Detailed itinerary:

Day 1: Cuzco – Cachicata quarry – Ollantaytambo

Beautiful hike through an ancient Inca trail, starting at the village of Ollantaytambo and finishing at the Cachicata quarry where it is possible to observe the working and moving stones technique used by the Incas; it also possible to enjoy the beautiful view of the Vilcanota river. At night, train to Aguas Calientes where we spend the night.

Included: Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes – Cuzco

Early in the morning, we hop on the bus that will take us up the famous Lost City of the Incas; we can observe the sunrise and then start a guided visit of approximately 2 hours through the most important areas and interest. There will be enough time later to explore and discover the marvellous Machupicchu. Later, descend to the town of Aguas Calientes and finally take the train to Ollantaytambo and a bus back to the hotel in Cuzco.

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, Machupicchu (literally, in quechua, «old mountain») is likely to be one of the most important cities built during the conquering by the Incas of the jungle and low lands, rich in food, medicinal plants and coca leaves. It is considered a religious sanctuary and a astronomic centre, and one of the greatest architectural/engineering works of all times. Machupicchu remained abandoned and forgotten for four centuries, covered by a thick vegetation, until 1911 when the American archaeologist Hiram Bingham made its existence public.

Included: Breakfast

Note: Passengers who desire to visit the Huayna Picchu should give notice of this decision as soon as possible because, according to a new resolution that limits the number of visitors, only the first 400, so you should be on the list on day 4, very early.

Included:

• Professional guide:
  • Spanish and English (2 guides for groups over 8 people)
• Horse for emergencies
• Local driver
• Meals:
  • Breakfast (1), snack (1) and box lunch (1)
• Camping equipment:
  • Oxygen and first aid kit
• Transportation:
  • Private transport Cachicata – Ollantaytambo

Not Included:

• Breakfast and dinner on Day 1
• Lunch and dinner on Day 2
• International flights
• International airport taxes
• Visas
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Transfer for extra activities
• Travel insurance
• Tips
• Personal use items
• Lodging before and after the tour, if it applies
• Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

You should bring along:

• Suggested budget for food: around USD60 for meals not included
• Walking sticks
• Small backpack
• Hiking boots
• Poncho and windbreaker
• Bottle of water, torch, hat, sun lotion, sunglasses
• Warm and light clothes
• Insect repellent
• Camera (optional)

Note: Passengers can take the train Vistadome Valley at 19:00, for USD4