Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu in 1 day


Duration:
Highlights:
Type of tour:
Place: -
Group size: Up to 12 people per group

ITINERARY

Day 1: Start of the Chachani trek and Base Camp

-


Morning: We gather at 8:00 AM at the office. You meet your certified guide and fellow trekkers. Together, we carefully check all equipment to ensure everyone is ready for the climb up Chachani volcano.
Late morning to afternoon: Around 9:00 AM, we leave Arequipa by private 4×4 vehicle. The scenic drive takes about 3 hours to reach 5,000 meters above sea level, where the Chachani trek begins. From there, we hike for 2 hours to Base Camp at 5,200 meters, surrounded by the peaceful Andes.
Evening: A hot dinner is served around 5:00 PM at the camp. Remember to bring extra snacks, as only one meal is included this day. After dinner, we rest early under the stars, preparing for the summit ascent.


Day 2: Summit of Chachani volcano and return to Arequipa

-


Early morning: After a light breakfast, we start the summit push between 12:00 and 1:00 AM.
Morning to early afternoon: The ascent to the summit of Chachani Peru takes about 5 to 6 hours at a steady pace. Upon reaching 6,075 meters, you will enjoy breathtaking views of Chachani volcano and neighboring peaks like Misti and Pichu Pichu.
Afternoon: After taking in the views and celebrating at the summit, we descend back to Base Camp. Once packed, we drive back to Arequipa by 4×4, arriving around 3:00 PM.


End of our Services

RESERVATIONS

For availability of spaces for this service, please contact us info@salkantaytrek.org or by WhatsApp (+51) 970 506 205 and we`ll send you detailed information, prices, terms and conditions.

Please keep in mind that significant price reductions are available for groups. All our tours are fully guaranteed, departure every day. Contact us for more information for the tour that you are choosing, or to begin customizing your own itinerary. recommendations:

"Inka Trail Expeditions Perú is a tour operator travel agency in Peru and the city of Cusco, We really know what we do and offer, We are well managed, with several offices in Peru and a long list of travel destinations, offering all travel alternatives in Perú, from family trips, honeymoon trips and luxury travel, including adventure tours and exploring trips to the jungle, for almost any budget

NOTE: Inka Trail Expeditions Perú, specializes in organizing the ideal travel plan to Peru, with hotels and destinations that you choose, because we have all confidential and promotional rates. For guidance on how to organize your custom package. Please write us.

Payment methods

¡Card Payment!

Get 5% off online all our tours if you book until of July 31st, 2026

Classic Royal Inca Trail in 4 days
Royal Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 4 days View Details
Classic Sacred Salkantay Trek 5 days
Classic Sacred Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5 days View Details
Royal Sacred Inca Trail 2 days
Royal Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 2 days View Details

Availability 2026 & 2027

Inca Trail Permits 2026  & 2027

Traveler reviews

El viaje de mi vida lo tuve con Inka Trail.
by
Written: Jul 16th 2026
Tour: 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
5 star rating 5/5 stars

Un viaje inolvidable y gracias a toda oa gente de inka trail. Desde los chefs con unos manjares en pleno camino del inca, los porteadores que hicieron que sólo tengamos que preocuparnos en llegar, y sobre todo nuestro guía Elio, una grandísima persona que conocimos y nos ayudó en todo,...


Inka Trail et visite du Machu Picchu
by
Written: Jul 16th 2026
Tour: 1-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
5 star rating 5/5 stars

Magnifique journée ! Nous avons fait le Inca trail 1 jour et la visite du du Machu Picchu (itinéraire deux), le toute en une journée. Une très belle excursion sur le chemin Inca avec une arrivée par la porte du soleil qui domine le site du Machu Picchu ! Notre guide Paolo Fernández était non...


Una experiencia increíble
by
Written: Jul 15th 2026
Tour: 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
5 star rating 5/5 stars

Una experiencia inolvidable. Empezando por nuestro guía, Elio, una persona increíble, siempre predispuesto, amable, respetuoso, nos explicó todo con mucha dedicación y sentimiento, eternamente agradecida porque fue uno de los pilares fundamentales para que pasemos unos días espectaculares. Por...


More trekking reviews

5 out of 5 based on 1372 user ratings

Please share in