One Day Inca Trail Hike

One day hike Royal Inca Trail (1 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu) starts idyllic by a wake-up early. Then we are taken by our private transport to the railway station at Ollantaytambo to board a train taking us to the starting head trail - so called Km 104. Then we pass through an Inca Trail checking point and start hiking through lush vegetation of a

cloud forest while greeeted by local exotic birds such as Andean guan, grey-breasted mountain tucan, etc. and since we can see various wild orchids and bromelias along the path too. Our expert Tour Guide explains us about the Chachabamba ruins. Our next stop is in Wiñay Wayna, an Inca complex neighboring to Machu Picchu. In late afternoon, we have descended to the entrance of Machu Picchu - Inti Punku (Sun Gate). Then we enter to the "Lost City of the Incas" Upon arriving to Machu Picchu, you will get a private guided tour and enjoy a Sunset free time in Machupicchu. After you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes town, where you will take the train return to Ollantaytambo, there our driver will take to Cusco. Great for families, those short on time, or when permits for the classic inca trail are sold out.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Hike a part of the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu just in one day.
Travel & Trek with someone who hiked the Inca Trail for over
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Explore trail-side archaeological sites that only Short Inca Trail 1 day hikers have access to.
Hike to Machu Picchu on mystical, stone-paved paths built by the Incas.
Enter Machu Picchu on foot through the Gate of the Sun, as the Incas once did.
Explore Machu Picchu with less tourist, “Lost City of the Incas” with a private guide.
Direct & official local tour operator with headquarter in Cusco, accredited by the Peruvian Ministry of Tourism.

Why we love it
Great option for those wanting to experience trekking in Peru, but don’t want to do the full 4 days.
Visit Machu Picchu not once but twice, entering the first time through the Sungate at the end of the trek then private guided tour of Machupicchu.
Is this trip right for you
This trek involves hiking approximately 15 kilometers - the first 10 on uphill (sometimes steep) terrain, a moderate level of fitness is recommended for people taking on this option.
A moderate level of fitness is recommended for people booking the One day Inca Trail

ITINERARY

Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – KM104 – Wiñay wayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel at 4 am in Cusco for the journey with our private transport to the train station of Ollantaytambo or 6:00am in Ollantaytambo if you wish to start from there. After an hour 20 minute on the Expedition train trip, we arrive at Kilometer 104 (2,100m/6,927ft) of the Cusco-Machu Picchu road, where we begin your trek and pass by the first check point. Afterwards, we begin a moderate climb for three hours to the magnificent archaeological site of Wiñay huayna (2,650m/8,747ft). Once, we arrive you may enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba canyon, stunning Inca sites and the connection with the traditional four day Inca Trail.

After, we have had time to enjoy this beautiful sight, we continue our hike towards the Sun Gate (2,730m/9,007ft). From there, you will have the first spectacular view of Machu Picchu in all its brilliance and majestic monumentality. After enjoying the view, we walk downhill for about one hour to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Once there we will visit one of the most important mystic centers of the world: Machu Picchu. A 2 hour guided tour takes you into the fascinating history of these mysterious ruins.

After that, you will have plenty of time for further exploration of Machu Picchu and taking photos before we head down to Aguas Calientes for dinner. In the evening (7:00pm), you will take the return Expedition train to Ollantaytambo and catch our private van to Cusco and your hotel. You will arrive around 10:30 pm.

Included

What is included on the Inca Trail Day Tour?

Pre-trek briefing with your Tour Guide (Our guide will visit your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek for your briefing)
Private transportion from Cusco to the railway station at Ollantaytambo
Inca Trail Permit and entrance fee to Machu Picchu;
Meals: 1x lunch (please advice us in advance if you are a vegetarian; this option is for NO extra additional cost)
Experienced Expert Tour Guide
A shuttle bus between Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
A train round trip (Expedition Service) to Machu Picchu
Tourist bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

Not Included
Breakfast on the first day and Dinner in Aguas Calientes Town
Travel insurance
Tips to local staff (please note: it is a custom to give tips in Peru, however, it is not obligatory)

WHY EXPLORE

EXPLORE ADVENTURES Travel Highlights:
Friendly, knowledgeable and experienced trek leaders.
Another level of guides to our clients
Guided tours of Inca archaeological sites en route to Machu Picchu.
The Best Journey at the Best Fare.
Delicious and nutritious freshly cooked gourmet meals using local products.
Free baggage storage in Cusco at office and in Aguas Calientes.
Celebration Dinner in Aguas Calientes.
100% Operated by EXPLORE ADVENTURES Travel: we never place you with other tour operators.
Small groups of travelers .
we guarantee we will never cancel a trip because of low enrollment.

WHAT MAKES EXPLORE ADVENTURES PERU BETTER THAN THE REST?

Experienced Tour Guide. We hire the best, most accomplished, experienced Explore Adventures Peru guides. Travel & Trek with someone who hiked the Inca Trail for over 900 times, Salkantay Trek for over 500 times, Ausangate Trek for over 300 times, Lares Trek for over 200 times, being at Machu Picchu for over 1000 times.
WE HAVE A 99.8% CLIENT SATISFACTION RATE! Undoubtedly, the most honest and accurate feedback comes from our clients themselves. With the goal of constantly improving our service, a post-treks survey is taken from each client in order to assess our staff, equipment and food.
BEST EQUIPMENT. We source all of our sleeping tents, dining tents and sleeping pads from north face, Equipment, an Americans and european outdoor company that has been making time-tested high altitude equipment since 1830. We don’t use locally made tents, which have a tendency to topple over in the wind or leak in the rain, like some operators.
BEST FOOD. We prepare hot meals on the mountain using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible. Trust us, the box lunches that every other company gives to their clients day in and out will sap your energy for they are dry, tasteless and comprised of empty calories.
SMALL GROUPS. In an effort to provide a more personalized service to our passengers, we in Explore Adventures Peru have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people (min 2 – max 8 / average 5). This fact alone sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.