Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – first day (L, D)
Cusco – 104 Km – Wiñay Wayna
Transfer from the hotel to the train station. Train to KM 104. At this point we start the trek, for 3 hours approximately, to the well preserved remains of the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (2900 mts. altitude). The final leg of the trek to the lost city of Machu Picchu begins and we will hike to Inti Punku or Puerta del Sol ("Sun Gate"), from which we will have our first view of Machu Picchu. Arriving at Machu Picchu around 5pm, a bus will take us to Aguas Calintes, where the night will be spent.
Day 02: Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – second day (Machu Picchu) (B)
Machu Picchu
Visit to the New 7 Wonders of the World
Morning begins very early, around 4 am, with breakfast at 4:30. The plan is to experience a beautiful sun rise at the sanctuary. To get there, we can either walk for about 1, 5 hour or take the bus that leaves at 5:30 (about 25 min.). Arriving we will see this magnificent citadel quietly being filled with the light of the day.
A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your guide and after you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves. If you still have some energy, you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft)!!! It takes about 45 minutes to reach the top.
The train, departing from Aguas Calientes station, will take us back to Cusco. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
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