Luxury lodge to lodge to Machu Picchu - 7D/6N
Summary
Day 1
TRANSFER TO OLLANTAYTAMBO OR URUBAMBA
Day 2
PISAC HIKE
Day 3
SACRED VALLEY - OLLANTAYTAMBO - MARAS MORAY
Day 4
CHINCHERO URQUILLOS POC POC WATERFALL HIKE
Day 5
INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS
Day 6
MACHU PICCHU
Day 7
FREE DAY OR CITY TOUR
DAY 1: TRANSFER IN – CITY TOUR
Day 1: Traslado del aeropuerto hacia el hotel en Ollantaytambo
- Dia de aclimatación.
- Día libre para conocer el increíble pueblo de Ollantaytambo, comprar souvenirs.
DAY 2: Pisac hike
Day 2: Pisac all day hike
- Start: Pickup from hotel in Cusco and drive to Pisac Archaeological Park.
- Scenic stops: Visit viewpoints and a llama & alpaca farm.
- Pisac exploration: Guided tour of all notable sites in the park.
- Inca Trail hike: Walk along a section of the Inca Trail towards Pisac market.
- Agricultural terraces & waterfall: Learn about Incan farming techniques in a «living museum.»
- Pisac town: Try local empanadas and enjoy a picnic lunch prepared by a personal cook.
- Included: Lunch.
- End: Return to lodge.
DAY 3: SACRED VALLEY - OLLANTAYTAMBO - MARAS MORAY
Day 3: Sacred Valley
- Start: 7:00 AM in Cusco.
- Itinerary:
- Ollantaytambo: Tour of the archaeological site (option to stay here).
- Moray: Incan circular terraces, history, and photo opportunities.
- Maras: Incan salt mines.
- Urubamba: Lunch (Not included).
DAY 4: Urquillos Inca Trail - Chinchero
Day 4: Urquillos Inca Trail - Chinchero
- Start: Private transfer to Chinchero after breakfast.
- Urquillos Inca Trail: Connecting mountain villages with the Sacred Valley.
- Hike begins: From Chinchero (12,303 ft), visiting Inca ruins and a 17th-century church.
- Descent: Trail down to Urquillos town (9,514 ft).
- Lunch: Picnic halfway through the hike.
- Cultural experience: Learning about Andean textiles, llamas, alpacas, and natural dyeing techniques.
- End: Private transport back to the lodge.
- Included: Breakfast and picnic lunch.
DAY 5: Short INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS
Day 5: Inca Trail 2 Days
- Pickup: 4:00 a.m. at the hotel in Cusco with the guide.
- Transport: Private bus to Ollantaytambo (1.5 hours) and train to Km 104, the starting point of the hike.
- Hike: Begin the 2-day Inca Trail, visiting archaeological sites like Chachabamba and Wiñayhuayna.
- Scenery: Enjoy views of the Urubamba River and orchids.
- Wiñayhuayna: Stop for a break and box lunch.
- Inti Punku: Pass through the Sun Gate to enjoy the sunset with fewer tourists.
- Machu Picchu: Walk 45 minutes to the citadel, then take a bus to Aguas Calientes.
- Dinner: Coordination and planning for the guided tour the next day.
DAY 6: MACHU PICCHU
Day 6: Machu Picchu
- Early Pickup: We will pick you up from your hotel.
- Trip to Ollantaytambo: 1.5-hour journey in private transport to the train station.
- Train Ride: 1 hour and 50 minutes from Ollantaytambo through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes.
- Arrival in Aguas Calientes: Meet with the tour guide or representative and take a 25-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu.
- Machu Picchu Tour: 2 to 3-hour guided visit to the historical sanctuary, exploring its Incan architecture and engineering.
- Return to Aguas Calientes: Bus ride back with free time for lunch (Lunch not included).
- Train Return: Travel back to Ollantaytambo, where a representative will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
DAY 7: FREE DAY OR CITY TOUR
Day 7: Free day or city tour
- Relaxing day after Machu Picchu and the all activities we have done.
INCLUDES
- Bilingual professional guide (English – Spanish). (Inquire about other languages with additional fees for private service).
- Accommodation: 6 nights in 3- and 5-star hotels in Aguas Calientes, Sacred Valley, Cusco, and Machu Picchu town (Tambo del Inka, JW Marriott, or similar).
- Transportation: Pickup and private bus transfers between Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and Aguas Calientes.
- Train: Round-trip tickets on the «Expedition» service.
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, picnic lunch on the Inca Trail.
- Equipment: First aid kit and oxygen tank.
- Entrance Fees: Access to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
- Extras: Free luggage storage for additional belongings, satellite phone for emergencies.
- Guided Tour: Professional visit to Machu Picchu.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks.
- Huaynapicchu (US$70, según disponibilidad)
- Entrada a las aguas termales en Aguas Calientes (US$ 5).
- Propinas.
- Bastones para caminata (U$15).
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Travel insurance very important to travel with Discover Inca Planet.
- Passport (optional): Bring a photocopy, but for the Rainbow Mountain stamp, bring the original.
- 1.5 liters of water: Stay hydrated during the hike.
- Personal snacks: Extra energy bars if you need frequent snacks.
- Pillow for van ride: Leave it in the van during the hike.
- Trekking shoes: Essential for the dusty and slippery path.
- Waterproof pants (optional): Only for the rainy season (Dec-Mar).
- Extra clothes (optional): For rainy season to stay dry.
- Sunscreen lip protector: Protect lips from dryness.
- Warm jacket: To stay warm, as it’s usually cold.
- Rain jacket: For unexpected rain, even during dry seasons.
- Long sleeve t-shirt: Protect from sunburn; apply sunscreen if wearing short sleeves.
- Wool hat: It’s cold at Rainbow Mountain, even in summer.
- Trekking pants: Suggested for hiking, but any suitable pants work.
- Rain poncho: Essential in the rainy season or cloudy days.
- Sunhat: Protect from strong sun at high altitudes.
- Sunscreen: Both sun and cold can burn, so apply regularly.
- Water bottles or Camelbak: Reusable bottles are recommended.
- Sunglasses: Strong sun and snow reflection can harm eyes.
- Extra money: For snacks, soda, alpaca meat, or tips for photos.
- Thick socks: To keep feet warm.
- Neck gaiter: Keeps neck and face warm, especially in winter.
- Gloves: Essential for warmth, especially at the summit.
- Basic medications: Ibuprofen for headaches, Diamox for altitude sickness.
- Portable charger: To keep devices powered in the cold.
- Phone or camera: Capture memories of the adventure.