There are several ways of
4200m. The Classic Trail ends at the Sun Gate on 4000m, this trek is also of a moderate grade and
reaching Machu Picchu from
Machu Picchu mountain at sunrise on the 4th requires trekkers to be well acclimitised.
morning where trekkers can then explore the ruins.
the gateway town of Cusco.
The Classic Train is a popular way of reaching
The ‘Lares Valley’ trek to Machu Picchu is an Machu Picchu without trekking. The train from
The ‘Classic’ Inca Trail is a four day trek which alternate Inca Trail, and is also four days in Cusco brings you to Aguas Calientes, the closest
winds its way through the Andes Mountain range and duration. This trail gives trekkers the opportunity town to Machu Picchu. Famous for its thermal hot
sections of the Amazon Rainforest, passing several to get away from the sometimes crowded Classic springs, Aguas Calientes is a great place to spend
well-preserved Inca ruins. Trekkers sleep in tents and Trail, and experience the raw and natural beauty of time before and after a visit to the lost Incan city.
are accompanied by guides. A good level of fitness is the remote Lares Valley and its traditional villages On the second day, a shuttle bus runs passengers
required and the trail reaches altitudes as high as and local people. With two passes also over to Machu Picchu for a guided tour.
THE CLASSIC
INCA TRAIL
THE LARES
VALLEY TREK
CROSS SECTION
OF THE CLASSIC
INCA TRAIL
Day 1: 6-hour walk from KM 82 Day 2: Challenging hike to the Day 3: Steep descent towards
Day 4: Early start to view the Lost
near the colourful Inca town of highest point of the trail, the Dead Machu Picchu, with fabulous
City from the Sun Gate. Free morning
Ollantaytambo along the scenic Woman's Pass at 4200 metres, views of mountain and jungle, as
to explore the ruins, followed by the
Cusichaca river valley to the revealing beautiful panoramic well as interesting Inca ruins at
option of a soak in the hot springs at
campsite at Wayllabamba village. views far below. Winaywana, where we camp.
Aguas Calientes before taking the
train back to Cusco.
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