Although tomorrow you’ll get to explore Machu Picchu, today is an opportunity to actually get there on foot.
We’ll get up nice and early and catch the train from Ollantaytambo down to the Urubamba River, to a special place known as ‘Km. 104’ where today’s trek starts from.
This trailhead starts at 2128m and will lead us up a nice set of zig-zagging switch-backs taking the steepness out of the ascent although I’m sure by now those tired legs will be burning but this is a challenge right?!
We then reach the last section of the Classic Inca Trail and will have the opportunity to see other archaeological sites en route to the famous citadel.
One of the BIG highlights today is when you reach the famous ‘Sun Gate (2730 m)’, where you’ll enjoy the fantastic views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains and valleys below. There’s certainly something special about reaching Machu Picchu by foot in this special place.
Once we take some pics at the Sun Gate we’ll drop back down the trail and down to Aguas Calientes passing the Machu Picchu entrance as it teases us before our exploration of it tomorrow.
Aguas Calientes is a town with a buzzing atmosphere, plenty of market stalls to collect quirky mementos and lots of nice places to eat!
Wow! How excited are you to see this place now?!
Accommodation: hotel in Aguas Calientes
Please Note: We always do our best to follow the itinerary. However, it can change occasionally due to temporary park restrictions with permits, campsite availability, weather, road closures, guest ability/injury, and natural events like fires and flooding.
Meals Included:
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner