Paqaymayu (3,575 m)
After only a 30 minute walk, we will find the archaeological complex of Runkurakay. At his point we will see the Inca Trail is completely covered with stones and some places it is up to 2 meters wide. We will see Inca architecture; we will visit Sayacmarca, a beautiful complex. We will also go through a tunnel to reach the archaeological site of Phuyupatamarca.

Lunch
Sayaqmarka (3,635 m)

Trek departure
02:45
Sayaqmarka (3,635 m)


Arrival to the camp
Puyupatamarca (3,600 m)

Dinner
Campsite 3 (2,774 m)
Notice that the campsite cannot be known in advance because it is assigned by the Ministry of Culture when booking the trek.

Sleeping
Campsite 3 (2,774 m)
Night at the campsite, in tents

Waking up
Campsite 3 (2,774 m)

Breakfast
Campsite 3 (2,774 m)
Breakfast at campsite

Trek departure
00:30
Campsite 3 (2,774 m)
We will begin the tour very early.


Arrival to the Sun Gate
00:45
Sun Gate (2,737 m)
We will arrive to the Intipunku (Sun Gate), from where we will be able to admire the Citadel of Machu Picchu.


Departure
01:15
Sun Gate (2,737 m)


Arrival to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu (2,450 m)

Visit of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu (2,450 m)
Guided tour of the citadel visiting the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries.

End of the visit of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu (2,450 m)

Transfer bus to Aguas Calientes
9 km
00:45
Machu Picchu (2,450 m)


Arrival to Aguas Calientes
00:15
Aguas Calientes (2,100 m)


Lunch
Aguas Calientes (2,100 m)
Lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes.

Departure from Aguas Calientes
44 km
01:30
Ollantaytambo (2,792 m)


Arrival to Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo (2,792 m)

Departure from Ollantaytambo
70 km
02:00
Ollantaytambo (2,792 m)


Arrival to Cusco
Cuzco (2,909 m)
Transfer to a central square in Cusco. End of our services.