8 days from $ 914 per person
Enjoy 8 days and 7 unforgettable nights in the city of Cusco. The tour includes the famous 4-day Classic Inca Trail, which offers a 39-kilometer journey along the famous qhapac ñan or royal Inca roads. The tour package includes 7 nights in a standard 2-star hotel in the city of Cusco. All breakfasts are included in the hotel dining room. The visit to Machu Picchu is done with circuit 2, the most recommended because it is the most complete and allows for the best photos. The second day also includes a tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas with a buffet lunch at the Tunupa restaurant, one of the best in Cusco.
Tour details
- Duration: 8 days.
- Includes: Pick up from the airport, full tourist transportation, tickets, partial meals, 7 nights of hotel, professional guide and transfer to the airport.
- Payment: We accept most cards in the world, 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.
- 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.
Resumen
| Dificultad |  |
| Total walking distance | Inca Trail 4 days (39 kilometers). |
| Maximum altitude | Warmiwañusca Pass (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 | Transfer to the hotelPick up from Cusco airport and transfer to the hotel. Free day for the rest of the day. Day 2 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 3 Cusco | Inca Trail | Huayllabamba4-day Classic Inca Trail hiking route. That day we visit the archaeological site of Llactapata and spend the night at the Huayllabamba camp. Day 4 Huayllabamba | Warmiwañusca | Pacaymayo4-day Classic Inca Trail hiking route. On that day, you will visit the Warmiwañusca pass and spend the night at the Pacaymayo camp. Day 5 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 6 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 7 Cusco | Free dayFree day in the city of Cusco. Day 8 Cusco | Airport transferPick up and transfer to the airport in the city of Cusco. | |
Itinerary
The Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 8-day tour is carried out in an all-inclusive service, with 7 nights in a standard 2-star hotel. It begins with the pick-up of the tourist from the Cusco airport. The second day is the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero). The following 4 days are the 4-day Inca Trail. Day 7 is free and day 8 is the transfer to the Cusco airport. Learn more!
Cusco | Transfer to the hotel
- After prior coordination, 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.
- In the afternoon, visitors will have free time for lunch and to stroll through the historic streets of the capital city of the Inca Empire.
- Overnight at the tourist hotel in Cusco.
Cusco | Sacred Valley
- Day 2, after breakfast at the tourist hotel, begins with the visitor being picked up at the hotel door at approximately 7 in the morning.
- 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, famous for its textile centers and archaeological site.
- The Sacred Valley of the Incas tour concludes at approximately 6pm.
- Overnight in a tourist hotel in Cusco.
Cusco | Inca Trail | Huayllabamba
- On day 3, 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 Machu Picchu. This is where the hike begins.
- That day the route will be 13 kilometers on average. The archaeological site of Patallaqta will be visited. In addition, a beautiful Andean landscape will be appreciated. The tour includes food, camping, porters, entrance fees and the company of a professional guide.
- The night will be spent in the Huayllabamba camp.
Huayllabamba | Warmiwañusca | Pacaymayo
- On day 4, the Inca Trail continues with the 15-kilometer route, the most arduous of the four days. You will ascend to the highest point in the Warmiwañusca pass, at 4,200 meters above sea level.
- Next, you descend into the valley of the Pacaymayu River where you can see beautiful landscapes that are increasingly green.
- At the Pacaymayo camp (or Chaquicocha, depending on availability) you will have dinner and spend the night in a comfortable camp.
Pacaymayo | Wiñayhuayna
- Day 5 is one of the most beautiful days, as you will explore the landscapes of the Cusco jungle and incredible Inca constructions. That day the walk will be 12 kilometers in total.
- The first archaeological site to be visited will be Runkurakay, the dominant village with beautiful views of the valley.
- Then we visit the archaeological site of Sayacmarca, with a special architecture, different from other Inca sites.
- The next Inca site we will visit will be Phuyupatamarca, where the clouds will show a unique atmosphere during the hike.
- 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.
Wiñayhuayna | Machu Picchu | Cusco
- Day 6 of the tour begins early with a 4-kilometer hike from Wiñayhuayna to Intipunku, the Sun Gate of Machu Picchu.
- After having the first panoramic photos of the Inca site, we will continue descending towards the 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 (30 minutes) to the town of Aguas Calientes. There we will have free time for lunch.
- 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 the 7th we will have the whole day free to enjoy the historic streets of the city of Cusco.
- Overnight in a tourist hotel in Cusco (standard 2-star service)
Cusco | Airport transfer
- 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 $ 914 | USD $ 1029 |
| 3 ★★★ | USD $ 937 | USD $ 1075 |
| 4 ★★★★ | USD $ 1098 | USD $ 1397 |
| 5 ★★★★★ | USD $ 1949 | USD $ 3099 |
Important details about the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 8 days tour
The 4-day Classic Inca Trail is considered one of the best hiking routes on the planet. The tour to the Sacred Valley, the visit to Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. Learn more about the services included in this tour package!
| Tour | Places to visit | Includes | What to bring? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 4 days | 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 8 days tour
Are you interested in taking the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 8-day tour? Find out the most frequently asked questions about this tourist service in Peru.
1. Why choose this tour?
The Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 8-day tour is an all-inclusive service that offers the 4-day Inca Trail, considered the best trek in the world, as well as the experience of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu, one of the 7 Wonders of the modern World.
2. What does the Sacred Valley tour included in the tourist package offer?
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 4-day Inca Trail tour include?
This tour includes pick-up, transportation (train and bus), entrance fees, food (with cooks), camping equipment, porter team, professional guide and entrance to Machu Picchu (circuit 2)
4. Does the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 8-day tour include accommodation?
Yes, the tour includes 3 nights in a standard hotel (2 stars) in the city of Cusco, as well as 4 nights camping on the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
5. Does the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 8-day tour include transportation?
Yes, the tour includes full transportation during all days of service, including the Expedition tourist train to Machu Picchu on the return trip to Cusco.
6. Does the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 8-day tour include airport pick-up and transfer?
Yes, the tour includes pick-up from Cusco airport on day 1. It also includes transfer to the airport on day 8 of the tour. All services are in modern tourist minivans.
7. Can I do the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 8-day tour all year round?
The 4-day Classic Inca Trail tour is available all year round except for February, the rainiest month of the year. That is why the tour is available every day except this month.
8. Can I change the date of the tour?
No, the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 8-day tour does not allow date changes after the purchase has been made.
9. Can I cancel the tour?
No, the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 8-day tour does not allow cancellations once the purchase has been made.
10. When is the best time to take the Inca Trail Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 8-day tour?
The dry season months in Cusco (May, June, July, August and September) are recommended for doing this 4-day Inca Trail hike. During these days there is little chance of rain, making the route more accessible for everyone.
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".
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