Private Tour
5 Day Sacred Valley, Cusco and Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Overview
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120 hours
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This Tour will be permformed in the Sacred Valley. Located between Cusco and Machu Picchu, this valley is known for its lush landscape, picturesque colonial towns and magnificent Incan fortress. Discover with us this beautiful, charming and historic place. The Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a fantastic option for those who don’t have the time or desire to hike the full length of the Inca Trail. With beautiful scenery, a wide variety of flora and fauna on display and a visit to the Inca Trail’s most beautiful site (Wiñay Wayna), you get to enjoy the all the best bits of the Inca Trail condensed in to a one day walk. Covering a distance of just 10km / 6.3 miles the 2 day Inca Trail is not too challenging, is perfect for families, friends, students, as well as association or clubs.
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Entrance to Machu Picchu. Train Tickets. All transportation. 4 Night Accommodation in 3 stars hotel.
Entrance to Huayna Picchu fee.
Travel Insurance.
Entrances fees in DAY 2.
Tips.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
CUSCO NAVEL OF THE WORLD
Accommodations
Ayni Cusco hotel *** or similar
Upon your arrival to the airport in Cusco, a member of our team will be there to greet you and take you to our partner lodge, located in the charming historic district of San Blas. The lodge is centrally located and only a few minutes walk from the Plaza de Armas, the beautiful and bustling town center. This day will be reserved for resting and acclimatising to the altitude, approximately 3400 meters (11,000 feet).
MARAS, MORAY AND CHINCHERO
Accommodations
Ayni Cusco hotel *** or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Sacred Valley of the Incas
To start the Maras Moray & Chinchero Tour we will pick you up from your hotel around 8 AM and head to Moray. The drive is about 1 hour and 20 minutes and is absolutely beautiful. You will drive through the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, through lush yellow fields of wheat, past some villages. Finally you will arrive to the fascinating display of terraces in Moray. Moray boasts three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in a bowl shape, were thought to be used to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops. When you are done exploring Moray you will head to the salt mines of Maras, which is about 2 miles away. This village is known as a former salt-producing center that is thought to date back all the way to pre-Inca times. There are over 3000 salt pools all carved into the mountain side, being filled daily by a little stream of water. The last place to visit will be Chinchero. Here we can admire the well-preserved Inka walls of the main square as well as the many altars. We will also visit the beautiful colonial church, unique for its interior artwork and imagery. Moving on we will participate in a wonderful introduction and learning experience of the art of Andean textiles; throughout the afternoon we will become acquainted with the wisdom of Andean weavings as maintained since long before Inka times.
FIRST DAY SHORT INCA TRAIL: CUSCO – KM 104 – AGUAS CALIENTES
Accommodations
MamaSara Hotel *** or similar.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
On the route it is not possible to find restaurants, so we will provide you with a box lunch.
DINNER
Dinner
Our trek today takes us along the most impressive stretch of the Inca Trail. We’ll visit beautiful Inca sites, see a variety of flora and fauna and get to take in the fantastic panoramas of the Andes mountains. Covering 10km of the trail our journey begins in the Sacred Valley and works it’s way up along an original Inca Trail to the Inca site of Winay Wayna before continuing on to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate (Inti Punku). As we make our way to Machu Picchu we’ll pass through the lush and verdant cloud forest that covers the mountain and get to see a variety of plants, flowers and birds along the way. We may also see some larger mammals such as Viscachas (rabbit-like Chinchillas) and Spectacled Bears (if we are very lucky). After a full days trekking we’ll arrive to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) in the late afternoon and get our first views of Machu Picchu spread out on the mountain below. The light at this time of day is great for photos and with fewer tourists in the site it’s a perfect time to take some pictures of the site. After we’ve passed through the Sun Gate we’ll carry on along the trail a little way before taking a side trail that leads us to Aguas Calientes in the valley below where we’ll check in to our hotel
SECOND DAY SHORT INCA TRAIL: MACHU PICCHU
Accommodations
Ayni Cusco hotel *** or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Waking up early we’ll take the first bus back up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. We’ll have a 2 – 3 hour guided tour of the site during which you’ll learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel. After the guided tour if you have permits to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, you’ll have the time to do it. In the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco.
FLY TO LIMA
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Free morning to relax, This afternoon transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima
Options
5 Day Sacred Valley, Cusco and Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Inca Trail four days
G9708HBmarianal,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent experience making the path of the Inca with our guide Justin. We learned a lot and felt very comfortable, we have been treated very well. Each of the cook Rosalio’s meals were very delicious and the porters have been indispensable for the whole journey, always very friendly and with a smile. Justin has not only accompanied us during the tour but also taught us a lot about the culture, customs and mysteries about the Incas, the Machu Picchu and each of the constructions we have visited. I only have to recommend Waman Adventures and do not hesitate to make your experience with them!
Great experience
J684UFisabela,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It has been a great experience together with our friendly and expert guide Eddy. We will repeat with this agency without hesitation!!!
Best agency in Peru
Wanderer22837157599,
May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In my perspective it is an excellent agency the truth, look for you to feel part of them, always attentive to any detail, your guide Justin the truth that is not just any guide, look in addition to the typical tour and photos, tell you more in depth the history, the zones, theories, knowledge of wild plants and also look for you to delve into connect, mind, body, spirit. Thank you so much waman for this wonderful experience, my respects 🙌🏻👏🏻
The best travel agency for your honeymoon in Peru!
Karina G,
May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the most amazing experience you could ever experience! Our guide Justin has been wonderful; not only did he explain the history of the Inca culture and every part of its symbology from a very special point, but we even learned about some plants in the area. We met wonderful places and went to experience history one step further. This tour has been more than we thought, full of mysticism, culture, peace and many experiences that are not just reduced to photos and goes beyond expectations. We are really very happy to have travelled with waman adventures! It is certainly an unforgettable honeymoon ✨
Short Inca Trail - WAMAN. Guía Julio César
lisaiurcovich,
Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The visit was very complete! Julius Caesar was our guide and we loved everything he told us! Closely wrapped in the roots
Amazing ! Smooth and the right guides
B306RGtroym,
Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an excellent trip of a lifetime. Fred my guide was so knowledgeable and became just a great friend towards the end of the tour. He was an amazing guide and he gave us incredible details and insight to the Inca culture. I highly recommend this tour and ask for Fred . You’ll not be sorry.
Exceeds expectations, amazing guide, must do!
Caitlin M,
Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible trip which exceeded expectations. Perfect combination of culture, nature and INCA history. Our guide, Yeny, was so informative and kind. We wish we were continuing with her for our whole trip. The best tour guide we have ever had!
Something wonderful, because it's amazing. A viable experience that I dreamed of doing from a young age.
Discover66915358188,
Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable experience. Recommended 100 percent. I will definitely recommend it to my friends. The guide very friendly and patient.
I recommend waman
52denissef,
Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The service was extraordinary. Our guide was great, always attentive in everything and very good guide. Yeny took care of us.
A wonderful experience
D261ELluciat,
Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The place is wonderful, excellent the guide, friendly, willing and very cute and helpful, she is a girl who loves her work and that shows!!!
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