Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
The Sacred Valley and Short Inca trail to Machu Picchu will allow you to visit key archaeological points located between Cusco and Machu Picchu, it's perfect if you want to know more about the local culture through a safe experience and well-planned itinerary, where we'll be attentive for any consideration our clients may want to let us know regarding their tour in order to provide the best experience possible.
What's included
Lunch
Overnight accommodation Hotel Raices Machu Picchu
Touristic transportation along the route (Buses / Trains)
Breakfast
Professional guide in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Entrance fee to Pisac and Ollantaytambo archaeological sites
Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu Mountain
Private single room
Other not mentioned (Tips, Snacks, Souvenirs)
What to expect
Day 1: Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo Town
Pisac Market
30m
Typical handicraft market of Pisac, where the villagers expose their products and handmade crafts. You can have this experience if your visit is on Sunday.
Pisac
50m
The Pisac Archaeological Park is made up of groups of archaeological remains, including terraces, aqueducts, roads associated with walls and gates, channeled water channels, cemeteries, bridges, etc.
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
1h · Admission ticket included
The Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park is also known as the "Living Inca City", it is also the entrance to the town of Machupicchu (Aguas Calientes), a mandatory step to reach the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Day 2: Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
Machupicchu
6h · Admission ticket included
The Short Inca Trail starts with an early pick-up in your hotel in Ollantaytambo, followed by a train ride to km 104, where the hike begins. After presenting your passport and verifying your permit, you cross the Vilcanota River and visit the archaeological site of Chachabamba.
The trail continues through cloud forest, with beautiful vegetation, orchids, and local birds, until reaching Wiñay Wayna, where you have a guided tour. From there, you climb Inca stone steps to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), offering your first spectacular view of Machu Picchu.
Finally, you descend toward the citadel, stop at the Guardian’s House for photos, and continue to Aguas Calientes, where you spend the night in a comfortable hotel.
Day 3: Machupicchu - Cusco
Machupicchu
2h · Admission ticket included
On the second day, you'll have an early breakfast and take a bus to Machu Picchu. After presenting your passport and entering the citadel, your guide will lead a 2-hour tour through Circuit 3B, exploring the history, architecture, and cultural significance of the Inca site.
After visiting Machu Picchu, you'll return to Aguas Calientes, take the train to Ollantaytambo, and then transfer to Cusco, where the 2-day Short Inca Trail ends at your preferred drop-off point.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
Tener pasaporte o documento de identidad para el tour.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hotel used in Machu Picchu is Casa de Luz Machu Picchu Hotel
Expedition or The Voyager train transfer service is included in our service. If you would like to upgrade to Vistadome train service, there is an additional charge
If you'd like to climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain, there is an extra US $80 charge. Please advise at time of booking as tickets need to be purchased in advance
We'd like to confirm if any of our clients have any types of dietary restrictions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
