Day 01: Ollantaytambo - Km 104 - Wiñaywayna - Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes
Box Lunch
Early morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the train station, where we’ll board a train that will take us to KM 104 on the Cusco–Machupicchu Railroad (the starting point of our hike where we’ll arrive around 8:10 am).
We will visit the Chachabamba Archaeological Complex (2,150m/7,052ft), located very close to the control point. Then, we’ll gradually ascend for approximately three hours towards the fascinating archaeological complex of Wiñay Wayna (2,650m/8,692ft). After eating lunch, we will continue hiking through the semi-tropical forest towards Inti Punku (the Sun Gate) 2,700m/ 8,858 ft, where you’ll enjoy your first panoramic view of the sacred city of Machu Picchu.
This magical place will surprise you with its impressive geography, as well as with its evidence revealing the high intellectual and spiritual development achieved by the Andean people under the rule of the Incas.
After crossing the archaeological site, we will be transported to the town of Aguas Calientes (2,040m/6,692 ft) where you’ll spend the evening relaxing in your hotel and preparing yourself for more extensive exploration that awaits you the next day.
- Accommodation: Not Included Hotel.
- Highest Elevation: 2,700m/ 8,858 ft.
- Lowest Elevation: 2,150m/7,052ft.
- Distance to walk: 13 km /8 miles.
- Approximate walk time: 6 – 7 hours.
- Level of Difficulty: Moderate.
