Day 1: Cusco - Aguas Calientes

Pick up from your hotel in Cusco approx at 06:40 am- 6.50am. Private van to transfer you from Cusco to the Train Station in Poroy (25-30 Minutes near Cusco). The train ride consists of spectacular views in this wonderful land of the Incas, amazing landscapes of mountains and valleys, Inca farming terraces on both sides of the valley, snow capped mountains and sub-tropical jungle near the Ceja de Selva. From Pachar the sacred Vilcanota river will be our companion until arrival at Aguas Calientes (2040m) also called as Machu Picchu Pueblo. A SAS Travel rep will meet you at the Train Station and accompany you to Hostel Viajeros where you can settle, rest and prepare for your lunch. From about 2.30pm you can enjoy free time wandering the local markets, walk to the Botanical garden and Machu Picchu museum (2 Hrs) or walk to Mandor waterfall (3-4 hours). You may like to relax in the hot springs in the evening (15 min walk). Night at Viajeros Hostel. Lunch and Dinner. At dinner time your guide will meet you for a short briefing and he will present you plans for next day. If you are celebrating something special or just would like a better accommodation in Aguas Calientes please see the list of hotels and let us know your Up Grade at: [email protected]

Day 2: Early bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Pichu Citadel, guided tour, Train return to Cusco.

Early breakfast at 05:00 am at the Hostel. Then we are ready to board the first bus to Machu Picchu at approx 05.30am and arrive at the entrance at 06.00am when the gates of this Sanctuary is open (please have your passport on hand). Guided tour of Machupicchu Citadel before the crowds arrive and the site is full of people, it takes approx 2 - 2.5 Hrs and leads you through all the most important areas, miradors, temples, residences, best spots and all archaeological discoveries. After your tour you will have enough time to explore in your own (2-3 Hrs), time to get the best photos or extra hikes around as the walk to the Sun`s Gate (2 Hrs). Walk to Inca Bridge (40 min) lunch is not included therefore bring some snacks and drinks. (We suggest you to order a box lunch the night before at the hostal at Reception.) You can leave your extra belongings at storage at the Hostal if required. We would recommend you to board a bus down to Aguas Calientes town by 13:45 -14.00 Hrs. Your train return is ussualy at 15:15 Hrs. Once you arrive to Poroy Train station by 19:15 Hrs our staff will meet you and organize a transfer back to your hotel in Cusco. If there are some slighly changes in train hours our staff in office will inform you, they are always ready to do their best to help you.