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Sacred Valley + Short Inca Trail 3 days

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Sacred Valley + Short Inca Trail 3 days

Overview

Combine Sacred Valley excursions with the Short Inca Trail on a complete Machu Picchu unforgettable adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1: Sacred Valley of the Incas (Pisaq, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero) – in a group. 10 hours tour

On this day, you’ll discover the magnificent Sacred Valley of the Incas, also known as the Vilcanota Valley. We’ll start the day by visiting an artisanal center along the route, where you’ll have the opportunity to observe the famous llamas and interact with local artisans, learn about their techniques, and be amazed by the richness of Peruvian handicrafts and textiles. This is a great place to buy souvenirs. Take your time, as the fine handicrafts and textiles are truly impressive. Next, we’ll visit the archaeological complex of Pisaq , located on top of a mountain. This marvelous site is composed of groups of terraces and architectural structures scattered across the slopes and top of the mountain. A wonderful blend of landscapes and constructions. We’ll then head to the handicraft market where you’ll appreciate a wide variety of ancient craftworks. We’ll stop in Urubamba for lunch , where we’ll enjoy traditional Peruvian cuisine with a range of dishes including salads, soups, hot plates, the famous ceviche, and delicious desserts. After lunch, we’ll visit the Ollantaytambo architectural complex, an Inca living village built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it against invaders. We’ll have the opportunity to walk through its streets and gain a clearer idea of what this military, religious, and cultural center was like during the Inca Empire. Finally, we’ll visit the picturesque town of Chinchero , where we’ll find the remains of Tupac Inca Yupanqui’s royal estate. We’ll visit textile centers and then return to Cusco, where we’ll leave you at your hotel. IMPORTANT TIPS: Bring extra money, as we’ll be passing through several traditional markets where you may want to buy souvenirs Overnight: Hotel in Cusco or Ollantaytambo (at your own expense) (We recommend to stay this night in Ollantaytambo, because the next day we Will continue to the KM 104 and begin the hike) Meals: Lunch

Day 2: Short Inca Trail: Cusco – Wiñaywayna – Águas Calientes - 12 km

We will be passing by the hotel at approximately 5:00 a.m. towards the Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station, depending on space availability on the train, which will take us to Km 104 where we will begin our walk in a subtropical jungle landscape. . We will visit the archaeological group of Chachabamba (2150 m.a.n.m) and in approximately 3 hours of walking we will reach Wiñaywayna, an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector, then we will climb to Intipunku, “Gate of the Sun”, during the 1-hour walking route along a flat stone road and a panoramic view of the mountains, a point where we can enjoy the first view of the majestic “Machupicchu” and Inti Punku. Soon we will arrive at “the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu” and then we will take the bus to get to Aguas Calientes to spend the night. That day we will have the opportunity to take lots of photos from the upper part, where the classic photo is located. Duration of the walk is approximately 6 to 7 hours, accommodation will be overnight in previously selected accommodation, taking advantage of the rest of the day to enjoy the Hot Springs in the town of Águas Calientes. Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes Meals included: Box lunch, dinner Schedule 03:50 – Transfer from Sueños del Inka Hotel to the bus station in Cusco. 04:20 – Bus departure from Cusco to Ollantaytambo. 06:10 – Check-in at Ollantaytambo train station. 06:40 – Departure on INCA RAIL VOYAGER train. 08:00 – Arrival at Km 104. 12:00 – Arrival at Wiñayhuayna. 15:00 – Arrival at Intipunku (Sun Gate). 16:30 – Arrival at Machu Picchu. Overnight: Hostal Machupicchu Inn.

Day 3: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu – Cusco – 01h30m tour – Circuit 5

In the morning, according to the scheduled time, our guide will pick you up at your hotel to go to the bus station where you will climb 400m along a winding path for 20min to reach the incredible wonder of the world “ The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu ”, also known as “The Lost City of the Incas”. Upon arriving at the Machu Picchu citadel with our guide, we will pass through the entrance and begin the tour of the entire citadel. For around 1h30m we will visit the main places in Machu Picchu. We will return to the town of Aguas Calientes in the afternoon, where you will have free time to enjoy lunch in one of the many restaurants (lunch not included). After lunch, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo (depending on train departure time availability). The return will follow the same route as the outbound one. When you arrive in Ollantaytambo, our train representative will be waiting to take you to the bus to finally go to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight: Hotel in Cusco (at your own expense) Meals: Breakfast Schedule 07:00 – Guided tour of Circuit 1 – Designed Royalty Route (approx. duration: 2.5 hours). 11:00 – Return to Aguas Calientes. 14:00 – Check-in at Aguas Calientes train station. 14:30 – Departure on INCA RAIL VOYAGER BIMODAL train. 15:50 – Arrival at Ollantaytambo station. 16:20 – Bus transfer to Cusco. 18:30 – Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel. <div class="gdlr-core-title-item gdlr-core-item-pdb clearfix gdlr-core-left-align gdlr-core-title-item-caption-bottom gdlr-core-item-pdlr" style="padding-bottom: 35px ;"

Includes

  • ✓ Day 1: - Sacred Valley Tour in group: transportation, guide, entrance tickets and lunch ; - Assistance
  • ✓ Day 2: - Detailed assistance and briefing about the tour ; - Hotel - Ollantaytambo train station - Hotel transfer; - Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Kilometer 104 (PERURAIL or INCA RAIL) ; - Authorization to disembark at Kilometer 104 ; - Entrance ticket to the short inca Trail ; - Professional guide (English-Spanish) ; - Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes ; - Assistance
  • ✓ Day 3: - Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes ; - Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu ; - 1.5 hour guided tour of Machu Picchu ; - Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (PERU RAIL or INCA RAIL) ; - 1 light box lunch ; - Dinner in Aguas Calientes ; - First aid kit ; - Oxygen balloon Agency services

Excludes

  • ✗ Drinks except those mentioned in the itinerary
  • ✗ Meals except those mentioned in the itinerary
  • ✗ Snacks except those mentioned in the itinerary
  • ✗ Phone calls
  • ✗ Extra spending money
  • ✗ Tips/gratuities
  • ✗ Travel insurance
  • ✗ walking sticks add USD 10.00 per each one

Questions about this trip

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What is included in the price?
Day 1: - Sacred Valley Tour in group: transportation, guide, entrance tickets and lunch ; - Assistance; Day 2: - Detailed assistance and briefing about the tour ; - Hotel - Ollantaytambo train station - Hotel transfer; - Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Kilometer 104 (PERURAIL or INCA RAIL) ; - Authorization to disembark at Kilometer 104 ; - Entrance ticket to the short inca Trail ; - Professional guide (English-Spanish) ; - Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes ; - Assistance; Day 3: - Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes ; - Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu ; - 1.5 hour guided tour of Machu Picchu ; - Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (PERU RAIL or INCA RAIL) ; - 1 light box lunch ; - Dinner in Aguas Calientes ; - First aid kit ; - Oxygen balloon Agency services
How difficult is this trek?
Moderate to challenging — contact us for details.
How far in advance should I book the Inca Trail?
Inca Trail permits are released months ahead and sell out quickly for peak dates. Contact us as soon as you have approximate dates — we monitor permit windows for our travelers.
What fitness level do I need?
The Classic 4-day route involves steep climbs and camping at altitude. Most fit hikers complete it with proper acclimatization. Tell us your experience level and we recommend the right trek.
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