Your journey begins with your hotel pick up at 4 a.m. We will drive to the Ollantaytambo train station and depart on the 6:10am train. Along this hour and half train ride, you will see spectacular views of the farmlands, snow-capped mountains and the mighty Urubamba River, one of the sources of the Amazon River. At 104 km or trailhead (2,100 meters above sea level), we reach the starting point of our trek. Before we begin, we will take a group photo and pass out your box lunch which includes a bottle of water. The tour begin with the Inca site Chachabamba and then we will begin hiking upwards, as we head for the Classic Inca Trail. If the weather is clear, we'll have tremendous views of Machu Picchu, the Urubamba River and other surrounding Inca Sites.

After hiking for four hours, we will reach the most beautiful Incan site on the Inca Trail, Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young) at 2,650 m/8,500 ft. Most people do not get the opportunity to see an elaborate water fountain, temples and some agricultural terraces, which provide a perfect opportunity to learn about the history of the Incas. The backdrop of this site drops off a cliff, with beautiful mountains surrounding the area. From Wiñay Wayna, we will stop for lunch. After lunch, we will walk to the Sun Gate, where we will see the picturesque landscape of Machu Picchu. After taking in the once-in-a-lifetime views, we will begin our descent to Machu Picchu.

A big advantage of this hike, is that by the time we reach Machu Picchu, most of the day travelers will have returned home, so there are less people. After taking photos, we board the bus to Aguas Calientes so you can check into your hotel. Once you’ve checked into the hotel, we will go to dinner at Indio Feliz (included). This restaurant is considered to be the best food in Aguas Calientes. After dinner, we recommend going to bed early to make the most of the next day.

Accommodations: Tierra Viva Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Box Lunch and Dinner