Sacred Valley + Short Inca Trail 3 days

We will be passing by the hotel at approximately 5:00 a.m. towards the Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station, depending on space availability on the train, which will take us to Km 104 where we will begin our walk in a subtropical jungle landscape. .

We will visit the archaeological group of Chachabamba (2150 m.a.n.m) and in approximately 3 hours of walking we will reach Wiñaywayna, an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector and an urban sector, then we will climb to Intipunku, “Gate of the Sun”, during the 1-hour walking route along a flat stone road and a panoramic view of the mountains, a point where we can enjoy the first view of the majestic “Machupicchu” and Inti Punku.

Soon we will arrive at “the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu” and then we will take the bus to get to Aguas Calientes to spend the night.

That day we will have the opportunity to take lots of photos from the upper part, where the classic photo is located. 

Duration of the walk is approximately 6 to 7 hours, accommodation will be overnight in previously selected accommodation, taking advantage of the rest of the day to enjoy the Hot Springs in the town of Águas Calientes.

Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Meals included: Box lunch, dinner 

Schedule

• 03:50 – Transfer from Sueños del Inka Hotel to the bus station in Cusco.
• 04:20 – Bus departure from Cusco to Ollantaytambo.
• 06:10 – Check-in at Ollantaytambo train station.
• 06:40 – Departure on INCA RAIL VOYAGER train.
• 08:00 – Arrival at Km 104.
• 12:00 – Arrival at Wiñayhuayna.
• 15:00 – Arrival at Intipunku (Sun Gate).
• 16:30 – Arrival at Machu Picchu.
• Overnight: Hostal Machupicchu Inn.

In the morning, according to the scheduled time, our guide will pick you up at your hotel to go to the bus station where you will climb 400m along a winding path for 20min to reach the incredible wonder of the world “The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu”, also known as “The Lost City of the Incas”. Upon arriving at the Machu Picchu citadel with our guide, we will pass through the entrance and begin the tour of the entire citadel.

For around 1h30m we will visit the main places in Machu Picchu. 

We will return to the town of Aguas Calientes in the afternoon, where you will have free time to enjoy lunch in one of the many restaurants (lunch not included). After lunch, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo (depending on train departure time availability). The return will follow the same route as the outbound one. When you arrive in Ollantaytambo, our train representative will be waiting to take you to the bus to finally go to your hotel in Cusco. 

Overnight: Hotel in Cusco (at your own expense)

Meals: Breakfast

Schedule
07:00 – Guided tour of Circuit 1 – Designed Royalty Route (approx. duration: 2.5 hours).
11:00 – Return to Aguas Calientes.
14:00 – Check-in at Aguas Calientes train station.
14:30 – Departure on INCA RAIL VOYAGER BIMODAL train.
15:50 – Arrival at Ollantaytambo station.
16:20 – Bus transfer to Cusco.
18:30 – Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel.