Day 1:At around 3:30 a.m.
- We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco for the transfer to Ollantaytambo. From there, we will board the train to Km 104, the starting point of the 2-day Inca Trail. Our adventure begins with a visit to the archaeological site of Chachabamba (2,250 m).
- The hike continues for about 3 hours until we reach Wiñay Wayna (meaning “forever young”) an impressive site believed to have been the home of ancient priests of Machu Picchu. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of the Urubamba River and lush cloud forest.
- We then hike for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes (about 4 km) to reach the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), where you’ll get your first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu. After taking in the panorama, we descend by bus to Aguas Calientes, where we will have dinner and spend the night in a comfortable hostel selected by the agency.
Day 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES – CUSCO
- Early in the morning, we head up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the main sectors of the Inca citadel, lasting approximately 2 hours. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore on your own and take photos.In the afternoon, we return to Aguas Calientes, board the train back to Ollantaytambo, and finally take the bus back to Cusco, arriving in the evening.