3 Day Sacred Valley And Short Inca Trail to Machupicchu
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3 days
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Enjoy this unique expirience taking one of the best trails in the world during, the 2 day Short Inca Trail to Machupicchu during our personalized service with small group tours.
Additional Info
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
This tour is for people with age og 8 to 64 years old
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Cusco - Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo
Accommodations
3 Star Hotel in Ollantaytambo
Sacsayhuaman
After breakfast at your hotel, our Machupicchu Latin America guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby between 7:30 to 8:00 am and drive you in our private transport from Cusco passing through Sacsayhuaman & Puca Pucara
Manos De La Comunidad
We will stop shortly at this beautiful place to see Llamas, Alpacas, Viscuñas and the peruvian textiles
Pisac
Then continue descend 1500 ft. toward the Sacred Valley arriving at the village of Pisac where we will visit a traditional market to interact with the local people and purchase some local souvenirs. Then we will drive up to the Pisac Inca site to have stunning views over the valley. Here you can appreciate temples, residences, altars, channels and learn about the Incan agricultural methods shared by our Machupicchu Latin America expert guides.
Urubamba
After this beautiful visit, we will stop in Urubamba to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch (not included).
Ollantaytambo
After lunch, we continue our journey to Ollantaytambo where we will visit this amazing Inca site, which is an important area with Inca constructions, built during the Incan times. This is an extraordinary Inca citadel where we will find an amazing rock formation representing the Inca god Wiracocha.
Ollantaytambo - KM 104 - Aguas Calientes
Accommodations
3 Star Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Box Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
After the breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up at 05:30am from your hotel lobby and transferred to the train station. Here we will board the train at 6:00am and we will ride by train for about 1 and a half hours until we reach kilometer 104 - the start point of the trail for us. Shortly after crossing the bridge over the Rio Urubamba we visit the site of Chachabamba which is a lovely ruin with its water channels and fountains. (altitude 2050m)
Winay Wayna
From Chachabamba, we will hike upwards for about 8km (approximately 4 hours). The trail is well established, but there are still many stairs and the hike is mostly upwards! While this is one of the easiest treks around the Cusco region, you still need to have a reasonable level of fitness to complete it. After our upwards climb, we arrive at the Inca site Wiñay Wayna ('Forever Young') (2680m/8792ft) This is an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector. Many consider this the most impressive site on the whole Inca Trail. We will have our boxed lunch at Wiñay Wayna.
Intipuncu
We will then continue for about one hour further onto 'Inti Punku' (The 'Sun gate') (2730m/8792ft) from where you will have your first dramatic and impressive view of Machu Picchu (2400m/7873ft). As you are arriving late in the day you may be lucky enough to enjoy the view by yourself! After getting those classic photos, we will walk down the last part of the trail towards the ancient city itself. Before entering Machu Picchu, we will take a side path off the trail to go down to Aguas Calientes, as we will visit Machu Picchu the next day
Aguas Calientes
We will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where you will check into your accommodation. Finally, enjoy a celebratory dinner before getting to bed early in preparation for the next day’s early start.
Machupicchu - Cusco
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
After breakfast at your hotel, our Machupicchu Latin America representative will pick you up from your hotel lobby between 5:00 to 5:30 am and walk you to the bus station to board the bus and take a short ride up to the main entrance gate of Machupicchu to begin a unique experience by exploring one of the New Seven Wonders of the World accompanied with a professional tour guide who will share with you all his knowledge about the history, traditions and more that surrounds this mysterious and enigmatic Inca citadel of Machupicchu. Once the guided tour is over, you will have some extra free time to explore the marvelous of Machupicchu on your own. After you end up your visit, board the bus down to Aguas Calientes for Lunch (not included) and enjoy some extra time at the town to get some local souvenirs
Aguas Calientes
Later we will board the train back to the next train station located in Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo
At Ollantaytambo train station, our representative will be waiting for you and transferred in our private transport back to Cusco.
Cusco
We will be arriving in Cusco around 6:00pm and drop of you to your hotel.
