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Inca Trail 1 Day to Machu Picchu

Inca Trail 1 Day Overview

This short trek begins at Km 104, the official starting point of the Short Inca Trail. From there, you’ll hike along ancient paths surrounded by lush vegetation, rivers, and mountain landscapes.

Along the way, you’ll visit the beautiful Inca site of Wiñay Wayna before continuing to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), where you’ll enjoy your first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu.

After the hike, you’ll arrive in Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco later that day or the next morning depending on your schedule.

Hike a section of the original Inca Trail

Enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku)

Explore Wiñay Wayna archaeological site

Scenic train journey through the Sacred Valley

Perfect for travelers with limited time

Start: Cusco

Duration: Full Day

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles

Max Altitude: 2,720 m

End: Cusco

Itinerary

Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Km 104 – Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu

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