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Tours/Cusco/1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike

1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike

5.0(2)Cusco14 hours
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)
1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike
1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike
1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike
1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike
1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike
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1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike
1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike
1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike
1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike
1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike
1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike

At a glance

Duration
14 hours
Price from
$499 / person
Location
Cusco, Peru
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
Languages
PT, EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
See policy below
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Machupicchu Latin America

Description

Enjoy the Inca Trail in our special one day hiking tour which is perfect if you are short of time, we willhike a 6 hours hiking of the original Inca Paths during our small group hiking tour arriving to Machupicchu passing the amazing Sun Gate.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
4:30 AM
Next available
Sat, Oct 31
Adult (ages 18–70)
$499
Youth (ages 13–17)
$469
Child (ages 9–11)
$429

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.

Tour Options

1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike

Pickup included

Itinerary

Cusco
Pass by

4:00am: Pick up from your hotel/Airbnb at Cusco city 4:15am: Board our comfortable transport and drive for 90 minutes to Ollantaytambo train station Note: You can purchase breakfast at ollantaytambo train station.

Ollantaytambo
Pass by

5:50am: Boar the train with destination to KM 104 where is located the Inca Trail hiking starting point. This one-hour train journey allows you to appreciate the fascinating scenery along the sacred Vilcanota River. Note: If you are staying at Ollantayutambo, we can also pick you to start the tour.

Inca Trail
Admission included6 min

7:20am: Once we reach the kilometer 104 we will disembark the train and walk across bridge over the Urubamba river to the control and check the passports and Inca trail permit and then will visit Chachabamba which is a lovely Inca site which contains water channels, fountains and more. After s short guided tour at Chachabamba we will commence the hike mostly upwards around 3.5 hours until Wiñaywayna (forever young) an impressive Inca site which was an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector. After the guided tour we will enjoy our boxed lunch. Then we will continue our hike for an extra hour to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) from here you will have the first amazing view of Machu Picchu. After a brief stop for pictures, we will walk down for an extra 40 minutes to the enigmatic Inca citadel of Machupicchu by 14:00pm

Llaqtapata
Admission included45 min

14:00pm: Enjoy the amazing views of Machupicchu from the Uper terrace which is Machupicchu circuit 1 and take the classic phot views. Anmd then borad the bus down to Aguas Calientes town where is located the train station.

Aguas Calientes
Pass by

15:30pm: Enjoy some free time to purchase some snack od dinner. 17:00pm: Board the train and ride for 90 minutes to ollantaytambo Train Station.

Cusco
Pass by

19:00pm: Arrive at Ollantaytambo train station where our representative will will waiting for you by the exit gate and board our transport to return to Cusco. 21:00pm: Arrive to your Cusco hotel where our services will end.

What's included

Included
Train tickets
All transportation will be provided, starting with pickup and ending with drop off
Boxec Lunch will be provided
Incatrail to Machupicchu
Not included
We sugegst to request a breakfast to go at your hotel or purchase at the train station
Once we finisht the tour you can purchase dinner at the restaurants

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick them up from most hotels and airbnb

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
2 reviews
5
2
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

0+ days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does 1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike take?

1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike lasts about 14 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.

How much does 1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike cost?

Prices start at $499 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does 1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 AM.

How much does 1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike cost for children?

Children aged 9–11 pay from $429, adults from $499.

Can I cancel 1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike for free?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. We pick them up from most hotels and airbnb Pickup points include Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Melia, San Agustin Plaza.

What languages is 1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike offered in?

The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is 1-Day Inca Trail Express: Sun Gate & Machu Picchu Hike worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Machupicchu Latin America.

Reviews(2)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

$499/ person
5.0(2)
Duration14 hours
LanguagesPT, EN, ES
ConfirmationInstant
Check availability on Viator →
Booked and paid on Viator.com
Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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