1 day Inca trail Machu Picchu – 1 day Inca trail hike to Machu Picchu

1 Day Inca Trail Machu Picchu is the best alternative to the classic Inca Trail. It takes you through the prime sites on the last segment of this legendary hike. 

The four days Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is the most preferred hike for most to visit Machu Picchu. However, the hike involves a lot of challenges and the most of it is obtaining the Inca Trail permit. 

In order to protect the authenticity of the trail, local authorities restrict the access to just 500 trekkers a day. This includes porters, chefs and guides. Often the permit tends to sell out six months in advance. 

1-day Inca Trail however is the most preferred alternative as it does not require any advance bookings and offers the best of the hike. 

You will start to hike the Inca Trail at Km.104. It is named after its distance from Cusco en route to Machu Picchu. You will be hiking through the cloud forest and will reach the iconic ruins of Winay Wayna. It then takes you to the Sun gate (Intipunku). From here, you will be visiting the iconic Inca Citadel, Machu Picchu. 

If you want to learn more about this wonderful trek, check our article about everything you need to know about the Inca Trail.

Why Happy Gringo Tours?

Happy Gringo Tours is a local tour operating company founded by a local guide who has hiked the Inca Trail over 500 times. All our guides are locals and passionate hikers. We have years of experience in tourism. Our guides have extensive training in providing aid to altitude sickness. 

We operate the 1 day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu both as a private guided tour and in small groups.

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