(B)= breakfast / (L)= lunch / (D)= dinner
Day 1: Cusco - Wiñaywayna - Aguas
Calientes(L) (D)
We leave Cusco early in the morning by train to Km 104 where
the trek starts. Upon arrival we visit the ruin of
Chachabamba in 2250 masl. Here agricultural product
from other areas where collected to be brought to Machu Picchu.
Then we begin our walk towards Wiñay Wayna.
On the way we have beautiful views of the Urubamba
river and the chances are many to see different kinds
of the famous orchid family. We turn around the last corner
and have the amazing Wiñay Wayna rigth below
us, we stop to make a visit of this interesting and
important inca site. After a few minutes walking we stop for
lunch. In the afternoon we walk the last hours towards
Machu Picchu, that we see on a distance from
the Inti Punku (Gate of the Sun)
in the beautiful afternoon sun before continuing down
to Aguas Calientes by bus. We spend the night in
a nice hostal in town.
Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco
After breakfast we'll arrive at Machu Picchu ruins
(2400 m). Guided tour of the ruins for approximately 3 hours
followed by some time at leisure for lunch. In the afternoon,
we take the train back to Cusco, upon arrival transfer to
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