The Express Inca Trail




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Overview
Highlights
- Take the shorter version of the Inca Trail with the same striking sites and scenery
- Spend one night in a comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Access Machu Picchu through the famous Sun Gate or Inti Punku
- Take the scenic round trip train ride to Km 104 and Ollantaytambo
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Trip includes
- Briefing session the day before the tour
- Small-group tour for up to 10 people
- Licensed Tour Guide
- All pickups and transfers during the tour
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Box Lunch, 1 Dinner
- Water and snacks (Day 1)
- Round trip tourist class train
- Inca Trail & Machu Picchu entrance fees
Itinerary

Day 2
Aguas Calientes | Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo - CuscoAwake with a fresh coffee or breakfast at the hotel. You'll take one of the first buses to arrive at Machu Picchu before the crowds and see the first sunrise lights as you cro...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Breakfast on day 1, Lunch and Dinner on day 2
- Huayna Picchu Mountain ticket (If option selected, it’s subject to availability)
- Tips for our staff (Optional)
- Travel Insurance
- Additional costs or delays beyond our control
Accommodation
1 Night hotel accommodation
- Non refundable
- Amendments of dates and traveler key data may incur extra fees. These are determined according to the days prior the tour
- 1 breakfast
- 1 Box Lunch
- 1 Dinner
- Snacks and drinks on the trail
Suitable for all ages after 12
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