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Short Inca Trail And Sacred Valley tour in 3 Days to Machu picchu
Short Inca Trail And Sacred Valley tour in 3 Days to Machu picchu

Short Inca Trail + Valley Vip To Machu picchu 3-Day

     Short inca Trail & Sacred Valley Tour To Machu picchu in 3 Days

The 2-Day Short Inca Trail with the Sacred Valley is a unique package for travelers seeking an unforgettable experience in Cusco. This 3-day adventure tour combines the best of the region: the legendary Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas in one complete and well-organized itinerary.  Starting from Ollantaytambo, you hike the Short Inca Trail, covering about 12 kilometers along original Inca paths. Along the way, you pass through the famous Sun Gate (Inti Punku) before reaching the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu. The next day, you enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu, exploring its main temples, terraces, and viewpoints. Later, you return to the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo, where you spend the night.  On the third day, you explore the Sacred Valley, visiting the best Inca sites and landscapes of the valley before returning comfortably to Cusco.

This package offers the perfect balance of adventure, culture, history, and natural beauty for an authentic experience in the heart of the Inca Empire

Short Inca Trail and Sacred Valley Tour with inca Trail Classic Peru

The Short Inca Trail & Sacred Valley Tour (3 days) is the perfect combination of hiking and culture in Cusco. First, you hike the 2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, visiting Chachabamba, Wiñay Wayna, and the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) before enjoying a guided tour of Machu Picchu. After the visit, the journey continues with a relaxing Sacred Valley tour, exploring Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo, while traveling through the beautiful Urubamba Valley back to Cusco.

Briefing For The Inca Trail 3 Days Tour:

One day before starting the tour we will have the orientation of the tour from the first day to the last day with Inca Trail Classic, the guide will be in chance to giving you extensive information on how the tour will be carried out for your satisfaction, day by day and time of each visit to the Inca ruins and at the last you will have your questions to your main guide to be sure of how the tour to Machu picchu will be.

Itinerary

DAY 1: Ollantaytambo – KM 104 – Inca Trail To Machu picchu

Early pickup at 4:30 a.m. from your hotel in Cusco or Ollantaytambo, followed by a transfer to the train station. We travel by train to KM 104, the starting point of the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

The hike lasts approximately 7 hours, covering 12 km (6 miles) through the Inca Trail archaeological park. This route passes through a cloud forest ecosystem, rich in flora and fauna, and follows ancient Inca paths once used by the Inca civilization.  Along the trail, you will visit several archaeological sites, walk through original Inca stone steps, and enjoy breathtaking mountain views before reaching Machu Picchu Citadel.

After your first visit and photo opportunities at Machu Picchu, we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town). Arrival time is around 4:30–5:00 p.m. Overnight at a hotel in Machu Picchu Town.

Day 1 Details

  • Maximum altitude: 2,700 m / 8,856 ft
  • Lowest altitude: 2,150 m / 7,053 ft
  • Hiking time: 7 hours
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Climate: Warm & temperate
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Machu Picchu Town

Day 2: Aguas Calientes Town – Machu picchu  Ruins – Ollantaytambo

Early in the morning, your guide will meet you to begin the guided visit to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. At around 6:00 a.m., we take the bus to the Machu Picchu citadel. A valid passport is required to enter.

Enjoy a 2.5 to 3-hour guided tour, where you will learn in depth about the history, architecture, and cultural significance of Machu Picchu. Your guide will also help you find the best photo spots inside the citadel.  After the guided tour, we return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we take the train to Ollantaytambo, where you will spend the night in a hotel, preparing for the Sacred Valley tour the next day.

Day 2 Details

  • Maximum altitude: 2,400 m / 7,874 ft
  • Lowest altitude: 2,100 m / 6,525 ft
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Climate: Warm
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Ollantaytambo

Day 3: Ollantaytambo – Sacred Valley – Cusco

After breakfast, we begin the Sacred Valley of the Incas tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco. Our first stop is the impressive Ollantaytambo archaeological site, followed by travel to Urubamba, where we stop for lunch.  We then continue to the Pisac archaeological site, enjoying a guided visit through its terraces and temples. Afterward, we visit Pisac town and its famous artisan market. In the afternoon, we return to Cusco, ending the tour in the city.

Because the Sacred Valley is located at a lower altitude than Cusco, this day is ideal for relaxing travel, better breathing, and smooth acclimatization after Machu Picchu.

Day 3 Details

  • Maximum altitude: 3,300 m / 10,866 ft (Cusco)
  • Lowest altitude: 2,700 m / 8,856 ft
  • Tour duration: Approx. 6 hours
  • Difficulty: Easy to moderate
  • Climate: Warm & temperate
 

Included

INCLUDED IN 3 DAYS TOUR TO MACHUPICCHU

  • Transportation by tourist bus to your trip
  • Transfer from airport to your hotel in Cusco
  • Entrance tickets to Inca Trail
  • Bus Tickets between aguas calientes and machu picchu
  • Train tickets round Trip
  • Professional Tour guide
  • Box lunch to short inca trail
  • Dinner first night in Machu picchu town
  • Oxygen and first Aid
  • ticket to sacred Valley tour
  •  Hotel in Ollantaytambo 3 star
  • Hotel in Machu picchu 3 star

Not Include

What is not  Included in the tour  With Inca Trail Classic

  • Lunch on second day in Machupicchu town
  • Lunch along the sacred Valley tour
  • Breakfasts, first day
  • Tips for crew
  • Walking poles
  • Machu picchu Mountain ($ 70)
  • Huayna picchu Mountain ($ 70)

What Do You Have To Bring For The Tour With Inca Trail Classic

  • Sun creem
  • Sun hut
  • Personal backpack
  • Fly repellent
  • Clothes for day of tours
  • Trekking shoes for walks
  • Snacks
  • If you have your own trekking poles
  • Toilet paper
  • Money if you want to buy some crafts in the valley of the Incas
  • Sun glasses
  • Your personal medication

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Price

Our Pricing, To Short Inca Trail to Machupicchu is reasonable price, because in out trip is included  Machupicchu entrance tickets, train tickets, hotel in Ollantaytambo,hotel in Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu town, which is one night. Price Per Person or families adventure, Who wants to enjoy our Peruvian Culture.
  • Price Per  Person: $ 650  in group
 
  1. Children aged 10 and up can enjoy the Sacred Valley and the 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This family-friendly adventure offers moderate hikes, stunning landscapes, and a chance to explore history and nature together. Preparing kids for altitude and short hikes in advance is recommended for a smooth experience

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