Day 1: Cusco, Inca Trail (Km 104), Wiñay Huayna, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes (BX/D)

 

Pick-up at the hotel early in the morning, and then you will go by bus to the Poroy train station near Cusco (+/-20mns), or to the railway station in Ollantaytambo, both, from where you will take the train to km 104, the beginning of your trek. You will start walking towards the pass and ruins of Wiñaywayna (2850m), where you will enjoy a guided visit and your box lunch. After lunch, you will continue on the trail until reaching Machu Picchu. You will take the bus down (or you can walk down if you choose) to Aguas Calientes, where you will have dinner (included) and spend the night (lodging included).

 

Day 2: Visit Machu Picchu (B)

 

You will take one of the first buses to go up to Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” Your bilingual guide will take you throughout the vast ruins for a guided visit of about 2hours, then you will have some free time to wander through the archaeological complex. Visit the Main Square, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial Grounds. After the excursion you can climb the Huayna Picchu (+/- 45 min but only 300 people allowed per day, gate closes at noon). After your visit, you will take the bus down (or walk down if you still feel like it) to Aguas Calientes for lunch (NOT inlcuded) and meeting at the train station. In the afternoon, you will be transferred by train to Cusco or Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. As an option, you can choose to stay another night in Aguas Calientes with a return to Cusco the next day.

 

Included:

 

• Transfers from/to hotel
• Train tickets (roundtrip from Poroy or Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes)
• 1 night in Aguas Calientes (upgrade available)
• 1 bus ticket to go up to ruins, and 2 tickets to go down (3 bus tickets total)
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
• Bilingual guided mini-trek and visit of Machu Picchu
• Medical Assistance
• Meals as indicated in itinerary (B=Breakfast/L=Lunch/BX=Box Lunch/D=Dinner)*
• *Vegetarian food available on request

 

Not included:

 

• Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch on Day 2
• Beverages, extra food, and gratuities

 

Opcion:

 

• Addinitional hotel night on Day 2