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Inca Trail hike

Inca Trail Day Hike

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This challenging day hike starts with a three-hour trek to the archaeological site Wiñayhuayna. Eat lunch and then join the Inca Trail for a two-hour hike to the famous Sun Gate (Inti punku). Explore beautiful Machu Picchu on a guided tour before returning to the base village of Aguas Calientes.
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Activity Level: Challenging
Requires high-intensity physical efforts that push the limits of one's fitness. May include tours with multiple days in a row of strenuous physical activity or single requiring more than 7 hours of activity. Recommended for travelers maintaining a demanding fitness level.
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Day 1: Inca Trail Day Hike

  • 1 Lunch
This morning board an early train heading towards Machu Picchu. Ride the train for about one hour to Trail Marker 104, where you disembark and start hiking for about 3 hours (about 8 km or 5 miles) to Wiñayhuayna located at 2550 meters (8366 feet). This is a challenging hike that winds diagonally up the side of the canyon away from the river and climbs about 700 meters (2,300 feet). Stop for a picnic lunch and visit the archaeological site Wiñayhuayna. After exploring the site, join the famous Inca trail and walk about 2 hours (about 6km or 2.5 miles) to the famous Sun Gate (Inti punku) located at 2700 meters (8850 feet). Here you can stop and enjoy beautiful views before continuing down to the site of Machu Picchu for a guided tour.

After your tour of Machu Picchu, return to the village of Aguas Calientes (located at the base of Machu Picchu). Enjoy one of many excellent local restaurants or end your day soaking in the hot springs after exploring one of the most magical archaeological sites in the world.

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  • 1 Lunch
  • 1 Day Locally Hosted Guide Service
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu for One Day 
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  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)

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