Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Sacred Valley 7 Day

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu combines comfortable hotels, the Cusco city tour, the Sacred Valley, and The Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Start the incredible journey exploring the best and most remarkable places in Cusco, discover the hidden gems of the Sacred Valley, and Conquer the legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Highlights of the  Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

•  Pick up and drop off from the Airport of Cusco
•  Discover Cusco city exploring like Local
•  Marvel with the best archeological site in the Sacred Valley
•  Hike the Inca Trail with the best tour Operator
•  Ride the Vistadome exclusive train back to Cusco
•  Support our Social Projects as you travel

Price per person: USD$ 980 “Special offer”  Book Now  

To book the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu tour, you only need to make an initial payment of 200.USD, the remaining balance can be paid online or in our office in Cusco before departure.

Discount: 30$ discount for travelers under 17 years old or students with Valid ID under 25 years old.

Day by day summary of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Day 1: Cusco City Tour: Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman.- Pick up from the airport and drive to your centrally located hotel in Cusco. Later in the afternoon at 13.3o pm, you’ll start the tour in Cusco city, the Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. Drop off at the hotel (Munay Wasi or Similar)

Day 2: Sacred Valley: Pisac, Moray, Salineras, and Ollantaytambo.- After breakfast, Explore the Sacred Valley: Awanacancha, Pisaq ruins, Pisaq Market, Ollantaytambo. Spent the night in a hotel near the Inca Trail (Del Pilar or Similar)

Day 3: Ollantaytambo – Km 82 – Llactapata- Ayapata.- After breakfast, you’ll go by van to km82 where is the beginning of the Inca Trail. Hike along with the local villages and beautiful archeological sites for 6 hours until the first campsite.

Day 4: Ayapata – Warmiwañuska – Runcuraccay – Chaquicocha.- Star early in the campsite with a cup of coffee in your tent and prepare for the most challenging days of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, today’s hike is about 10 hours crossing 2 mountains.

Day 5: Chaquiccocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna.- The most beautiful day since the hardest part is over. After breakfast starts a 5-hour hike exploring different archeological sites along the way such as Phuyupatamarca, Intipata, and Wiñaywayna.

Day 6: Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu – Cusco.- Wake up early and hike the last part on the Inca Trail to the Sungate first to admire the beauty of Machu Picchu, Arrive to Machu Picchu and spent the day exploring the best of the cir¿tadel with your tour guide, in the afternoon, take the Vistadome train back to Cusco. Drop off around 7 pm at your hotel.

Day 7: Depart Cusco

After breakfast in the hotel, you’ll be transferred to the airport according to your departure flight.

Included in the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Airport pick up and drop off in Cusco city
2 nights hotel in Cusco (Munay Wasi or similar)
1 Night hotel in Ollantaytambo (Del Pillar or similar)
3 nights Camping in tents comfortable tents
All transportation from the beginning to the end
All entrance ticket to the places we visit Included
Personal porter for your personal staff up to 7 kg
Porters to carry food and equipment
Local expert chefs to prepare all meals during Trekking
Professional English speaking tour guides
Two tour guide for groups more than 8
4 man tents for every 2 people when Camping
Sleeping pad, personal tents, dining tent
Tables, chair, portable toilets when camping
First aid kit (AED, Pulse Oximeter, Oxygen tank)
Drinkable water every day
Hot water for washing
Hand towels, sheets, Pillows
Rain Ponchos and duffle bags
Vistadome panoramic Train back to Cusco
All Taxes included

Not Included in the Tour.

Sleeping bag, Inflatable air mattress, Trekking poles
Gratuities (Optional)
Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
Lunch on the last day of Trekking
Meals not mentioned (Day 1,2)

Extra hiking after Machu Picchu tour.

