Itinerary – DAY 1: Inca Trail
- Pickup at your hotel in Cusco
- Transport to Ollantaytambo (light box breakfast)
- Train to Km 104
- Relatively uphill hike (3.5-4 hours) to Wiñay Wayna (box lunch)
- Varied hike (1.5 hours) to the Sun Gate (photo stop)
- Relatively downhill hike (1 hour) to the Guardian’s House at Machu Picchu (photo stop)
- Quick walk (15 minutes) to the bus stop
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Dinner in Aguas Calientes
- Early night’s rest at a hotel in Aguas Calientes – guide will coordinate with you on the time to meet the next morning
Itinerary – DAY 2: Machu Picchu
- Breakfast provided by your hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Meet with guide early to take bus up to the Machu Picchu Archeological Site
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu in English (2-3 hours)
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Lunch at a restaurant of your choice in Aguas Calientes (not included in price)
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Transport from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco
Included in Tour Package:
- Pickup and drop-off at Cusco hotel
- Professional team
- Licensed bilingual tour guide
- Porters
- Personalized service in small groups
- Guided tour of the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu in English
- Tickets
- Entrance fee to the Inca Trail
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Transportation
- Safe, comfortable roundtrip transport to/from Ollantaytambo
- Train ticket from Ollantaytambo-Km 104
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes-Ollantaytambo
- Bus tickets to/from Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu
- Accommodations in Aguas Calientes
- Meals
- Day 1 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 2 Breakfast only (provided by your hotel)
NOT Included in Tour Package:
- Accommodations in Cusco
- Day 2 Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Travel/health insurance
- Tip for the tour guide
What to Pack/Bring:
- Passport
- Vaccination card (can be digital)
- Face mask
- Daypack with rain cover
- Overnight backpack
- Water
- Camera or cell phone to take photos
- Personal medication
- Trekking shoes or hiking boots
- Clothing for hiking in cold weather, such as:
- Thermal(s) or base layer(s)
- Warm layer(s)
- Warm jacket
- Sweater
- Down jacket
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Beanie or toque
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Lip balm
- Sunhat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Cash for snacks/souvenirs/Day 2 lunch/tip
- Insect repellent (November to March)
- Optional:
- Snacks
- Trekking poles
*Cost is based on a minimum 2-person booking.
