Overview
The Short Inca Trail tour is perfect if you are short on time but still want to experience a full day of hiking the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Walk with expert indigenous guides through the vibrant rainforest and visit the ancient Inca archaeological sites of Wiñay Wayna on your way to the Puerta del Sol entrance of Machu Picchu.
Your adventure begins at KM104 instead of KM82 on the Inca Trail. Then we will take you to your hotel in Machu Picchu town in the evening, finally enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu by a professional expert guide on the second day.
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
First aid kit
Lunch
Breakfast
All transportation during the tour.
Professional English speaking guide
Guided tour of the original Inca trail and Machu Picchu.
All entrance fees to the tour (Inca Trail and Machu Picchu)
Expedition or voyager economy class train round trip.
Breakfast on day 1 and lunch on day 2
Recommended travel insurance
tips
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
We will deliver all the tickets to the passengers one day before the excursion of this program.
What to expect
Day 1 Cusco - KM 104 - Chachabamba - Wiñay Wayna - Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku) - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
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Aguas Calientes
8 hours
Tomorrow:
Breakfast in Wayllabamba: Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before continuing your hike.
Ascent to Warmiwañusca (Dead Woman's Pass): This is the highest point of the Inca Trail, about 4,200 meters above sea level. You will reach here after a steep hike. It is a perfect place to take panoramic photos.
Late:
Lunch: Descend to Pacaymayo and enjoy lunch.
Visit to Runkurakay and Sayacmarca: After lunch, visit the archaeological sites of Runkurakay and Sayacmarca.
Final trek to Wiñay Wayna: Continue your walk until you reach the archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna, where you can explore the ruins and enjoy the views.
Arrival in Aguas Calientes: Descend to the train station at the base of Machu Picchu and take a train to Aguas Calientes, the town near Machu Picchu. This train journey usually takes around 1.5 hours.
Day 2 Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
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Machu Picchu
8 hours
Tomorrow:
Machu Picchu: Wake up early and take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. Explore the ancient Inca city with our tour guide for more than 2 hours.
Late:
Return to Cusco: After exploring Machu Picchu, return to Aguas Calientes and then to Cusco by train and bus.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Lima).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about One-day group excursion to Machu Picchu from Cusco
Can I cancel One-day group excursion to Machu Picchu from Cusco for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- First aid kit
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- All transportation during the tour.
- Professional English speaking guide
- Guided tour of the original Inca trail and Machu Picchu.
- All entrance fees to the tour (Inca Trail and Machu Picchu)
- Expedition or voyager economy class train round trip.
What's not included?
- Breakfast on day 1 and lunch on day 2
- Recommended travel insurance
- tips
Which places does it visit?
It visits Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by Machupicchu Inka Trek
