INCA TRAIL TO

MACHU PICCHU

1 Day | from US$300.00 per person.

Camps and Hotels

Accommodation

From two people

Group size

2720 m / 8924 pies

Max. altitude

Moderate

Difficulty

KM 104 - Cusco – Wiñay Huayna – Intipunku – Hot waters

The Short Inca Trail of 1 Day to Machu Picchu

Our Inca Trail One Day Trek is the best way to get to Machu Picchu for those who do not have time to hike the full Inca Trail. The attraction of the Inca Trail is the impressive cultural spectacle of the Inca ruins, the exotic views of the mountains, the exuberant primitive vegetation and the extraordinary ecological varieties.

The path passes through Wiñay wayna, a beautiful Inca citadel and the most significant construction along the entire traditional Inca Trail. You will also enter the Wonder of the New World, Machu Picchu, through the Puerta del Sol and be amazed by the unforgettable views of the imposing and mystical site. You will tour the most important parts of Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco, all in one day!

DAY 1: Cusco - Wiñay Huayna - Intipunku - Aguas Calientes: Trekking.

Inca Trail 01 day start at 4:30 am traveling to Ollantaytambo to the east train station will take us to km. 104. Here we will start our trek passing through Chachabamba, an Inca archaeological site with an altitude of 2250 masl. or 7,381.89 ft. continuing the ascent until we reach Wiñay Wayna, the second archaeological site, here we will have a guided tour. On the way we will appreciate the beautiful views of the Urubamba river valley as well as the great variety of vegetation of the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu. We will continue our walk towards the Puerta del Sol, "INTI PUNKU" where we will have a panoramic view of Machu Picchu. After a stop to take many pictures and a brief explanation, we begin to descend towards the Inca citadel. We will also have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sunset over Machu Picchu. Then we take the bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes where the train station is located to take the train back to Cusco.

Meals included:Breakfast | Lunch Box | Dinner

Reflexes:

Experience the incredible Inca Trail and the magical Machu Picchu, all in one day.
Retrace ancient steps along this historic route and visit some fascinating archeological sites.
Hike through the impressive Andes and enjoy the unique flora and fauna.
Walk one of the most famous routes in the world.
Gaze out the window at the beautiful surroundings on a pleasant train ride through the mountains.
Explore the mystical Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Permits for the one day Inca Trail trek

The Ministry of Culture of Peru is the entity in charge of regulating the use of the Inca Trail and issuing entry permits.

To access the Inca Trail, you must have a permit from the Ministry of Culture that exactly matches the information on your passport: name, passport number, nationality, and age.
Only officially licensed tourism agencies can obtain these permits, which are not transferable under any circumstances.
If you wish to change the date of your excursion, you must ensure that there are spaces available on the new date and purchase a new permit.

These are rules of the Government of Peru that we must all follow. We will be happy to find the perfect excursion for you.

Physical Preparation for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in One Day

For the 1-day Inca Trail, you must understand that you are doing the same trail as the 2-day Inca Trail. The only difference is that if you are booking the 1-day version, you tour Machu Picchu that same day and return to Cusco that night. If you book the 2-day Short Inca Trail, you do the Machu Picchu trek and return by train and bus ride on the second day.

Hikers must be in moderate to excellent physical condition to undertake this trek so that we can reach Machu Picchu on time. If you think the trek may be too strenuous, you can book the 2-day Inca Trail which reaches Machu Picchu in one day but at a slower pace later.

It includes

Tour with professional guide (maximum 08 people).
Transport Cusco-Ollantaytambo-Cusco. (Round Trip).
Ollantaytambo tourist train at 104km.
Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (first day).
Entrance tickets to the Inca Trail (Wiñayhuayna + Intipunku).
Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu (circuit #3).
Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo in the afternoon.
Specified Food: 01 Breakfast, 01 Box Lunch and 01 Dinner *Vegetarian or vegan food upon request.
First aid box.

It does not include

Huayna Picchu tickets or entrances to the Machu Picchu mountain (extra cost $60).
Trekking poles (extra cost $15 USD).
Beverages.
Tips.
Travel medical insurance (mandatory).

We recommend taking only the necessary luggage for the two days of the tour. Large backpacks with equipment that is not necessary for the expedition must be left in the city of Cusco (at your hotel or at our main office).

These are the main things you should bring to your 2-day Inca Trail adventure:

A small backpack with a capacity of 30 to 40 liters.
02 Tshirts.
02 trekking pants (quick drying).
A light sweater.
Waterproof clothing.
Warm jacket (feather or fiber).
Mountain boots.
Sandals.
Hat or cap.
Sunglasses.
Sunscreen.
Canteen.
Mosquito repellent (30% Deet or more).
Personal medications.
Lantern.
Personal hygiene items: Wet wipes, toothpaste and toothbrush.
Original passport.
The kindest and most positive attitude possible.

"ONE DAY INCA TRAIL TREK" can leave any day of the week, from March to January. We do not operate this itinerary in February due to the rainy season and route maintenance.

Prices 2022:

Grupo Price: US$ 300.00 per person
Pre-payment required: US$ 200.00 per person
Balance (Cusco): US$ 200.00 (Commonly paid in Cusco after the briefing)

This small-group trip is guaranteed to operate with just two guests.

Please note that PayPal charges a 5% fee for the use of their secure payment gateway. This tax is only for online and card payments. You can also pay the remaining balance in cash (on the day of the briefing) free of charge.

After your payment, send us the transfer number (PayPal) to gustavoquispepizarro@gmail.com; only after that we can confirm your deposit and reservation.

Price guarantee:

Once your reservation is confirmed, we guarantee that the price will not increase, whatever the circumstances. So, before you book, make sure you have read all of our important tour information.