DESCRIPTION DAY ONE (CUSCO- km 104- Machupicchu)

Early in the morning departure by train journey from Cusco through the pisturesque Sacred Valley to Km 104 (Chachabamba), start the hike through a sub-tropical forest, our hike continues gently upward for approximately four hours until we reach the beautifully situated Inca complex of Wiñayhuayna, its significance in Quechua is forever young. This is one of the most beautiful of the neighboring sites to Machu Picchu. Many fountains and baths as well as steeply gabled structures. The site was discovered only in the year 1941 and was named Wiñaywayna is a species of epiphytic Orchid which abounds in the area. We stop to eat a bag lunch, we continue two hours to the Sun gate, from where a spectacular panoramic view of Machupicchu and the entire surrounding canyon of the Urubamba river can be enjoyed, we walk down past the majestic ruins; then take the bus to Aguas Calientes to spend a relaxing night in a hostal.

DAY TWO (MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO)

Early morning we take the bus to Machupicchu, where we will explore the amazing architecture and mysterious temples left by the Incas; an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide will help us to understand the wonderfull and enigmatic advanced culture. We will have time to explore the Sanctuary on our own before returning to Cusco by train. Transfer station to hotel.

INCLUDES

- Transfer/hotel/ train station
- Transfer to km 104
- Train ticket round trip (Backpacker service)
- Entrance fee to Inca trail and Machupicchu
- Bus ticket up and down
- 1 night in a lodge. (Aguas Calientes), with breakfast included
- Professional tour guide.
- Bag lunch 1st day
- Transfer from train station to hotel

NOT INCLUDED

- Breakfast on first day
- Lunch on second day

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING

- Backpack or duffle bag
- Rain jacket (Nov-March)
- Trekking shoes
- Warm clothing
- Sunscreen and hat
- Insect repellent
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Flashlight.
- You should bring your original passport, ISIC card for the students

PRICE

POOLED SERVICE $ 250
Students with ISICcard $ 225

IMPORTANT NOTE

WE RECOMMEND THE RESERVATIONS BE MADE AT LEAST 3 OR 4 MONTHS IN ADVANCE.