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Experience one of the most unforgettable Peru adventure tours with our Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu exploration, combining rich culture, ancient history, and the iconic Inca Trail tours Peru. This expertly crafted itinerary blends a Sacred Valley cultural tour with a 4 day Inca Trail tour and an epic Machu Picchu trekking tour, making it one of the best Inca Trail tour packages available.

 Why Choose This Multi-Day Machu Picchu Experience

Our Multi day Machu Picchu experience begins with a full look at the heart of Andean civilization — the Sacred Valley — and culminates in hiking the legendary Historic Inca Trail trek into Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You’ll walk ancient Inca paths, visit extraordinary archaeological sites, and witness breathtaking mountain landscapes.

 Highlights of the Tour

• Sacred Valley cultural tour to iconic archaeological treasures like Pisac’s terraces, the Maras salt pans, Moray’s agricultural laboratories, and Ollantaytambo’s majestic fortress.

• Follow in the footsteps of history on a Machu Picchu trekking tour through lush Andean forests, dramatic stone paths, and traditional villages.

• Reach the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) on the Historic Inca Trail trek for your first unforgettable view of Machu Picchu.

• Enjoy scenic rail travel through the Urubamba River canyon and comfortable transport back to Cusco at journey’s end.

 Suggested Cusco Sacred Valley Itinerary

Sacred Valley Discovery
Explore the Sacred Valley’s most important Inca sites, markets, and cultural highlights on a relaxed yet immersive day tour. Begin Your Machu Picchu Trek
Travel by train from Ollantaytambo to the Inca Trail entrance, then hike through rainforest and terraces toward Wiñay Wayna. Finish the Classic Inca Trail
Continue your trek through breathtaking scenery to Inti Punku, the Sun Gate, and arrive at Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the sacred citadel. Return to Cusco / Optional Activities
Take the return train and private transfer back to Cusco after breakfast, or add on extras like Huayna Picchu (optional) within Machu Picchu tours.

What Makes This One of the Best Inca Trail Tour Packages

✔ Small group Inca Trail tours (up to 8 hikers) for personalized service and safety.
✔ Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guides who bring Inca history to life.
✔ Comfort-focused logistics including train transfers, hotel stays (if selected), meals, permits, and support staff.
✔ Ideal balance of cultural immersion and trekking challenge — perfect for both first-time adventurers and experienced hikers seeking a deeper Peru journey.

Best Overview for Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tours Inca Trail Tours Peru

DAY 1: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS (Chinchero + Moray + Maras + Ollantaytambo)

We start this beautiful day at 7:30am, Depart from Cusco early for a Sacred Valley cultural tour, driving through the lush Andean valleys of the Urubamba Valley Machu Picchu trek region. Visit the Pisac ruins, perched high above the valley, and explore the traditional Pisac market — a vibrant introduction to local Andean life. Continue to Urubamba for lunch, then head to Ollantaytambo to tour its majestic Inca fortress.
After exploring Ollantaytambo, you’ll stay overnight in the town, preparing for your Sacred Valley Inca Trail hike Our next stop is the archeological site of Moray also known as “The Greenhouse of the Incas” , a deep basin of architectural wonder. Levels of terraces are carved into a huge bowl, which was carefully engineered by the Incas. The terraces have varied microclimates depending on how deep into the bowl they are placed. Archeologists believe that they were used by the Incas to discover the optimal growing conditions for their crops and experiment in hybridization.
Continuing on our journey to the colonial town of Maras, we look down onto the pre-Inca salt “mines,” called salineras in Spanish. Thousands of salt pans have been passed down through countless generations and used for salt extraction since before Inca times. A hot spring at the top of the valley discharges a small stream of heavily salt laden water, which is diverted into salt pans and evaporated to produce salt. This is one of the few places in the world where you can find naturally pink salt!
Finally, we drove to Ollantaytambo, taking the time to explore the Inca village that has remained intact since Inca times and the massive Inca Ruins, with a tour provided by our guide. Visit the massive architecture of the Sun Temple at the top of the formidable terraces and learn about the importance of this site for the Inca during the beginning of the Spanish conquest. Here you spend the night at your hotel in Ollantaytambo, ready to start the Inca Trail the next day.
2* Accommodations: Tunupa Lodge.

