tickets and vouchers for your trip and be informed about the departure times of the local activities you booked with us. At the end of your stay you will be taken to the airport or bus or train station and at the next destination the same will happen. This way we can make every tour run almost every day of the year which makes us very flexible. We have everywhere represenatives who will be there in case you need an extra service or in case of any emergency. So although you are not traveling as a group your you are never on your own.

THE FOLLOWING IS ALWAYS
INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE:

All transport mentioned in the tour.
All excursions mentioned in the tour with an English speaking guide.
Entrance fees for the excursions mentioned in the itinerary.
Hotel of your choice with breakfast when served during breakfast hours.

THE FOLLOWING IS NEVER
INCLUDED IN ANY PACKAGE:

Airport taxes.
Meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Drinks.
Tips.