INKA TRAIL

Day 1: Cusco to Aguas Calientes

We pick you up from your hotel at 05.30am and take you to San Pedro train station to board the train that will take us to km.104 on the Cusco – Machupicchu railroad (starting point of the trek), where we will arrive at around 10:00 am. We start visiting the Chachabamba archaeological complex (2150m/7052ft), located very close to the control point, to then embark upon an 8 km ascending trail, which after four hours takes us to the archaeological complex of Wiñaywayna (2650m/8692ft). This is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector. On the way up we will have magnificent views of the Urubamba River valley and the Choquesuysuy archaeological complex located on the other side of the river, and also of a beautiful waterfall located just a few minutes away from Wiñaywayna. We then go on and climb to Intipunku, or The Sun Gate. This will take an hour of hiking along a trail of flat stones on the edges of cliffs in highland jungle. From this fabulous spot, we may contemplate the sacred citadel of Machupicchu. From Intipunku we descend to Machupicchu and then by bus to Aguas Calientes. We are then accommodated at the selected hotel/hostel. Meals: L (box-lunch)

Day 2: Aguas Calientes to Cusco

We wake up early and board a bus, which will take us up to Machupicchu where we begin a complete guided tour of the Inca citadel that will take approximately two hours. You will then have free time to walk around, climb the Huaynapicchu Mountain, where one can experience spectacular views of all of Machupicchu, the valleys and mountains that surround it, or visit the Temple of the Moon and the fabulous Inca Bridge. In the afternoon, we meet in the town of Aguas Calientes where, if you like, you can visit and relax in its hot springs. From here we take the train back to the city of Cusco, where we arrive after nightfall. Meals: - * Departure and arrival times are approximated

What is included

» Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer to San Pedro Station in Cusco
» Backpacker Train ticket from Cusco to km.104 (starting point of the trail)
» Inca Trail and Machupicchu entrance fee
» English speaking professional guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people)
» Meals 01L (box-lunch).ñ Vegetarian menu available at no extra cost
» First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
» Bus ticket from Machupicchu ruins down to the village of Aguas Calientes – 1st day
» Round trip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes – 2nd day
» Backpacker Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
» Transfer train station – hotel in Cusco only if returning on day 2

What is not included

» Accommodation in Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu
» Lunch and dinner on the last day: after the guided tour at Machupicchu, you can enjoy free time to further visit the ruins and choose to have lunch either in Machupicchu or in Aguas Calientes at your own expense. Arrival in Cusco is estimated after nightfall, dinner being at your own expense too
» Visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes: a relaxing way to end-up the trek while you’re awaiting the return train to Cusco, only 10 minutes from the village center, entrance fee is Peruvian Soles s/10.00 per person. Towels can be hired in Aguas Calientes
» Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish.