We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to Ollantaytambo train station. Here you will be boarding the train to Km. 104, the trailhead of Short Inca Trail. 

It gets its name, Km.104 after its distance from Cusco en route to Aguas Calientes. On reaching Km.104, our guide will be assisting you to clear the security control before beginning a gradual uphill hike. 

On our way, we will be visiting some archaeological sites. The most impressive one is Wiñay Wayna which in Quechua means “Forever Young”. After a guided tour of the complex, we will be stopping for lunch at the campsite. 

We will then continue through the final part of the Short Inca Trail 2 Days to the emblematic Sungate – Intipunku. 

You will get the first sight of the iconic citadel of the Incas from here. After enjoying the view, we will hike down to the citadel and take a bus down to Aguas Calientes town.

We will be accommodating you in an ensuite hotel room in Aguas Calientes for the night.

Early in the morning, we will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco. We will then take a 25 minutes bus ride up the hill to the entrance of the citadel of the Incas. 

We will be giving you a detailed two hours tour of the citadel. On this guided tour, you will be visiting prominent areas like the main square, remains of the royal quarters, Incan temples, and more. 

After the tour, you will have some free time to explore the citadel on your own. If you have booked to hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, our tour guide will guide you to the respective trailhead.

Once you have had your fill of the Inca Citadel, you will be taking the bus back down to Aguas Calientes. You will have some time to explore the town and stop for lunch at one of the local restaurants. 

We will then take a train back to Ollantaytambo. Our representative will be meeting you on arrival and will be transferring you back to Cusco. We will be reaching Cusco by 09:00 PM.