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  • Day 9

    Machu Picchu

    August 31, 2015 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    Day 4 of the Inca Trail:
    The final day of the hike starts pre-dawn to reach the Sun Gate before the sun rises. When the morning is clear, you soak in your
    first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu as the mist rises off the mountains and the sun begins to illuminate the site.
    Hike down to Machu Picchu about 45 minutes more where you’ll have a guided tour of the site and free time to explore. Travellers
    can opt to visit the Inca Bridge (15 min walk) for no additional charge, if time allows. After your visit, catch the bus from outside the
    Machu Picchu gate and take it 15 mins downhill to Aguas Calientes where you’ll meet your CEO and any non-hiking members of
    your group. Eat and relax before your train back to Cusco this evening.
    Wiñaywayna to Intipunku (Sun Gate)
    Approximate distance: 4km/2.5mi
    Estimated hiking time: 1.5 hrs
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