5 days from $ 799 per person
Enjoy the best tourist attractions of Cusco in an unmissable 5-day tour that includes: the Cusco City Tour, the Sacred Valley of the Incas tour and the 2-day Inca Trail tour to Machu Picchu. The service is all inclusive: pick up, full tourist transportation, entrance fees, professional guide, 4 nights hotel accommodation and more. During the route the visitor will enjoy the best landscapes of Cusco, its history, its best archaeological sites and, of course, the visit to Machu Picchu through the Inca Trail, one of the most famous trekking routes in the world.
Tour details
- Duration: 5 days.
- Includes: Pick up from airport, full tourist transportation, entrance fees, partial meals, 4 nights hotel accommodation, professional guide and airport transfer.
- Payment: We accept most major credit and debit cards in the world: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, PayPal.
- Confirmation: immediate.
- Changes: no changes or cancellations are accepted.
- Entrance: Classic Machupicchu (circuit 2) and all tickets.
- Group: Up to 15 people maximum.
The 2-day Inca Trail Tour is available all year round except for February, the rainiest month of the year. This measure is to safeguard the safety of visitors and to do maintenance work on the route.
Summary
| Difficulty |  |
| Total walking distance | Inca Trail 2 days (13 kilometers). |
| Maximum altitude | City of Cusco (3,399 masl). |
| Minimum altitude | Aguas Calientes (2,040 masl). |
| Maximum temperature | Machu Picchu (from 19°C. to 23°C.). |
| Minimum temperature | Cusco City (from 4°C. to 0°C.). |
| Itinerary | |
Day 1 Cusco | City tourPick up from the airport and City Tour in the afternoon. Visit to Cusco Cathedral, Coricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo and Pucapucara. Overnight at hotel in Cusco. Day 2 Cusco | Sacred ValleyVisit to the best tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley in 1 day: Inca citadel of Pisac, Ollantaytambo fortress, Urubamba (tourist buffet) and Chinchero village. Overnight at hotel in Cusco. Day 3 Cusco | Inca TrailShort Inca Trail trekking route. Travel by train to the starting point of the route. Trek of 13 kilometers passing through Machu Picchu. Overnight at hotel in Aguas Calientes. Day 4 Inca Trail | Machu PicchuTravel by bus and visit Machu Picchu through circuit 2 (classic route). Return by bus and train to the city of Cusco and overnight in hotel in Cusco. Day 5 Cusco | AirportBreakfast at hotel and final transfer to Cusco airport. | |
Itinerary
The tour Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 5 days is done in an all inclusive service, with 4 nights hotel and partial meals. It starts with the pick up of the tourist from Cusco airport and the City Tour in the afternoon. The second day is the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero). The third and fourth day is the famous Inca Trail 2 days to Machu Picchu. The fifth day is the farewell and transfer to Cusco airport.
Cusco | City tour
- Previous coordination is made to pick up the tourist from the airport in the city of Cusco.
- The visitor will be taken to his tourist hotel (2 star service) in the city of Cusco.
- In the afternoon, around 1 pm, the Cusco City Tour takes place. There the tourist will visit with a professional tour guide the Cusco Cathedral, the Inca temple of Coricancha, the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, as well as the Inca sites of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay.
- The Cusco City Tour ends around 6:00 pm. Then the visitor has free time to walk the historic streets of Cusco.
- Overnight at a tourist hotel in Cusco.
Cusco | Sacred Valley
- The second day, after breakfast at the tourist hotel, begins with the visitor being picked up at the hotel door at 7 in the morning.
- The first tourist destination we will visit will be the Inca city of Pisac. There, tourists will appreciate its enormous agricultural terraces, its smaller enclosures, its royal enclosures, temples and even an Inca cemetery.
- The trip then continues to the town of Urubamba where visitors will enjoy a buffet lunch at the Tunupa restaurant, one of the best in Cusco.
- The next tourist destination to visit will be the Ollantaytambo fortress, 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 Cusco, a stop will be made in the town of Chinchero. There, visitors will visit a textile center. They will also be able to visit the archaeological site of Chinchero, the former palace of Emperor Túpac Yupanqui.
- The Sacred Valley of the Incas tour concludes at 7pm on average.
- Overnight in a tourist hotel in Cusco.
Cusco | Inca Trail
- On the third day, after breakfast or a box lunch (you can request this from the hotel), tourists will be picked up at the door of their hotel at 5 a.m.