Huayna Picchu Mountain: This mountain is optional, you’ll hike after the guided tour in Machu Picchu, there is an additional cost of 75$ per person to get the tickets

DAY 1: Cusco City Tour: Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman

DAY 2: Sacred Valley: Pisac, Moray, Salineras, and Ollantaytambo

DAY 3: Ollantaytambo – Km 82 – Llactapata- Ayapata

After breakfast, you will go by van to km82 where is the beginning of the Inca Trail. Hike along with the local villages and beautiful archeological sites for 6 hours until the first campsite.

Campsite Altitude: 3300m – 10826ft
Highest altitude: 3300m – 10826ft
Distance: 13.5km / 8 miles
Duration: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Difficulty: Moderate

DAY 4: Ayapata – Warmiwañuska – Runcuraccay – Chaquicocha

DAY 5: Chaquiccocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna

With the hard part well and truly over, you can relax and enjoy the easiest and arguably most interesting day of the trek. Today’s route is extremely varied and it is only a 5-hour walk to the final campsite. Along the way you will pass through a number of different ecosystems, experience the atmospheric cloud forest and observe the magnificent panoramic view of Salkantay Mountain (the second-highest in Cusco). We will visit two Inca sites; Phuyupatamarka (City in the Clouds) with spectacular views of the Urubamba River and the Machu Picchu mountain, and Intipata (Terraces of the Sun). At Intipata, there will be time to rest and take in your magical surroundings during another meditation session. We will reach the campsite at approximately 1:00 pm to have lunch and you can then enjoy some free time to relax and unwind. Later in the afternoon we will visit another impressive Inca site – Wiñay Wayna – where your guide will explain the history of this remarkable location. We will then return to the campsite for tea and dinner and a special surprise!

Campsite Altitude: 2600 m – 8530 ft
Highest altitude: 3600 m – 11811 ft
Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
Duration: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Difficulty: Moderate

DAY 6: Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu – Cusco

DAY 7: Depart Cusco

After Having Breakfast in the hotel you will be transferred to the airport according to your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast at hotel

ABSOLUTE ESSENTIALS:

• Valid, original Passport (a copy will not be accepted)
• Valid, Student Card (if you booked as a student)
• Hiking boots (light, comfortable and broken in)
• A good quality day pack (light, small and comfortable)
• Water storage for at least 2 liters; either a camel bag or water bottle(s)

FOR YOUR DAYPACKS:

Below is a list of items that we highly recommend you keep with you at all times in your personal backpack. Remember you will be carrying this with you everyday of the trek so we recommend you bring a good quality day pack which is both light and comfortable. It is important to note that due to local regulations, your backpack should not exceed 25 L. All larger backpacks can not be taken into Machu Picchu and will need to be stored outside the gates.

• Hat and sunglasses
• Rain gear
• Warm layers (fleece / long-sleeved tops)
• Sun cream, bug spray
• Hand sanitizer
• Toilet paper
• Personal medication
• Band-aids, moleskin
• Camera, extra batteries
• Head torch
• Extra snacks, power bars, chocolate
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips (small change is useful for paying to use the villagers’ toilets on the first day)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR YOUR DUFFEL BAGS:

TreXperience will provide you with a duffel bag in which you can pack any items that you won’t need to keep with you during the day. Our porters will carry this bag for you throughout the trek. Please note this bag should weigh a maximum of 7 kg including the weight of your sleeping bag and air mattress (if you bring/rent one). When rented from us these two items weigh approximately 3.5 kg. During the Inca Tail you will travel through different temperatures as you climb/descend, it can also be cold at night when at the campsite. Therefore layers work best!

• Sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
• Air mattress (can be rented from us)
• Some light, comfortable shoes for the camp
• Warm jacket, hat and gloves
• 3-4 t-shirts (wicking t-shirts are best)
• 2-3 hiking pants/trousers
• 4 sets of undergarments
• 4 sets of hiking socks
• 1 Fleece
• 1 Warm, down jacket for the coldest nights
• Quick-dry towel
• Soap
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and paste
• Face moisturizer
• Power pack/battery charger
• Plastic bags to keep wet or muddy clothes separate