DAY 1: Cusco KM104 Machu picchu PUEBLO (AGUAS CALIENTES)
We will pick you up from your hotel early and drive until Ollantaytambo to take 1:30 minutes train ride along the Urubamba river from Ollantaytambo (highlands) to Chachabamba km 104 (cloud forest) here you will need to show your original passport at the checkpoint. After check point we find a beautiful archeological site with the same name. After visiting Chachabamba we will start our Trexperience! Using an ancient Inca trail that leads to Machupicchu, Abandoned in the 16TH century. First part will be a 4-hour gradual uphill until we arrive to Wiñay Huayna ( the place that never gets old), we will take time to explore this stunning place enjoying spectacular views of the Andes throughout an energizing yoga and meditation session. You will be provided a packed lunch and some drinks to later continue this expedition to the Sungate from which we can finally see Perus greatest riddle, Machupicchu, after spending some quiet time admiring the beauty of the mountains. We will continue our journey to Machu picchu arriving in the afternoon, having the opportunity to take photos without people. We take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night in a hotel.
- Campsite Altitude: 2000m 6561ft
- Highest altitude: 2700m 8858ft
- Distance: 15km 8 miles
- Duration: 8 hours
- Meals: lunch, snacks & dinner
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Difficulty: moderate
DAY 2: MACHUPICCHU (LOST CITY OF THE INCAS)
On our final day we have to get up very early to prepare for the highlight of your Trexperience; visiting Machu picchu the Lost City of the Incas. We will go straight to the line to wait for the first bus going up to Machupicchu at 5:30 am. Arriving at s the sky brightens, we will walk for an hour to the Sungate, taking in the stunning views along the way. On a clear day you can watch the spectacular sun rise over Machu picchu, which is truly an unforgettable sight. Your guide will take you on a 2 to 3-hour comprehensive tour of the city before leaving you in Machu picchu to explore on your own or climb either Huayna picchu or Machu picchu Mountain (must be booked as far in advance as possible). Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu picchu to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the train and bus back to Cusco. Trexperience Perus will ensure you are returned back to your hotel.
- Highest altitude: 2700m -8858ft
- Distance: 6km 3 miles
- Duration: 2 3 hours
- Meals: breakfast (hotel)
- Difficulty: easy