Classic Inca Trail 1 Day to Machu Picchu
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Overview
Classic Inca Trail 1 Day Hike to Machu Picchu
Experience the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in just one day. Follow the same sacred route as the classic 4-day Inca Trail, passing impressive archaeological sites like Chachabamba and Wiñayhuayna. Enjoy breathtaking Andean landscapes and arrive at Machu Picchu through the legendary Sun Gate, where your first view of the citadel will be unforgettable.
Once there, explore Machu Picchu on a guided tour, discovering its temples, terraces, and sacred plazas. This 1-Day Inca Trail is the perfect option for travelers short on time who still want to experience the beauty, history, and adventure of the world-famous Inca Trail, all in a single unforgettable day
Why One Day Inca Trail?
The Short Inca Trail is a 12 km hike along the original Inca path to Machu Picchu. In just one day, explore ruins like Chachabamba, Wiñayhuayna, and the Sun Gate before reaching the citadel. This trek offers the same views and cultural experience as the classic Inca Trail, making it the perfect adventure for travelers with limited time in Cusco
The start of the Inca Trail one day: Km 104
Km 104 is the name because is the number of kilometer of the train road. This start point is common with the start point on the Short Inca Trail. Here there is a control for travelers and guides and in this place passports and guide license are checked to enter to the national park of Machu Picchu. Keep in mind that the Inca Trail is a hike can be hard and need to be in good physical condition.
Briefring before your tour
You will receive a detailed briefing with your guide 1 or 2 days before your Inca Trail tour. During this orientation, we will provide you with all the important information about your upcoming 1 Day Inca Trail trek, answer your questions, and review any additional details to ensure you are fully prepared for this unforgettable experience.
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – KM 104 – SUN GATE MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES – CUSCO
We begin the tour with the pick-up from your hotel at 3:40 am in Cusco for the trip with our private bus transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station. we will take the train 6:10 am, After 1 hour and 15 minutes on the Expedition train trip, we arrive at Kilometer 104 (2,100 m / 6,927 feet) of the Cusco-Machu Picchu road, where we start your trip and pass through the first check Point.
Then, we begin a climb for two hours and 40 minutes to the incredible archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna (8,748 feet). Once we arrive, you will appreciate the spectacular views of the Sacred Valley canyon, the impressive Inca sites and the connection to the four-day Inca Trail.
Highlight on this trek.
- Incan Ruins
- Sun Gate
- Machupicchu Ruins
- Huaynapicchu
- Machupicchu Mountain
After that, you will have enough time to explore Machu Picchu and take photos before going to Aguas Calientes for dinner. In the evening (6:20 pm), you will take the Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo and to take our private van to Cusco and your hotel.
- Min Altitude: 2100 m. / 6758 ft.
- Max Altitude: 2745 m. / 9006 ft.
- Distance to walk for today: 12 Km. / 7.46 mi.
- Weather Sensation: Warm, Wind.
- Difficulty of this day: 3.
- Time Statics for this day: Start and End Time: 03:40 am to 11:00 pm, Total enjoying
- hours for today: 19:20 hours, Total Walking Time: 07:00 hours,
Included/Excluded
- Professional Tour Guide who speaks English and Spanish
- Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Cusco
- Transport from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
- Bus Transport – from the town to Machu Picchu inca ruins
- Machupichu- Ollantaytamba by train- Cusco by bus
- Train ticket
- Machu Picchu Tickets
- Inca trail ticket
- Box lunch on the Inca Trail
- 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Lunch second day
- Transportation from your hotel to the airport
- Breakfast first day
- Water for trek
- Tip for staff as a guide or porter
- Huayna Picchu Mountain $75 USD per person
- Machu Picchu Mountain $70 USD per person
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