SOUTH
AMERICA
INCA TRAIL TREK OPTION
DAY 1
SACRED VALLEY – AGUAS CALIENTES
This morning board the train from Ollantaytambo, following the Urubamba River to Km.104 of the railroad the starting
point of your trek. We begin our hike at the Inca site of Chachabamba (2,150 m/ 7,054 ft). After a brief visit to this lovely
archaeological
THE ALL-YEAR-ROUND
complex with its water channels
DESTINATION
and fountains, we start a five hour ascent (8 km). The walk offers some very
beautiful views, with the Inca site of Choquesuysuy, the great Urubamba River Valley and a lovely waterfall near the
delightful site of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young). We ascend through this large and most exquisite scenery of the Inca Trail
sites, passing its chain of ritual baths and elegantly curved terracing, and then joining the main Inca trail. In the afternoon,
we follow the last stretch of trail to finally reach Inti Punku, the Gate of the Sun, for a stunning view of the magnificent
citadel. We then descend into the valley to Aguas Calientes for your overnight stay at Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Box lunch provided
DAY 2
AGUAS CALIENTES – CUSCO
We depart early and take a small coach up the steep roads to the entrance of the citadel. Machu Picchu remained for
centuries undiscovered by the Spaniards, only to be found in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. The uniqueness of its location and
the genius that went into its construction makes this Inca archaeological site truly one of the great wonders of the world.
Here you will have a guided tour of Machu Picchu (approx 3 hours). After your tour, the day is at leisure for you to further
explore Machu Picchu.
In the afternoon you will be served afternoon tea at the Sanctuary Lodge and then board the Hiram Bingham train
from Aguas Calientes for your journey to Poroy.
Upon arrival in Poroy you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.
Lunch at own expense
Price: AUD$295.00 NZD $395.00 Per Person
Must be pre booked with APT.
A minimum of two people must be booked for trek to operate.
**Please note: This option is not available for the departures on the 8-Feb-2013 & 22-Feb-2013 (IS20) & 27-Feb-2013 (IS20R). This is
due to the fact that the Inca Trail is closed every year for the month of February, for maintenance and restoration.