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Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 1 Day trip
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Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 1 Day trip
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Activity Duration (18 hours)
Moderate
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What you'll do
One-day trip to Machu Picchu via the Short Inca Trail.
Tour Highlight
Everyone has heard of Machu Picchu, but few people have heard of Waqrapukara. Discover this impressive ancient fortress located high in the Andes Mountains with this full-day guided hike from Cusco, limited to just two guests. Enjoy personalized attention and learn about the site from your guide. The tour includes a local breakfast and a boxed lunch.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Host since 2020
Itinerary
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Centro Historico De Cusco
1
Centro Historico De Cusco
Stop: 60 minutes
4:30 am We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco en route to Ollantaytambo (1 hour and 30 minutes)
2
Chachabamba
Stop: 40 minutes
3
Winay Wayna
Stop: 3 hours
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.
4
Winay Wayna
Stop: 60 minutes
12:00 pm → Around 12 pm, we will have a 1-hour break for our box lunch.
5
Intipuncu
Stop: 60 minutes
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.
6
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Stop: 2 hours
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.
7
Aguas Calientes
Stop: 60 minutes
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
8
Ollantaytambo
Stop: 60 minutes
6:20 pm-8:00 pm We will travel by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Train schedules may vary depending on train availability)
9
Centro Historico De Cusco
Stop: 2 hours
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).
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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