Your Machu Picchu adventure begins early, with hotel pickup in Cusco between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. As you leave the city behind, you’ll journey through the spectacular Sacred Valley of the Incas, surrounded by towering mountains and changing Andean landscapes. You’ll make a short 20-minute stop in Ollantaytambo, an ancient Inca town, before continuing by van through the Andes to Hidroelectrica, where you’ll stop for lunch. After lunch, your adventure continues on foot. You’ll walk approximately 11 km for 3 hours along the railway tracks to Aguas Calientes, surrounded by lush vegetation, dramatic mountains, and Andean scenery. As you approach Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, the excitement of your upcoming visit begins to build. Upon arrival, you’ll check in at your hostel and have time to rest or visit the Aguas Calientes hot springs, where you can relax before discovering Machu Picchu the following day.