3 Days
6 Destinations
12 GUESTS (MAX)
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Learn moreFor a great tour package that covers the entire Sacred Valley with all its treasures to discover, archaeological sites, and the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu at the end of your trip, this adventure tour package is an excellent choice.
The Sacred Valley has long been home to attractive colonial cities, isolated villages, craft markets, and Inca archaeological sites such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Urubamba from the 10th and 20th centuries
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is an impressive cultural spectacle of Inca ruins, exotic parallel mountains, lush primeval vegetation, and extraordinary ecological varieties.
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..
Sacred Valley of the Incas – Taray Viewpoint
We begin our tour at 7:00 am, when we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, and then head towards the fertile valley of the Urubamba River (2 hours away) to the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will make a stop at the Taray viewpoint where we can enjoy a spectacular view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and take pictures. Our guide will tell us about the variety of products such as corn, quinoa, kiwicha and more that we have in the fields that we will see from the viewpoint, in addition to one of the most important rivers in the valley, the famous Urubamba River or also called Wilkamayu (sacred river).
At the end of our guide’s explanation, we will board our transport again to finally arrive at the archaeological center of Pisaq where we will visit such a majestic place.
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 there is a beautiful urban area located on a high semicircular promontory. The ruin is surrounded by wide agricultural terraces that harmonize with the natural curvature of the landscape.
At the end of our visit we will board our transport to continue our trip to the town of Urubamba for 1 hour and a half where we will have our lunch (not included).
Maras Salt Mines
After lunch we will head towards the MARAS salt mines where we will be dazzled by the beauty of more than 3 thousand salt pools that are still used for the extraction of salt since the time of the Incas. A hot spring located at the top releases water loaded with salt that is diverted to the wells and evaporates to produce salt that is marketed in the region. Do not worry, we will go down to the lower part of the salt pools where you will take the beautiful photos that you see on our page and on social networks. In the same way, our guide will answer any questions you have. At the end of our visit to the Maras salt mines, we will board our transport again to continue to our next destination, which is the archaeological site of Moray, which is 20 minutes away.
MORAY
Upon arrival at the archaeological site of Moray, our guide will tell us the history of this incredible place.
Moray is also known as “The greenhouses of the Incas”. A unique and fascinating place. Where we will find several concentric terraces that have been excavated within a large natural bowl. Each terrace has a microclimate that allowed the Incas to adapt certain crops to the high Andean climate conditions; only in this way were they able to define the optimal conditions for the crops. It is also thought that this place served to create new varieties of plants.
After finishing the explanation, we will take a 20-minute walk around Moray to better appreciate such a beautiful place and take photos for our memories.Then we will head towards our transport that will take us to our final destination, the fortress of Ollantaytambo
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 fortress of Ollantaytambo, 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 (Baños de la Princesa). This site is one of the few places where the Spanish lost a battle during the conquest.
At the end of our visit to Ollantaytambo we will board our transport for the last time, which will be waiting for us, to go to our hotel in the town of Ollantaytambo(hotel not included). Here we will spend the night to finish our first day and thus begin the Inca Trail the next day.
You can purchase the tourist ticket at any archaeological center and it costs(The ticket is not included).
We pick you up at your hotel at 5:40 am, and then head to the Ollantaytambo train station to depart on the 6:10 am expedition train. You will enjoy the ride through alpine meadows nestled between the green and white peaks of glaciers, intricately formed valleys, layers of hand-made Inca terraces, snow-capped mountains, and subtropical jungle near the Amazon from Ollantaytambo. The sacred Vilcanota River will be our companion until your arrival in Aguas Calientes.
Continuing with our second day of adventure, we pick you up from your hotel at 5:30 am and take you to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the 6:10 am train (Expedition train service). After an hour and ten minutes of travel we will arrive at KM 104 also called Chachabamba (2,100 m / 6,927 ft), here we will begin the start of our hike. At this point we will ascend moderately for three hours to the remote archaeological site of Wiñaywayna, (2,650 m / 8,747 ft). We will enjoy spectacular views of the Urubamba Canyon and the archaeological remains. We will then continue to the Sun Gate also known as Inti Punku (2,730 m / 9,007 ft). Following the ancient remote trail, we will get our first spectacular view of Machu Picchu, in all its splendor and majesty. As we approach the citadel of Machu Picchu, you will feel its mystical presence. We will then take our bus to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night at our hotel.
This day you will explore the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu. We will start this tour very early to take the first bus at 5:30 am, bound for the archaeological site of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will be able to appreciate the sunrise over the archaeological complex. Take your time and make sure to explore every corner of this New Wonder of the World, it will be an unforgettable experience!
Next, your expert guide will take you through the ruins and its different main streets for approximately 2 hours. Afterwards, you will have time to explore the different places such as the plaza of the spiritual center of the world of esoteric wisdom, walk the carved stone stairs and enjoy the beautiful views.
Below are some of the alternative activities that you may wish to do on your own:
After visiting Machu Picchu we will take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes to have our last lunch (not included). After finishing our lunch we will go to the train station to board our expedition train that will take us to the Ollantaytambo station. This is where you will meet our private transportation and be transferred to your hotel in Cusco (not included in the last day). We will arrive in the city of Cusco around 8:30 pm to conclude our wonderful 3-day and 2-night trip in the land of the Incas.
You can rent them from us, request it in the briefing or at the time of making your reservation.
What to put in your backpack
We strongly recommend having a small 30-40L day trekking backpack in which you can carry the following things
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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