Sacred Valley & Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Itinerary

SACRED VALLEY  & SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU

DAY 1: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS (Pisac + Moray + Maras + Ollantaytambo)

We start this wonderful day at 7:30 am the point at which your guide gets you your Cusco hotel in our private van. Our course to the Sacred Valley of the Incas leads us toward Pisac. We stop first at the Mirador of Taray to partake in far-reaching views of the Urubamba valley and its customary cultivating towns. You will perceive the way farming in the Consecrated Valley has changed minimally in the beyond 500 years.

Ahead, we drive to the archeological site of Pisac, where you can see an amazing Inca burial ground with in excess of 2,000 burial places. We can respect the carefully designed cultivating patios cut into the mountain, and explore the Inca burrow and the religious region of this significant stronghold. Here, we will spend around 2 hours, exploring the Inca city. Then, at that point, we head down to the vivid market of Pisac, go through around 20 minutes visiting it, and afterward drive to Urubamba for lunch.

Visit to Moray: The Greenhouse of the Incas

Our next stop is the archeological site of Moray otherwise called “The Greenhouse of the Incas” a profound basin of compositional marvel. The Incas, cautiously, cut level porches into enormous dishes. Archeologists accept that the Incas involved them to find the ideal developing circumstances for their yields and trial with hybridization.

Visit The Pre-Inca Salt Mines of Maras

Forging ahead with our excursion to the pioneer town of Maras, we peer down onto the pre-Inca salt “mines,” called salinas in Spanish. Endless ages have passed down a huge number of salt dishes, which they utilized for salt extraction since before Inca times. A hot spring at the highest point of the valley releases a little stream of intensely salt-loaded water, which is redirected into a salt container and vanished to deliver salt. This is one of a handful of spots in existence where you can see it as normally pink salt!

Visit Ollantaytambo: A Living Inca Village and Massive Ruins

At last, we drive to Ollantaytambo, finding an opportunity to investigate the Inca town that has stayed in salvageable shape since Inca times and the monstrous Inca Remains, with a visit given by our aide. Visit the gigantic engineering of the Sun Sanctuary at the highest point of the impressive patios and find out about the significance of this site for the Inca during the start of the Spanish success. Here you go through the night at your inn in Ollantaytambo, prepared to begin the Inca Trail the following day.

• 2* Accommodations: Veronica View Hotel or Tunupa Lodge
• 3* Accommodation: Pakaritampu Hotel or El Alberge
• There are no 4* hotels in Ollantaytambo

DAY 2: OLLANTAYTAMBO – Km104 – WIÑAY WAYNA – SUN GATE – MACHU PICCHU

We start this interesting day early; your guide will leave the hotel with you at 5:30 am. At the point when you reach the train station, your guide will give you your lunch to add to your daypack. Your train withdraws from Ollantaytambo at 6:10 am and you will have a little more than an hour on the train to partake in the view prior to showing up at your trip start point. The lodging can furnish you with a crate breakfast to take with you or you can pack your breakfast.

Meet you at Km104: A Trekker’s Paradise of Inca Sites, Scenic Views, and Waterfall Treasures

Your guide will get off the train with you at the popular Km104, where your climb starts! (2,000m/6,560 ft. above ocean level) In the wake of crossing the Urubamba waterway on a pleasant footbridge, you can expect to show your identification(passport) at the designated spot and get to visit your most memorable Inca archeological site close by. The primary 90 minutes are a delicate trip up, with a few sanctuaries en route just a tad, to escape the sun or downpour, depending on the season.

En route, you will stop at a few standpoints where you have a far-reaching perspective on the Urubamba Waterway. You will likewise go through a few microclimates, including cloud woodlands, so prepare yourselves for clamminess or even downpours at any time of the year. The following 90 minutes are a marginally more extreme uphill trip with a delightful waterfall as your compensation toward the finish of the path!

