1 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

1 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

  • Price $ USD 459
  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Physical Level Moderate
  • Max Altitude 2720 meters / 8,924 feet
  • Accommodation Trek / Culture
  • Departures Daily departures

1 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

  • Price $ USD 459
  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Physical Level Moderate
  • Max Altitude 2720 meters / 8,924 feet
  • Accommodation Trek / Culture
  • Departures Daily departures

Resumen

With our 1 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu. Explore two emblematic tourist attractions in one day: part of the ancestral Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. Discover the rich history, culture, biodiversity and wonders of the Inca Empire on a spectacular 10.5km / 6.5 mile hike that will transport you back in time.

Would you like this 1 day Inca Trail adventure to Machupicchu to be part of your experience?

Places to visit: Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, Sun Gate and Machu Picchu Inca city.

Itinerary at a Glance

  • 03:45 Cusco → Ollantaytambo — Hotel pickup and private transfer
  • 06:10 Ollantaytambo → Km 104 — Train journey
  • 07:40 Km 104 → Chachabamba — Trail checkpoint and guided visit
  • 09:00 Chachabamba → Wiñay Wayna — Ascent along the Inca Trail
  • 12:00 Wiñay Wayna — Guided visit and boxed lunch
  • 13:30 Wiñay Wayna → Sun Gate — Cloud-forest hike
  • 15:30 Sun Gate → Machu Picchu — Panoramic descent and upper circuit
  • 17:00 Machu Picchu → Aguas Calientes — Bus, dinner time and return train

Highlights

  • Explore the 1 Day Inca Trail Trek and Machu Picchu on a One-day Tour.
  • Discover incredible Inca archaeological sites on the 1-day Inca Trail Hike.
  • Enjoy the exuberant biodiversity and scenic beauty.
  • From the Sun Gate, marvel at the first breathtaking Machu Picchu panoramic view.
  • Visit Machu Picchu a different way from the crowd.
  • Visit the Machu Picchu lookout point or the Guard’s house and take the famous classic postcard photo.
  • Venture on the Inca Trail full day with your family and children.
  • Join our premium groups or take a private tour accompanied by a local English-speaking tour guide.
  • Book your 1 day Inca Trail Hike ticket with “Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours”. A travel and tourism company officially authorized by the Peruvian government to organize 1 Day Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu.

1 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

1 Day
Best Price
US$ 459 per person
Group Size
Min 2 / Max 10
Activity Level
Moderate
Rating:
Limited permits available!

Detailed Itinerary

Begin your unforgettable adventure on the legendary 1-Day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu.

To start your Full-day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. You will be picked up from your Cusco hotel at 3:45 a.m., or other pre-arranged time. We will then transfer you in a tourist van to the Ollantaytambo train station. Board your train (at 6:10 a.m.) and begin an epic journey to Km-104, the 1-Day Inca Trail trek checkpoint.

Pass the checkpoint escorted by a professional guide authorized to lead Machu Picchu Hiking Tours. Start enjoying your trek by visiting the mysterious Chachabamba archaeological site, then continue on an ascending stone path until you reach Wiñaywayna, a stunning archaeological center strategically located with beautiful panoramic views. Here, takes a short break to delight your lunch and then continue hiking through the rainforest enjoying the abundance of biodiversity until you reach the 1-day Inca Trail Highest Point, The Sun Gate (2,720 meters / 8,922 feet).

From the Sun Gate, marvel at the breathtaking Machu Picchu panoramic views in perfect harmony with the scenic beauty. Then descend to the guardian’s house or also known as the lookout point and capture the Machu Picchu classic and postcard photos and explore the upper part of the Wonder of the World. After the tour, at 17:00 hours, take the bus to the Aguas Calientes town and enjoy your dinner (on your own). Later, at 18:20 / 20:50 hours, board your return train to Ollantaytambo station. Upon arrival, you will be met and escorted by our staff on your return trip by tourist minibus to the city of Cusco.

Inclusions

What is included in the Short 1-Day Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu.

  • Briefing one day before the tour.
  • Tourist roundtrip transportation between your hotel in Cusco and Ollantaytambo train station.
  • Round-trip train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu town.
  • Entrance fees to the short 1 Day Inca Trail tour and Machu Picchu (circuit 1-1b, upper terrace).
  • 1 bus ticket from Machu Picchu to the Aguas Calientes Town.
  • Local English-speaking professional tour guide.
  • First aid kit and oxygen balloon.
  • Meals: 1 lunch (Lunch box) and snacks. Vegetarian option (no additional charge).

What is excluded in the full day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu.

  • Breakfast and Dinner
  • Porter for personal equipment
  • Travel insurance. You must take out your travel insurance at least during the duration of your adventure.
  • Personal belongings and medicines, especially pills for altitude sickness (soroche).
  • Walking sticks
  • Accommodations in Cusco
  • Tips (optional)

Price List

Second Option: Full Day Inca Trail Hike in Private Tour.

Short 1 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu in Private Tour. This option is exclusive for you who prefer to do the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu with your couple, family, children or friends and do not want to meet strangers. You can start the hike any day of the year. The price varies according to the number of people booking together.

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Notes

Doing the Short 1-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu requires a lot of flexibility, patience, open-mindedness, good humor, and the understanding that changes can be made without prior notice due to force majeure circumstances that “Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours” cannot control. These are incidents such as wars, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activities, labor conflicts, illness, adverse natural disasters, fires, or similar events. Also, cancellations or rescheduling by airlines and railway companies.

