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1 Day Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu Hike
Cusco, Peru
18 hours 30 minutes
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What You Will Do
Making this 1 day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu will be a unique experience because of its exquisite beauty, abundance of biodiversity and amazing Inca constructions. It is highly recommended for families and beginners. It is the shortest version of all the trails that reach Machu Picchu. The tour follows the same route of the 2 Day Inca Trail trek and the last part of the Famous 4 Day Inca Trail Hike.
The full day Inca trail hike starts at kilometer 104 of the Cusco - Machu Picchu railway at an altitude of 2150 m/ 7,053ft and reaches a maximum of 2,720 m/ 8923ft at the Sun gate, a total of 10.5 km/6.5miles away and takes 6 hours at a moderate pace.
The full day Inca trail hike starts at kilometer 104 of the Cusco - Machu Picchu railway at an altitude of 2150 m/ 7,053ft and reaches a maximum of 2,720 m/ 8923ft at the Sun gate, a total of 10.5 km/6.5miles away and takes 6 hours at a moderate pace.
What's Included?
- Roundtrip Private Mobility between Cusco hotel - Ollantaytambo train station.
- Bottled water
- 1 lunch (Lunch box)
- Snacks
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle.
What's Not Included?
- Porter for personal equipment
- Travel insurance. You must take out your travel insurance at least for the duration of your adventure.
- Tips (optional)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Inca Trail
18 hours
One Day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. Our staff will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 a.m. and transfer you by private vehicle to the Ollantaytambo train station. Take the expedition train that leaves at 6:10 a.m. You will then travel 1 hour and 15 minutes to the 104th kilometer of the railway, from where you will begin the 7-hour trek to Machu Picchu, with brief stops at the Chachabamba, Wiñayhuayna, and Sun Gate archaeological sites. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, explore the Machu Picchu lookout point which has a wonderful panoramic view. Enjoy the view and take some excellent postcard photos to immortalize your experience. At the end, take the bus to the Aguas Calientes town and board the Expedition train that leaves at 18:10 / 20:50h to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting to escort you to Cusco. Note: in the 1 day Inca Trail tour, from March 2025 it will not be possible to visit the urban area, only the upper part will be visited.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Machupicchu andes tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- 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
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish
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