9 days from $ 1006 per person
Meet the best tourist attractions of Cusco including Machu Picchu through the historic Inca Trail. The tour ‘Inca Trail Machu Picchu with Sacred Valley 9 days’ includes the visit to the city of Cusco (Cathedral, Coricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay), the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero), as well as the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu through the route of 4 days and 3 nights by the qhapac ñan or original Inca trails. The tour includes tourist hotel in the city of Cusco and campsites during the trek. Entrance fees, tourist transportation, tour guide service and part of the meals are included.
Tour details
- Duration: 9 days.
- Includes: Pick up from the airport, full tourist transportation, entrance fees, partial meals, 5 nights in a hotel, 3 nights camping on the Inca Trail, professional guide and transfer to the airport.
- Payment: Most cards in the world are accepted, debit or credit: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, PayPal.
- Confirmation: immediate.
- Changes: Changes and cancellations are not accepted.
- Entrance: Classic Machu Picchu entrance (circuit 2) and all tickets included in the tour.
- Group: Up to 15 people maximum.
The 4-day Inca Trail Tour is available all year round except for the month of February, the rainiest month of the year. This measure is to safeguard the safety of visitors and to carry out maintenance work on the historic qhapac ñan.
Summary
| Difficulty |  |
| Total walking distance | Inca Trail 4 days (39 kilometers). |
| Maximum altitude | Abra Warmiwañusca (4,200 meters above sea level). |
| Minimum altitude | Aguas Calientes (2,040 meters above sea level). |
| Maximum temperature | Machu Picchu (from 19°C to 23°C). |
| Minimum temperature | Cusco City (from 4°C to 0°C). |
| Itinerario | |
Day 1 Cusco | Airport pick upPick up from Cusco airport and transfer to the hotel. Free day for the rest of the day. Day 2 Cusco | City TourHalf-day tour of the city of Cusco: Cathedral, Coricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. Day 3 Cusco | Sacred ValleyVisit the best tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley in 1 day: Inca citadel of Pisac, Ollantaytambo fortress, Urubamba (tourist buffet) and Chinchero town. Overnight in hotel in Cusco. Day 4 Cusco | Inca Trail | Huayllabamba4-day Classic Inca Trail hiking route. That day you visit the archaeological site of Llactapata and spend the night at the Huayllabamba camp. Day 5 Huayllabamba | WarmiwañuscaPacaymayo4-day Classic Inca Trail hiking route. On that day, you will visit the Warmiwañusca pass and spend the night at the Pacaymayo camp. Day 6 Pacaymayo | Wiñayhuayna4-day Classic Inca Trail hiking route. On that day, you will visit the archaeological site of Wiñayhuayna and spend the night at the Wiwayhuayna campsite. Day 7 Wiñayhuayna | Machu Picchu | CuscoClassic Inca Trail Hiking Route 4 days. That day you visit Intipunku and Machu Picchu. The return trip in Cusco is by train to Ollantaytambo and bus in Cusco. Overnight in hotel in Cusco. Day 8 Cusco | Free dayFree day in the city of Cusco. Day 1 Cusco | Airport transferPick up and transfer to the airport in the city of Cusco. | |
Itinerary
The tour itinerary is organized so that the visitor has adequate time to adapt to the geography of Cusco before taking the famous Inca Trail. The service begins and ends with the pick-up of the tourist from the Cusco airport and the transfer to the same place. The service is all-inclusive.
Cusco | Airport pick up
- After prior coordination with your sales agent (by WhatsApp or email), the tourist is picked up from the airport in the city of Cusco.
- The visitor will be taken to his/her tourist hotel (2 star service) in the city of Cusco.
- The rest of the day the visitor will have free time for lunch and to stroll through the historic streets of the capital city of the Inca Empire.
- Overnight at Cusco tourist hotel (standard service).
Cusco | City Tour
- After breakfast in the hotel dining room, visitors will be picked up around 8 am to begin the Cusco City Tour.
