Sacred Valley Tour Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
3 Days
Private Service
Bus, Hike & Train
Sacred Valley Tour & Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Your Sacred Valley Tour & Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Peruvian Culture Tours begins with a 7:00 a.m. pick-up from your hotel in Cusco, followed by a scenic journey through the Andes. Highlights include the Chinchero archaeological site with its Inca terraces and weaving traditions, a traditional alpaca farm and textile workshop, the circular terraces of Moray, the impressive Maras Salt Mines, and the iconic Ollantaytambo Inca site, gateway to the Short Inca Trail, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and stunning landscapes.
- Experience traditional weaving techniques preserved for centuries in chinchero
- Enjoy one of the most unique and photogenic landscapes in Peru in salt mine
- Discover how the Incas experimented with crops in moray
- Observe circular terraces creating different microclimates in moray
- Explore massive stone terraces and temples in ollantaytambo
- Day 1: Moray Incan laboratory, Salt Mines of Maras, and Ollantaytambo Incan site.
- Day 2: Ollantaytambo –Km 104 Chachabamba, Wiñay Wayna Mountain, Machu Picchu classic photo and Aguas Calientes town.
- Day 3: Aguas Calientes town – Machu Picchu Tour, Back to Ollantaytambo and Cusco.
Day 1: Sacred Valley Cultural Experience – Peruvian Culture Tours
Cusco – Departure (7:00 a.m.)
Your journey begins with a warm welcome from Peruvian Culture Tours as you depart from your hotel in Cusco and set off on an unforgettable adventure into the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Chinchero – Living Culture & Traditions
Upon arrival in Chinchero, transition smoothly from the scenic drive to exploring a vibrant local community, learning ancient weaving techniques from skilled artisans, visiting an alpaca farm, and discovering the nearby Inca archaeological site that reflects deep ancestral heritage.
Moray – Inca Agricultural Laboratory
Next, you continue to Moray, an impressive system of circular terraces used by the Incas to experiment with crops and microclimates, showcasing their advanced agricultural knowledge.
Maras Salt Mines – Ancient Salt Heritage
The journey then leads to Salineras de Maras, where thousands of salt pools shine across the mountainside, and local families continue centuries-old salt-harvesting traditions.
Urubamba – Lunch in the Sacred Valley
After leaving Maras, you enjoy a relaxing lunch in Urubamba, surrounded by beautiful Andean landscapes and peaceful valley scenery.
Ollantaytambo – Inca Living Town
In the afternoon, you visit Ollantaytambo, one of the best-preserved Inca towns, where your expert guide brings its massive stone terraces and historical importance to life.
Overnight Stay – Sacred Valley
Finally, you check into your hotel in Ollantaytambo and enjoy a peaceful evening amid the timeless beauty and culture of the Sacred Valley, for the next stage of your journey to Machu Picchu.
Day 2: Short Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu – Peruvian Culture Tours
Early Departure – Sacred Valley to Km 104
Day 2 begins with an early 5:30 a.m. pick-up in Ollantaytambo, followed by a scenic train journey through the Sacred Valley toward Km 104, the starting point of your unforgettable Short Inca Trail adventure to Machu Picchu.
Trekking the Inca Trail – Nature & History
From Km 104, you begin your hike along an ancient Inca path, surrounded by lush cloud forest, vibrant orchids, and rich wildlife, including hummingbirds and the striking Andean cock-of-the-rock, while enjoying breathtaking views of the Urubamba River and the surrounding Andean peaks.
Wiñay Wayna – Sacred Inca Site
Along the way, you explore the impressive archaeological complex of Wiñay Wayna, featuring terraces, ceremonial areas, and waterfalls that highlight the engineering genius of the Incas. Then, we have a delicious box lunch near that place, and after lunch, we continue hiking.
Inti Punku – The Sun Gate Viewpoint
Continuing the trek, you arrive at Inti Punku, where you will witness your first breathtaking panoramic view of Machu Picchu, one of the most unforgettable highlights of the journey.
Machu Picchu – Afternoon Guided Visit (Circuit 1)
In the afternoon, you enter Machu Picchu with fewer crowds, allowing a peaceful experience as your expert guide leads you through Circuit 1, offering iconic viewpoints and unforgettable photo opportunities.
Aguas Calientes – Overnight Stay
Finally, you descend by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you enjoy a delicious dinner and a comfortable 3-star hotel stay, concluding a truly magical day on the Short Inca Trail.
Day 3: Machu Picchu Tour – back to Cusco
After breakfast at your hotel, your unforgettable journey to Machu Picchu begins. From Aguas Calientes, you may either take a comfortable 35-minute bus ride to the entrance or choose a rewarding 1.5-hour uphill hike, surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery.
Upon arrival, your guide will manage all entrance formalities and lead you on a comprehensive 3-hour tour of Circuit 2, the most complete route through the citadel. As you explore, you’ll marvel at the masterful stonework, ingenious hydraulic engineering, and the most iconic temples and terraces of the Inca civilization.
Expedition Train.
After the guided visit, we return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the town’s excellent restaurants. Your guide will then accompany you to the train station, ensuring you arrive in plenty of time for your scenic Expedition Train ride through the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival, private transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco, bringing your Machu Picchu adventure to a perfect close.
