One Day Hike Royal Inca Trail | 1 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Inca paths over the mountains, with indescribable Andean beauty and archaeological centers that can only be reached by it; that is the Inca Trail.
Description
One day hike Royal Inca Trail (1 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu) starts idyllic by a wake-up early. Then we are taken by our private transport to the railway station at Ollantaytambo to board a train taking us to the starting head trail - so called Km 104. Then we pass through an Inca Trail checking point and start hiking through lush vegetation of a cloud forest while greeeted by local exotic birds such as Andean guan, grey-breasted mountain tucan, etc. and since we can see various wild orchids and bromelias along the path too. Our Tour Guide explains us about the Chachabamba ruins that were rediscovered in 1940. Lunch. Our next stop is in Wiñay Wayna, an Inca complex neighboring to Machu Picchu. The complex, which name means "Eternal Youth, can boosts with a stunning view down at the Urubamba River. In late afternoon, we have descended to the entrance of Machu Picchu - Inti Punku (Sun´s Gate). Then we enter to the "Lost City of the Incas" and enjoy its guided tour 2 hrs. After you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes town, where you will take the train return to Ollantaytambo, there our driver will take to Cusco.
What to Expect
Quick Itinerary:
05:00: Cusco, driver to Ollantaytambo train station
07:20:Train from Ollantaytambo to Km 104 (head trail)
08:30: Starting to the 1 Day Inca Trail
09:00: Chachabamba guide tour
12:30 Wiñaywanyna guide tour
13:00 Continue your hike to Machu Picchu
15:00Machu Picchu guide tour
17:00: Bus down to Aguas Calientes
17:40: Aguas Calientes
18:30: Train return to Ollantaytambo
20:00: Bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
22:00: Cusco
Highlights of the 1 Day Inca Trail:
Trekking the Inca Trail only for 1 day enjoying explanations of a professional Tour Guide,
Guided tour of Chachabamba ruins
Visit of Wiñay Wayna,
Walk through the Sun Gate,
Guided tour of Machu Picchu.
One day hike Royal Inca Trail Avalaibility
Departure Point: Cusco - We pick you up from your hotel.
Departure Time: 05:00
Briefing Point: Our guide will visit your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek
Briefing Time: Between 17:00 - 18:00
Return Point: Cusco - Our driver will drop-off in your hotel or Airbnb department
Service Level: Comfortable tourist-class, extra and private Transportation.
Physical Rating: 3 - Demanding - Moderate
Age requirement: 12+ / All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itineray Details
One day Hike Inca Trail
One day hike Royal Inca Trail starts idyllic by a wake-up early. Then we are taken by our private transport to the railway station at Ollantaytambo to board a train taking us to the starting head trail - so called Km 104. Then we pass through an Inca Trail checking point and start hiking through lush vegetation of a cloud forest while greeeted by local exotic birds such as Andean guan, grey-breasted mountain tucan, etc. and since we can see various wild orchids and bromelias along the path too. Our Tour Guide explains us about the Chachabamba ruins that were rediscovered in 1940. Lunch. Our next stop is in Wiñay Wayna, an Inca complex neighboring to Machu Picchu. The complex, which name means "Eternal Youth, can boosts with a stunning view down at the Urubamba River. In late afternoon, we have descended to the entrance of Machu Picchu - Inti Punku (Sun´s Gate). Then we enter to the "Lost City of the Incas" and enjoy its guided tour 2 hrs. After you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes town, where you will take the train return to Ollantaytambo, there our driver will take to Cusco.
Included
What is included on the Inca Trail Day Tour?
Pre-trek briefing with your Tour Guide (Our guide will visit your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek for your briefing)
Private transportion from Cusco to the railway station at Ollantaytambo
Inca Trail Permit and entrance fee to Machu Picchu;
Meals: 1x lunch + Snack bag (please advice us in advance if you are a vegetarian; this option is for NO extra additional cost)
Experienced bilingual Tour Guide
A shuttle bus between Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
A train round trip (Expedition Service) to Machu Picchu
Tourist bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
Not Included
Breakfast on the first day and Dinner in Aguas Calientes Town
Travel insurance
Tips to local staff (please note: it is a custom to give tips in Peru, however, it is not obligatory)
Meal budget: Please allow USD 10-15 for meals not included.
