1 Day
Daily Tour
Unlimited
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The One-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is the perfect option for those with limited time who still want to thoroughly explore the surroundings of Machu Picchu. This option is ideal for those who want to experience the magic of the Inca Trail in just one day.
The One-Day Inca Trail will take you on a 12 km hike to Machu Picchu. You will have the opportunity to walk the final 12 kilometers of the famous Inca Trail and also reach the classic viewpoint of Machu Picchu, where you can appreciate the full beauty of Machu Picchu from a panoramic perspective.
It is important to note that on this one-day tour, there is no possibility of exploring the archaeological site itself. According to the regulations of the Machu Picchu archaeological park, if you do the One-Day Inca Trail, you can only access the upper part of Machu Picchu, from where you can take the iconic photos of Machu Picchu. Afterward, you must exit the park to continue the tour to the town of Aguas Calientes and then return to Cusco.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4 am and drive for 1.45 hours to the Ollantaytambo train station. Here, you will catch the train at either 6:10 am or 6:40 am, which will take you to Km 104 where the Inca Trail begins. At Km 104, you will meet your tour guide, pass the check point for the 2-day Inca Trail, and start your adventure by exploring the Inca site of Chachabamba.
Afterward, you will begin a guided uphill hike for 3 to 3.5 hours to Winaywayna, where you will stop to explore this beautifully preserved Inca site. You will then enjoy the packed lunch we provide, followed by a short rest before continuing your hike to the Sun Gate. Here, you will have an amazing view of Machu Picchu.
As you continue hiking into Machu Picchu, you will have time to take pictures and enjoy a short guided tour of the site. Around 5 pm, you will take a 30-minute bus ride from Machu Picchu down to Aguas Calientes. Once in town, you will have dinner before boarding the train around 6:30 pm for a 1.5-hour journey back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, our transfer will be waiting to drive you back to Cusco for another 1.5 hours, dropping you off at your hotel around 10 pm. This marks the end of your full-day Machu Picchu adventure.
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