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Inca trail trek – the best and shortest hike to Machu Picchu.
Map of the Inca Trail trek 1 day to Machu Picchu.
Itinerario
Summary of the Inca Path hike 1 Day to Machu Picchu
Inca Trail Trek 1 Day: Cusco – Km 104 – Machu Picchu – Cusco.
- 3:40 a.m. Pick up from the hotel in Cusco
- 6:10 a.m. Train departure from Ollantaytambo to km 104
- 8:00 am. Hiking start
- 11 am. A short break to eat your snacks
- 2 pm. Arrival at Machu Picchu
- 5 p.m. End of the tour in Machu Picchu.
- 5:30 pm. The descent on the bus to Aguas Calientes.
- 6:00 pm., Dinner at a good restaurant in Aguas Caliente.
- 8:50 p.m. Departure of the train back to Ollantaytambo.
- 11:40 p.m. Finish to Cusco – Hotel.
Detailed Itinerary
Inca Trail Trek 1 Day: Cusco – Km 104 – Machu Picchu – Cusco.
To start the one day Inca Trail Hike, our staff will stop by your hotel at 3:40 am to pick you up and take you in a minibus to the Ollantaytambo train station, where you will board the train to the railroad’s km-104.
Then, you will pass the checkpoint along with your leader and start enjoying your adventure. First, visit the archaeological site of Chachabamba, then continue the 3-hour trek to the Wiñaywayna archaeological site, where you will have plenty of time to photograph and have lunch.
After the short break, continue your hike enjoying the abundance of biodiversity to the highest point of the 1-day Inca Trail Trek, Sun gate (2,720 meters / 8,922 feet). From where you will have beautiful panoramic views of the Inca city of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
At approximately 2:00 p.m., start exploring the Inca city of Machu Picchu with your tour guide until 5 p.m. M. After the tour, board the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes to enjoy a delicious dinner.
At 8:50 pm, take the return train to Ollantaytambo where our staff will be waiting for you to take you to the city of Cusco – Hotel.
Our service ends arriving in Cusco at approximately 11:40 p.m.
- Maximum altitude Inti Punku (Sun gate): 2720 masl / 8922 feet
- Minimum altitude: 2100 meters / 6,888 feet
- Trek Length: 10.5 km / 6.5 miles
- Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours
Inclusions
What do we include in Inca Trail Trek 1 Day?
- Pre-departure explanation meeting.
- Round trip tourist mobility between Cusco and Ollantaytambo train station.
- Roundtrip train tickets from Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu.
- Entrance to the Inca Trail 1 day and Machu Picchu
- 1 bus ticket between Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Services of 01 professional guide
- First aid kit and oxygen balloon.
- 1 lunch (Lunch box) and snaks. Vegetarian option (no extra charge).
We do not include
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Porter for personal equipment
- Travel insurance. You must take out your travel insurance at least for the duration of your adventure.
- Canes
- Accommodation in Cusco
- Tips (optional)
Price
Price of the Inca Path hike 1-day.
Costs 2022 through January 31, 2023.
One day Inca Trail Hike Group Service single price, minimum 2 people.
N° of people | Price per person | Apply |
| 2 to + Trekkers | US$ 365 | Booking |
US$ 30 off.
- For students under 25 years old, for those who have a University card with the valid date at the time of the tour. Also for high school students older than 12 years and under 17 years old.
- Special discount for children under 12 years old.
Findings
Recommendations.
- Be in Cusco at least 1-day before the tour.
- Carry Passports.
Packing list.
- Carry passports or another document with which you made the reservation of the Inca Trail.
- Mosquitoes repellent
- Sunscreen
- Plastic bags (to protect cameras and trash)
- Waterproof jacket
- Rain poncho
- A hat or cap
- 2 T-shirts
- Personal medications
- Extra money (soles)
