Highlights
- Explore the Inca Trail that leads into Cusco via Sacsayhuaman
- Visit the 4 most important sites in the valley
- Visit Machu Picchu and continue along the Inca Trail
Description
Day 1: Inca Trail, Sacsayhuaman, and Scenic Spots of Cusco
- We begin with pick-up from your hotel in Cusco and travel by van to the eucalyptus forest of Qenqo. From there, we'll begin our hike (heading back to the city) along a unique trail that follows original remnants of the Qhapaq Ñan, also known as the Inca Royal Road. This trail will take us to the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park, which we will visit. We'll then continue along the Inca Trail, which leads directly into the city of Cusco to the San Cristobal district. We'll descend through picturesque streets, such as Calle Siete Borreguitos (Seven Little Lambs), to take photos. Next, we'll see the Twelve-Angled Stone and finally visit the Temple of the Sun, Coricancha. Return to your hotel.
Day 2: Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes - Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes
6:20–6:50 AM: Pick-up from your hotels in Cusco. In the tourist van, we will head to our first stop, Chinchero (8:00 AM): Visit to the town of Chinchero. This includes its archaeological site with Inca terraces and a demonstration at a traditional textile interpretation center.
Moray (10:00–11:00 AM): Visit to the impressive concentric circular terraces that served as an agricultural experimentation laboratory for the Incas.
Maras Salt Mines (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM): Tour of the more than 3,000 natural salt ponds that have been exploited since pre-Inca times.
Urubamba (1:00–2:00 PM): Stop to enjoy an Andean buffet lunch in this town located in the heart of the valley. Ollantaytambo (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM): Explore the fortress and temple, one of the few Inca towns that still retains its original layout and inhabited streets.
We stayed in the town of Ollantaytambo and went to the train station to catch the train that would take us to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, where we would spend the night in this magical town.
Day 3: Machu Picchu – Cusco
6:30 AM – 7:00 AM | Boarding the bus to the Citadel of the Sanctuary. The journey takes 25–30 minutes.
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Machu Picchu Exploration: Admission and tour based on the chosen circuit last approximately 2.5 hours and include the classic photo and the main areas.
10:30 AM | Return to Aguas Calientes: 30-minute bus ride back down to the town.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Free Time: For lunch in town and to visit the artisan market before heading to the train station.
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Train Journey (Return) to Ollantaytambo. The journey takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
7:00 PM (approx.) Arrival in the city of Cusco: End of the tour.
Includes
Hotel pick-up in Cusco
Professional guide
Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley
Personalized support
Tourist train to Aguas Calientes
Round-trip bus to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu entrance tickets
Tour guide
Return train journey to Cusco
Transportation to Cusco
First aid kit
Ongoing support
Excludes
Tips
Hotel
Extra expenses
Meals not included
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
