Experience this amazing Inca Trail 1-Day Hike! Explore the astounding beauty and rich history of the ancient Inca Trail without having to hike its full length! Our Inca Trail One Day trek is a great option for those who want to experience all the best bits within just one day. You can look forward to stunning landscapes, a variety of fascinating flora and fauna, as well as a visit to Wiñay Wayna (For Ever Young), an archeological site like no other. So don’t wait – seize this opportunity now!
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Duration
1 Day
Type Trip
Active & Trekking
Group Size
Max 8 People
Languages
Eng. Esp.
Season
Year Around
February Closed
Difficulty
Hard
Start your journey early and take in all the amazing sights of the Inca Trail on a one day trek! Leaving Cusco at 4 am, you will drive through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo before taking a train to kilometer 104 – the starting point of your 10km adventure. Along this wonderful stretch of the Classic Inca Trail 4 Days, you will explore beautiful Inca sites, experience a variety of flora and fauna, and witness breath-taking views across the Andes. Your hike culminates with a visit to Wiñay Wayna (For Ever Young), an amazing archeological site, before heading to Machu Picchu via Inti Punku (Sun Gate). Enjoy a delicious box lunch after exploring this incredible site.
After your delicious box lunch, embark on an amazing journey through lush, green cloud forest that covers the mountain. Take in a variety of plants, flowers, orchids and birds as you make your way along the trail. If you’re lucky, you may even spot Viscachas (rabbit-like Chinchillas) or Spectacled Bears.
After a full day of hiking, reach the stunning Sun Gate (Inti Punku) in the afternoon and discover Machu Picchu. The golden light of the afternoon sun is perfect for capturing some incredible photographs; plus, with less tourists around, this is an ideal time to explore and really appreciate this incredible site. Just a 45-minute walk from Inti Punku will transport you to Machu Picchu.
Your journey to Machu Picchu begins on a platform, where you’ll find the perfect backdrop for your classical picture of this ancient citadel. With fewer people around, you’ll be able to explore and appreciate this majestic site with ease. Your tour guide will explain all the highlights of Machu Picchu in two hours.
After a delicious dinner in Aguas Calientes, hop on board a train for Ollantaytambo before returning to Cusco via van. Don’t miss out on this opportunity of a lifetime – book now to capture eternal memories at the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu!
Meals Included: Breakfasts, 1 Boxlunch, 1 dinner, 1 snack
Day 1: Day 1: Cusco/Ollantaytambo/kilometer 104/Wiñay Wayna/Machu Picchu/Cusco
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Starts at: Cusco / Ollantaytambo
Ends in: Cusco / Ollantaytambo
Name: Inca Trail 1 Day Hike
Total Hiking: 12 km/7.4 miles
Altitude: 4,300m (14107 ft) – 4,850m(15,900ft)
Cusco
Ollantaytambo
Wiñay Wayna
Machu Picchu
Looking for more inspiration? Visit our gallery: Experience Peru. Before taking our Inca Trail 1 Day Hike Tour you should take into count the following information:
It is not possible to change the departure date after the permits have been purchased - Inca Trail permits are non-transferable and non-refundable. The only information that can be changed is passport numbers.
It is essential that you bring your original passport for the One Day Inca Trail hike, which should be the same one used to reserve the permit. Your passport will be checked at the Short Inca Trail checkpoint, Machu Picchu, as well as when boarding the train.
The train ticket schedule depends on availability. We typically book the 6:10 am departure from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes for day one and the return train for 2:55 pm, allowing you to arrive back in Cusco at 6:30 pm and have plenty of time left over for sightseeing or activities like a Rainbow Mountain tour the next day.
It is indeed possible to stay in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo for a one day Inca Trail experience. By doing so, your pickup time will be an hour and a half later than it would be if you were staying in Cusco.
This hike is classified as difficult, it’s recomended to be in a good physical condition
The traditional dry season from May - September offers ideal trekking conditions throughout most regions of Peru due to warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine during this time period. However if you would prefer fewer crowds with cooler temperatures then consider visiting during either late April or October before rain arrives at lower elevations later in that month.
A good pair of hiking shoes with ankle support, trekking poles and a sleeping bag are essential items for your journey. Also make sure to pack plenty of layers including warm clothing for cold nights, waterproof outerwear for rain, sunscreen and insect repellent for sunny days. Lastly always remember your head torch since evenings on the trail can get dark rather quickly!
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