Sacred Valley & Short Inca Trail 3 days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo Town
3 stops
1
Pisac Market
Typical handicraft market of Pisac, where the villagers expose their products and handmade crafts. You can have this experience if your visit is on Sunday.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Pisac
The Pisac Archaeological Park is made up of groups of archaeological remains, including terraces, aqueducts, roads associated with walls and gates, channeled water channels, cemeteries, bridges, etc.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
The Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park is also known as the "Living Inca City", it is also the entrance to the town of Machupicchu (Aguas Calientes), a mandatory step to reach the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
1 stop
4
Machu Picchu
The Short Inca Trail starts with an early pick-up in your hotel in Ollantaytambo, followed by a train ride to km 104, where the hike begins. After presenting your passport and verifying your permit, you cross the Vilcanota River and visit the archaeological site of Chachabamba. The trail continues through cloud forest, with beautiful vegetation, orchids, and local birds, until reaching Wiñay Wayna, where you have a guided tour. From there, you climb Inca stone steps to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), offering your first spectacular view of Machu Picchu. Finally, you descend toward the citadel, stop at the Guardian’s House for photos, and continue to Aguas Calientes, where you spend the night in a comfortable hotel.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Machupicchu - Cusco
1 stop
5
Machu Picchu
On the second day, you'll have an early breakfast and take a bus to Machu Picchu. After presenting your passport and entering the citadel, your guide will lead a 2-hour tour through Circuit 3B, exploring the history, architecture, and cultural significance of the Inca site. After visiting Machu Picchu, you'll return to Aguas Calientes, take the train to Ollantaytambo, and then transfer to Cusco, where the 2-day Short Inca Trail ends at your preferred drop-off point.
2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Hotel used in Machu Picchu is Casa de Luz Machu Picchu Hotel

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