The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Peru treks, Inca trail experts, Cusco, Peru

DAY 1 - CUSCO / KM. 104 / CHACHABAMBA / WIÑAYWAYNA / MACHU PICCHU

We take the train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo, following the Urubamba river to Km.104 of the railroad, where we alight and cross a footbridge to begin our hike at the Inca site of Chachabamba. After a brief visit to this lovely ruin with its water channels and fountains, we start the four-hour ascent that will take us past spectacular overlooks above the great valley, then below a lovely waterfall near the delightful site of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young). We ascend through this largest and most exquisite of the Inca Trail sites, passing its chain of ritual baths and elegantly curved terracing, and then joining the main Inca trail. We follow it across a steep mountainside and up narrow stairways through lush, humid cloud-forest of giant ferns and broad-leaf vegetation. Suddenly we cross the stone threshold of Intipunku (Sun Gate) and encounter an unforgettable sweep of natural beauty and human artistry –a backdrop of twisting gorge and forested peaks framing the magical city of Machu Picchu.

We walk the last half-hour or so down the royal flagstone walkway, past outlying shrines and buildings and through the heart of Machu Picchu, taking a bus to the small town of Aguas Calientes where we overnight in a local hotel.

DAY 2 - MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO

We enjoy an early morning visit to the fabled ruins, spending the day in both guided and individual exploration. After we visit the most fascinating features of this astounding and mysterious Inca settlement, some will want to take the optional hike to an amazing overview of the site, while other may prefer to investigate Machu Picchu’s multitude of hidden nooks and corners.

After a full-on experience of this glorious monument to the Inca achievement, we return to Aguas Calientes and board the return train to Cusco.

Shared Service

Booking

	Single	Double	Triple
Hanaq Paqcha
Hatuchay Towers
Machu Picchu Pueblo		Contact Us
Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

Departs from Cusco: Monday, Wednesday & Friday From March to December
Prices per person in double accommodation.
Minimum 2 passengers

SERVICES INCLUDED
Transportation by vehicles, train to start of hike and return to Cusco. Bilingual guide (English/Spanish), box lunch, one breakfast and one lunch. Overnight at selected hotel.

NOT INCLUDED
Entrance fee, alcoholic beverages, extras, tips, additional tours, laundry and other services.

We Recommend
- A backpack
- Camera gear (ASA 50, 100 and 200 recommended)
- Rain suit or long poncho (100 % waterproof - test before you leave home)
- One complete change of clothing (trousers, socks, T-shirts, shorts and underwear)
- Sweater and jacket for cool days or nights
- Trekking shoes
- A bottle or canteen to carry water
- A hat
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Coramina (Glucose)
- A photocopy of your passport
- Personal toiletries and medications
- Peruvian currency (soles)
- Sunscreen lotion

General Information
Although the trek is rated as moderate, we strongly suggest spending at least two nights before the start of the trek to totally adjust to the altitude.
In each booking please include the following information: complete name of the passengers, age, occupation, passport number, nationality and any special medical or food requirements (vegetarian, low salt, low fat, diabetic or other)
We recommend combining the Inca Trail program with an Amazon adventure in the species-rich rainforest of Tambopata or Manu.