7-day Peru tour: Sacred Valley, 4-day classic Inca Trail trek & guided Machu Picchu. From Cusco. Private services, English guide. From $1,056/person.
There are faster ways to get to Machu Picchu. There is no better way than this.
The classic four-day Inca Trail is one of the world’s great treks — not simply because of where it ends, but because of what it passes through. Ancient Inca ruins emerging from cloud forest. High-altitude passes with panoramic views of the Andes. Campsites at 3,600 meters under skies unpolluted by city lights. And on the final morning, the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) at dawn — the moment the mist lifts and Machu Picchu appears below you for the first time.
This seven-day journey begins with a day in Cusco, includes a full Sacred Valley tour of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, four days on the Inca Trail, a guided tour of Machu Picchu, and ends with a farewell dinner in Cusco before departure. Every service is private. Every entrance fee is included.
Arrive in Cusco and transfer to your hotel. Take the afternoon to settle in and acclimatize to the altitude.
In the evening, begin your journey with a welcome dinner at Roots Cuisine and Coffee in the San Blas district — one of the oldest parts of Cusco, known for its artists, artisans and traditional Andean atmosphere.
Enjoy local flavors and a relaxed introduction to the city before tomorrow’s adventure begins.
Overnight: Cusco · 3- or 4-star hotel
Meals: Welcome dinner
Begin your journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
At Pisac, discover ancient agricultural terraces cascading down the mountainside above a vibrant artisan market used by local Quechua communities. The terraces represent one of the most ambitious agricultural engineering projects of the Inca Empire and remain partially cultivated today.
Continue to Ollantaytambo, where the imposing fortress was the scene of one of the few major Inca victories against the Spanish in 1536.
Below the fortress, explore the town’s remarkably preserved stone streets and original Inca urban grid — still inhabited today.
Spend the night in Urubamba, preparing for the start of the Inca Trail tomorrow.
Highlights: Pisac · Sacred Valley · Ollantaytambo · Inca terraces · Quechua culture
Overnight: Urubamba, Sacred Valley · 3- or 4-star hotel
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
The journey begins.
Depart early by private bus from Urubamba to Chillca at Km 82, the official starting point of the classic Inca Trail.
The first day is the longest in distance but relatively gradual in elevation. Follow the Urubamba River valley toward the ancient Inca site of Llactapata
Inca Trail permits are strictly limited and sell out months in advance, especially for the June–August peak season. We strongly recommend booking at least 3–6 months ahead. The trail is closed every February for maintenance. Contact us as early as possible to secure your permit.
The Inca Trail is a genuine mountain trek. Day 2 — the ascent to Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,250m — is a 5-hour climb. You should be able to hike 10–15km per day with elevation changes, carrying a light daypack (3–5kg). No technical climbing skills are required, but cardiovascular fitness matters. We recommend acclimatizing in Cusco for at least 2 nights before the trek begins.
Each trekker is allocated a porter bag of maximum 6kg (including sleeping bag and sleeping pad provided by us). Your personal daypack — which you carry yourself — should contain water, layers, camera, sunscreen, and snacks for the day. Pack light: the trail has no shortcuts.
Yes. Special dietary menus including vegetarian and vegan options are available at no extra cost. Inform us when booking so the chef can prepare accordingly for all four trail days.
The highest point of the trail is 4,250m at Dead Woman’s Pass. Most trekkers who have spent at least 2 nights acclimatizing in Cusco (3,400m) handle the altitude well. Symptoms of altitude sickness include headache, nausea, and fatigue. Our guides carry emergency oxygen and are trained in altitude response. Staying well hydrated and ascending at a steady pace are the most effective preventative measures.
Inti Punku is an Inca gateway at approximately 2,720m, located on the ridge above Machu Picchu. On the classic Inca Trail, trekkers pass through it on the morning of Day 4 — the first view of Machu Picchu from above, framed by the stone doorway, usually at or just after sunrise. It is widely considered the most emotionally powerful moment of the Inca Trail experience.
Yes — upgrade to the Vistadome Observatory train with panoramic windows and cultural performances on board is available for an additional $80 per person. Let us know when booking.
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