Silvestre Duration2 days / 1 night
TypeHiking
DifficultyModerate
Minimum age12+
Max. group12 people
Pickup5:00 a.m.
About this tour
The short version of the Inca Trail: a one-day hike from kilometer 104 to Machu Picchu, passing the Wiñay Wayna archaeological site and entering the citadel through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku). You spend the night in Aguas Calientes and take the guided tour the next day. Permits are limited and must be booked in advance.
Itinerary
- Day 1 — Pickup and train to kilometer 104.
- Day 1 — Hike of approx. 6 h; visit Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna.
- Day 1 — Arrival at the Sun Gate and first view of Machu Picchu.
- Day 1 — Bus down to Aguas Calientes; night in a hotel.
- Day 2 — Guided tour of Machu Picchu.
- Day 2 — Return train and transfer to Cusco.
What’s included
- ✔ Inca Trail permit
- ✔ Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- ✔ Round-trip train
- ✔ Bus down from the citadel
- ✔ Professional guide
- ✔ Box lunch
- ✔ 1 night in a hotel with breakfast
Not included
- ✘ Dinner on day 1
- ✘ Tips
What to bring
- Original passport (the same one used for the booking)
- Hiking shoes
- Rain poncho
- Water and snacks
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