Can we just book the hike and not the accomodations?

Yes, it is possible to book the hike without accommodation. However, unfortunately, for your requested travel date, August 18th, 2026, we currently do not have availability for Machu Picchu entrance tickets, nor do we have availability in our domes. If your travel dates are flexible, we could consider departures from November onwards, when we may have better availability. Alternatively, we can also offer you other trekking options, such as our 4-day Ausangate Trek, where you will enjoy spectacular Andean landscapes, mountain scenery, and a beautiful trekking experience. Please note that this itinerary does not include a visit to Machu Picchu.

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One Day Inca Trail Hike

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Operator: Salkantay Trekking
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
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Itinerary

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Introduction
Day 1
Cusco to Aguas Calientes - Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Cusco to Aguas Calientes - Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Start point
Hauqaypata, Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Pickup from Cusco hotels 30 minutes before departure time., 04:00 - 04:30)
End point
Hauqaypata, Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Drop-off at Cusco hotels, 19:30 - 20:00)
Meals
Lunch (Picnic lunch and snacks during the hike)
Included Activities
- Transfer from hotel in Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
- Panoramic train ride from Ollantaytambo to KM 104
- Short Inca Trail hike starting at KM 104
- Visit Chachabamba archaeological site
- Visit Wiñay Wayna archaeological site
- Hike to Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
- Entrance to Machu Picchu (Circuit 1)
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu citadel
- Bus transportation from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to hotel in Cusco
- Pre-hike safety briefing (day before trek)
Optional Activities
- Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 2 - Additional cost: $50 per person
- Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 3 - Additional cost: $60 per person
- Huayna Picchu Mountain hike - Approximately 2-hour hike (round trip). Additional cost: $60 per person
- Machu Picchu Mountain hike - Approximately 3-hour hike (round trip). Additional cost: $60 per person
- Huchuy Picchu Mountain hike - Approximately 2-hour hike (round trip). Additional cost: $50 per person
Landmarks
Chachabamba
Wiñay Wayna
Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
Machu Picchu

Landmarks
Chachabamba
Wiñay Wayna
Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
Machu Picchu

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Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
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Oscar5.0•January 2026
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Brandon5.0•January 2026
Everything was amazing. Our guide, Guido, was very attentive and friendly. We visited beautiful places, the food was...
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Jesús5.0•January 2026
The Salkantay trek was brutal. The landscapes are incredible and really leave you speechless. Of course, it is quite...
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Can we just book the hike and not the accomodations?
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- Salkantay TrekkingOperator•Written August 2026
  Yes, it is possible to book the hike without accommodation. However, unfortunately, for your requested travel date, August 18th, 2026, we currently do not have availability for Machu Picchu entrance tickets, nor do we have availability in our domes. If your travel dates are flexible, we could consider departures from November onwards, when we may have better availability. Alternatively, we can also offer you other trekking options, such as our 4-day Ausangate Trek, where you will enjoy spectacular Andean landscapes, mountain scenery, and a beautiful trekking experience. Please note that this itinerary does not include a visit to Machu Picchu.

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One Day Inca Trail Hike

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