1 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

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1 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
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1 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

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About 1 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Pichu

Inca Trail 1 Day hike to Machu Picchu. It begins at km 104 of the railroad that goes to Machu Picchu, at an altitude of 2150 masl/7,053ft. The highest point is the sun gate, 2,730 masl/8,957ft. It has 10.5 km/6.5miles, and the hike lasts 6 hours at a moderate pace.

This Full Day Inca Trail will take you through the same 2-day Inca Trail Trek and the last part of the 4-day Classic Inca Trail. The trip is enchanting with beautiful panoramic views, full of flora and fauna. It also allows us to visit three beautiful Inca cities, Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, and in the afternoon to Machu Picchu with stunning sunset views.

Inca Trail 1 day is highly recommended for families. Also for those who do not have enough time to stay in Cusco. This Inca path Express does not require much effort; you only need to have an adventurous spirit.

Travel map of: 1 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
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Trip Summary

Summary: Cusco – Km 104 – Machu Picchu – Cusco

  • We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 3:40 am.
  • Your train will depart from the Ollantaytambo train station at 6:10 a.m.
  • Start the hike at 8:00 a.m. On the way, explore the archeological site of Chachabamba and Wiñaywayna.
  • At 1:00 pm, pass the highest point of the Inca Trail 1 day, Sun Gate.
  • Explore the Inca city of “Machu Picchu” until 4:40 p.m.
  • At 5:00 p.m., catch the last bus to go down to Aguas Calientes town.
  • At 06:20 or 08:50 p.m., take your return train to Ollantaytambo station, then take your private minivan to the hotel in Cusco city.
  • Arrival in Cusco – Hotel at 09:50 or 11:30 p.m.

Itinerary

DAY 1:

Cusco – Km 104 – Machu Picchu – Cusco

To start the hike of the Inca Trail 1 day, we will pass by your hotel in Cusco at 3:40 am to pick you up and take you by bus to the Ollantaytambo train station. From where our trip will be 1 hour and 20 minutes to km 104 of the railway. When we pass the control, in a couple of minutes, we will visit Chachabamba archaeological site; then we will continue the trek for 3 hours until Wiñaywayna archaeological site, where we will also have enough time to photograph and to have lunch.

After the short break, we will continue our adventure enjoying the richness of biodiversity to the highest point of Inca Track 1 day, Sun Gate (2,720 meters / 8,922 feet). From here we will have beautiful panoramic views of the Inca city of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.

Approximately at 2 pm. We will start the tour of Machu Picchu Inca city with our expert guide until 4:40 pm. After the tour, we will descend to Aguas Calientes town.

At 6:20 or 8:50 p.m. We will take our return train to Ollantaytambo. From here we will board our private mobility to the city of Cusco – Hotel and arrival will be at approximately 9:50 or 11:30 pm.

  • 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

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Inclusions

What’s included in the Inca Trail 1 day to Machu Picchu.

  • Pre-departure explanation meeting.
  • Roundtrip Private Mobility between Cusco hotel – Ollantaytambo train station.
  • Roundtrip train tickets from Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu.
  • Entrance to the Inca Trail 1 Day and Machu Picchu
  • One-way bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
  • A professional English speaking guide.
  • First aid kit and oxygen bottle.
  • Food. 1 lunch box (2 fruits, 1 cereal cookie, bottled water, juice and 1 sandwich). Vegetarian option (no extra charge).

What’s not included

  • Breakfast and Dinner
  • Porter for personal equipment
  • Travel insurance. You must take out your travel insurance at least for the duration of your adventure.
  • Walking sticks
  • Accommodation in Cusco
  • Flight tickets
  • Tips (optional)

Why to Choose

Why choose “INCA TRAIL ADVENTURES”?

“INCA TRAIL ADVENTURES” is a 100% Peruvian local company and tour operator in Cusco, with many years of experience in hikes, adventure tours, and travel packages. We are a 100% local company.

Our dream as a local company is to offer personalized travel and hiking experiences, operated solely by local professional staff, focusing on a PERSONALIZED and HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE.

We are proud of our reputation as a travel operating agency, in addition to practicing RESPONSIBLE and SUSTAINABLE actions with the environment and local people.

We consider our staff as family and guarantee them a fair salary. We are very proud of our team! Without their support, we could not offer the quality of service that hundreds of our travelers have enjoyed.

At “INCA TRAIL ADVENTURES,” we are aware that our reputation and what our passengers say are crucial for our travelers to trust their next vacations; you can check the reviews our travelers leave on TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Google; in an honest and reliable operator to create your adventure in Peru.

We offer small groups of travelers.

To offer a more personalized service at “INCA TRAIL ADVENTURES,” we maintain a limit of 8 people for each of our groups. This distinguishes us from other companies that operate with larger groups.

About our tour guides

We are very proud of our guides. They are experts and professionals, fluent in English. They are experts and knowledgeable about the routes, and they are passionate about Inca heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to their continuous personal and professional development, researching to offer you accurate and recognized theories about Inca and Andean culture. They are friendly, athletic, and well-educated, with degrees in Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History, or Anthropology.

About our treatment of Inca Trail porters

Hiking with “INCA TRAIL ADVENTURES” is an uplifting experience, we prioritize your comfort and enjoyment throughout the hike, and you will have the assistance of our porters. You will interact with local people, explore incredible sites, and rediscover ancient Inca ancestral towns. Our porters carry your gear, prepare your meals, set up our camp tents, and take care of you while you relax.

We provide our porters for free with: jackets, sun hats, warm hats, shirts, pants, hiking boots, comfortable travel bags, canteens, back support belts, sleeping bags, mattresses, and travel insurance. All are hired from isolated communities, improving their economic circumstances and supporting the education of their children. We treat all our porters like family!

Our team

Our team (guides, cooks, porters, muleteers) and our equipment make “INCA TRAIL ADVENTURES” stand out among our competitors. On our adventure hikes, we include:

  • Our tents: Enjoy a good rest in our 4-season EUREKA Timberline tents. Our tents are for 4 people, but only 2 sleep in each, providing space for greater comfort and storage. They have a small vestibule for boots and poles.
  • Our foam mats: Separate and insulate from the ground.
  • Air mattresses: Available for rent for $20 USD.
  • Kitchen and dining tents: Used as a meeting room during meals, ideal for relaxing and chatting.
  • Tables and chairs: In the dining area, adapted to the day’s weather.
  • Travel bags: Provided the night before the trek.
  • Others: Pillows, rain covers for backpacks, survival shirts, and chemical toilets are provided during the trek.

Our commitment to social projection

At “INCA TRAIL ADVENTURES,” we have always believed in giving back to isolated local communities. As part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we carry out various social projects and always hire local people.

We are very proud to support our local people. We not only employ them but also support their families, contributing to a holistic approach with our employees from the Peruvian Andes and their loved ones.

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1 Day Inca Trail Private Tour Price

Inca trail 1 Day is only done in private service (Small Groups), and prices vary according to the number of people traveling together.

Important. Our prices are net, does not include international transaction fee and for Peruvians does not include IGV.

US$ 20 off.

  • For college students under 25 years old, they must present a PVC material made card and must contain the following: University name, student name, and photo. The effective date must be valid at the time of the hike.
  • Also, for children from 8 to 17 years.
  • Special discounts for children under 7 and groups organized by travel companies.

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