Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 1 day From Cusco
1 Day
From
490 USD
per person
Duration
FULL DAY
Tour Type
DAILY TOUR
Group Size
18 PEOPLE
Difficulty level
EASY TO MODERATE
Language
ENGLISH SPANISH
Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 1 Day From Cusco
Inca Trail To Machu Picchu
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Itinerary
We start our day very early (04:00 hours approx.) with your guide from your hotel in Cusco (or an agreed pick-up point) and head to the Ollantaytambo train station which departs at approximately 06:10 hours.
We board and travel through the sacred valley on the “Expeditions” train until we reach the starting point of the Inca Trail, also known as “Chachabamba” or Km 104. (2,100 m. / 6,927 ft.)
At approximately 07:00 hours we will be at the “INRENA Machu Picchu” checkpoint, where we must show our original passport and immediately begin the half-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
On our way we will visit the archaeological site of Wiñayhuayna “Forever Young” (2,650 m. / 8,747 ft.) and the famous Inti Punku “Sun Gate” (2,730 m. / 9,007 ft.), from this place we can have a first panoramic view of Machu Picchu.
Around 2:00 pm; we will explore the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, your guide will explain you everything about the history and mysteries of this incredible Inca city and we will be able to take the most important and famous photos in Machu Picchu (Upper Esplanade in Machu Picchu, Guardian’s House, etc.).
Then we will take the bus to Machu Picchu town, Aguas Calientes. We will board the train (18:20 hours) that will take us back to Ollantaytambo, and finally the transport to Cusco. (train schedule may vary depending on availability.)
- Alimentación: Box Lunch (Almuerzo)
- Dificultad: Moderado
- Total Distance: 12 km / 7.5 mi
- Estimated walking time: 6 to 7 hours
- Maximum altitude: 2,720 m. / 8,924 ft.
- Pre-History: You will meet your Inca Trail guide at our offices (or other agreed location) at approximately 6:00 pm and receive a tour briefing.
- Round trip tourist transportation, Cusco – Ollantaytambo.
- “Expeditions” round-trip tourist train, Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
- Consettur bus return from the citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Highly qualified professional guide in English and Spanish.
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- 1 box lunch (Options: vegetarian, vegan, celiac, etc.)
- First aid kit and oxygen tank. (Our guides are highly qualified in first aid and mountain rescue; we have a plan for care, ground and air evacuations).
- 24-hour Customer Service: We offer telephone service available 24 hours a day.
- Free luggage storage: We provide luggage storage at our offices in Cusco. You can leave your luggage before starting your tour (exclusively for our passengers).
- A unique experience, created by Cúltural Perú Tours.
- Trekking poles.
- Additional costs or delays beyond our control such as: Natural disasters, bad weather conditions, itinerary changes due to passenger health issues (suffering from an illness or health problems), pandemic, changes in government policies, political instability, strikes, etc.
Note: It is not possible to visit Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain(*) due to lack of time.
- Original passport (and valid student ID 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, along the way it is possible to buy bottles of water from local families.
- Insect repellent.
- Personal medication.
- Camera and camcorder.
- This tour involves a moderate amount of walking time, as well as stairs.
- Some of the places you will visit are about 3800 meters above sea level, higher than the city of Cusco.
- There will be stops at local artisan souvenir shops so you can browse and shop, if you like.
Prices
The price is per person. Request our seasonal offers and promotions for last minute bookings. If you have questions regarding prices, destinations or the tour, we will be happy to assist you. Write to us at info@culturalperutours.com, you can also contact us at:
Cell phone – WhatsApp: +51 974 995090.
IMPORTANT
- For reservations 3 months in advance request a special discount.
- For groups larger than 4 people, contact us to send you a special price.
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Inca Trail To Machu Picchu Full Day
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US$ 490.00
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- +51 326598
- +51 974306885
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- Info@culturalperutours.com
- Culturalperutours@gmail.com
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Tour FAQs
The best time to do the Inca Trail is during the months of May, June, July and August. These are the best months to do the 2-day Inca Trail package. During these days the mornings and afternoons are clear and you will be able to see the landscapes clearly. The days are cooler, however, the nights are cold in the higher areas.
The Inca Trail is of moderate difficulty.
The Inca Trail runs for 39 kilometers along high mountain paths as well as descending trails surrounded by abundant vegetation. These paths were built by the Incas hundreds of years ago in order to connect Cusco with Machu Picchu.
- Fill out the Inca Trail reservation form. To make a reservation you must fill out the form.
- Checking your Booking. Our travel advisors will contact you to inform you about the status of your booking. …
- Make the payment and Confirmation of your Inca Trail Reservation.
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