We pick you up early in the morning from your hotel and drive you to the train station to board the train that will take us to km. 104 (the starting point of the hike). After crossing the suspension bridge over the Urubamba River we visit the archaeological site of Chachabamba (2,150m / 7,052ft). From here, we will hike upwards for about 8km (approximately 4 hours) and get to the magnificent archaeological site of Wiñayhuayna (2,700m), an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector as well as an urban sector. On the way we will appreciate the vegetation of the forest. After having the box lunch we will continue for about one hour further onto 'Inti Punku' (The 'Sun gate') at 2,730m (8,792ft), from where you will have your first dramatic and impressive view of Machu Picchu (2,430m / 7,972ft). As we are going down, we will take a side path off the trail to take a bus that transports us to Aguas Calientes where you will check into your accommodation.
Accommodation : Tierra Viva Machu Picchu (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper (Feature Dinner)
Trekking Distance : 9 kilometers
Trekking Time : 3-4 hours
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After an early breakfast we will take the bus back up to Machu Picchu. A walking tour is given by a guide through the different sectors of this great Inca legacy, considered Cultural Heritage. In the afternoon, we will take a bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then board the train back to Cusco. Level: Moderate Maximum altitude: Inti Punku 9005 feet | 2745 600 m a.s.l. Walking distance: 11 km - 6,83 miles Enjoy a delicious lunch at Cafe Inkaterra.
Accommodation : Novotel Cusco (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper (Farewell Dinner)
Trekking Distance : 9 kilometers
Trekking Time : 3-4 hours
Altitude Gains & Losses : +600/-600 meters
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Pick up from the hotel at 5:00 am to leave towards of Quesoyuni. Visit Japura on the way, a small Andean community and have breakfast there. Hike towards Kairawiri, starting point of the trek to the impressive 7-Colour Mountain. Enjoy the natural spectacle that you have in front as well as the mposing mountains that also fill the landscape with colour. After the visit of between 30 and 45 minutes head down to Kairawiri to have a box lunch. Return by bus to Cusco and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation : Novotel Cusco (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper (Feature Dinner)
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Route Type Trekking
Route CodeDA2-PEADV1
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