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Home > Destinations > South
America > Peru > Inca Trail Express (KM104)
Inca Trail Express (KM104)
This hike on Inca Trail supplies the best experience of the
traditional 4-day Inca Trail Trek along the final stretch of the trail.
Disembark with the guide from the scenic train at Km. 104 trail head where the
hike 6 hours up to Cacahbamba ruins begins. Explore the impressive site of
Wiay Wayna, with its finely constructed terraces, waterworks and baths.
Traverse the hillside on the stone pathway through the beautiful cloud forest
to the Intipunku, the ancient Inca trail portal that leads to Machu Picchu. Experience the breathtaking
panorama, and then walk down into the spectacular Inca citadel. Overnight in a
local hotel near the ruins. The next morning be among the first ones to arrive
at this magnificent site for a private guided tour.
DAY 1 : INCA TRAIL EXPRESSES
The first day begins with boarding a train which runs along the Urubamba River in
the Sacred
Valley
of the Incas. The cloud forest envelopes the hills around the train as the tracks
run into a narrowing valley leading to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. After
disembarking, hike across a hanging bridge at Km. 104 where the 6 hour
switchback ascent up to the Chachabamba site begins. A slow ascent on a smooth
dirt trail to the impressive archaeological site of Wiay Wayna (2650m), one of
the most beautiful archaeological sites on the Inca Trail, begins the trek. The
site is perched on a steep cloud forest ridge with finely constructed terraces,
waterworks, and baths. This segment presents spectacular views of the valley
below, surrounded by the verdant cloud forest. As the path progresses it
passes waterfalls and forests filled with wild orchids and myriad species of
birdlife. Two more hours of hiking through beautiful cloud forest brings
you to the Intipunku (Gate of the Sun), the ancient Inca portal into Machu
Picchu at 2430m. Experience the
breathtaking scenery before trekking into the spectacular Inca citadel, then
proceeding to the hotel. Overnight at the Machu
Picchu Pueblo
or Machu Picchu Inn. [BL]
DAY 2 : MACHU PICCHU
Be among the first to arrive at the most spectacular archaeological
monument in the Andes. The guide will lead a
private tour through this magnificent site. Explore the dozens of rooms and
temples at Machu Picchu on your own, and hike up
the stone stairway to the top of Huayna Picchu, the breathtaking peak that
overlooks Machu Picchu.
In the afternoon return by train back to Cusco,
then transfer to a overnight stay at the Hotel Picoaga or similar. [Optional upgrade at extra cost to El
Monasterio, a restored 400-year old former monastery, or Hotel Libertador, both
of which are luxurious colonial-style hotels] [BL]
| - Prices, Departure Dates and Included Services - | Days: 2 | Grade: II-III, Strenuous Hiking (click for grades definition) | | | | | 2008 Departure Dates | 2009 Departure Dates | | | (Available upon request) | (Available upon request) |
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