Day 8: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
At 6:30 a.m., we will take the first bus from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu and arrive at Machupicchu at 7:00 a.m. We will enjoy a professionally guided 2½–hour visit of the great Machupicchu sanctuary-city. There is also an optional hike for the more energetic and adventurous people in the group, to the top of Huaynapicchu Mountain – the pyramid–shaped peak that overlooks Machupicchu. After our visit, we will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where we can enjoy a relaxing bath at the local hot springs. In the afternoon we will take the 3:55 p.m. train back to Cusco; arriving at the Cusco train station at approximately 8:30 p.m., from where we will shuttle you to your hotel by private bus.Overnight at Cusco