Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco to Kenko Village
You'll head out from your Cusco hotel at 7:00 AM for a 20-minute drive to Tambomachay, where your trek begins. The hike takes you across gentle mountain paths with sweeping grasslands and quiet lakes at some of Cusco's highest passes. By midday you'll reach Koriccocha Lake, where your trekking chef has prepared lunch with fresh local ingredients. After eating, you'll continue hiking for roughly two hours to Kenko Village, passing llamas and alpacas along the way before settling into camp for the night in this peaceful Andean community.
- Start point
- Cusco, Peru (Pick up from any hotel in Cusco city, 07:00)
- Meals
- Snack, Lunch (Delicious meal prepared by trekking chef using fresh, local ingredients at Koriccocha Lake), Snack (Tea time), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Tambomachay across Cusco's highest passes
- Visit Koriccocha Lake (3,700m)
- Trek to Kenko Village (3,800m)
- Observe llamas and alpacas in local farming communities
Landmarks Tambomachay Koriccocha Lake Kenko Village 
- Day 2
Kenko Village to Ollantaytambo
This morning starts with coffee and sunrise views over Kenko Village before breakfast. You'll climb gently for an hour into the highlands, taking in views of the Sacred Valley below. From there, you descend for two hours along peaceful streams and through canyons to reach Huchuy Qosqo, an Inca city sitting high above the valley. After exploring the ancient ruins, you'll hike another 1.5 hours into the Sacred Valley for a picnic lunch. A van then takes you through the valley to Ollantaytambo, where you'll check into your hotel, have dinner at a local restaurant, and walk through the cobblestone streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast at Kenko Village with sunrise views), Snack, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the Sacred Valley), Snack (Tea time), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in Ollantaytambo)
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Kenko Village to highlands with Sacred Valley views
- Explore Huchuy Qosqo Inca ruins (3,600m)
- Hike through Sacred Valley to picnic lunch area
- Van transfer through Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo
Landmarks Huchuy Qosqo Sacred Valley Ollantaytambo 
- Day 3
Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes via Inca Trail
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll board one of the first trains from Ollantaytambo heading to Km 104 for the Short Inca Trail. Following a checkpoint stop, you'll hike for 7 hours, passing through Inca sites like Chachabamba, Wiñay Wayna, and the Sun Gate where you first see Machu Picchu. The timing gets you there in the late afternoon when crowds have thinned out, giving you space to explore. Later, a bus takes you down to Aguas Calientes where you'll check in and have dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Picnic breakfast), Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Ollantaytambo to Km 104
- Checkpoint stop
- Hike Short Inca Trail through Chachabamba site
- Visit Wiñay Wayna Inca site
- Visit Sun Gate (Intipunku) for first view of Machu Picchu
- Explore Machu Picchu ruins in late afternoon
- Bus descent from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Observe orchids, exotic birds, and wildlife along the trail
Landmarks Km 104 Chachabamba Wiñay Wayna Sun Gate (Intipunku) Machu Picchu 
- Day 4
Machu Picchu to Cusco
You'll wake before dawn and catch one of the first buses to Machu Picchu to potentially catch the sunrise (depending on weather). A guided tour covers the most important sections of the ancient city, which takes 2 to 3 hours. After that, free time lets you hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain if you've arranged tickets ahead. By afternoon you'll take a bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch on your own, then board the panoramic Vistadome train to Ollantaytambo. A private van completes your journey back to Cusco, where you'll arrive around 7:30 PM.
- End point
- Cusco, Peru (Drop off at any hotel in Cusco, 19:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- First bus to Machu Picchu for sunrise viewing
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu (approximately 2-3 hours)
- Free time to explore Machu Picchu
- Bus return from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Panoramic train (Vistadome or 360°) from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu Mountain hike - Tickets must be booked in advance at $68 per person. Takes 2 hours round trip
- Machu Picchu Montaña hike - Tickets must be booked in advance at $68 per person. Takes 3.5 hours round trip
Landmarks Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Machu Picchu Montaña 
