Program Itinerary

Day 1: CUSCO -OLLANTAYTAMBO- KM 104 CHACHABAMBA- WIÑAY-WAYNA- MACHUPICCHU-AGUAS CALIENTES.

Pick up from your hotels at 4:00 a.m. to transfer it for a 2-hour trip, with private transportation to the train station in Ollantaytambo. We will board the Expedition train, travel by train for an hour and 45 minutes to Km 104 (Start of our hike.) (It is worth the effort to get up early and go with this train, which allows us to enter and start our hike early, if we wait for the usual train we would start at noon, starting this trip from Ollantaytambo is also suggested - see our option Combo, the trip to the Sacred Valley with night in Ollantaytambo.) At Km 104 after presenting passports at the control, we began to walk gently to meters of the Vilcanota River. Starting the road we will see the ruins of Chachabamba, an in-situ stone altar that served to worship the sun and the mountains, still venerated by the local people. After visiting Chachabamba, we will continue the path to the south and begin a gradual climb to the mountain, before entering a cloud forest and with lots of vegetation, then the trail goes to the forest and goes west, while we continue uphill in an open meadow. After walking 3 hours, the path descends into an amazing forest. Here we will find a beautiful waterfall, then we will reach the lower part of the ruins of Wiñaywayna. We will appreciate the beauty of this place, complemented by the information of our expert guide. After having lunch in Wiñaywayna, we will continue in the afternoon in the cloud forest, full of bromeliads, orchids, and fern trees. While we walk this last part of the road, we will pass through many impressive features such as stone stairs and tambos ("resting places"). You climb 60 stairs before arriving at Inti Punku ("the door of the sun"). From this point, you can contemplate and observe this wonderful place. Then descend for 45 minutes until you reach the famous viewpoint, from here you can observe the sunset. Descend to the entrance of Machupicchu where we will board the bus to Aguas Calientes. Dinner included, rest, plans and arrangements for tomorrow. The thermal baths are a good option (bring your swimsuit and 10 soles. Night in Hotel Travelers.

Meals:L D
Accommodation:Hostel.
Maximum Altitude:2680 metros/8792 feets
Minimum Altitude:2100 metros/6888 feets
Distance Travelled:7 kilometers approximately
Approximate Walking Time:6-7 hours

Day 2: AGUAS CALIENTES-MACHUPICHU- WAYNA-PICCHU-OLLANTAYTAMBO- CUSCO

Breakfast from 04:30 am, then we will board the first bus to Machupicchu, the park opens at 6:00 am. We have a guided tour of Machupicchu, this enigmatic and mysterious city is explored for approximately 2-3 hours explained by your expert guide, you can visit the most impressive places like the Royal Mausoleum, the temple of the 3 windows, the main temple, the Plaza sacred, the famous Intihuatana where the wise Inkas moored the sun on the winter solstice in June, stairways, squares, fountains, etc. (You will usually have then about 5-6 extra hours of free time). After finishing our masterful visit, we can walk down to Aguas Calientes (option to get off with bus $ 12 pp to pay) Hotel Viajeros awaits us with a delicious lunch with our group. Then we will have some free time to explore this picturesque town before boarding our return train to Cusco
The train leaves Aguas Calientes in the afternoon at 16:45 pm (In high season train schedules may vary.) And arrives in Cusco (Poroy train station) at 8:30 pm, then we move it for 25 minutes to Cusco. (or optional train at 5:00 p.m. to Ollantaytambo, then a 2-hour trip to Cusco with a van, arriving approximately at 9:00 p.m., we offer this alternative option of return, more in high season that runs from April until August).

Meals:BL
Maximum Altitude:2100m/6888 feets
Minimum Altitude:2400m/7872 feets
Distance Travelled:9 kilometers approximately
Approximate Walking Time:3-4 hours

What is Included:

Orientation the night before the trip in your Hotel or Office.
Pick up from your hotel at 4:00 am
Private transportation to the train station in Ollantaytambo (2 hours)
Train Ticket to km 104 (starting point of the excursion.)
Income to the Inca Trail Park and the Machupicchu Sanctuary.
Experienced expert guide.
Guided tours to Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, and Choquesuysuy
Guided tour of Machupicchu on the second day.
1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch
1 snack and drink the first day.
Private room for 2 people in Aguas Calientes (with shower and private bathroom.)
1 bus ticket on the 1st day and 1 ticket on the 2nd day. Train ticket back to Cusco or Ollantaytambo + bus to Cusco.
You can leave your belongings at the hotel in Cusco.
Price based on SHARED service (from 6 people)
For PRIVATE service (1 - 5 people) check availability and prices

What is not Included:

Admission to the thermal baths 10 soles (optional). (Take bath clothes and towel.)
Bus to Aguas Calientes on the second day US $ 12 (or 45 minutes down)
Dinner the second day.
Drinks, refreshments, or water
Tips for your guide, it is optional.
Entrance ticket to the mountain Huaynapicchu $ 75.00 / ($ 40 with ISIC card).
Single Room US $ 20 (Only if you request it.)

We recommend that you bring:

Original passport
ISIC International Student Card (if registered as a student)
A personal backpack for the day.
Water to drink (2 liters)
Camera, binoculars
Rain jacket in rainy season - December to March.
Basic cleaning products, dresser.
Hat by the sun, it is essential.
Sunblock to protect from the sun.
Insect repellent by mosquitoes.
Boots for hiking, sturdy shoes.
Money in soles or dollars. (The change to soles is low in Aguas Calientes.)