PERU CLASSIC TREK is designed for all kind of travelers, who wants to experience the magical of the short Inca trail to Machu Picchu is the stunning cultural show of Inca ruins, exotic side by side mountains, primitive lush vegetation and extraordinary ecological varieties. The trail goes through the National Park and enters through the Sun Gate with unforgettable views of Machu Picchu, through cloud pitted forest and finally into subtropical vegetation, ending at the magnificent wonder of the world: Machu Picchu.
Transported the second day by shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes, just in time for sunrise over the mountains, you begin your connection to the natural world and cultural show at the Citadel of Machu Picchu (2,400 m/7907 ft). Catch yourself as you travel back in time to this magical place, sacred and mysterious, with the name of Machu Picchu “The Old Sacred Mountain.
Day 1. OLLANTAYTAMBO - 104 KM –WIÑAYWAYNA – SUN GATE - MACHU PICCHU.
With a compacted 2 days of excitement ahead we will pick you up from your hotel at 4 am we are going to the train station. A two-hour scenic train ride to 104 KM point (elevation 2,100 m/6,927 ft.) will take us to the place where we begin our trek. At this point we begin a moderate climb for three hours to the chiseled remnants and remote archaeological site of Wiñaywayna, (2,650 m/8747 ft.). Enjoy the spectacular gorgeous views of the Urubamba Canyon, and the ethnic wonders of the ancient Inca sites, as you embrace them with an open mind and heart your connection with the ancient Inca Trail will begin. After your being at one with this beautiful sight, we will continue onward towards the Sun Gate (2,730 m/9,007 ft.) following the ancient remote footpath we get our first spectacular view of the lost city of the Incas Machu Picchu in all its brilliance and majesty. As we move closer to the citadel of Machu Picchu you will feel her mystical presence. Then we will take our bus to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night in our hotel.
• Meals: Box Lunch & Dinner.
Day 2. AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO.
Waking up early we’ll take the first buss back up to Machu Picchu to see Rise and shine the best time to see the lost City of the Incas is in the early morning light. Follow the local guide to learn about its history at a leisurely pace. Gain local insight into the inti Machay cave”, Inti Watana, the Temple of the condor, and the room of the tree windows. Take time to sit and feel the energy of this 15th –century site, now both a UNESCO world Heritage site and voted one of the new seven Wonders of the World. If you have booked a permit to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain there are two time one is (7am to 8am) (,10am to 11am) after that you will need catch your buss back down to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch and train to Ollantaytambo. from where Peru Classic Trek team pick you up and you will go back to Cusco
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