About this experience
Enjoy the most famous Inca trek in the world in just 1 day, you will be able to enjoy a combination of landscapes that will leave you impressed, as well as see different species of wild animals in their natural habitat. This trip is perfect for you, after the spectacular Inca trek you will be able to enter the wonder of the world Machu Picchu through the sun gate as the Incas did.
At a glance
- Duration: 18 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 18 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Guide
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What is included
- Assistance throughout the tour
- Briefing one day before the tour
- Return train
- Consetur bus
- First aid kit
- PrivateTransportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Private Professional guide
- One-way train to km 104
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail/Machu Picchu circuit 1B
- Box lunch
- Private Transportation from the hotel to Ollantaytambo
Not included
- Dinner
- Walking Sticks
- Tips (Optional)
Itinerary and highlights
4:30 am We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco en route to Ollantaytambo (1 hour and 30 minutes)
6:10 am We will take the train in Ollantaytambo to kilometer 104 where the train will stop to get off and begin the adventure.
7:30 am to 8:00 am → We will arrive at 7:30 am, where we will enter through the Chachabamba checkpoint and begin the Inca Trail adventure with our private guide. We will walk for 30 minutes, and the first point we will visit will be CHACHABAMBA, an Inca ceremonial agricultural center.
8:00 am-12:00 pm → We will continue the hike climbing original Inca steps for approximately 3 hours to the other archaeological site of WIÑAYWAYNA (2,650 meters above sea level). We will pass through lush forests full of orchids and exotic birds in their natural habitat. We will arrive at WIÑAYWAYNA, the most beautiful attraction of the entire Inca Trail. We will explore its temples, ceremonial centers, and more.
12:00 pm → Around 12 pm, we will have a 1-hour break for our box lunch.
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm → We will then continue our hike for an hour and a half until we reach Intipunko at approximately 2:00 pm, where we will enter Machu Picchu as the Incas did in ancient times.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm → We will visit Machu Picchu for approximately 2 hours with our tour guide along the panoramic circuit 1B, the upper trail, where we can take stunning panoramic photos and enjoy Inca history, culture, and architecture—a dream come true after hiking the wonderful Inca Trail.
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm → We will descend to Aguas Calientes by bus ( 30 min) so you can have dinner on your own and then wait for the 6:20 pm return train
6:20 pm-8:00 pm We will travel by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Train schedules may vary depending on train availability)
8:00 pm-10:00 pm → We will arrive in Ollantaytambo at 8:00 pm where transportation will be waiting for us to return to Cusco. The tour will end at approximately 10:00 pm (this may vary depending on train schedules).
Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 4:30 am. Please wait in the reception area.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Spanish — Guide
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- MACHUPICCHU TOURIST CONNECTION
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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