Itinerary

1. Day 1: Cusco - Km 104 - Aguas Calientes

   • You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco. Start your journey to Ollantaytambo by train to Km 104.

   • Disembark the train and start trekking on the short Inca Trail.

   • Hike along the impressive ancient Inca Trails, visit beautiful Inca sites, enjoy the variety of flora and fauna, and arrive at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate.

   • Explore Machu Picchu in the afternoon with fewer people and take that incredible photo while the citadel is almost empty.

   • Take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, eat dinner at Indio Feliz, and spent the night in a 3-star hotel.

   Distance:16 km / 9.9 miles

   Maximum altitude: 2750 m

   Meals: Lunch, Dinner

2. Day 2: Explore - Machu Picchu!

   • Wake up early after a good night’s sleep, eat breakfast in the hotel, and take the bus up to Machu Picchu.

   • Explore the great 15th-century Inca Citadel with your expert tour guide, discover the most beautiful temples, palaces, and learn the history of the Incas.

   • Finish the guided tour, explore by yourself or take the optional hikes to either Huayna Picchu (2 hours round trip) or Machu Picchu mountain (3 hours round trip). 

   • Take the Vistadome Panoramic train back to Ollantaytambo later in the afternoon.

   • Find your vehicle which will be waiting for you and transfer you back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 7:30 pm.

   Guided tour: 3 hours

   Maximum altitude: 2480 m

   Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.