Cusco – Km 104 – Aguas Calientes
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 am. Then, we will drive to the Ollantaytambo train station. There, we will board a train towards km 104. Once in km 104, we will leave the train and pass some security checkpoints before entering the Inca Trail.
We will start our adventure by hiking towards the Inca ruins of Wiñay Wayna. Wiñay Wayna comprises more than 40 farming terraces. There are also some stone buildings which served as homes for the Inca royalty.
Wiñay Wayna is surrounded by unique flora and fauna. Around 179 orchid species have been identified near this Inca site. After exploring Wiñay Wayna, we will have lunch at a nearby campsite.
Afterwards, we will continue our hike towards Inti Punku. Once there, we will be able to appreciate the beauty of the Inca city of Machu Picchu. After enjoying the incredible views of Machu Picchu during the sunset, we will take a bus to Aguas Calientes town.
Once in Aguas Calientes, our staff will transfer you to your hotel room. You will have free time to explore the town and its famous hot springs.