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Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 1 Day trip

Activity Duration (18 hours)
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Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 1 Day trip
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Overview

About

One-day trip to Machu Picchu via the Short Inca Trail.

What you'll do

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.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsWe will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 4:30 am. Please wait in the reception area.
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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

Meet your host

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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Cusco Hiking & Trekking Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 1 Day trip in Cusco, Peru. This hiking & trekking experience includes 9 stops over 1 day. Duration: 18 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

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 ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Centro Historico De Cusco

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 ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
3

Winay Wayna

Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Winay Wayna

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 ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Winay Wayna

12:00 pm → Around 12 pm, we will have a 1-hour break for our box lunch.

5

Intipuncu

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Intipuncu

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 ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

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 ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Aguas Calientes

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 ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Ollantaytambo

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 ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Centro Historico De Cusco

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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