Exploring Wiñay Wayna: A Fascinating Inca Ruin Amidst Lush Jungle Hike

As you stroll underneath the waterfall, make certain to look up at the marvelous Wiñay Wayna as you pass! (2,600m/8,500ft above ocean level) These astounding Inca ruins have an interesting history and a few sections are as yet secret by the thick wilderness. This near Machu Picchu, you are climbing through a rich sub-tropical wilderness. Your aide will fill you in regarding the remnants, in addition to the fantastic vegetation of this microclimate, and answer any inquiries you have before the short 5-minute stroll to your lunch spot.

You will eat lunch at the Wiñay Wayna campsite, which is the last camping area for those climbing the
Exemplary Inca Trail. Take as much time as necessary partaking in your good, connoisseur lunch and respecting the tropical blossoms around the campsite. Make certain to inform us of any food sensitivities or dietary limitations when you book!

Hiking towards the glorious Sun Gate

After lunch, you will have a for the most part level climb to the Sun Entryway with the exception of a bunch of steep steps not long before you show up at the Sun Door. As you stroll through the Sun Door and turn the corner, you will encounter your most memorable stunning perspective on Machu Picchu Fortress, so set aside some margin to appreciate the experience and take photographs. The last hour down from the Sun Entryway give numerous chances to take more photographs of Machu Picchu from this one-of-a-kind vantage point. There are likewise a couple more significant Inca destinations between the Sun Door and Machu Picchu, so try to go gradually, partake in your time strolling in the strides of the Inca on the Inca Trail, and ask your aide inquiries about these verifiable puts on the last piece of your climb to Machu Picchu.

Opportunity to take beautiful photos

When you arrive at Machu Picchu, you have the opportunity and energy to take more photographs from the survey stages over the site, the “House of the Guardians” where you can take well-known postcard pictures of Machu Picchu. You will show up in the early evening, as the archeological region begins to purge travelers, which permits you to take wonderful photographs in the early evening light with fewer individuals in your shots. Take as much time as necessary to partake in this supernatural experience before you bring the transport down to Aguas Calientes to look into your inn. You will have a tasty supper, have the opportunity to stroll around this beautiful little town, visit the underground aquifers or simply go to your lodging to rest after such an interesting day.

• Meals included: Breakfast at your hotel, picnic lunch, and dinner in Aguas Calientes
• 3* Accommodation:  Ferre´ Hotel Machu Picchu
• Difficulty: Moderate.

You will leave an overnight bag at the Ollantaytambo train station to be sent by train directly to Aguas Calientes.

DAY 3: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

On the day you’ve been anticipating, you’ll start with an early breakfast at your hotel before boarding one of the first buses to Machu Picchu, ensuring you’ll be there in time for the sunrise. This is an experience you wouldn’t want to miss as it’s an incredible sight to behold! A two-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu by your guide follows, where you’ll get to see many of its significant areas.

Exploring Huayna Picchu and Other Activities After Your Machu Picchu Tour

After the Machu Picchu tour, those who have pre-booked a hike up Huayna Picchu will have the opportunity to relish the breathtaking views at their own pace. You’ll then take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes for lunch, which is not included. If time permits before your train departure, you may do some shopping, sightseeing, or visit the museum or hot springs.

Riding the Expedition Train: A Scenic Journey Back to Ollantaytambo and Beyond

For the journey back, you’ll board the Expedition train at either 2:55 pm or 3:20 pm, which runs along the stunning Urubamba River. As you near Aguas Calientes, the canyon narrows and the river has numerous beautiful sections of whitewater. If you gaze up high on the steep canyon wall, you’ll also spot Wiñay Wayna from the train. Your driver will meet you at the exit from the train station upon arrival at Ollantaytambo to take you back to your hotel in Cusco in a private vehicle, arriving at approximately 7:00 pm.

• Meals included: Breakfast at your hotel

***IMPORTANT:

•  On the 2 day of Inca Trail, we will be doing circuit #3 and there is no way to do another circuit unless you buy an additional entrance to Machu Picchu.
• You can upgrade to the Vistadome Train for the same times, 2:55 pm or 3:20 pm, 4:22 pm, or 4:43 pm. The cost is $67 USD.
• Early trains can be organized as requested and it has to be done by booking time.
• The Huayna Picchu Mountain Hike depends on the availability, let us know about it at the booking time.

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