Guide & A Tierras Vivas representative
Our guide will visit your a day before the trek and He/ She will give you a briefing and more information about your 1 day the Inca Trail. It very important, let us know, where you will be staying in Cusco, our guide will visit your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek for your briefing.
All Tierras Vivas trekkers are accompanied by a Tierras Vivas Tour Guide. The aim of our Tour Guides is to take a hassle out of our customers’ trips and to help them to have the best trip possible. The Tour Guides provide information on places visited, offer suggestions of what to see and to do, recommend a good place to eat and introduce to his/her colleagues. The Guides have a broad general knowledge of each country visited during a tour, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local Tour Guides where we think that more specific knowledge could add more enjoyment to visited places.
Train Service & Transfer Included
On the 1 Day Inca Trail hike is included the following train services:
PeruRail - Expedition Train
Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
Departure
Arrival to Inca Trail
Expedition 81
06:10
07:40
Expedition 83
7:45
09:45
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Departure
Arrival to Ollantaytambo
Arrival to Cusco
Expedition 74
14:55
16:31
18:30
Expedition 84
18:20
20:05
22:00
Expedition 86
20:50
22:50
23:50
IncaRail - The Voyager Train
Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
Departure
Arrival to Inca Trail
The Voyager
06:40
08:01
The Voyager
07:40
09:30
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Departure
Arrival to Ollantaytambo
Arrival to Cusco
The Voyager
14:30
15:56
18:40
The Voyager
19:00
20:41
22:30
The Voyager
20:20
21:59
23:00
On the Expedition and The Voyager is not included extra service inside the train.
Our driver will drop off in your hotel.
UP GRADING Train service:
If you prefer Vistadome train or Machu Picchu Train 360 for this trek, the extra price is U$ 50 dollars. let us know before your booking your service.
Vistadome train Machu Picchu - Perurail
The Vistadome train have panoramic windows, which allows to appreciate the beautiful scenery along the route.Live an unforgettable experience of magic connection with nature on the Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo route on the PeruRail Vistadome train.
In the Vistadome service you can enjoy of:
Long Stretch (from the Poroy Station, Cusco):
Outbound: Snack Service
Inbound: Snack Service
Short Stretch (from the Ollantaytambo Station):
Outbound: Light Snack Service
Inbound: Light Snack Service
Selection of hot or cold non-alcoholic drinks (one hot drink and one cold drink per person)
The 360 train Machu Picchu - Inca Rail
The only train in Peru with an entertainment app on board which will allow you to learn more about the train journey and the Inca civilization. Experience a unique way to travel to Machu Picchu, exploring the Andean landscape like never before with wider and taller panoramic windows and an observation outdoor carriage including a bar. Enjoy our appetizing selection of cold and warm drinks, prepared using fruit juices and Andean herbs, and our delicious gourmet and organic delights made with products from the Sacred Valley.
You can enjoy of:
Comfortable seats with tables in front
Bigger and wider panoramic windows
Outdoor carriage including a bar to enjoy the landscape
Gourmet and organic delights made with products from the Sacred Valley
InTrain entertainment system.
Essential Information
Appropriate clothing along this hike
Hiking pants and T-shirts are recommended during the day, complemented by sweaters, fleeces and waterproof jackets. It is very convenient to have light raingear available in the daypack (rain poncho or jacket and/or rain pants) as the weather changes easily and rains can suddenly occur. During the first day (if sunny) and in the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, convertible hiking pants are useful, as can be switched into shorts if necessary. Machu Picchu has a warm climate, getting only cold at night. The rest of necessary implements are included in the “What we recommend that you bring” list.
Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp
Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended.
Camera and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
Sun block
After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
Handkerchiefs
Toilet paper
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection
Water container and water for the first morning. Important notice: plastic water bottles are no longer allowed into Machu Picchu. Plastic water containers (ie. Nalgene) or metal ones are recommended
Optionally: water- sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far
Small towel
Swimsuit (if you wish to go to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage the Inca Trail)
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