Sacred Valley & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu — 8 Days

DAY 1 · Arrival To Cusco

Arrival To Cusco

With a warm welcome to Cusco, we are excited to welcome you at the airport and be ready to assist you in your transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day will be devoted to rest and adapt to the altitude. Remember! Cusco is located at 3,350 meters / 10,990 feet.

We know that it is important for you to enjoy your trips to the fullest, so this day we will dedicate you to acclimating yourself before starting all your trips in Cusco, we recommend you take short treks on your own, Cusco city has impressive streets and places that can catch your eye. Lodging: Ayni Cusco Hotel *** or similar.

DAY 2 · Chinchero - Maras - Moray

Chinchero - Maras - Moray

On this day, we will begin our journey at approximately 8 am. The first destination is Chinchero (3,754 meters / 12,316 feet), an ancient Inca city with a well-preserved main square and a textile center where visitors can learn about the art of Andean fabrics.

Then, we will continue towards Moray (3,500 masl / 11,482 ft), an archaeological site with agricultural terraces of concentric rings believed to have been used for agricultural experiments. The next destination will be the Maras Salt Mines (3,000 meters / 9,842 feet), a pre-Inca salt production center with more than 3,000 salt wells.

Having known these magnificent places, we will return to Cusco City and take you back to your hotel.

Note: The order of destinations may vary, but the experience will remain the same.

DAY 3 · Piscacucho - Wayllabamba

Piscacucho - Wayllabamba

The first day of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu begins with the pick up of travelers in their hotels in Cusco. Then, they move by private transport to kilometer 82- Piskacucho (2,720 meters / 8,923 feet), where the trail begins.

The walk on the first day is relatively easy and flat. Travelers pass through the archaeological site of Patallacta (2,850 meters / 9,350 feet), an important administrative, economic, and religious center of the Incas. They also visit Willka Rakay, an Inca military outpost.

Travelers then enter the Wayllabamba Valley, walking along the Kusicacha River (Feliz River). Along the way, observe Inca platforms, and the archaeological sites mentioned above.

Finally, travelers arrive at their first camping area in Wayllabamba (3,000 meters / 9,842 feet), where they can rest and enjoy a delicious dinner before spending the night.

DAY 4 · Wayllabamba - Pacaymayu

Wayllabamba - Pacaymayu

The second day of the Peru Inca Trail begins with an early breakfast to prepare hikers for the day hike. The first leg of the hike is two hours and takes hikers through an Andean forest to the archaeological site of Tres Piedras .

After a short break, hikers continue to Llulluchapampa (3,800 masl/ 12,460 ft), where they can rest and have a snack before beginning the ascent to Abra Warmiwañusca (4,200 masl/ 13,779 ft), the highest point of the Inca Trail.

After reaching the top, hikers descend for two hours until (Pacaymayu 3,580 masl / 11,700 ft), where they can rest and relax before dinner.

DAY 5 · Pacaymayu - Wiñayhuayna

Pacaymayu - Wiñayhuayna

The morning begins with a 45-minute ascent to Runkuracay archaeological site (3,650 m / 12,000 ft), followed by a 50-minute ascent to the Runkurakay Abra (4,000 m /13,123 ft). After a short rest, we will descend to Sayacmarca archaeological site (3,650 meters / 12,000 feet). Then, a 2-hour descent takes hikers to Chaquicocha (3,600 masl/ 11,800 ft) for lunch.

After lunch, hikers continue their trek to Phuyupatamarca. The trail passes through a cloud forest before reaching the Abra Phuyupatamarca (3,680 masl / 12,073 ft). From here, we will have a small panoramic view of Machu Picchu.

After that, we will descend to Wiñay Wayna (2,680 meters / 8,792 feet), the last camp of the Inca Trail . Wiñay Wayna is an important archaeological site with terraces, temples, and other remains of the Inca civilization. Here also awaits us a delicious dinner by our team of Inkayni Peru Tours.

DAY 6 · Wiñayhuayna - Machu Picchu

Wiñayhuayna - Machu Picchu

The fourth and final day of the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu begins early with a one-hour walk to the Puerta del Sol - Sun Gate (2,730 m /8,956 ft), the main entrance to the citadel. From here, you can appreciate the sunrise over the Andes and the citadel in all its glory.

After IntiPunku , you descend 45 minutes to the upper area of Machu Picchu (2,400 meters / 7,873 feet), where the main viewpoint is located. Here visitors are registered and a guided tour of the citadel takes approximately two and a half hours.

At the end of the tour, lunch and then take the train back to Cusco (3,350 masl / 10,990 ft). The journey takes about two hours and at the train station, you will find the private transport that takes travelers back to their hotel in the city.

DAY 7 · Free Day In Cusco

Free Day In Cusco

After completing the Inca Trail, enjoy a well-deserved free day in Cusco at your own pace. This day is designed for rest and light exploration before your departure. You may relax at your hotel or walk through the historic center and rediscover the atmosphere of the former capital of the Inca Empire.

If you feel like exploring, you can visit the Plaza de Armas, walk through the traditional San Blas neighborhood, browse the San Pedro Market, visit local cafés and artisan shops, or simply enjoy some personal time in the city. There is no scheduled guided tour today, so you are free to organize the day according to your interests.

Note: Optional activities can be arranged on request. Otherwise, the day remains completely free.

DAY 8 · Cusco Walking Tour - Fly To Lima

Cusco Walking Tour - Fly To Lima

Having enjoyed your trip these days, today you will have the morning free in Cusco. You can take a last walk through some streets or places that you may not have had the opportunity to know as: Main Square / Main Square, which houses the main cathedral and colonial houses Plaza Nazarenas Barrio de San Blas The stone of twelve angles San Pedro Local market On the other hand, we will be watching your flight schedule to be able to transfer it and give a warm farewell thus ending our services.