7 Days
7 Destinations
12 GUESTS (MAX)
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Learn moreVisit Machu Picchu (the lost city of the Incas) and discover the history and culture through the dazzling archaeological sites offered by the Sacred Valley of the Incas, spend the night in the famous cabins of Mountain View and discover a place that not everyone knows about. This is an exclusive experience for those looking to relax and get away from the monotony.
Comfortable camping with private chef and portable toilet. Modern vehicles with private driver.
Some steep inclines at high altitudes, that can be regarded as strenuous. With sufficient pre-trail training, its easily achievable.
Hiking, trekking, and camping.
Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 5..
Hiking, trekking, and camping.
Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 5..
Upon your arrival in the magical city of Cusco, our luxury team will be waiting to provide you with a private transfer to your hotel, where you can check in in total comfort. You will receive personalized service, with all the information about the most exclusive attractions of the city, such as gourmet restaurants, luxury shops, traditional markets and money exchange offices. In addition, we will provide you with a detailed map so you can explore at your own pace.
Recommendation: Relax with an infusion of Coca or Muña tea, in your room or in the common areas of the hotel, perfect to help you adapt to the altitude of Cusco (3400 masl / 11155ft). Enjoy a few hours of rest to regain your strength and, in the afternoon, delight your eyes with a light walk through the city you can go to the Plaza de Armas of Cusco where you will appreciate the beautiful colonial buildings.
We start the day with an exclusive private tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a tour of impressive archaeological ruins. First, we will pick you up from your hotel at 9 am and head to the Taray viewpoint, where we will enjoy the first views of the sacred valley. Then we will visit the archaeological site of Pisac, with its famous Inca terraces. At the end of the visit, you can explore the vibrant Pisac Handicraft Market, where the most refined souvenirs are within your reach.
Archaeological Ruins of Pisac
The archaeological zone of Pisac has admirable palaces, ceremonial temples, water channels and wells. Large production warehouses, as well as the amazing cemetery made up of thousands of tombs dug into the mountain. We can also admire the incredible agricultural terraces that allowed for increased food production, which would be its most important activity, agriculture. At the foot of the mountain is a beautiful urban area located on a high semicircular promontory. The ruin is surrounded by large agricultural terraces that harmonize with the natural curvature of the landscape.
Afterwards, we will board our private transport to take us to the town of Urubamba where you will enjoy a rich and delicious lunch (buffet) and then visit the majestic Ollantaytambo, an Inca fortress of monumental architecture.
Ollantaytambo Fortress
After 40 minutes in our transport we will arrive at the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, where we will appreciate one of the largest fortresses made by the Incas, here our guide will explain to us about the history of Ollantaytambo.
The Ollantaytambo fortress, one of the most important archaeological centers, was built to celebrate the victory of the Inca Pachacuteq over the Tambos. It is admired for its monumental construction and strategic location within the Sacred Valley, highlighting its main military functions. It contains structures such as the Temple of the Sun, the Royal Hall, the Incahuatana and the Baths of the Princess. This site is one of the few places where the Spanish lost a battle during the conquest.
At the end of our tour we will go to the Ollantaytambo train station where we will board our train to the town of Aguas Calientes, upon arrival our private team will be waiting to take you directly to your luxury hotel, you will have a personalized briefing about your visit to Machu Picchu.
Tip: Pack only the essentials, such as warm clothing and sunscreen. Large suitcases can be stored at your hotel in Cusco for your convenience.
Remember:
The tourist ticket can be purchased at any archaeological center and its cost is:
We will have breakfast at our hotel and then take the first bus to Machu Picchu. It will take you 30 minutes to reach the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, one of the Wonders of the Modern World and a World Heritage Site, an experience you will never forget. Your guide will take you through the amazing vestiges of the citadel along its main streets. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the squares surrounding the city and do some of the following activities on your own:
After our guided tour we will take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy lunch on your own and at 2:30 pm, we will take our Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo, then return to the city of Cusco in our private transport to drop you off at your hotel.
Start your day with a gourmet breakfast at your hotel and get ready to live a unique experience. You will depart for Mountain View in a private transfer, where you will have a spectacular view of the Andes. There, you will enjoy an exciting ATV tour through the magical Salineras de Maras and the mysterious Moray, known for its circular terraces.
After the adventure, you will delight yourself with a delicious lunch at the exclusive Mountain View restaurant.
In the afternoon, you can relax and enjoy nature at its best, with activities such as horseback riding, rowing in Laguna Huaypo or even a luxury picnic with wine and cheese, in an unparalleled setting surrounded by alpacas and llamas. Here we will spend the night in the Mountain View ecological cabins.
Entrance to THE SALT MINES IS 20 soles tourist ticket (you need to purchase to enter the salt mines).
Have breakfast surrounded by nature and, if you wish, take advantage of the morning to enjoy additional activities. Relax with a horseback ride or explore the beautiful landscapes of the Andes before checking out at 10:00 am.(Extra activities are not included, horse riding)
In the afternoon, you will be transferred back to Cusco in a private luxury vehicle, while enjoying a panoramic tour of the region seeing the beautiful mountains that surround Cusco. Upon arrival at your hotel, your guide will give you the guidelines for the next day as we will visit the famous Rainbow Mountain.
