Duration

4 Days / 3 Nights

Package Type

Trekking

Activity Level

Easy

Price From
$546 - $709

Express Journey: Sacred Valley, Salt Mines & Machu Picchu in a Snap

Tour Details

Group Size
Up to 12 people
Max Altitude
3,750 m.s.n.m (12,303 ft)
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights

Tour Description

A great trip to Machu Picchu through the Sacred Valley, this magical city is located to 110 KM or 72 miles from Cusco (2400masl – 7872ft) on the slopes above the Urubamba River lies one of the world most extraordinary archaeological sites. In this incredible trip, our travelers will be able to visit part of Cusco`s sites, sacred valley and then Machu Picchu. The Sacred Valley of the Incas is an incomparable beautiful stretch of small villages and ancient ruins spread across a broad plain and rugged mountain slopes northwest of Cusco. During this fascinating adventure tour, you will also be able to visit some museums, traditional markets, Incas ruins, temples and a small zoo along the sacred valley. Come and make us part of your trip!

Important note: Due to the high demand and limited entrances to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu, we strongly recommend booking in advance before tickets sell out. (Only 400 entrances available for Huayna Picchu). Note: Tickets cannot be modified, exchanged, or refunded once confirmed.

Highlights

  • Visit the Salt Mines of Maras – thousands of pre-Inca salt ponds.
  • Explore the circular terraces of Moray – an Inca agricultural laboratory.
  • Ollantaytambo Fortress – living Inca town.
  • Scenic train to Aguas Calientes through cloud forest.
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu with expert guide.

Places to Visit

  • Maras Salt Mines: Thousands of evaporation ponds.
  • Moray Archaeological Site: Circular Inca terraces.
  • Ollantaytambo: Inca fortress and town.
  • Aguas Calientes: Gateway to Machu Picchu.
  • Machu Picchu Citadel: The main attraction.

What to Bring / Carry

  • Essential: Passport, student ID (if applicable).
  • Small overnight bag: For Aguas Calientes stay.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: For ruins and uneven terrain.
  • Warm layers: Cold mornings and evenings.
  • Rain gear: Poncho or waterproof jacket.
  • Sun protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.
  • Personal items: Toiletries, medications.
  • Cash: Soles for meals, entrance fees, souvenirs.

Price per Person:

Number of Passengers 2 – 4 5 – 7 8 – Up
USD
Day 1 –

Arrival to Cusco & Private City tour (Tambomachay / Puca Pucara / Q’enqo / Saqsayhuamán / Cathedral & Qoricancha)

Upon your arrival to Cusco (Flight details: to be confirmed) our guide and representative will be waiting for you, holding an small board written your names and then, you will be transferred to our office to get further information about the trip and pay the remainder balance while you will be informed, our staff will served you COCA tea to avoid the altitude sickness. At 1:00 or 2 pm, you will start with this famous traditional tour involves the visits, first:

  • Tambomachay (Temple of the Water) a center of adoration and worship of water.
  • Puca Pucara (Reddish place) that was used as a military control center.
  • Q`enqo (Labyrinth) A religious center dedicated to the adoration.
  • Saqsayhuamán (Majestic place with impressive works in stone which some up to 120 tons)
  • Main Cathedral (Marvel of the religious)
  • The Koricancha (Temple of the sun) afternoon, you will be drop off to your Hotel in Cusco.

Optional visits to:

  • San Blas area or Barrio de San Blas, one of Cusco’s oldest neighborhoods.
  • Inca Museum installed in the Admiral’s House, an important monument of colonial architecture. The museum keeps the main Inca archaeological collection in Peru Inca culture that reflects and other archaeological cultures of the region of Cusco.
  • San Pedro Market (One`s of the Biggest market of Cusco) On the walk to it you’ll generally notice more and more street vendors and ladies in traditional dress sitting on the side of the streets selling nuts, popcorn and other small bags of dried foods. You’ll spot more and more local shops (tiendas) selling the most random of things all in the one tienda. If you’re looking for an alpaca jumper, a freshly made juice, a bag of nectarines, some plantains to fry, buttifaras (ham sandwiches served on French bread) or some cheesy gifts for your parents or friends back home you’re definitely on your way to the right place!. (Meals on your own)
Day 2 –

Private tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Zoo of Cochahuasi , Alpaca Farm , Terraces of Moray Maras & Salt Mines, Pisac Market & Ruins , Urubamba , Ollantaytambo – Cusco ( B & Buffet Lunch )

After your breakfast, you will be picked up by our guide to start with this lovely  Sacred Valley (great option to acclimatize) the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, where you’ll board our private coach for a drive to the Sacred Valley. This mountainous region of Peru offers mystical awe-inspiring sights to discover…The tour includes the visits the small zoo of Cochahuasi where you can observe the flight of the CONDOR`S, Andean pumas, fox, deer’s, parrots, macaws and variety of animals and birds and then you will visit Awana Kancha or (Alpaca farm) which is a weaving center with the goal to keep alive the traditional textile arts. Here you can see four members of the camelids family – llama, alpacas, vicunas and guanacos. Alpaca have thick wool and is the most commonly used while the vicunas are small and delicate with fur considered the finest. You can meet these fours camelids, learn about the harvesting of the different wools and the natural dying techniques and have change to see native weavers from different areas showing their weaving style and dress afterwards, we continue with visit to the Andean native markets and ruins of Pisac.

