Discover the Inca Trail in just one day, visiting the most remarkable archaeological sites from Cusco to the citadel of Machu Picchu. An exclusive 11 km route from Chachabamba (km 104), crossing the impressive Wiñayhuayna complex to reach the mythical Inti Punku (Sun Gate) with its incomparable panoramic view.
Premium trekking designed for travelers with limited time who want to visit the UNESCO Heritage Site with official guides and all the necessary permits.
Overview
03:40 AM: Pick up at hotel in Cusco
06:10 AM: Board “Expeditions” train in Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley)
07:00 AM: Arrival to Chachabamba (Km 104, 2,100 masl) and start of the Inca Trail.
Mid-morning: Visit to the archaeological site Wiñayhuayna (2,650 masl)
Noon: Ascent to Inti Punku (Puerta del Sol, 2,730 masl) with box lunch included.
02:00 PM: Guided tour in Machu Picchu citadel (2.430 masl)
Afternoon: Descent by bus to Aguas Calientes with free time.
06:20 PM: Return train from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo with dinner included.
Technical Details
- Distance: 11 kilometers of historic Inca trail.
- Altitude: Start at 2,100 meters above sea level – Highest point at 2,730 meters above sea level.
- Meals included: Box lunch and dinner
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Main activities: Trekking along the original Inca Trail and guided visit to Machu Picchu (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Itinerary
03:40 AM – Pick up from Cusco hotel or meeting point agreed upon by our team of official Inca Trail guides.
- 06:10 AM – Board the train to Machu Picchu “Expeditions” at Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley station.
Enjoy the best train tour to Machu Picchu with spectacular views of the Urubamba River and Andean mountains.
07:00 AM – Arrival to Chachabamba start Inca Trail Classic (Km 104) at 2,100 masl.
- Registration at the official Inca Trail Machu Picchu checkpoint.
- Mandatory presentation of Inca Trail permits and original passports.
- Beginning of the Inca Trail 2025 trek along the original Inca Trail route
Mid morning – Visit to the archaeological site Wiñayhuayna Inca Trail (2,650 masl).
- One day Inca Trail trek with exploration of Inca agricultural terraces.
- Discover the best archaeological sites near Machu Picchu.
Noon – Ascent to Inti Punku Sun Gate Machu Picchu (2,730 masl).
- Best view of Machu Picchu from the historic main entrance.
- Box lunch during Inca Trail included with typical Peruvian food.
02:00 PM – Guided tour in Machu Picchu Inca citadel (2.430 masl).
- Full tour Machu Picchu with explanation of Inca Machu Picchu history
- Professional photography in Machu Picchu in emblematic points such as the Upper Esplanade Machu Picchu and the Guardian’s House with the best view of Machu Picchu.
Afternoon – Descent by bus Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu base town.
- Official bus of Machu Picchu with frequent service
- What to do in Aguas Calientes free time
06:20 PM – Return train from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo.
- Approximate Machu Picchu train schedules, subject to availability.
- Dinner not included in Machu Picchu Inca Trail tour.
Included
TOUR INCLUDES
- Pick up from hotel or lodging in Ollantaytambo.
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu citadel (archaeological site).
- Bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
- Tourist Train Km 104
- Box Lunch for the first day of the trek (Ham and cheese sandwich, boxed juice, 1 bottle of water, 1 fruit, sweets).
- 1 dinner in Aguas Calientes.
- Bus down to Aguas Calientes
- Tourist train back to Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
- First Aid Kit.
- 01 Oxygen Balloon.
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Services not detailed in the program
- Tip
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING ON THE INCA TRAIL?
- Original passport (and valid student card if you applied for this option).
- Boots / walking shoes.
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
- Warm jacket, hat and gloves.
- Short or long sleeve polo shirts.
- Comfortable pants.
- Sun hat.
- Sunglasses.
- Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
- Reusable plastic or metal bottles, or camelbak.
- Water, on the way it is possible to buy water bottles from local families.
- Insect repellent.
- Personal medication.
- Camera and video camera.
CONTACT US:
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- All rates of our Peru Packages are expressed in US dollars (optional for currency exchange) and are scheduled per person.
- Rates valid for Peruvians only include IGV.
- All our rates are subject to availability and changes.
- Children under 02 years and 11 months are considered INF (infants), do not pay any service and are not entitled to food, bed or seat in the tours.
- DCC (child) is considered a child from 03 to 10 years and 11 months, has a special rate and shares a room with parents.
- Children over 11 years old are considered adults.
- Minors must travel with an identity document.
- Rates do not apply to holidays, Easter, long weekends, national holidays, Christmas or New Year.
More Information
TECHNICAL DETAILS – INCA TRAIL SHORT TREK MACHU PICCHU
- Distance Inca Trail trekking 1 day: 11 kilometers of historic Inca Trail
- Height Inca Trail: Start at 2.100 masl (Km 104) – Highest point at 2.730 masl (Inti Punku)
- Meals included Inca Trail tour: Box Lunch and Dinner
- Difficulty Inca Trail Short: Moderate – recommendations physical preparation Inca Trail
- Main activities Machu Picchu tour: Original Inca Trail Trekking and guided tour Machu Picchu – World Heritage UNESCO Peru
Book now the best Inca Trail Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with limited Inca Trail 2025 availability. Authorized Inca Trail operator with expert guides in Machu Picchu and official Inca Trail trekking permits.
How high is the short Inca Trail?
The maximum elevation of the Inca Trail of 2 days reaches 2,780 m. / 9,120.7 ft. while you start at an altitude of 2,250 m. / 7,381.9 ft., which means that the total elevation gain that you climb up is +530 m. / 1,738.8 ft.
Here is an elevation map of the Short Inca Trail to illustrate the hike:
Price
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIKE THE INCA TRAIL OF 2 DAYS?
We have price alternatives that accommodate all budgets, prices per person, expressed in US Dollars.
Make your quotes and reservations by email [email protected], you can also communicate with one of our sales executives at the telephones detailed below, we will be happy to assist you.
Phone – WhatsApp: +51 969 787 221
Phone – WhatsApp: +51 986 994 218
HOW TO BOOK THE TOUR?
To start the reservation process, please send us the following information:
- Name and surname:
- Passport number:
- Nationality:
- Date of Birth:
- Phone:
- Very important – We need the address and information about the hotel that you are staying at, in the city of Cusco, to be able to pick you up at the time when the tour starts.
To confirm reservations it is required to pay 50% in advance and the other 50% can be paid upon arrival at your destination.
PAYMENT METHODS
- IZIPAY
- PAYPAL
- WESTER UNION
- MONEYGRAM
- TRANSFER TO OUR BANK ACCOUNT PERU
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- All rates for our Peru Packages are expressed in US dollars (subject to currency exchange rates) and are priced per person
- The rates for Peruvians only include VAT
- All our rates are subject to availability and circumstances
- Children under 2 years and 11 months are considered INF (babies) and are not permitted on this tour
- Children from 3 to 10 years and 11 months are considered DCC (child) and thus eligible for special rates and obliged to share the room with their parents
- Children over 11 years old are considered adults
- Minors must travel with an identity document
- Rates do not apply to holidays, Easter, long weekends, national holidays, Christmas, or New Year
