Today, we board the specially designed Explorer train from Ollantaytambo, embarking on one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys through the narrow Urubamba River gorge to Machu Picchu. The landscape shifts from semi-arid brush to lush rainforest as we descend, with rapids below and steep gorge walls above. The “Lost City of the Incas” suddenly appears, its mystery and beauty unmatched. Rediscovered in 1910 by Hiram Bingham, Machu Picchu’s remote location and abandonment remain a mystery. Our guide will explain its significance, especially its connection to the equinoxes and mountain worship.