Cusco, Sacred Valley and Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 7 Days

Arrival in Cusco – Afternoon City Tour. Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, our team will transfer you to your hotel in the historic center. You will have time to rest and begin adjusting to the altitude before your afternoon tour. At 1:00 p.m., begin your Cusco City Tour with a guided walk through the Plaza de Armas, 12-Angled Stone, Loreto Street, and Qoricancha. Then, continue by private transport to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, and the White Christ viewpoint before returning to your hotel. Tour Details. Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Cusco. Meals: Not included. Difficulty: Easy. Transfers: Airport transfer is included.

Sacred Valley – Maras – Moray – Ollantaytambo. After breakfast, begin your Sacred Valley Tour at 7:00 a.m. Visit an alpaca farm and stop at Taray Viewpoint for panoramic views before continuing to the archaeological site and traditional market of Pisac. After lunch in Urubamba, explore the circular terraces of Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, and the impressive Ollantaytambo archaeological site. You will spend the night near Ollantaytambo, close to the starting point of the Classic Inca Trail. Accommodation: 2-star hotel in Ollantaytambo. Meals: Lunch included. Difficulty: Easy

Ollantaytambo – Km 82 – Llactapata – Ayapata. After an early breakfast, drive to Km 82, the official starting point of the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Meet your trekking team, pass the first checkpoint, and begin hiking through Andean landscapes and small communities. Along the trail, visit Willkaraqay and Patallacta while your guide explains their role within the Inca road system. Our chefs and porters handle meals and camp logistics before you arrive at Ayapata, your first campsite. Accommodation: Ayapata Campsite. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, tea time and dinner. Difficulty: Moderate. Hiking Distance: 14 km / 8.7 mi

Ayapata – Dead Woman’s Pass – Runkurakay – Chaquicocha. Today is the most challenging day of the Classic Inca Trail, crossing two high mountain passes through spectacular Andean scenery. Climb to Dead Woman’s Pass, the highest point of the route at 4,215 m / 13,829 ft, before descending and continuing toward Runkurakay Pass. In the afternoon, arrive at Chaquicocha for dinner and a well-earned rest surrounded by mountains. Accommodation: Chaquicocha Campsite. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, tea time and dinner. Difficulty: Challenging. Hiking Distance: 16 km / 10 mi

Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Intipata – Wiñay Wayna. Today, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu enters the cloud forest, where you will hike among orchids, mountain views, ancient stone paths, and impressive archaeological sites. Visit Phuyupatamarca, the “Town Above the Clouds,” before descending to the terraces of Intipata and continuing to Wiñay Wayna. Spend your final night camping close to Machu Picchu and prepare for the hike to the Sun Gate. Accommodation: Wiñay Wayna Campsite. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, tea time and dinner. Difficulty: Moderate. Hiking Distance: 10 km / 6.2 mi

Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Cusco. Wake up early for the final section of the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. After breakfast, hike to Intipunku, the Sun Gate, for your first panoramic view of Machu Picchu. Continue to the citadel through Circuit 1 or the assigned Inca Trail route, followed by a guided visit through Circuit 3 or the route available at the time. Afterward, take the bus to Aguas Calientes and board the Vistadome train to Ollantaytambo, followed by private transport to Cusco. Accommodation: hotel in Cusco. Meals: Breakfast and snacks. Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Hiking Distance: 6 km / 3.7 mi

Cusco – Airport Transfer. After breakfast, enjoy your final morning in Cusco. At the scheduled time, our team will transfer you to Cusco Airport according to your departure flight. Transfers: Airport transfer is included.