- The visitor will first visit the historic Cathedral of Cusco.
- Then, a minivan ride takes you to the Sacsayhuamán fortress. After the tour, always with a guide, you will visit the three Inca ruins on the outskirts of the city: Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay.
- On the return trip to Cusco, we stop to visit the famous Coricancha, the Temple of the Sun.
- The Cusco City Tour ends at approximately 1 pm. Visitors then have the afternoon and evening free.
- Overnight at Cusco tourist hotel (standard service).
Cusco | Sacred Valley
- Day 3, after breakfast at the tourist hotel, begins with the visitor being picked up at the hotel door at approximately 7 am.
- The first tourist destination we will visit is Pisac, famous for its terraces, its royal enclosures, temples and even an Inca cemetery.
- The trip then continues for 1 hour and 15 minutes to the town of Urubamba where visitors will enjoy a buffet lunch with the best of Peruvian cuisine.
- Then the trip continues towards Ollantaytambo, famous for stone constructions such as the Enclosure of the 10 Niches, the Temple of the Sun or the Baths of the Ñusta.
- On the way back to the city of Cusco, you will visit the town of Chinchero, a site famous for its archaeological site and its textile centers.
- The Sacred Valley of the Incas tour ends at approximately 6pm.
- Overnight in a tourist hotel in Cusco (standard service).
Cusco | Inca Trail | Huayllabamba
- On day 4, the 4-day Inca Trail adventure begins. At 5 am, you will be picked up for the trip to km 82 of the railway to Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu, where the hike begins.
- On the first day, you will cover an average of 13 kilometers. You will visit the archaeological site of Patallaqta. In addition, you will appreciate a beautiful Andean landscape. The tour includes food, camping, porters, entrance fees and the company of a professional guide.
- The night will be spent at the Huayllabamba camp (subject to change based on availability).
Huayllabamba | WarmiwañuscaPacaymayo
- The second day of the Inca Trail is 15 kilometers. That day we ascend to the highest point in the Warmiwañusca pass (4,200 meters above sea level).
- Then, you descend into the valley of the Pacaymayu River where you can see beautiful landscapes, increasingly greener.
- Lunch and dinner are served at the Pacaymayo campsite. The night will be spent in a comfortable campsite (subject to change based on availability).
Pacaymayo | Wiñayhuayna
- The third day of the Inca Trail is one of the most beautiful as you will see landscapes of the Cusco jungle and incredible Inca constructions. That day the walk will be approximately 12 kilometers.
- The first archaeological site to be visited will be Runkurakay, which is characterized by its clouds.
- Then we visit the archaeological site of Sayacmarca and the Inca site of Phuyupatamarca, both where jungle vegetation begins to appear.
- Finally, we will stop at the Wiñayhuayna camp where we will have lunch, dinner and visit its archaeological site.
- That night we will rest in a comfortable camp in Wiñayhuayna (subject to change depending on availability).
Wiñayhuayna | Machu Picchu | Cusco
- The fourth day of the Inca Trail starts early with a 4-kilometer hike from Wiñayhuayna to Intipunku (Sun Gate of Machu Picchu).
- After having the first panoramic photos of the Inca site, we will continue descending towards the Inca citadel. The tour will be circuit 2, the most recommended as it includes most of the temples, as well as the classic postcard photo.
- After a 2 hour 30 minute visit to Machu Picchu we will descend by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes in a trip of only 30 minutes. There we will have free time for lunch (not included in the tour).
- At the time indicated by the guide, we will board the Expedition train for the train and bus trip to the city of Cusco.
- Overnight in a tourist hotel in Cusco (standard 2-star service).
Cusco | Free day
- On day 8 of the tour we will have the whole day free to enjoy the historic streets of the city of Cusco.
- It is recommended to make the last purchases of the trip.
- Overnight in a tourist hotel in Cusco (standard 2-star service).