Included:
- Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your official tour guide at your hotel,for an orientation. our meeting is at 7:00 pm the evening before the trip begins.
- 1 Dufulbag for your extra clothes (that is send by train to your hotel )
- Entrance ticket for the sacred valley tour
- Entry tickets for salt mine of maras
- 1 night in hotel 3 stars in Ollantaytambo Town
- Train ticket to km 104 inca trail (Expedition train, or Voyager train)
- 1 night in hotel 3 stars in Machupicchu town, Aguas Calientes.
- English-speaking oficial local tour guides for all the tours.
- All Transportation Included (Door to door service)
- Meals (day 2 breakfasts, 1 box lunch Vegetarian Food on request
- Day 3– breakfast at the hotel
- Entrance ticket to Short Inca Trail.
- Entrance ticket To Machu Picchu citadel
- Bus ticket one way
- Train ticketsback to ollantaytambo( Expedition train, or Voyager train).
- transport from ollantaytambo back to cusco.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Bus tickets Aguas Calientes –Machu Picchu llaqta.
- Hike to Huayna Picchu Mountain($46)up grade
- Machupicchu Mountain, Inca bridge
- bus tickets to Machu Picchu ruins
- Airport taxes.
- Day 1: lunch, dinner in the sacred valley
- Day 2: dinner in aguas calientes town,
- Day 3: lunch, dinner in aguas calientes town
- Drinks at your dinner and lunch.
- Tips for your local tour guide.
- Your Original passport.
- Comfortable backpack.25L
- A small bottle of water
- Camera, binoculars.
- Rain jacket (Rain season in Cusco is November to March).
- Basic personal toiletries.
- A hat or cap for the sun is essential,
- Sunscreen with sun protection.
- Insect repellent for mosquitoes.
- Comfortable hiking boots, sneakers, or sturdy shoes.
- Money in soles or dollars.
- first aid kit.
We will contact you as soon as possible, usually within 2 hours by WhatsApp and up to 24 hours by e-mail.Thank you for your time and interest in touring with Peruvian Culture Tours.
Follow the steps below to book the tour:
- Select a day from the calendar.
- Enter the number of passengers and enter the required data.
- Enter the additional information.
- Choose the payment method.
Prices
- Adult Price: $538 per person.
- Student Price: $518 per student.
Discount:
We offer a special discount of $20 off for students. Students must have the original student card issued by the university up to 25 years of age,
Containing the following: university information, personal information of the student, photo of the student, and effective date no later than December 31 of the current year.
About booking and payment form
Booking a TRIP (trek or by train) requires a deposit of 50% of the total price of the trip.Please note that this deposit is mandatory to buy the train and entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, all subject to availability. After your deposit and reservation then confirmed, your outstanding balance is due when you arrive in Cusco, either 48 hours before departure or during your briefing. If you do not pay outstanding balances before departure, you cannot participate in your scheduled trip.The final acceptance of any participant is subject to the receipt and review of all the forms, documents, and payments required.
About trip itineraries
All Peruvian Culture Tours hikes are subject to itinerary changes based on a variety of circumstances, Peruvian Culture Tours reserves the right to cancel or change any trip due to river, road, weather conditions, or political climate. We also reserve the right to cancel any trip due to client unsuitability because of age, ill health, poor fitness, intoxication, etc.
Any missed tours due to the above-listed incidences (eg weather conditions or political climate) cannot be refunded or recuperated. The price and duration of a hiking trip will never change once you’re registered. Payments are not refundable for itinerary changes or public land closures.If a trip is canceled due to circumstances beyond our control a trip credit equal to the full amount paid will be issued.
Change policy
If you wish to change the date of departure/ and or route of your trek after making the reservation/deposit, there will be a $50 per-person fee to make the change. If the change is made in the 48 hours prior to the trek, the change will cost $100 per person.
Cancelations by clients:
Cancelation of the tour once you have received a written confirmation incurs a loss of booking deposit -A non-refundable booking deposit.
- Cancelation of the tour within 45 to 22 days before the date of tour departure incurs a loss of 70% of the total tour cost.
- Cancelation of the tour within 21 to 9 days before departure incurs a loss of 80% of the total tour cost.
- Cancelation of the tour within 8 days to 48 hours before departure incurs a loss of 100% of the total tour cost.
- Peruvian Culture Tours is not responsible for additional costs due to unfavorable weather conditions, natural catastrophes, strikes, accidents, illness, injury, loss of personal items, etc. It is the client’s responsibility to carry insurance to cover these types of events. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any unforeseen conditions.
Medical releases
We require medical releases for prospective guests over 70 years of age and for various circumstances such as a history of cardiovascular disease, chronic illness, and other conditions and factors.
Let know to the guides if you consume any medical tab, pill, or chronic illness to prevent any accident or emergency case, if you have the first aid kit brought for the trail will be very useful for member hikers.
Travel Insurance
For your protection, we strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Travel insurance provides you with trip cancelation or interruption, travel delay, medical expenses, emergency assistance, and baggage delay coverage to protect your financial investment. Medical coverage purchased with your policy will also satisfy our requirement for health insurance.
How to book?
Reservation Form
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Travel Date
Choose the date you want, for this tour we have daily departures.
Payments
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$538
Significant: Sacred Valley Tour and Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu ruins , are available!
Daily departures! (Minimum 2 people) only 250 spaces are available for the day.
