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A glimpse of the journey
Tour overview
Sacred Valley & Inca Trail, thoughtfully organized
Arrive in Cusco and let us handle the rest. Two days in the lower Sacred Valley prepare your body, then the 4-day Classic Inca Trail takes you to Machu Picchu.
Our Cusco team checks the services, timings and availability for your dates and sends the options in a written quote.
Journey highlights
What makes this trip special
- Two nights in the Sacred Valley before trekking
- Explore Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo
- Walk the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Detailed itinerary
Your journey, step by step
Times and services are indicative. Your final schedule is confirmed in your written quote.
Arrival and the Sacred Valley
Airport pickup · About 1.5 h drive · Overnight: Sacred Valley hotel (about 2,900 m) · Meals: none We meet you at Cusco airport and drive straight down to the Sacred Valley, about 500 m lower than Cusco, so your body starts adapting gently. The rest of the day is free to rest at your hotel.
Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo
Full-day tour · Overnight: Sacred Valley hotel · Meals: breakfast, lunch An easy day of short walks that also helps your acclimatization: the terraces of Pisac, the circular terraces of Moray, the Maras salt pools and the Ollantaytambo fortress, with lunch in the valley. In the evening your guide holds the trek briefing at your hotel.
Classic Inca Trail
The 4-day Classic Inca Trail as described in B1, with one difference: pickup from your Sacred Valley hotel is at 6:00–6:30 am instead of 4:30 am from Cusco.
Km 82 to Ayapata
14 km, 6–7 h · Camp at Ayapata
Dead Woman's Pass (4,215 m)
10 km, 8–9 h · Camp at Chaquicocha
Cloud forest and Inca sites
9 km, 5–6 h · Camp near Wiñay Wayna
Sun Gate and Machu Picchu
Guided tour, train and transfer to Cusco
What's included
Clear inclusions, no guesswork
Included
- Two basic hotel nights in the Sacred Valley
- Sacred Valley guided visits and entrance fees
- Inca Trail permit and Machu Picchu entry (Circuits 1C and 3B)
- hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
- private transport to Km 82
- Professional guide, chef and porter team
- Personal porter for up to 7 kg in a provided duffel bag
- Shared camping tent, mattress and pillow
- Dining tent, portable toilet tent and camp equipment
- First-aid kit and emergency communication equipment
- Boiled and filtered water with meals from Day 2
- Pre-trek briefing and luggage storage in Cusco
- 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners and 3 snacks, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options on request
- bus down from Machu Picchu
- Expedition train to Ollantaytambo
- transfer to Cusco
Not included
- lunch on Day 4
- water for Day 1
- sleeping bag
- hot springs in Aguas Calientes
- travel insurance
- tips for the crew
Plan with confidence
Essential trip details
Good to know
Before you travel
Entrance routes
Understanding Machu Picchu circuits
Machu Picchu uses timed tickets and set routes. The circuit available for your trip depends on tickets, trek permits and your itinerary.
Panoramic
Elevated viewpoints and selected mountain routes.
Classic
Classic viewpoints and the urban sector.
Royalty
Lower-sector temples and royal spaces.
Routes depend on official availability. Your quote will identify the proposed ticket route.
Planning guides
Useful reading before you book
What to bring
Pack light for the day
- Original passport (and student ID if applicable)
- Daypack of 20–30 liters (larger packs are not allowed inside Machu Picchu)
- Sleeping bag rated to −5 °C or colder (or rent one), and a sleeping bag liner
- Broken-in hiking boots, sandals for camp and 4 pairs of wool socks
- Rain jacket and rain pants (essential from November to March), fleece, warm jacket, wool hat and gloves
- Headlamp, power bank, refillable water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent and toilet paper
- Personal medication, blister plasters and snacks
- Cash in soles for tips, drinks and toilets along the trail
Carry the original passport used to book. Check your confirmed ticket and operator instructions for current baggage and site rules.
Frequently asked questions
Before you book
Is 2 days in the valley enough to acclimatize?
For most people, yes. If you are sensitive to altitude, add a night and we adjust the dates.
Can I upgrade the valley hotel?
Yes. 3★ and 4★ hotels are available on request; trek camping stays the same.
Where do I sleep after the trek?
The tour ends in Cusco on the evening of Day 6. Add a Cusco hotel night in your quote if you need one.
