Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
Our pick-up from the hotel is at 4:00 am to go to the Ollantaytambo train station. We will then take the train to km. 104 on the Cusco – Machupicchu railway line, starting point of our trek. We will arrive around 8:00 am. We will first visit the archaeological site of Chachabamba (2150m), located very close to the control point and we will start an 8 km ascent hike for approximately 4 hours, towards the archaeological complex of Wiñaywayna (2700m). This is an impressive archaeological complex made up of an agricultural sector with numerous platforms, a religious sector and an urban sector. On the way we will have magnificent views of the valley and Urubamba River and the archaeological complex of Choquesuysuy, located on the left bank of the river, as well as a beautiful waterfall located a few minutes from Wiñaywayna. Later, we will continue towards the Intipunku or Puerta del Sol, after approximately 1h of walking through a stretch of stone slabs on the edge of precipices in a landscape of semi-jungle. From this fabulous place we will see for the first time the sacred city of Machupicchu (2450m), to which we will descend in approximately 40 minutes, arriving at the top to the “House of the Guardians” and then descend to the starting point to take our bus to Aguas Calientes (25 minutes). Accommodation and overnight at the selected hotel.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Cusco
We will pick you up early from the hotel to take a bus to the Machupicchu complex, where we will begin a complete guided tour of the Inca citadel that will last approximately 2 hours. Later, you will have free time to explore the ancient city, from where there are spectacular views of Machupicchu mountain, the valleys and mountains that surround it. You can also visit the Temple of the Moon and the impressive Inca Bridge. Our meeting place in the afternoon will be the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can optionally visit and relax in its hot springs. In the afternoon we will take the train to the city of Cusco, where we will arrive late at night.
* The departure and arrival times are approximate.
Included / Not included
Including:
- Pick up from airport to hotel/back
- Pick up from hotel and transfer to the train station/back.
- Train ticket Cusco – km. 104 (starting point of the walk).
- Entrances to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
- Accommodation in Hotel / Hostal in Aguas Calientes (double room with private bathroom).
- Official guide (English / Spanish)
- Meals
- First aid kit including emergency oxygen tank.
- Bus ticket Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes (1st day)
- Bus tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes (2nd day)
- Return train ticket Aguas Calientes (Expedition service)
Not included:
- First day breakfast
- Lunch on the 2nd day
- The visit to the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes
- Entrance tickets to Huayna Picchu
- Tips
Recommendations
Recommendations
- Original Passpor
- Backpack/ Daypack
- Water Bottles
- Raincoat or Poncho
- Sunblock/ Sunglasses
- Warm jacket
- Hiking Shoes or Boots
- Wool Hat
- Trekking Pants
- Tshirts
- Shorts/ Sandals
- Camera
- Insect Repellent
- Snacks
- Extra money
- Personal medication
- Walking Sticks
- Sun Hat