This mountainous region of Peru offers mystical awe-inspiring sights to discover… along with farms and villages that welcome you with a taste of daily life. Enjoy a tasty BUFFET lunch for at the restaurant (variety of dishes and vegetarian optional) after the lunch, the tour continues to the towards Ollantaytambo, an archaeological site that the Incas built as a fort and includes a temple, agricultural terraces, and an urban area. There are two distinct sectors: Araqama Ayllu, the religious and worship zone, and Qosqo Ayllu, the residential area. Ollantaytambo was an important administrative center with probable military functions due to the walls and towers. There are also traces of ancient roads and aqueducts. The town of Ollantaytambo is called a Living-Inca-Town, since the inhabitants maintain very old practices and customs.

Afternoon, on the way back to Cusco , you will visit the Inca site of Moray. This is a fascinating, unique ruin; a fabulous amphitheater of terracing that was used as an agricultural experimental site by the Incas by taking advantage of the microclimates produced by the varying altitude to breed new varieties of their crops.

We shall also visit the Village of Maras, and The salt pans which have made it famous finally, you will

stop by the colorful village of Chinchero, where we will find the ruins of the Tupac Inca Yupanqui Royal House, we will appreciate its well preserve Inca wall in the main square and you will visit the beauty Colonial Temple with invaluable portraits, built over Inca Bases. Afterwards, you will be drop off at your Hotel.  (Dinner on your own)

Day 3 –

A Full Day Guided tour to Machu Picchu (Wonder of the world) by Inka Rail or Peru Rail service (B)

After your buffet breakfast at the hotel, picked up and transfer you to Poroy station in our private vehicle (It takes 25 minutes) where you will have fantastic journey through the sacred valley of the Incas and the remote canyon of Vilcanota to Aguas Calientes village. Once you arrive there, you will be picked up by our English speaking guide and then you will be immediately by transferred by shared touristic transport up to the most spectacular ancient city in the World which is Machu Picchu (By bus takes around 35 minutes by unpaved road) Machu Picchu was built by the Inca Pachacuteq and comprising stone blocks fitted with masterful precision, Machu Picchu harmoniously blends into the mountain landscape.

There are many theories as to the origins behind Machu Picchu but three of the most popular ideas include a temple to the sun, a fortress against the jungle inhabitants or a sanctuary for the Incas. This fabulous city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used for agriculture. If the time permit and according the coordination with the guide and your entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain (Young mountain) you can climb but it takes around 2 hours up/down (recommendable climb in 2 days trip) Afternoon and depending on your train schedule back to Cusco, you will have to take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Cusco. After the guided tour, our guide will give you all the instructions for your bus down and train back to Cusco. Upon your arrival to Poroy station, you will be meeting again by our staff and then transfer back to your Hotel.

Day 4 –

Cusco – Lima (B)

After your buffet breakfast or afternoon, pick up and transfer to the airport.

Tour Details

Group Size
Up to 12 people
Max Altitude
3,750 m.s.n.m (12,303 ft)
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights

Price per Person:

Number of Passengers 2 – 4 5 – 7 8 – Up
USD

  • Destination:
  • Duration:
    4 Days / 3 Nights
  • What included:
    All transfer service IN/OUT Airport – Hotel – Airport by PRIVATE vehicle
    Assistance by English speaking staff from the beginning till your return.
    3 Nights of accommodation at the Hotel in Cusco 3***
    Buffet breakfast at every hotel
    Cusco City tour, upon the arrival
    Private tour to the Sacred valley with local markets and ruins
    Private tour to Maras Moray and salt Mines
    Buffet lunch in the Sacred valley ( Optional: vegetarian food as free )
    English speaking guide ( Other languages, upon the request of our customers )
    Round trip train tickets Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco (by Expedition or Inka Rail )
    Private transport Hotel – Train station – Hotel
    Entrance to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu
    Bus tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
    Private guided tour in Machu Picchu during 2 to 3 hours
    Personalized service in a private transport ( Full equipped )
    Mineral water for every daily tour
    Free first Aid kit and oxygen if is necessary for altitude sickness
    Peruvian taxes or IGV 18%
  • What is not included:
    International and domestic airfares , local flights can be purchase upon customers request
    Entrance fee to the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes which is 10 soles or $3
    Big Tourist ticket for City tour and Sacred Valley which is approx $ 45 and must be paid at the time
    Entrance to Cathedral & Qoricancha which is approx $ 15 and must be paid at the time
    Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Montaña US$25
    Meals not mentioned in the itinerary , only in extended trips
    Upgrade to Vistadome ( Luxury train ) US$ 95 for round trip Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco
    Alcoholic drinks and airport taxes
    Additional nights of accommodation but can be arranged according to your request
    Travel insurance if something happens during your trip
    Tip for guide and assistance staff which is optional

⚠️ Important: Check Entry Availability First

Before booking your tour to Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail, please check the availability of entry tickets for your preferred dates. Entry is limited and often sells out in advance — especially during high season. Make sure your chosen date has available spots to ensure access.

Availability Machu Picchu

Availability Inca Trail 4 days

Availability Inca Trail 2 days

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