Cusco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Maras and Moray (EA14)

Cusco – Sacred Valley – Inca Trail – Machu Picchu – Maras – Moray

Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Tour Details

Visit Cusco, the historic Inca capital, explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, hike a spectacular section of the ancient Inca Trail, discover the wonder of Machu Picchu, and complete the journey with visits to the impressive agricultural terraces of Moray and the salt pools of Maras.

Included / Not Included

Cost Includes

Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers
Half-day Cusco city tour
Train to Km 104
Round-trip Expedition train tickets
Bus transportation to and from Machu Picchu
Entrance fee to Qoricancha
Sacred Valley entrance fees
Maras and Moray entrance fees
Inca Trail entrance fee
Machu Picchu entrance fee
Bilingual guide
Lunch (1)
Box lunch (1)

Cost Does Not Include

Accommodation in Cusco
Accommodation in Ollantaytambo
Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Energy bars
Hot springs entrance fee in Aguas Calientes
Huayna Picchu entrance fee
Walking sticks
Tips
Personal expenses

Trip Information

Season

Available throughout the year

Destination

Cusco - Sacred Valley - Inca Trail - Machu Picchu - Maras - Moray

Experience

Inca Trail Trekking, Archaeology and Culture

Hiking

2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Itinerary

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Cusco

Upon arrival in the ancient Inca capital, transfer to the hotel and welcome coca tea to help with acclimatization at 3,400 meters.

Cusco Walking Tour

In the afternoon, we take a walking tour of the main Plaza and nearby streets to get a sense of Cusco’s Inca layout, palaces, and surviving remains. Overnight in Cusco.

Sacred Valley of the Incas

After breakfast, we begin our excursion to the Sacred Valley, known for its beautiful landscapes and mild climate. We descend to Pisaq (2,800 m) to visit its traditional market and archaeological site.

Urubamba & Ollantaytambo

After lunch in Urubamba, we continue to Ollantaytambo, a former agricultural, military, and religious center with some of the finest Inca architecture and the best-preserved living Inca town. Overnight in Ollantaytambo. (B, L)

Inca Trail

Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the train station for Km 104, where the 2-day/1-night Inca Trail begins. We ascend gradually to Wiñayhuayna through cloud forest, enjoying views of the Urubamba Canyon and one of the trail’s most beautiful small Inca citadels.

Inti Punku & Machu Picchu

After a box lunch, we continue along the Inca Trail to Inti Punku, where we enjoy stunning views of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu, and the surrounding cloud forest. We then descend to Machu Picchu, exit the citadel, and take the bus to Aguas Calientes for the night. (B, Box Lunch)

Machu Picchu

We take the first bus to Machu Picchu for a 3-hour guided tour. There is also time for photographs and to continue enjoying the citadel and its surrounding views. If Huayna Picchu has been booked in advance, you may climb it independently.

Return to Cusco

Later, we return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where lunch is on your own, then continue by train to Ollantaytambo and by car to Cusco. (B)

Moray

Pick up from the hotel for transfer to Moray, with views of the snowcapped Chicon and Veronica mountains along the way. We visit the Inca agricultural terraces of Moray, a series of concentric circular rings descending 150 meters.

Salineras

The tour continues to Salineras, known for its 3,000 small salt pools, where the guide explains traditional salt extraction and the daily life of local workers. Return to Cusco at approximately 14:00. (B)

Cusco - Home

Transfer to Cusco airport. (B)