Early in the morning, pick up to head to Ollantaytambo, the train station, for our journey to Km 104. The scenic train ride will take us through the breathtaking Andean mountains before arriving at Km 104, the checkpoint; from there we will begin our trek on the short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, exploring through beautiful landscapes and visiting the ancient ruins of Cachabamba and Wiñaywayna, where we will enjoy our lunch and continue our hike towards the Sun Gate for our first glimpse of Machu Picchu as the sun sets over the iconic ruins. We will arrive at 3 p.m., approximately to iconic Machu Picchu, where we will have a guided tour of the ancient Incan citadel, learning about its history and significance, before having some free time to explore on our own. After our visit, we will take a bus down to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night before returning to Cusco the next day.