1 Day Short Inca Trail Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Km104 – Wiñaywayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel at 4 am in Cusco for your Inca Trail trek. From there you will head to the train station of Ollantaytambo. After an hour 10 minute on the Expedition train trip, we arrive at 104 kilometer (2,100m/6,927ft). There we begin your trek and pass by the first check point.
Afterwards, we begin a moderate climb for three hours to the magnificent archaeological site of Wiñayhuana (2,650m/8747ft). From there, enjoy the views of the Urubamba canyon, stunning Inca sites and the connection with the traditional four day Inca Trail.
After we have had time to enjoy this beautiful sight, we continue our hike towards the Sun Gate (2,730mts/9,007ft). From there you will have the first spectacular view of Machu Picchu.
Then, we walk downhill for about one hour to the citadel. Once there, we will visit one of the most important mystic centers of the world: Machu Picchu. A 2 hour guided tour takes you into the fascinating history of these mysterious ruins.
After that you will have plenty of time for further exploration of Machu Picchu and taking photos before we head down to Aguas Calientes for dinner.
In the evening (6:20pm) you will take the return Expedition train to Ollantaytambo and catch our private van to Cusco and your hotel. You will arrive around 10:30 pm.
Meals: Box Lunch
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Huayna Picchu mt & Machu Pichcu mt are not available because the time, in case you want to hike Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mt, the we do recommend you the 2 days Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
