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Juan Carlos is a passionate traveler from Lima with a strong background in the hospitality and travel industry. With a warm and enthusiastic approach, Juan Carlos is committed to showcasing the magic and hidden treasures of Peru, ensuring each journey is both meaningful and memorable.
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Today you’ll begin your journey along one of the most scenic and culturally rich sections of the Inca Trail. We’ll pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the train station, where a beautiful ride through the Andes brings you to Kilometer 104, the official starting point of your trek. From here, you’ll begin a gradual ascent along ancient stone paths toward the stunning archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna (“Forever Young”), located at 2,680 meters (8,792 ft). This site, with its cascading terraces and ceremonial structures, is considered one of the most impressive along the trail and offers a glimpse into the grandeur of Inca engineering.
After lunch and time to explore the site, you’ll continue hiking toward the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), where you’ll catch your first unforgettable view of Machu Picchu, perched high above the cloud forest. The trail then winds down toward the citadel, offering incredible photo opportunities along the way. Instead of entering Machu Picchu, we’ll take a side path and descend to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you’ll enjoy dinner and have the evening free to relax, explore the town, or unwind in the natural hot springs. Tomorrow, you’ll return to explore Machu Picchu in depth during your full guided tour.
Av. Pachacutec 808, 00084 Machu Picchu, Perú
With an on site bar and restaurant Taypikala Machu Picchu has an attentive staff and is great for those lookng for a lxurious stay in Aguas Calientes.
After spending the night in Aguas Calientes, today you’ll return to Machu Picchu for a more in-depth exploration of this awe-inspiring site. The day begins with a short bus ride back up to the entrance, where you’ll begin a different route through the citadel than the one you experienced the day before. This path takes you through a wide variety of key areas—such as ceremonial fountains, agricultural terraces, royal quarters, and sacred temples—offering a deeper look into the daily life, spirituality, and genius of Inca engineering. The stonework, layout, and harmony with the surrounding landscape are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Your expert guide will accompany you through the site, sharing fascinating insights, stories, and theories that help bring Machu Picchu’s history to life. After your visit, you’ll descend to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have time to enjoy lunch, explore the artisan markets, or unwind in the town’s famous hot springs (optional, not included). Later in the afternoon, you’ll catch your return train and transfer back to your hotel, concluding your two-day journey along one of the most iconic trails in the world.
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Cusco Native Tours was founded in 2008 with a passion for offering unique and authentic tours and treks in Cusco and throughout Peru. Our founder, Renato Auca Fuentes, is a native cusqueño of Quechua origin who started the company with a mission to use his knowledge of his ancestors to help develop the nearby native communities through tourism and create unforgettable experiences for visitors.
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Cusco Native Tours believes in using tourism as a tool for supporting and developing the nearby native communities in a way that preserves their culture and heritage.
Cusco Native Tours is committed to protecting the natural beauty and resources of Peru through sustainable and responsible tourism practices.
Cusco Native Tours is dedicated to providing visitors with unique and genuine experiences that showcase the real Peru, beyond the typical tourist attractions.
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Cusco Native Tours is driven by a deep love and appreciation for Peru, its history, culture, and people, and is dedicated to sharing that passion with visitors from around the world.
Cusco Native Tours strives to create customized itineraries that meet each traveler’s individual interests, budget, and schedule.
Cusco Native Tours values travel as a means of promoting cultural exchange and mutual understanding between people from different backgrounds..
I am extremely satisfied with the experience. The communication was smooth and efficient. Rumi, our MP guide, is very knowledgeable and I highly recommend him. 5 stars!
I would like to thank you and Cusco Native for the wonderful trip you planned out for me. Thank you Claire for your flexibility and for suggesting the waterfall excursion, it was incredible and totally off the beaten path!
Thanks to you and the team - we had an incredible, memory filled, adventure.
We loved it! Thank you so much for an amazing amazing experience!
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