Santuary of Chachabamba, Archaeological site of Wiñaywayna, Inti Punku, Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
1 DAY: Km. 104 – AGUAS CALIENTES We will pick up the group from their hostel/hotels at 05.30am and then transferred to the San Pedro train station, or the railway station in ollantaytambo to board the train that will take us to the Km. 104 on the Cusco – Machu Picchu Railway (at this point we will start our trek). We will reach Km. 104 around 10:00 am. On this point we get off the train and start our journey crossing the Willkamayu River (Urubamba River) using a bridge (cable and wood made). We start the trek visiting the famous Inka Sanctuary of Chachabamba, a beautiful palace with nice rooms and walls. After having a proper introduction of Inca History, we will climb up a trail of roughly 8 km.(3 hours), and afterwards we will reach the archaeological site of Wiñaywayna (2700 m), second only to Machupicchu in beauty. This fantastic site is a perfect example of Inca terrace farming, and it was probably an experimental laboratory for agricultural purposes in Inca times. The name Wiñaywayna comes from a name given to a beautiful orchid typical in the zone, and it means FOREVER YOUNG. Later on we will continue our trek, crossing the cloud forest though a narrow path till we reach the Inti Punku (Sun Gate). At this spot you will have a great view of the most beautiful Inca Citadel of Peru, “Machu Picchu”. This is indeed a special point where most of the hikers gather to get the best photo of this sacred city. Afterwards we will descend towards Machu Picchu, and will go down to Aguas Calientes by bus, where we will spend the night at the designated hostel. On this evening hiker got the option of visiting and relax at the hot springs located at the upper section of valley or just walk around the streets of this charming village.
2 DAY: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU We get up early and after breakfast we will take one of the first busses that will take us up to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (25 min). Once there, our guide will show us the most important sectors of this great Inca City, such as the great Inti watana (solar clock), the Sun Temple, the urban sector, the agricultural sector among others, and will provide an explanation. This guided tour will last approximately 2 ½ hours, and afterwards we will have free time to explore the ruins on your own or just relax. By 1:00 pm. We suggest to take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. Busses leaving when they are full. In Aguas Calientes you may have lunch and then take the train back to Cusco.The train ride will last about 4 hours, so you will arrive in Cusco after nightfall. Transfer to your hotel.
Included • Transfer from your hotel to the train station. • Train ticket to (km 104) and return ticket to Cusco or Olantaytambo. • Entrance ticket and walking permit Inca trail 2 d and Machu Picchu. • Food: 01breakfast, 01lunch, 01 diner. • 3 bus tickets 2 going down and 1 up from Machu picchu /Aqua Calientes. • One night in a hostal in Aqua Calientes. • Service of Spanish / English speaking guide.
Not Included • First day breakfast, last day lunch. • Entrance fees to the thermal pools of Aguas Calientes. • Tips for guide.
YOU NEED TO BRING • Your official international passport and student card, if you forget, you can’t enter the trail!! • Day- pack • Trekking shoes • Walking sticks • Big water bottle • Flash light, • Sun Hat and sun cream • Personal clothing for trek and clothes for rain • Insect repellent • Snack • Emergency money and money for the tip
NOTE • If after reservation you have to change your passport, or if it is stolen, please bring the old one with you or at least a copy.INC is verry strict ! If the passport at the entrance is not the same, they will not let you start the incatrail.Please inform us in advance if you dont have a copy of the old one , than INC and Peru World Travel charge 25 usd administration cost to change this. • Please make sure to inform us of any health or dietary restrictions.
We will pick up the group from their hostel/hotels at 05.30am and then transferred to the San Pedro train station, or the railway station in ollantaytambo to board the train that will take us to the Km. 104 on the Cusco – Machu Picchu Railway (at this point we will start our trek). We will reach Km. 104 around 10:00 am. On this point we get off the train and start our journey crossing the Willkamayu River (Urubamba River) using a bridge (cable and wood made). We start the trek visiting the famous Inka Sanctuary of Chachabamba, a beautiful palace with nice rooms and walls. After having a proper introduction of Inca History, we will climb up a trail of roughly 8 km.(3 hours), and afterwards we will reach the archaeological site of Wiñaywayna (2700 m), second only to Machupicchu in beauty. This fantastic site is a perfect example of Inca terrace farming, and it was probably an experimental laboratory for agricultural purposes in Inca times. The name Wiñaywayna comes from a name given to a beautiful orchid typical in the zone, and it means FOREVER YOUNG. Later on we will continue our trek, crossing the cloud forest though a narrow path till we reach the Inti Punku (Sun Gate). At this spot you will have a great view of the most beautiful Inca Citadel of Peru, “Machu Picchu”. This is indeed a special point where most of the hikers gather to get the best photo of this sacred city. Afterwards we will descend towards Machu Picchu, and will go down to Aguas Calientes by bus, where we will spend the night at the designated hostel. On this evening hiker got the option of visiting and relax at the hot springs located at the upper section of valley or just walk around the streets of this charming village. 
We get up early and after breakfast we will take one of the first busses that will take us up to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (25 min). Once there, our guide will show us the most important sectors of this great Inca City, such as the great Inti watana (solar clock), the Sun Temple, the urban sector, the agricultural sector among others, and will provide an explanation. This guided tour will last approximately 2 ½ hours, and afterwards we will have free time to explore the ruins on your own or just relax. By 1:00 pm. We suggest to take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. Busses leaving when they are full. In Aguas Calientes you may have lunch and then take the train back to Cusco.The train ride will last about 4 hours, so you will arrive in Cusco after nightfall. Transfer to your hotel.
• Transfer from your hotel to the train station.
• Trekking shoes