This tour offers beautiful rainforest scenery with a wide variety of flora and fauna. You’ll also visit the archaeological sites of Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna, and you’ll have the opportunity to visit Machu Picchu twice. This allows you to take photos at both sunset and sunrise, making this tour an even more exciting experience.
Pickup from the hotel and departure at 4:00 a.m. to begin our 2-day hike along the Inca Trail. We’ll travel by car for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to Ollantaytambo, where we’ll have breakfast. Then, we’ll board the train to Kilometer 104 (the trailhead). The hike begins in the Sacred Valley and ascends along a cobblestone Inca path to the archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna. After visiting Wiñay Wayna, we’ll enjoy a picnic with an incredible view of the mountains. After enjoying our meal, we’ll hike through the lush, green cloud forest that covers the mountain, observing a wide variety of plants, flowers, orchids, and birds along the way.
After a full day of hiking, we’ll arrive at the Puerta del Sol, where you’ll get your first view of Machu Picchu stretching across the mountain ridge. From there, we’ll hike for about 45 more minutes until we reach Machu Picchu. We’ll explore the upper section of the site along Circuit 01, where you can take the famous postcard photo of Machu Picchu. Then, we’ll take a bus to Aguas Calientes, arriving around 5:00 p.m. Once there, the guide will help you check in at your hotel. You’ll have free time before dinner, during which you can visit the hot springs for a relaxing soak. After dinner, you’ll return to the hotel for the night.
On the second day, after breakfast, you’ll return to Machu Picchu by bus, and our guide will take you on a tour of Machu Picchu along Circuit 03. For about 2 to 3 hours, your guide will show you the main points of interest, such as the Temple of the Sun, the Inca houses, the water fountains, the agricultural terraces, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, and the granary.
Return to Aguas Calientes, free time for lunch, then return by train to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco.
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