Inca Trail two days

• Early Morning Departure: We pick you up from your hotel at 4 a.m aproximately. From there, we will head to the train station in Ollantaytambo, where we will board the train departing at 6:10 a.m. The train ride follows the Urubamba River, offering spectacular views of farmland, snow-capped mountains, and the mighty Urubamba River, one of the sources of the Amazon River.
• Start of the Hike at km. 104: We arrive at the starting point of our hike. It’s important to have everything prepared at this stage. We will provide refreshments and there will be time for taking group photos before proceeding to the archeological site of Chachabamba. After a brief orientation and tour around Chachabamba, we will begin our trek on the Inca Trail.
• Hike to Wiñay Wayna: As we follow the Inca Trail, weather permitting, we will be treated to breathtaking views of Machu Picchu, the Urubamba River, and other surrounding Inca sites. The trail ascends moderately for about three hours until we reach the archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna at 2,650 m / 8,747 ft. This site is rich in history, featuring water fountains, temples, agricultural terraces, and offers a perfect opportunity to learn about the Inca civilization.
• Continuing to the Sun Gate: After exploring Wiñay Wayna, we will continue hiking towards Inti Punku or Sun Gate (2,730 m / 9,007 ft). Following the ancient Inca trail, we will get our first spectacular view of sacred citdel of Machu Picchu in all its splendor and majesty.
• Descent to Aguas Calientes: After enjoying the views at the Sun Gate, we will descend towards Machu Picchu, but will not enter the site yet. Instead, we will take a bus down to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night in our hotel, resting up for the next day’s early visit to Machu Picchu.

Total distance: 13 km (8.08 miles)

Estimated hiking time: 6-7 hours

Maximum altitude point: 2,650 m (8,692 ft)Campsite altitude: 2,400 m (7,872 ft)