DAY 2: OLLANTAYTAMBO – Km 104 – WIÑAY WAYNA – SUN GATE – MACHU PICCHU

We start this exciting day early; your guide will leave the hotel with you at 5:30am. Begin your Inca Trail from Sacred Valley with a train ride from Ollantaytambo to Km 104. From the trailhead, hike through exquisite Andean landscapes, terraces, and cloud forest. Along the way, visit the Inca ruins of Chachabamba and continue ascending.Stop for lunch along the trail, then continue hiking to Wiñay Wayna, an iconic Inca archaeological site with terraces and stone structures.
Set up camp near Wiñay Wayna for the evening — this classic Sacred Valley trekking Peru route gives you a taste of remote wilderness and Inca heritage. You will have lunch at the Wiñay Wayna campground, which is the last campground for those hiking the
Classic Inca Trail. Take your time enjoying your hearty, gourmet lunch and admiring the tropical flowers around the campground. Be sure to notify us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when you book!
After lunch, you will have a mostly flat hike to the Sun Gate except for a set of steep stairs just before you arrive at the Sun Gate. As you walk through the Sun Gate and turn the corner, you will experience your first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu Citadel, so take some time to savor the moment and take photos. The last hour down from the Sun Gate provides many opportunities to take more photos of Machu Picchu from this unique vantage point. There are also a couple more important Inca sites between the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu, so make sure to go slowly, enjoy your time walking in the footsteps of the Inca on the Inca Trail and ask your guide questions about these historical places on the last bit of your hike to Machu Picchu.
Once you reach Machu Picchu, you will have time to take more photos from the viewing platforms above the site, the “House of the Guardians”where you can take the famous postcard pictures of Machu Picchu. You will arrive in the afternoon, as the archeological area starts to empty of tourists, which gives you the opportunity to take beautiful photos in the afternoon light with fewer people in your shots. Take your time to enjoy this magical experience before you take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to check into your hotel. Your will have a delicious dinner, then have time to walk around this picturesque little town, visit the hot springs or just go to your hotel to rest after such an exciting day.
Meals included: Breakfast at your hotel, picnic lunch and dinner in Aguas Calientes
Accommodation: Susanne inn hotel
Difficulty: Moderate.
You will leave an overnight bag at the Ollantaytambo train station to be sent by train directly to Aguas Calientes.

DAY 3: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

This is the day you’ve been waiting for! After an early breakfast at your hotel, Break camp before dawn and continue your trek to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), where you'll be rewarded with your first panoramic view of Machu Picchu — a highlight of any Sacred Valley Machu Picchu trek. After soaking in the sunrise, descend into the citadel for a guided tour of Machu Picchu’s temples, terraces, and plazas. In the afternoon, you’ll take the train from Aguas Calientes back to Ollantaytambo or Cusco, depending on your package — completing the Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley tour. After your tour, those who have booked in advance for an extra hike up Huayna Picchu will have time to enjoy those views on their own. When you have had your fill of the exceptional views of Machu Picchu, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). Depending on your train departure time, you may also have time for some shopping, sightseeing or a visit to the museum or hot springs.
The Expedition train will take you back to Ollantaytambo at 2:55pm or 3:20pm, following the spectacular Urubamba River. Close to Aguas Calientes, the canyon is narrow and the river has many beautiful sections of whitewater. You can also see Wiñay Wayna from the train, if you look up high on the steep canyon wall! Back at Ollantaytambo, your driver will meet you at the exit from the train station to take you back to your hotel in Cusco in our private vehicle. You can expect to arrive at your hotel by 7:00pm.
Meals included: Breakfast at your hotel
***IMPORTANT:
On the 2 day Inca Trail, we will be doing circuit #3 and there is no way to do another circuit unless you buy an additional entrance to Machu Picchu.
You can upgrade to the Vistadome Train for the same times, 2:55pm or 3:20pm, 4:22pm, or 4:43pm. The cost is $80 USD.
Early trains can be organized by request and it has to be done by booking time.
The Huayna Picchu Mountain Hike depends on availability and let us know about it at booking time.

Why This Is a Signature Sacred Valley Inca Trek

It blends cultural richness with adventure — as a Sacred Valley Inca Trail, the route weaves through key archaeological sites and traditional Andean villages.
The tour offers a well-balanced Sacred Valley cultural tour combined with active trekking — both historical immersion and physical challenge.
Hiking from the Urubamba Valley Machu Picchu trek route connects you deeply with the landscape and heritage of the Incas.
Staying in remote areas like Wiñay Wayna gives you a genuine sense of Sacred Valley trekking Peru, while walking to the Sun Gate offers one of the most iconic Sacred Valley day hike Machu Picchu experiences.
For travelers short on time but seeking a meaningful hike, this is the perfect Sacred Valley Machu Picchu trek — less crowded than the full Inca Trail, but equally majestic.

Sacred Valley Tour with entrances included.
Entrance tickets to the Inca cities and archeological sites
Professional guide for three days.
Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to KM 104 and from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
Two nights hotel accommodation with private room, bathroom, wifi and breakfast (This applies ONLY if you are chosen the price which includes hotels)
Meals a indicated on the itinerary
Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu -Aguas Calientes.Personal assistance

DDED VALUES FOR FREE
Transfer from the airport to hotel: (Cusco hotel only)
SMALL GROUPS: up to 8 hikers
EARLY TRAIN: for the return to Cusco from Aguas Caliente.

Hotel – optional upgrades
Huayna Picchu Tickets: $80 USD per person
Upgrade to Vistadome: $80 USD per person (Return only Aguas Calientes to Poroy/Cusco at 4:43pm)
Tips for your guide
**Huayna Picchu Mountain is an optional trek within Machu Picchu Citadel which does not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

Price: Private Inca trail: 2025 Per Person

1 travellers $1050.00
2 travellers $850.00
4 travellers $800.00
6 travellers $750.00
8 travellers $700.00.