The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu tour begins with a hotel pickup at 4am. Next, we will go to the train station, where we will depart at 6:10am from Ollantaytambo.

The trail follows the Urubamba River until we reach Km104, where we will begin our hike. Along the way, you will see spectacular views of farmland, snow-capped mountains, and the mighty Urubamba River, which is one of the sources of the Amazon River.

Once at Km 104 (2,000m), we will begin our hike. It's a good thing you have everything ready! We will provide you with snacks and take a group photo before visiting our first Inca site.

After the orientation and site tour we will begin hiking to head to the Inca Trail. Weather permitting, we will have stunning views of Machu Picchu, the Urubamba River, and other surrounding Inca sites.

After walking for three hours, we will reach the most beautiful Inca site on the Trail: Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young) at 2,600 m / 8,500 ft. Most people have the chance to see an elaborate water fountain, temples, some agricultural products, and terraces, which offer a perfect opportunity to learn about the history of the Incas.

The back of this site faces a cliff, with beautiful mountains surrounding the area. A few minutes away we will find the campsites, people doing the Classic Inca Trail will spend the night there.

Here we will provide you with a hot lunch. Cooked to order by one of our chefs. You will be able to refill your water container and have time to rest after lunch.

From Wiñay Wayna, we will walk to the Sun Gate, where we will see the picturesque landscape of Machu Picchu.

An advantage of this hike is that by the time you reach Machu Picchu, the travelers will be gone, leaving the entire area for the people on this tour.

After taking photos, we take the bus to Aguas Calientes and head to your hotel. Next, we will go to Indio Feliz for dinner (included). This restaurant is considered the best in Aguas Calientes. After dinner, we recommend going to bed early to make the most of the next day.

Note: This hiking route is identical to the 2-Day Inca Trail with Camping

We'll wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise at Machu Picchu. You'll have a two-hour guided tour by your private English-speaking guide.

After that, you'll have time to explore Machu Picchu on your own. Those with tickets to Huayna Picchu will have time to climb the mountain, which takes about an hour and a half round trip. After exploring, you can take a bus or walk to Aguas Calientes for a free afternoon.

Don't forget the train, which will depart later back to Ollantaytambo. We'll then take you back to Cusco.