In this case, “Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours” reserves the right to offer the best alternative, modify the original itinerary, postpone or even resort to our last option, the cancellation of the tour. This decision is to safeguard our clients and if any extra expense is generated, it will be covered in its totality by the client.

The Short Full-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu tickets, once purchased, don’t have the option to change names, dates, and refunds. Please note that if you cancel your trip, you will automatically lose 100% of the cost of your ticket. if you wish to resume or change the date of your One Day Inca Trail ticket, you will have to purchase a new ticket.


Packing list

  • A small personal backpack for the hike (max. 25 liters).
  • All tickets that will be given to you in Cusco (tourist tickets of the places to visit. Also train and Consettur bus tickets).
  • Personal document with which you made the tour reservation (passport, ID card, student card or other).
  • Raincoat or poncho for the rainy season (November to April).
  • Hat and cap for the cold and the sun.
  • Sunscreen (April to October)
  • Mosquito repellent (Machupicchu).
  • Water in a canteen or Camelback.
  • Personal medication and pills for altitude sickness (soroche).
  • Appropriate footwear and clothing for the hike.
  • A pair of hiking poles (optional).
  • Extra money (PEN)
  • Cameras and others

Travel Guide

1 Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu

What is the Inca Trail?

One-Day Inca Trail (The Qhapaq Ñan or Great Inca Trail). The Incas built more than 45 thousand kilometers of roads that articulated and facilitated the better administration of the Inca empire’s territory. This great royal road was built with stones and mud mortars, tunnels, vegetable fiber bridges (Qeswachaca), resting places (Wayranas and tambos) and others. It crossed almost the entire South American continent joining the current countries of Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. The starting point was the great temple of the sun (Qorikancha = Golden enclosure) located in the Cusco city center, the Inca empire capital.

Most of this trail is still in use today. The royal road that linked Cusco, the capital of the empire with Machu Picchu, today has become very popular all over the world for trekking enthusiasts. Every year, thousands of trekking enthusiasts hike the Full-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the 1 Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu?

The hike from km-104 to Machu Picchu is normally 6 to 7 hours plus a 2-hour tour in Machu Picchu.

How many kilometers or miles is the Full-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu?

The short 1-day Inca Trail hike is 10.5 km/6.5 miles long.

How can I book the 1-Day Inca Trail Tour Ticket?

You can book your 1-day Inca Trail trek ticket to Machu Picchu with “Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours”. You must send us your passport photo and a minimum payment in advance.

Can I do the Full-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu with children?

Yes, you can do it. The One-day Inca Trail tour is the most recommended for families. There are no minimum age restrictions.

Can I do the 1-Day Inca Trail hike on my own?

No, the only way to enter the 1-Day Inca Trail hike is through a travel and tourism agency authorized by the Peruvian government (such as Machupicchu Andes Tours or Matours) and escorted by a professional tour guide.

What is the 1-Day Inca Trail Hike difficulty rating?

The 1-day Inca Trail trek difficulty rating is easy to moderate. Near the highest point it will be a bit tiring.

What is the Full-Day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu highest point?

The Full-Day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu highest point is The Sun Gate (Inti Punku) 2720 masl / 8922 miles.

Is there an age limit to do the Inca Trail?

No, there are no restrictions. Any age can do the 1-day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu, as long as they are fit enough to do the trek. But it is not recommended for children under 5 years old and adults over 70 years old.

How far in advance Should I book the Full-Day Inca Trail ticket?

It is recommended to book your ticket for the Inca Trail day hike 45 days in advance, and if it is more months in advance it will be better. The last time to make a reservation is 4 Days before the tour, subject to availability.

Do I need to have a good physical preparation to do the One Day Inca trail trek?

To live this experience, it is not necessary to be an athlete or anything like that. A short practice hike at home before the One Day Inca Trail will be enough. You will walk at your own pace.

Is it necessary to have travel insurance to do the 1-Day Inca Trail Tour?

The 1-Day Inca Trail Tour is an outdoor activity; therefore, no one is free from any accident. We recommend that you contract your travel insurance with reliable insurance companies in your country, covering hospitalization, medicines, even repatriation to your country, among others.

Still have you more questions about the 1 day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu?

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How to Book

Recommendations

To do the Short 1 Day Inca Trail tour to Machu Picchu, we recommend the following:

  • Book the Full-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu at least 2 months in advance, especially if you plan to do the trek between May and September which is the high season, therefore, the One-Day Inca Trail trek, Machu Picchu and Train tickets tend to sell out.
  • If you want to book in the days leading up to the trek, the Peruvian government system allows us to book up to 3 days in advance, but this will depend on the spaces available. Generally, availability runs out between 15 and 30 days in advance. Please check availability with us before paying for this trekking tour on our website.
  • Be sure to arrive in the city of Cusco two or one day before the trek.
  • Before and upon arrival in Cusco, take pills for altitude sickness (soroche). In your hotel in Cusco also drink the coca leaves infusion, it will help you to acclimatize better and not to feel much the annoying headache, dizziness and vomiting. Avoid coffee, alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, as they prevent the good oxygen assimilation.
  • In Cusco, in the early morning and at night, wear warm clothes.
  • Leave your heavy suitcases at the hotel in Cusco. The train company only allows you to travel with personal luggage. If you wish to travel with your heavy luggage, you will have to pay a supplement to the train company.

Optional Services

We offer discounts.
  • $ 30 USD. For students from 9 to 17 years old and for university students under 25 years old who have a student ID. The credential must be valid for a maximum of one year.
  • $ 60 USD. For children under 8 years old.
  • Special discounts for groups of 5 or more people booking together.

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