Cusco
THE REAL SUNGATE HIKE TO MACHUPICCHU 2 DAYS
Hike through the inca trail in solititude, if you are looking for something radically different.
- Trip type: Hiking
- Season: April to October
- Duration: 2 days
- Difficulty: Moderate/difficult
- Elevation: 2,950m – 3,900m (9,678 ft – 12,795 ft)
ITENERARY
DAY 1: INCA TRAIL HIKE TO SUN GATE MOUNT VERONICA
Your tour guide and driver are going to pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 am take the road to Ollantaytambo. Once you arrive there we fuel energies with a delicious breakfast we then continue on the van for a few minutes until the start point of the hike.
On this part of the Inca trail which we will have all to ourselves, you are going to be able to enjoy the views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, learn about the cutting stone techniques, and of course, at the top of the trail see the astonishing Mount Veronica.
After enjoying our food over here, take tons of pictures, have a chill time we hike down to our van and go to our hotel arriving there by 5:00 pm approximately, you will have free time to enjoy Ollantaytambo town on your own get rest to be ready the next day.
DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU TOUR BY TRAIN ROUNDTRIP
On this day we start at 8:20 am, train departure time is going to be few minutes after to take you to Machu Picchu all you have to do is enjoy the breathtaking scenario along the way for two hours until Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu pueblo the final station then board the bus to Machu Picchu for another 30 minutes before your tour starts, your guide will show you the best picture spots and places to enjoy Machu Picchu as well as good history learning for about 3 hours, please take note the government organized the visit as a loop it means there is only one chance to enter to Machupicchu unless you purchase either Huaynapicchu hike or Machupicchu mountain hike, in case you want to have a hiking challenge you should let us know during your booking process, we will ask while booking! (depending on time reservation and space), these fees are 20 USD extra each, on the hikes you will go on your own to enjoy the breathtaking surrounds scenery along the trails.
On this day we start at 8:20 am, train departure time is going to be few minutes after to take you to Machu Picchu all you have to do is enjoy the breathtaking scenario along the way for two hours until Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu pueblo the final station then board the bus to Machu Picchu for another 30 minutes before your tour starts, your guide will show you the best picture spots and places to enjoy Machu Picchu as well as good history learning for about 3 hours, please take note the government organized the visit as a loop it means there is only one chance to enter to Machupicchu unless you purchase either Huaynapicchu hike or Machupicchu mountain hike, in case you want to have a hiking challenge you should let us know during your booking process, we will ask while booking! (depending on time reservation and space), these fees are 20 USD extra each, on the hikes you will go on your own to enjoy the breathtaking surrounds scenery along the trails.
- Fluent English and Spanish speaking guide.
- First aid kid & Oxygen.
- Fees to access.
- Snacks
- Transportation to and from your hotel in Cusco.
- Breakfast and lunch prepared by our Chef.
- Gratuities for the team.
- Horse
- Travel insurance.
- If there is something not mentioned then it is not included.
- Personal medications.
- Day back pack (with rain cover if possible).
- Water (we recommend 2L per person).
- Rain jacket/poncho.
- Extra snacks.
- Hiking shoes and pants.
- Sun hat, sun scream, and sun glasses.
- Chopstick.
- Warm cloths (thermal base layer, sweater, fleece).
- Motion sickness tablets (roads are windy).
Weather:
The Andes mountain range is a place with only two seasons dry and rain from November to April there is the rain season, nowadays with climate change it is changing a bit which makes it unpredictable most of the time, this is why we recommend travelers to have the proper gear and be ready for any fluctuate temperature change throughout the day. As you can see in our season box on every trip we offer we point when it is the time we operate but still if there is bad weather we reserve the right to cancel a trip prior to departing from Cusco city in case of unsafe conditions, if this happens you will get a full refund of your deposit or if you prefer reschedule your trip, however we still depart whether there is snow, fog or rain and refunds are not possible due to the bad weather conditions.
As well as the climate is very changeable in the Andes temperature range fluctuates from 0 Celsius degrees in early morning and warm up until 15 Celsius degrees along the day, we recommend you to bring sun cream because sun index is pretty high.
Group sizes/departures:
GIP trips depart daily with a minimum of 2 people and 10 max, all we do is private or small group trips, if a large group of friends is coming we still run it GET IN PERU is about harmony. You can price the cost if you are coming with 4 or more people.
Reservations:
Get In Peru recommends you to book with 3-4 months in advance to ensure availability. If you have flexible dates we can take your reservations although GIP trips tent to be book in advance due to our personalized small group service.
First aid:
Our trips go from 8,000 ft up to 16,500 ft (2,400m – 5036m), GIP recommends you to spend at least 2 days in Cusco or similar elevation to acclimatize, please ask your doctor if you are concerned with the altitude although our guides always have a proper first air and oxygen in all adventure trips in case you need it do not doubt and please ask for.
Accommodation:
GIP hotels accommodations is based on double or triple occupancy, solo travelers will have their own privacy at a reasonable price.
Food:
Peru is known by its variety of food we will served you always local dishes in a family style manner, if you have any dietary requirements please let us know on the booking process we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate.
Gratuities:
Our guides and staff are all paid based on the number of days they spend on each GIP trip, it is not a require to tip the crew but we are always welcome if you do tip, we understand as a crew that our service went above and beyond your expectations, we will greatly appreciate it. A common tip is 5 to 10% of your total trip cost.
Insurance:
An insurance is essential for your safety throughout your trip, emergency medical transport and air rescue in remote areas could be very expensive and will probably not be covered by your 401(k) or another health plan so it is recommendable for you to purchase an adequate personal travel insurance which should be appropriate for your trip, this insurance must cover accident, medical expenses, repatriation cost and all other expenses involve
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