What‘s Included
1 Bottle of Water
Hotel pick up and drop off
Transfer Hotel - Train Station - Hotel
English speaking guide
Lunch
Roundtrip Train tickets (he Voyager train class) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Dinner
Sacred Valley & Inca Trail to Machupicchu admission tickets
1 Night accommodation at 3 star hotels
Round trip bus tickets in Machupicchu (Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes)
Air tickets
Lunch & Dinner on Day 1 and 3
Hotel upgrade to 4 or 5 star class
Upgrade to Vistadome train class
Gratuity (optional)
Pickup points
Novotel Cusco
Calle San Augustin 239 Cusco Peru
Options
Double/Twin Room & Economy Tra
3 star hotels
Small group
Duration: 3 days
Breakfast & Box Lunch: Brekfast at the hotels
Box lunch on day 2
Sacred valley & Inca Trail
Pickup included
Solo Room & Economy Train
3 star hotels
Small group
Duration: 3 days
Breakfast & Box Lunch: 1 Box Lunch on day 2
Breakfast at the hotels
Sacred Valley and Inca Trail
Pickup included
Triple Room & Economy Train
3 Star Hotels
Small group tour
Duration: 3 days
Breakfast and Box Lunch
Scared Vlaley & Inca Trail
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing family trip with Inca trail hike
Lisa A,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Did the 3 day tour with friends and kids ages 9 and 12. Luis was our guide (mine for the second time) and Juan was our driver. Cusco and Ollayantaytambo tours were fantastic and we loved the llama rescue and local textile/weaving. We did the 1 day 8 mile hike along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We did not realize there would not be any water available along that hike and did not bring enough, which made for an uncomfortable second half. A lot of the hike was uphill and was described as moderate level ok for kids 8 and over, but it was pretty tough for the kids and for me too. Luis was very patient with us and we took breaks as needed. We routinely do 3-4 mile hikes that involve hills/canyons in California but this was significantly more difficult. Regardless, once we were done we were all glad to have done it and coming over the hill to see Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate was pretty magical. The last day we did a pretty low key tour of Machu Picchu, which was fine. All in all an unforgettable trip with Luis as our guide.
Machu Pichu 2025
stephenbZ7318AS,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible experience in Peru touring the Inca sites and walking part of the Inca trail. Our guide was Louis. He was great. Very knowledgeable and personal. I highly recommend booking a tour with him.
Amazing family trip with Inca trail hike
LAGUNABCH74,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did the 3 day tour with friends and kids ages 9 and 12. Luis was our guide (mine for the second time) and Juan was our driver. Cusco and Ollayantaytambo tours were fantastic and we loved the llama rescue and local textile/weaving. We did the 1 day 8 mile hike along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We did not realize there would not be any water available along that hike and did not bring enough, which made for an uncomfortable second half. A lot of the hike was uphill and was described as moderate level ok for kids 8 and over, but it was pretty tough for the kids and for me too. Luis was very patient with us and we took breaks as needed. We routinely do 3-4 mile hikes that involve hills/canyons in California but this was significantly more difficult. Regardless, once we were done we were all glad to have done it and coming over the hill to see Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate was pretty magical. The last day we did a pretty low key tour of Machu Picchu, which was fine. All in all an unforgettable trip with Luis as our guide.
Resort04327702452,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We organized our trip to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley through this agency – and it was just great! Everything went smoothly from the beginning: There was always someone available, the communication was excellent, and we felt well looked after at all times. We were particularly impressed with the organisation and the warm guides on site – all were very professional, friendly and helpful. You never felt like you were alone. The tours were super planned and perfectly matched to our wishes. Each station was well thought out, the transfers on time, and the procedures perfectly coordinated. We could really enjoy our trip without having to worry about anything. You can tell that people work with a lot of heart here. Absolutely recommended for anyone who wants to experience Peru intensively, safely and with great people. Thank you for this unforgettable experience!
I recommend choosing AB expeditions
Freedom791631,Mar 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really great experience with our guide Jose. We got a great history lesson along the way. A nice blend of seeing wonderful sights, a day hike to the Sun Gate and then a day to explore Machu Picchu. I recommend going with this company!
Safe and clear experience in Peru
NielsDuinmaijer,Nov 20, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to our local guide Garry we were able to see a variation of Peruvian and Inca highlights. Thanks to Roman we were able to go to the places in a safe and comfortable way as he was our local driver. We’ve been able to get in contact with Fredi from the Netherlands. He was able to arrange a good package within the time we’ve had around Cuzco and Machu Picchu. This was the first time we’ve had a tour in South America and I can highly recommend this company! We have not been able to do everything within the time we’ve had around this area. Thanks guys!
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