Embark on a 1-day tour of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, experiencing the exquisite beauty of Inca constructions and the rich biodiversity. Perfect for families and beginners.
- Inca Trail - Detailed Itinerary
Inca Trail Tour 1 Day: Cusco - Km 104 - Machu Picchu
Our staff will stop by your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 a.m. to transfer you by bus to the Ollantaytambo train station. Take the Expedition train that leaves at 6:10 a.m. Then you will travel for 1 hour and 15 minutes to Km 104 of the railway, from where the 7-hour walk to Machu Picchu will begin with short stops at the archaeological sites of Chachabamba, Wiayhuayna and Sun Gate.
Upon arrival in Machu Picchu, along with your professional guide, explore the lost city for 3 hours. In the end, take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes and board the Expedition train that leaves at 8:50 p.m. to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting to accompany you to your hotel in Cusco.
- Private roundtrip transportation from Cusco hotel to Ollantaytambo train station.
- Complimentary bottled water.
- Lunch box included.
- Snacks provided.
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle for safety.
- Porter for personal equipment
- Travel insurance. You must take out your travel insurance at least for the duration of your adventure.
- Tips (optional)
Making this 1-day tour will be a unique experience because it has an exquisite beauty, an abundance of biodiversity and amazing Inca constructions. Highly recommended for families and beginners. It is the shortest version among all the trails that reach Machu Picchu. The walk is along the same route of the Inca Trail 2 days and the last part of the Classic Inca Trail 4 days.
The walk begins at km 104 of the Cusco - Machu Picchu railway at an altitude of 2150 meters / 7,053 feet, reaching a maximum of 2,720 meters / 8923 feet at Puerta del Sol, a total of 10.5 km / 6.5 miles away and takes 6 hours at a moderate pace.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.