Sacred Valley & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 3 days

Description

The Sacred Valley sits between Cusco and Machu Picchu and is packed with stunning views and ancient Inca sites. Our Short Inca Trail tour lets you enjoy the best parts of the classic trek without a long, multi-day hike. Starting in Cusco, you’ll visit Pisac, Moray, the Maras salt ponds, and Ollantaytambo. Then you’ll hike the Short Inca Trail to the Sun Gate and finish at the legendary Machu Picchu.

Tour Highlights:

  • See Maras and Moray, the Sacred Valley’s top spots
  • Walk the Short Inca Trail and enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate
  • Visit Machu Picchu twice—at sunset and at sunrise
  • Ride the glass-roof Vistadome train for amazing mountain views

Included

  • All transportation is included during the 3 days
  • Super Sacred Valley tour with Maras Moray
  • Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu tour
  • Admission tickets to the Sacred Valley
  • Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entries
  • Professional tour guide for 3 days
  • 1-night 2-star hotel in Ollantaytambo
  • 1 night 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
  • Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Km 104
  • Vistadome Panoramic train back to Ollantaytambo
  • 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner
  • 3 bus tickets to Machu picchu

Excluded

  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain Tickets (Optional only)
  • Montaña Machu Picchu tickets (Optional only)
  • Travel Insurance

Know before you go

Quick Packing Guide — 3-Day Sacred Valley & Short Inca Trail

Before you go

  • Leave big suitcases at your Cusco hotel (or with us).
  • Travel with one small duffel (≈5 kg) plus one day-pack.

Day 1 – Sacred Valley

Day-pack items:

  • Comfy walking shoes
  • Light layers (warm + cool)
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
  • Water & snacks
  • Cash for the market

Day 2 – Short Inca Trail

Day-pack items:

  • Passport
  • Hiking shoes
  • Light, quick-dry layers
  • Long-sleeve top + rain jacket
  • Hat & sunglasses
  • 2 L of water
  • Energy bars
  • Sunscreen & insect repellent
  • Hand sanitizer & wipes
  • Small first-aid kit
  • Trekking poles (optional)

Day 3 – Machu Picchu

Day-pack items:

  • Walking shoes
  • Light clothing
  • Rain jacket
  • Sun protection
  • 1 L of water + snacks
  • Passport & cash
  • Tissues

That’s it—pack light, stay comfy, and enjoy the trek!

Location:

Supplier: TreXperience