Cusco | Airport transfer
- On the last day of the tour, breakfast is served at the tourist hotel in Cusco.
- At the time scheduled with your agent (by WhatsApp or email), a tourist transport will pick you up from the door of your hotel for the final transfer to the airport of the city where the tour ends.
Prices
HOTEL CATEGORY | DOUBLE ROOM | SINGLE ROOM |
|---|---|---|
| 2 ★★ | USD $ 1006 | USD $ 1150 |
| 3 ★★★ | USD $ 1035 | USD $ 1207 |
| 4 ★★★★ | USD $ 1236 | USD $ 1610 |
| 5 ★★★★★ | USD $ 2300 | USD $ 3737 |
Important details about the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 9 days tour
Get a brief overview of the service included in each tour within the 9-day Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley tourist package.
| Service | Places to visit | Includes | What to bring? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cusco City Tour Half Day | Cathedral, Coricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. | Pick up, transportation, tickets and professional guide. | Clothing for mild weather, poncho, hat, sunscreen, water and snacks. |
| Sacred Valley Tour 1 day | Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. | Pick up, transportation, entrance fees, buffet lunch and professional guide. | Clothing for mild weather, poncho, hat, sunscreen, water and snacks. |
| Classic Inca Trail Tour | Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Patallacta, Phuyupatamarca, Wiñayhuayma, Intipunku and Machu Picchu. | Pick-up, transportation (train and bus), entrance fees, food (with cooks), camping equipment, porter team, professional guide and entrance to Machu Picchu (circuit 2). | Clothing for mild weather, poncho, hat, sunscreen, sleeping clothes, water and snacks. |
Frequently asked questions about the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 9 days tour
Are you interested in taking the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 9-day tour? Find out more about this service through the most frequently asked questions and answers.
1. Who organizes the tour?
The Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 9-day tour is an all-inclusive service organized by Machupicchu Terra, an official tour operator based in the city of Cusco. We have more than ten years of experience providing excellently organized trips.
2. Does the tour include a visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas?
Yes, the Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 9-day tour includes the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This service is provided on day 2 of the tour. It includes pick-up, transportation, professional guide, buffet lunch and entrance fees to Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero.
3. Does the tour include a visit to Machu Picchu?
Yes, the Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 9-day tour includes a visit to Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail for 4 days, which in turn includes: pick-up, transportation (train and bus), tickets, food (with cooks), camping equipment, porter team, professional guide and, of course, entrance to Machu Picchu (circuit 2).
4. What type of accommodation does the tour include?
The Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 9-day tour includes 5 nights in a standard hotel (2 stars) in the city of Cusco. In addition, the Inca Trail includes 3 nights of camping.
5. What type of transportation does this tour include?
The Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 9-day tour includes full transportation during all days of the service, including the Expedition tourist train to Machu Picchu on the return trip to Cusco.
6. Does the 9-day Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley tour include airport pick-up and transfer?
Yes, on day 1 tourists are picked up from the Cusco airport and then transferred to their hotel. Transfer to the airport on day 9 of the tour is also included.
7. Is this tour available all year round?
Yes, the Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 9-day tour is available all year round except for February, the rainiest month of the year.
8. Can the tour date be changed?
No, the Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 9-day tour does not allow date changes after it has been purchased.
9. Can I cancel the tour?
No, the Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 9-day tour does not allow date changes after it has been purchased.
10. Is the tour recommended for visitors of all ages?
Yes, the Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 9-day tour is available for people of all ages. It is recommended that children be over 8 years old and enjoy hiking. The Inca Trail is also recommended for older adults in good health and heart condition.
We are part of MACHUPICCHU TERRA, Travel agency and tour operator authorized to operate the Inca Trail and other hiking routes in Cusco. Our authorization code is "CI1578".
We have the certificate CALTUR, which recognizes the application of good management practices for the service of travel and tourism agencies. We offer a proven quality service!
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