Cusco Sacred Valley to Short Inca Trail Hike
Description
The Cusco Sacred Valley tour to short Inca Trail Hike let you enjoy the experience of the Inca Empire in less than a week of culture, adventure and tradition. In just 5 day Machu Picchu tour you can see the best of the Inca legacy and have the experience of the Short Inca Trail.
Upon arrival in Cusco you will have a free day to get to know a bit of the City, make a full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and finally make the Inca Corto Trail tour. The short Inca Trail is part of the network of roads that the Incas developed to unite the main administrative and religious centers throughout the Tahuantinsuyo.
This is the short version of the famous and surprising Inca Trail, for those who have little time available, but who in no way want to miss this unique walk.
The Short Inca Trail leaves from 104 km, located at 2,100 m / 6,889,764 ft. (departing by train from Ollantaytambo). It is a 16-kilometer hike to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, where you will appreciate spectacular views of high Andean landscapes and jungle landscapes visiting Inca buildings on the route (Chachabamba, Choquesuysuy, etc). It is undoubtedly one of the most popular excursions for those who seek adventure when they visit Peru, it has spectacular landscapes of the Andes chain, a great mix of forest and mountains, that you will enjoy from beginning to end.
Days : 5 | Max People : 10 | All year |
Min Age : 4+ | Pickup : Airport | Language : |
Departure & Return Location
Jorge Chavez International Airport (Lima)
Bedroom
1 Bedrooms
Departure Time
07:30
Return Time
20:30
Price Includes
- Air Fares
- 2 Nights Hotel Accomodation
- Tour Guide
- Entrance Fees
Additional Information
- Guide Service Fee
- Driver Service Fee
- Any Private Expenses
- Room Service Fees
What to Expect
Inca Trail Cusco Overview
Sustainable Tourism: At Tierras Vivas, we are happy to promote and practice sustainable tourism by being eco-friendly and supporting local communities
Service Level: Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character, tourist train and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Moderate - Some low-altitude hikes, but accessible to most healthy travellers
Age requirement: 4+ / All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Inca Trail Permits: It is included in your hike. In the peak season the trail is booked months in advance
Tour Operator: Tierras Vivas travel
Crew: A representative Tierras Vivas and profesional Tour Guide on Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Meals: 4x breakfast, 2x lunch, 1x dinner.
Transportation: Transportation by private van, 2x train.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco (2 nights), Hotel in Ollantaytambo (01 night) and Hotel in Machu Picchu (01 night).
Quick Itinerary:
Day 01: Cusco
Transfer from the airport to hotel in Cusco. Free day in Cusco
Day 02: Sacred Valley
07:30 Pick up from the hotel Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas
08:00 Start the Sacred Valley Tour
08:40 Explore the Pisac market by yourself
09:10 Guided tour in Pisac Ruins
10:00 Driving to Urubamba town
12:00 Buffet Lunch on Urubamba (Included vegetarian)
14:00 Driving to the Ollantaytambo town
15:30 Guided tour of the Ollantaytambo archeological site
18:00 Spend a night in Ollantaytambo
Day 03: Inca Trail tour
06:30 Pick up from the hotel to Ollantaytambo train station
07:20 Train to the head trail of the Inca Trail - Km 104
08:20 Walking to Wiñayhuayna
13:00 Box Lunch
14:00 Continue the hiking to Machu Picchu
16:00 Arrival to sungate and view the Machu Picchu citadel
16:10 Walk down to Aguas Calientes town
19:00 Dinner and Spend a night in the Hotel
Day 04: Hike to Machu Picchu
04:00 Wake up and Walk up to Machu Picchu.
06:00 Guided tour of Machu Picchu citadel.
09:00 Free time, explore Machu Picchu or climb up to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain (optional)
18:35 Return to Ollantaytambo by train
20:30 Arrival to Ollantaytambo and transfer by bus to Cusco
22:00 Dropped-off in your hotel
Day 05: Departure day
Transfer from the hotel to the Cusco airport
Highlights of the Cusco Sacred Valle Inca Trail:
- Discover the capital and the lost city of the Incas
- Walk around the Cusco city
- Visit the traditional local market of Pisac
- Guided tour of the Pisac and Ollantaytambo archeoligical
- 2 day hike on the cloud forest of the Inca Trail
- View the mountains of the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
- Visit the Incas sites such as Wiñaywayna, Chachabamba and Intipata
- Enjoy the landscapes of the Machu Picchu from Intipunko
- Find and known the Llama and Alpaca animals in the Inca Path and Cusco
- Walk through the Sun Gate (Intipunko),
- Guided tour of the Machu Picchu
- Walk in Machu Picchu and explore the citadel
More Information about the Cusco Sacred Valley Inca Trail
- Inca Trail FAQs
- Difference between large and small Group
- Climb up to Huayna Picchu
- Inca Trail Booking Policies
- Booking terms and Conditions
- How to book and send payment
- Responsible Travel
- Why to travel with Tierras Vivas
2 Day Inca Trail Train (VISTADOME Perurail or 360° Inca Rail)
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Itineray Details
Day 1: Cusco
You will be meet at the airport and transferred to the hotel. There are no activities planned, so that you can arrive at any time. The rest of the day is free to acclimatize to its high altitude and discover the city at your convenience.
Cusco was the capital and heart of the Incan Empire (Tawantinsuyo = the Country of the Four Cardinal Points) that served as a base to Inca´s expansion into new territories. It is also the archaeological asset of the America. You can explore the Inca and Colonial town or you can do the City tour (optional).
Max. elevation: 3,345m (10974.41 ft)
Activity: The first day is an arrival day and no activities are planned, so that you can arrive at any time!
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
Site you can to visited: Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Pukapukara, Tambomachay, Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), The Catedral of the Cusco, San Pedro Local Market, San Blas and San Cristobal