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Picchu in the distance.  

This trail is sometimes referred to as the royal road to the sacred city of Machu Picchu. The trail begins at Kilometer 104, and involves a 4-hour scenic hike to the archaeological site of Wiñaywuayna.

After lunch we will continue walking up to get the Sun gate or Intipunku from where we will have the first glimpse of Machupicchu, later we will walk down to Machu Picchu, where we will  have the chance to enjoy the sunset

Then we will take the bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will spend night. Next day You'll have a guided tour of the ruins and plenty of free time to explore the site before taking the train back to Cusco

DAY 1 : CUSCO / KM104 / WIÑAYHUAYNA / MACHUPICCHU / AGUAS CALIENTES

We pick you up from your hotel between 05:45 and 6:15 and take you to the train station for the three and a half hour train journey to the begining of the Inca trail hike at km 104. We cross the bridge over the Urubamba River to the checkpoint, where the trail heads off to the right towards the ruins of Chachabamba. These ruins, discovered in 1940, are located on the old Inca road along the southern bank of the Urubamba River. The style of the buildings and stonework suggests that this was an important religious site, as well as having a secondary function as a gatehouse guarding this entrance to Machu Picchu. On the way we will pass trough an small stream. The path then turns west and continues uphill leaving the forest.

After about 2 hours hiking through the mountainside we'll reach a beautiful waterfall, and soon we arrive at the bottom of the superb ruins of Wiñay Wayna,  where we will have our lunch (optional lunch box)

We will leave Wiñay Wayna after lunch to get to Machu Picchu before sunset. The trail follows the mountainside and drops into the cloud forest before coming to an almost vertical flight of 50 steps leading up to the final pass called Intipunku (Sun Gate). Suddenly the whole of Machu Picchu is spread out before you in all its glory. Then we will hike down to the ruins.

You'll have some free time to enjoy the sunset and take photos of Machu Picchu from the classic viewpoint.

Later we will take the bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night.

DAY 2 : MACHUPICCHU / CUSCO

We will take the first bus up to Machupicchu to enjoy the sunrise. The guide will  take you on a guided tour of all the major sectors of the ruins, which takes about 2 hours. After the tour you will have free time to explore Machupicchu by yourself. Before taking the train back to Cusco, you can have lunch just outside the ruins or take a bus down to Aguas Calientes town, where there are plenty of restaurants.

The guide will tell you what time you should meet at the train station to take the train back to Cusco.  

GROUP  SERVICE

This is a great chance to meet new friends from almost every part of the world. This service is also perfect for couples and small groups of friends.

INCLUDES:

Transfer to the train station in Cusco, train ticket from Cusco to km.104 (starting point of the trail)- Aguas Calientes - Cusco, Inca Trail & Machupicchu entrance fees, hostel at Aguas Calientes town, professional bilingual tour guide, Meals (1B, 1L, 1D), first-aid kit. Bus ticket round trip (2nd day)

EXCLUDES:

Breakfast on the first day, lunch on the last day: bus ticket from Machupicchu down to Aguas Calientes town (1st day), hot springs in Aguas Calientes (US$ 3.5) and transfer from the train station to your hotel in Cusco.

DEPARTURES : From March to January

PRICE PER PERSON 2007: US$ 220.00

PRIVATE SERVICE

A private service trek is organized just for you with private transport, your own professional tour guide.

We don't add other people to your group. This permits us to provide you the best service possible with the most personal attention and added comfort.

INCLUDES :

Transfer from your hotel to the train station in Cusco  and Train station-hotel, train ticket from Cusco to km.104 (starting point of the trail)-Aguas Calientes-Cusco, Inca Trail and Machupicchu entrance fees, hotel  at Aguas Calientes town, professional bilingual tour guide, meals (1B, 1L, 1D),  first-aid kit, bus ticket from Machupicchu ruins down to the village of Aguas Calientes for the first day, bus ticket roundtrip for the 2nd day train.

EXCLUDES:

Breakfast on the first day, lunch on the last day, hot springs in Aguas Calientes: US$ 3.5.

DEPARTURES : From March to January, it depends on your request.

GROUP SIZE : Private group.

PRICE PER PERSON 2007 :
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