3 Day Sacred Valley to Inca Trail

The 2 day hike to Machu Picchu starts from pick-up at your hostel (6:00 am approx.) to go to the train station where you will board the train that leaves from Ollantaytambo train station towards Km 104 ( start of our walk). The train trip lasts an hour and a half, in this tour you will be able to appreciate beautiful landscapes and different ecosystems.

When you reach km 104 and then cross a suspension bridge to reach the checkpoint, you must present your passport or document with which you made your reservation. At the end of the respective controls we will start with the uphill walk for 4 hours until we reach the Inca Wiñaywayna site which in Quechua means (forever young) Wiñaywayna has a height of 2680 meters above sea level and is considered one of the most attractive sites of this route. After your guided tour we will stop to eat our box lunch or snack.

After recharging our energy we will continue our hike for an hour and a half until we reach the Intipunku (Puerta del Sol) where you can enjoy the first panoramic views of Machu Picchu.

Finally we will continue walking through the last section of the Inca Trail until we reach the place where you can take the classic photo (postal photo) with the old citadel. After this short break, we will descend to the main entrance, here we will get on the bus that will take us to Aguas Calientes to spend the night. Once you arrive in Aguas Calientes, you will have time to relax at the hotel before your dinner and then plan the tour in the citadel on the last day.

In the morning we will go to the bus station to take the tourist bus heading to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary (400 meters uphill along a zig zag path), after 30 minutes we will arrive at the incredible wonder of the world "Machu Picchu" also known as" The Lost City of the Incas ".

Once we arrive at Machu Picchu, we'll start our tour of the Inca citadel. We will visit main areas such as: The Plaza Mayor, the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Solar Clock known as the "Intiwatana", the royal quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the temple of the Condor among many other attractions that has the wonder of "Machu Picchu". This tour will last about 2 hours, giving us plenty of time to explore the Inca Citadel and take great photos. In the afternoon you will return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to enjoy your lunch (lunch is on your own). After lunch, we will take a train back to Cusco.

• Pre-trek briefing before the tour;
• Professional guide in the Sacred Valley Peru Tour, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu;
• Sacred Valley entrance fee to Pisac and Ollantaytambo;
• Inca Trail Permit and entrance fee to Machu Picchu;
• Accommodation: Hotel in Ollantaytambo (1 night), Hotel in Aguas Calientes (1 night);
• Meals: 2x breakfast, 1x Buffet Lunch in Uurbamba, 1x Box lunch on the Inca Trail, 1x dinner (please advice us in advance if you are a vegetarian; this option is for NO extra additional cost);
• Expedition train service round trip - between Ollantaytambo to Head trail of the Inca Trail; and Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) to Ollantaytambo;
• A shuttle bus round trip to Machu Picchu;
• Tourist transportation to Sacred Valley Peru Tour;
• Tourist transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

• Meals not details in the itinerary
• A shuttle bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu (U$ 12 one way or U$ 24 a round trip)
• Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu Mountain ($80)
• Tips to local staff (please note: it is a custom to give tips in Peru, however, it is not obligatory)
• Travel Insurance

Meeting and Starting point

Departure Point: Cusco - We pick you up from your hotel.

Departure Time: 08:00

Briefing Point: Our guide will visit your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek 

Briefing Time: Between 17:00 - 18:00

Return Point: Cusco - Our driver will drop-off in your hotel, hostel or Airbnb department.

Inca Trail: Distance & Starting Altitude

Starting Altitude: 3345m / 10974ft.
Highest Altitude: 2330m / 7644.35ft.
Inca Trail Walking Distance - 16 km / 7.46 miles
  

More Information about Tour & Hike

• Difference between camping and hotel
• Inca Trail FAQs
• Difference between large and small Group
  
• Climb up to Huayna Picchu
• Inca Trail Booking Policies
• Booking terms and Conditions
• How to book and send payment
• Responsible Travel
• Why to travel with Tierras Vivas

During your trip to Machu Picchu, you will stay at one of the following hotels, depending on availability:

• Hotel Wiracocha Machu Picchu
• Hotel Casa de Luz

Both hotels are located in Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo) and offer private bathrooms and comfortable beds (double or twin) to ensure a good night's sleep. Additionally, the service includes breakfast and a complimentary hot drink.

On the 3 day Sacred Valley to Inca Trail tour, we request that the hotels have your rooms ready for your arrival, even if it is before the standard check-in time. However, this may not be possible in all cases. In such situations, you can store your luggage in the hotel's storage area while you explore the surroundings.

To enhance your experience, we recommend booking individual supplements and accommodation options in advance of the tour. Single accommodation is subject to availability and can be arranged for an additional cost, which must be requested at the time of booking.

HOTEL UPDATES IN MACHU PICCHU

If you would like to stay in a 3* hotel or higher, you have to pay extra.

Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu: The above prices correspond to the "Standard Patio" type of accommodation.

Casa Andina Machu Picchu: The above prices correspond to "Standard Traditional"

Tierra Viva Hotel Machu Picchu: The above prices are for "Standard"

Ferre Machu Picchu Hotel: The above prices are for "Standard".

• The entrance to the mountain of Huayna Picchu is OPTIONAL. If you wish, you must add USD 80.00 per person.
• If you prefer to travel on the train Vistadome - train service (VIP) you must add USD 40.00 per person (return).

The type of train that we usually use for the end of your trek to Machu Picchu is the Expedition train that leaves Aguas Calientes heading to Ollantaytambo at 6:20 p.m. If you prefer another type of train and schedule we can reserve the one that leaves earlier for an additional cost of $ 25 per person, the hours to choose are 2:55 or 4:35 p.m. depending on the availability of the spaces. If you are interested we also offer the option to change your Expedition train return for the Vistadome for an additional cost of $ 65 per person. Please, tell us your preference when making your reservation. It is important that you know that none of the trains mentioned above go directly to Cusco, trains only arrive at Ollantaytambo or Poroy stations. In any case, we will always guarantee a return bus to Cusco.

• Original Passport
• Bottled water for the first morning and a water bottle to be refill..
• Camera, extra camera memory and additional batteries.
• Rain clothes and / or plastic poncho (can be purchased in Cusco).
• Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
• Hiking boots
• T-shirts
• Sandals (for a higher comfort while at a campsite),
• Comfortable pants
• Sun hat
• Hat or a cap (to protect you against the Sun, rain as well as cold),
• Insect repellent – recommended minimum is 20% DEET (please note that no malaria cases have been reported during this trip!),
• Handkerchiefs and toilet paper,
• Personal medication
• Flashlight/headlamp + batteries,