Making this 1-day tour will be a unique experience because it has an exquisite beauty, an abundance of biodiversity and amazing Inca constructions. Highly recommended for families and beginners. It is the shortest version among all the trails that reach Machu Picchu. The walk is along the same route of the Inca Trail 2 days and the last part of the Classic Inca Trail 4 days.
The walk begins at km 104 of the Cusco - Machu Picchu railway at an altitude of 2150 meters / 7,053 feet, reaching a maximum of 2,720 meters / 8923 feet at Puerta del Sol, a total of 10.5 km / 6.5 miles away and takes 6 hours at a moderate pace.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Roundtrip Private Mobility between Cusco hotel - Ollantaytambo train station.
✔ Bottled water
✔ 1 lunch (Lunch box)
✔ Snacks
✔ First aid kit and oxygen bottle.
✖ Porter for personal equipment
✖ Travel insurance. You must take out your travel insurance at least for the duration of your adventure.
✖ Tips (optional)
Pickup Locations
1. Casa Biru Hotel Boutique
2. La Posada De Trudy Inn
3. Unaytambo Hotel
4. Munay Wasi Inn
5. Hotel Pachacuteq
6. Emperador Plaza Hotel
7. My house cusco
8. Anden Inca Hotel
9. Cusco Plaza Nazarenas
10. The Guest House at Fallen Angel
11. Antigua Casona San Blas
12. Hostal Villareal
13. Hostal Puma's House
14. Inka Club Hostel
15. San Agustin Plaza
16. San Agustin International Hotel
17. Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
18. Atoq San Blas Hotel
19. Mister Inkas Hotels Inn
20. Hotel Arqueologo - Casa Peralta - Exclusive Selection
Itinerary
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Inca Trail
Detailed Itinerary
Inca Trail Tour 1 Day: Cusco - Km 104 - Machu Picchu – Cusco.
Our staff will stop by your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 a.m. to transfer you by bus to the Ollantaytambo train station. Take the Expedition train that leaves at 6:10 a.m. Then you will travel for 1 hour and 15 minutes to Km 104 of the railway, from where the 7-hour walk to Machu Picchu will begin with short stops at the archaeological sites of Chachabamba, Wiñayhuayna and Sun Gate.
Upon arrival in Machu Picchu, along with your professional guide, explore the lost city for 3 hours. In the end, take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes and board the Expedition train that leaves at 8:50 p.m. to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting to accompany you to your hotel in Cusco.
Duration: 18 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Ask us about availability before booking
• The tour starts on the date you decide (except February)
• If you have a dietary preference, such as vegetarian food, inform us
• Send us the copy of your passport at the time of booking
• Your document must be updated at the time of the tour
• Wear appropriate clothes for the trek
