Meals: Breakfast
Considered: Easy
Weather: Warm and humid
Maximum altitude: 2,490 m.a.s.l.
Minimum altitude: 2,040 m.a.s.l.
Get pictures of Machu Picchu without crowds
Bus to Aguas Calientes
Night in a hotel with hot shower included
Meals: packed lunch, Dinner
Walking distance: 15 km / 6 miles, 7-8 hours total
Weather: Hot and humid
Trek starting point: 2000 m.a.s.l.
Highest point is Sun Gate: 2720 m.a.s.l.
Machu Picchu elevation: 2400 m.a.s.l.
Considered: Moderate
"The Machu Picchu tickets is subject to availability, clarifying that the only entity authorized to sell these tickets is the Ministry of Culture of Peru.
Tickets will be purchased according to the available circuits and tickets (corresponding to circuits 1 and 2). Other circuits may be offered with an additional charge for the price difference in tickets. In case there is no availability of any type of tickets for Machu Picchu, you will receive a full refund of your tour package."
We will pick up in your Hotel or airbnb.
You will be picked up from your hotel at 4:00am. We will then go to the train station and leave on the train at 6:10am from Ollantaytambo. Along the way the train follows the Urubamba River until we reach Km104 where we´ll begin our trek. Along the way you will be able to see spectacular views of farmlands and snow-capped mountains and the mighty Urubamba River, one of the sources of the Amazon River. At 104km (2000m) we begin our trek, once we´ve made sure you have everything you need. We provide you your packed lunch, energy drinks and take a group photo before visiting our first Inca site here.If we have clear weather we´ll have tremendous views of Machu Picchu, the Urubamba River and other surrounding Inca Sites
After hiking for 3 hours, we will reach the most beautiful Incan site on the Inca Trail – Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young) at 2600m/8500ft. This is a wonderful Incan site that not many people get to see. There is an elaborate water fountain, temples and some agricultural terraces which provide a perfect opportunity to learn more about the way of the Incans and their history. The backdrop of this site truly has to be seen to be believed, seemingly dropping off a cliff face with dramatic and beautiful mountains surrounding you, it really gives a picture of the importance of location to the Incas
From Wiñay Wayna, we walk to the Sun Gate, from where we see the picturesque landscape of Machu Picchu below. After taking in the once-in-a-lifetime views and capturing your photos, we begin our descent to Machu Picchu for sunset. One of the biggest advantages of this hike is that by the time we reach Machu Picchu later in the afternoon, most of the day travelers will have returned home, and you will have it almost to yourself. After taking photos, we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night in a hotel.
Day 2: Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco: You will take the bus to the ruins of Machu Picchu. A 2 hour guided tour, then return to the village for lunch. You will have free time before returning by train to Ollantaytambo and from there by bus to Cusco, arrival time depending on the train schedule available. "The Machu Picchu tickets is subject to availability, clarifying that the only entity authorized to sell these tickets is the Ministry of Culture of Peru. "Tickets will be purchased according to the available circuits and tickets (corresponding to circuits 1 and 2). Other circuits may be offered with an additional charge for the price difference in tickets. In case there is no availability of any type of tickets for Machu Picchu, you will receive a full refund of your tour package."
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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