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About this circuit
Hike to the Sun Gate (Intipunku) at 2,745m — the original Inca entrance to the citadel and the climactic arrival point of the Inca Trail. A 3-hour route with stunning views back toward Machu Picchu. Available June to October only.
Key features
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Duration: ~3 hrs
Pace yourself comfortably through the route.
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Official government ticket
Issued directly by Peru's Ministry of Culture.
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Difficulty: Moderate
Plan according to your fitness level.
What you'll see
Intipunku (Sun Gate) — the original Inca entrance at 2,745m.
View Machu Picchu from the same angle the Inca trekkers arrived.
Strong cultural and spiritual significance.
What's included
Official Ministry of Culture entrance ticket for Circuit 1C.
QR code delivered by email.
Free rescheduling up to 24 hours before your visit.
What's not included
Transport to Aguas Calientes.
Bus from Aguas Calientes to the entrance gate ($24 USD round-trip).
Licensed guide (recommended for the trail — we can add one at checkout).
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