Cusco : Sacred Valley & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 3 days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Sacred Valley VIP with Salineras Maras & Moray
7 stops
1
Cusco
Begin the day with hotel pickup in Cusco around 7:00 a.m. and travel through the picturesque landscapes of the Sacred Valley.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Your first stop is at an Alpaca Center, where you can feed and interact with llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas while learning how their wool has been used for centuries in Andean culture.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Continue to the Taray viewpoint for wide, open views of the valley and the Urubamba River.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Parque Arqueologico Pisac
Explore the archaeological site of Pisac, known for its impressive hillside terraces, ceremonial temples, and hidden Inca tunnels, while enjoying sweeping views of the Valley that showcase its strategic importance.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Moray
After lunch, we'll visit Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory with perfectly designed circular terraces once used for crop experimentation.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Salinas de Maras
Nearby, marvel at the Salineras of Maras, a spectacular patchwork of salt ponds where local families continue to harvest salt by hand using traditional methods passed down since Inca times.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Ollantaytambo
Conclude the day with a guided visit to Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town where narrow streets and stone canals remain unchanged since the 15th century. Spend the night in a comfortable hotel in Ollantaytambo.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Ollantaytambo - Short Inca Trail - Machu Picchu
7 stops
8
Ollantaytambo
We'll pick you up from your hotel and take a short 10-minute drive to the train station, where we'll embark on a breathtaking journey along the Urubamba River. As the train winds through the valley, watch the scenery transform, from rugged highland terrain to the vibrant greenery of the cloud forest.
Admission ticket free
9
Disembark at Kilometer 104, where you'll complete your registration and fuel up with a hearty breakfast before setting off. Cross a suspension bridge spanning the Urubamba River, then pass through the checkpoint to begin your unforgettable journey along the Short Inca Trail.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Your first stop is Chachabamba, a ceremonial site where carved stone structures and water channels reveal its role in honoring sacred water.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Follow the ancient stone path as it climbs steadily through lush vegetation and mountain landscapes. Arrive at Wiñay Wayna, an extraordinary Inca site with temples, aqueducts, agricultural terraces, and waterfalls. Here you will enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch crafted by your trekking chefs.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Continue the hike along a gentle trail to the Sun Gate, the original entrance to Machu Picchu, where your first breathtaking view of the citadel unfolds.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
13
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Walk down to the upper terraces of Machu Picchu to capture afternoon photos in golden light with fewer visitors around.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
14
Aguas Calientes
As evening approaches, take the shuttle bus down to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll enjoy dinner in a local restaurant and spend the night in a comfortable 3-star hotel.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Explore Machu Picchu - Return to Cusco
5 stops
15
Aguas Calientes
Begin with an early breakfast at your hotel before taking one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu. Arriving before sunrise for a magical start to your day.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
16
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Enter the citadel as the sun rises and admire the peaceful atmosphere before most visitors arrive. Your expert guide will lead a 2–3 hour walking tour through the most remarkable parts of the site, including temples, ceremonial plazas and the iconic terraces carved into the mountainside.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
17
Aguas Calientes
Return to Aguas Calientes by bus, where you can relax and enjoy lunch at your leisure.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
18
In the afternoon, board the Vistadome panoramic train with large windows for a comfortable ride through the Andes back to Ollantaytambo.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
19
Cusco
A private transfer will bring you to your hotel in Cusco.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• 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

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