Day 1: Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Chachabamba - KM 104 - Intipunku - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
We will pick you up from your accommodation between 4:00 and 4:10 a.m. Our starting point will be Cusco, heading toward the Ollantaytambo train station to board the tourist train to KM 104, the starting point of our adventure.
During the Inca Trail hike, we will visit the impressive archaeological site of Chachabamba (2,150 m) and Wiñaywayna (2,650 m).
Our journey will take us through a lush cloud forest that covers the mountains, where we will witness a variety of Andean flora, birds, and captivating wildlife. Before reaching the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), we will enjoy a delicious lunch to recharge for the final stretch of the hike.
We’ll then continue to the Sun Gate, from where we will have our first breathtaking views of the magnificent Machu Picchu Citadel. After approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of walking, we will enter the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu (Circuit 1B) for a guided visit. This is the perfect spot to take the classic photo of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Afterward, we will take the Consettur bus to Aguas Calientes, which takes around 30 minutes to reach the town.
In the evening, we’ll have dinner and coordinate with our guide regarding the visit for the next day. We will spend the night in a comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes, ensuring a good rest for the following day’s expedition.
Meals: Lunch (box lunch) and dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel.
Distance: 12 kms / 7.5 ml mls.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate.
Walking Time: 7 hours approx..
Minimum altitude: 2040 m / 6,693 ft.
Maximum altitude: 2720 m / 8.924 ft.