- A transfer is made to the Wánchaq station where a bus will take us to the Ollantaytambo train station.
- There you board the Expedition tourist train for the trip to km 104 of the railway line towards Aguas Calientes.
- At this point begins the 13-kilometer hike along flat, ascending paths. The 2-day Inca Trail includes a visit to the archaeological sites of Chachabamba and Wiñayhuayna. It also offers a box lunch along the route.
- At the Intipunku (Sun Gate) the visitor will have the first scenic view of Machu Picchu. Then, he/she will descend along its paths, but will not visit the archaeological site that day (due to weather). At the lower gate of Machu Picchu he/she will board a bus (optional) or descend on foot to the town of Aguas Calientes.
- In Aguas Calientes you will have a tourist dinner.
- Overnight in a tourist hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Inca Trail | Machu Picchu
- The second day of the Inca Trail begins with breakfast at the tourist hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Next, you board a tourist bus that will take you to the gates of Machu Picchu in 30 minutes.
- The tour of Machu Picchu, always with a professional guide, will be on circuit 2 or the classic route. There you will have the classic photo (House of the Watchman). In addition, you will visit the main temples: Temple of the Sun, Main Temple, Temple of the 3 Windows and more.
- The tour to Machu Picchu takes 2 hours and 30 minutes on average. Then, the return to Cusco takes place by bus and train with free time in Aguas Calientes for lunch.
- Overnight in a tourist hotel in Cusco.
Cusco | Airport
- On the fifth and final day, breakfast is served at the tourist hotel in Cusco.
- At the scheduled time, 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 $ 799 | USD $ 914 |
| 3 ★★★ | USD $ 822 | USD $ 960 |
| 4 ★★★★ | USD $ 983 | USD $ 1282 |
| 5 ★★★★★ | USD $ 1834 | USD $ 2984 |
Important details about the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 5 days tour
The 2-day Inca Trail is a shortened version of the famous 4-day classic Inca Trail. The Cusco City Tour includes a visit to the Cathedral, Coricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. The tour to the Sacred Valley includes a visit to Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. Learn more!
| Tour | Places to visit | Includes | What to bring? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cusco City Tour Half Day | Cathedral, Coricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo and Pucapucara. | 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. |
| Inca Trail Tour 2 days | Chachabamba, Wiñayhuayna, Intipunku, Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. | Pick up, transportation (train and bus), entrance fees, box lunch, professional guide, hotel in Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco. | Clothing for mild weather, poncho, hat, sunscreen, sleeping clothes, water and snacks. |
Frequently asked questions about the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 5-day tour
Are you interested in taking the 5-day Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley tour? Find out the most frequently asked questions about this service in Cusco, Peru.
1. What does the Cusco City Tour include?
The City Tour Cusco takes place on day 1 of the tour. Includes pickup, transportation, professional guide and tickets to Cathedral, Coricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay.
2. What does the Sacred Valley tour include?
The Sacred Valley of the Incas 1 day tour takes place on day 2 of the tour. It includes pick-up, transportation, professional guide, buffet lunch and entrance fees to Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero.
3. What does the 2-day Inca Trail tour include?
The short Inca Trail tour takes place on days 3 and 4 of the tour. It includes pick-up, transportation, professional guide, box lunch, hotel in Aguas Calientes, dinner and entrance fees to Machu Picchu.
4. Does the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 5-day tour include accommodation?
Yes, the tour includes 3 nights of accommodation in Cusco and 1 night in Aguas Calientes. The hotels are recommended standard 2-star services.
5. Does the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 5-day tour include transportation?
Yes, the tour includes full transportation during all days of service, including the Expedition tourist train to Machu Picchu.
6. Does the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 5-day tour include airport pick-up and transfer?
Yes, the tour includes pick-up from the Cusco airport on day 1. It also includes transfer to the airport on day 5 of the tour.
7. Can I take the tour all year round?
The 2-day Inca Trail tour is available all year round except for February, the rainiest month of the year.
8. Can I change the date of the tour?
No, the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 5-day tour does not allow date changes once the purchase has been made.
9. Can I cancel the tour?
No, the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 5-day tour does not allow cancellations once the purchase has been made.
10. When is the best time to take the tour?
The dry season months (May, June, July, August and September) are ideal for this hike. During these days there is little chance of rain, making the hike less risky and more accessible.
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!
Machupicchu Terra received the ‘Safe Travels’ seal for its compliance with all the control and prevention protocols against Covid 19. Travel in complete safety!