(It is recommended that you rest early since the next day we will have to get up early for our excursion to the Rainbow Mountain.)
We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am and begin our incredible adventure. Our private transport will take us for approximately 3 hours through the southern valley until we reach the town of Cusipata where we will have our breakfast consisting of local food based on quinoa, maca and more local products. After finishing our nutritious breakfast we will board our transport to continue our trip to the community of Llacto (4,638 masl / 15,216 feet) where our hike will begin. Along the way, there are stunning views of valleys, rocky mountains, llamas and alpacas with which you can take pictures.
We will begin our hike following a beautiful trail where we will have views of the Ausangate Mountain (the highest mountain in Cusco). After a hike of approximately 2 hours in total we will arrive at our destination, Rainbow Mountain (5,200 masl / 16,466 feet). Upon reaching the summit you will have time to explore the area, take photos or simply appreciate the atmosphere. We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the summit.
Then we will return by the same path we came, the walk takes 1 hour downhill to our private transport that will be waiting for us to return to the town of Cusipata and have lunch at our restaurant in the town of Cusipata.
After finishing our lunch we will take the 3-hour return trip to the city of Cusco to drop you off at your hotel, arriving around 4:00 pm.
Entrance to rainbow mountain 30 soles tourist ticket (you need to purchase to enter the rainbow mountain).
Other options to get to the mountain:
Enjoy a final gourmet breakfast at your hotel before being transferred by private vehicle to the Cusco airport. We assure you that you will arrive on time for your flight, with the comfort and luxury you deserve.
If you wish to purchase any additional service, please let us know when making your reservation. META Peru will be happy to assist you.
Please read the information provided carefully as it will help answer all your questions about our services.
If you wish, we can pick you up from the airport to give you a warm welcome to the city of Cusco and transfer you to your hotel, so you must inform us of your flight details at least 14 days before your trip. On the day of your arrival, please look for our representative who will be holding a sign with the META Peru logo at the airport (coordinate when making your reservation).
The information talk will take place the night before the trek at 6:00 pm at our office or at your hotel.
FIRST, to book your INCA TRAIL tour to Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our reservation form by clicking BOOK NOW on our home page as well as to the right side of the tour of your choice or click here on the INQUIRE NOW link to contact us so we can give you the best options during your stay in PERU.
Please note that we cannot purchase your Machu Picchu tickets without the following information:
Remember: that during the period of 2025 the tickets to the Inca citadel (MACHUPICCHU) are in high demand so we recommend you make the reservation in advance to guarantee an unforgettable quality experience.
***Copies of the passport of each participant are required in order to reserve the tickets for the visit to the Inca citadel (MACHUPÍCCHU)!
SECOND, we require a deposit of $250.00 USD per person, in order to purchase the entrance tickets to the archaeological park of MACHUPICCHU. You can make your deposit by clicking on the symbols VISA, PAYPAL or the payment method that is enabled when you click on BOOK NOW that is located on the right side of the chosen tour or you can also send us a message to our email to contact you, this link will be found in INQUIRE NOW.
We would appreciate it if you pay in cash at our office (we accept US dollars or Peruvian soles) during your briefing 2 or 4 days before your trip. We have many ATMs in downtown Cusco. You can also pay with VISA or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay a 5.5% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance via PAYPAL, you must log in to your PAYPAL account using our email address of metaperutravel@gmail.com.
We recommend you pay in cash at our offices to avoid this charge.
At META PERU your care and experience is the most important thing.
¡Yes! You must bring your original passport and it is very important that it has the same passport number that you sent us to book your permit for the Machu Picchu Tour or package. Your passport will be checked when you enter Machu Picchu and when you board the train. In case you are renewing your passport, please send us a copy of your old passport to secure your permission and be able to change it when you get your new passport. If so, please send us a copy of your new passport as soon as possible.
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In the event that you are unable to finish the trek due to health reasons, our team will take you to the nearest town for assistance with transportation. We always carry oxygen on our treks for any respiratory issues. In extreme cases, we can arrange for a helicopter at your expense. (Travel insurance required, recommended). There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the trek.
Generally, those who need help getting off the trail are taken to Ollantaytambo and if they recover quickly they continue the journey to Aguas Calientes (cost incurred by the trekker) and visit Machu Picchu according to the original plan.
Unfortunately, the answer is No. Once the permits have been purchased, the Peruvian government does not allow any changes, so we cannot change any dates after the permit has been purchased. The permits are also non-transferable and non-refundable. If you cancel your Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days, the deposit is not refundable at all.
Of course! Round-trip transfer to your hotel is included in all our packages! If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley, we will drop you off there and vice versa.
If you are satisfied with the services provided, a tip is appreciated by our staff, although it is not mandatory. While it may not be a custom, it is of great importance to the people who will take care of you during the trek. It inspires excellent service and is an ingrained feature of the tourism industry in many META Peru destinations. Of course, you are free to tip as much as you like, depending on your perception of the quality and length of your trip. Remember, tipping is not mandatory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Yes, we are a local, sustainable and responsible tour operator that incorporates universal principles of tourism: protecting the environment and benefiting local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to know, respect and understand local places and people in relation to the environment.
You can rent from us, please request it in the briefing or at the time of making your reservation.
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