Day 1:

We pick you up from your hotel at 5.40am and take you to the train station. We travel by train, on a very picturesque route for 4 hours until we reach kilometer 104 - the start of the trail for us.

From here, we have a walk of approximately 4 hours up to Wiñay Wayna campsite (2680m/8792ft). This is where trekkers doing the 4 day, 3 night Inca Trail also spend the night (it is their third night).

We will stay in dormitory accommodation here. A short distance from this campsite is located the Inca site of the same name, 'Wiñay Wayna' ('Forever Young'). You have joined the path in time to see the most impressive site on the whole Inca Trail.

Day 2:

We leave the campsite at about 5.30am on the second day (breakfast 4.30-5am). It is an early start in order to get to 'Inti Punku' ('Sun gate') (2730m/8792ft) before sunrise. This is the place from where you will have your first dramatic view of Machu Picchu (2400m/7873ft) with the sun rising over it! After some time there, we will walk down the last part of the trail to the spot where you can take the classic photo (picture postcard shot) of this ancient city. Finally we visit Machu Picchu itself.

A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves. If you still have energy you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft)!!! (It takes 45 minutes to reach the top).

You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (it can be reached by bus or on foot) for lunch and to be given your train tickets back to Cusco. The train usually leaves at 3.55pm and we will arrive back in Cusco at about 8.45pm.

If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes can be arranged. This option is very popular as it allows more time to explore Machu Picchu. You can also go to the thermal springs in the town - a real treat after finishing the trail.

Includes:

• Professional, bilingual Tour Guide.
• Journey from hotel to train station and vice versa.
• Round-trip train journey.
• Entrance fee to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
• 1 breakfast 1 lunch, 1 dinner and various snacks to be eaten throughout the day (breakfast on day 1 and lunch in Aguas Calientes are not included).
• Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes town.
• 1 night accommodation at Wiñay Wayna (dormitory at the youth hostal).
• Oxygen bottle.
• First Aid kit.

What you Need To Take:

• Original passport (and *International Student card (ISIC) if applicable).
• Walking boots.
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
• T-shirts.
• Comfortable trousers.
• Sun hat.
• Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
• Insect repellent.
• Water.
• Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended).
• Toiletries.
• Personal medication.
• Camera and films.
• Torch with spare batteries.

*To qualify as a student, it is necessary to have a valid ISIC card

OPTIONAL ITEMS TO TAKE:

• Shorts.
• Walking stick (with rubber tip).
• Plasters and bandages.
• Extra money.
• Bathing suit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes).

 Prices from 1st March 2007 (depends on group size)