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Peru Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Hiking Tour

Ancient Wonders, Day Hikes & Luxury Hotels


Discover both the cultural and scenic highlights of Peru, from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. Combine awe-inspiring day-hikes through fertile valleys and highland plateaus with a rich mix of visits to ancient sites and interactive experiences in traditional villages — all from the comfort of perfectly located luxury hotels. Cap it off with a half-day hiking up the classic Inca Trail to the legendary lost citadel of Machu Picchu, and a full day to experience the site at a leisurely pace the following day. This inspiring eight-day trip captures the best features of Peru in an achievable hiking adventure you won't soon forget!

8 Days

From: $4,295

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Highlights


  • Enjoy scenic day hikes to ancient fortresses and out-of-the-way villages in the spectacular Sacred Valley
  • Experience a half-day hike on the classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu and another full day exploring the "Lost City of the Incas"
  • Stay at three luxury hotels, relaxing in comfort and refinement after exciting days spent on the trail

Peru Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Hiking

Start: Cusco, Peru  End: Cusco, Peru

Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

Itinerary


  • Arrive in Cusco

    Day 1

    Arrive in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Meet your MT Sobek representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel near the city's main square. In the early afternoon, meet your Adventure Guide for a walking tour that introduces you to the history of the Inca civilization and its former capital with its ornate cathedrals, adobe walls, carved balconies, hidden courtyards, and cobblestone streets. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant near the Cusco Main Square.

    Accommodation: Palacio del Inka

    Activity: 3-hour walking tour of Cusco

    Transportation: 30-minute airport transfer

    Meals: Dinner

  • Explore Chinchero and Hike at Moray & Maras

    Day 2

    Depart Cusco this morning and head to the Urubamba Valley, known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Stop en route for the ultimate foodie experience! Located in Chinchero, half way between Cusco and the Sacred Valley, Agricultural Engineer Manuel Choqque researches and experiments with native potatoes and tubers to improve their nutritional composition, and in the process produces a rich variety of colors, flavors and textures that are grabbing the attention of the culinary world. He welcomes you privately for a fascinating presentation about his work, as well as a chance to taste traditional uchucuta sauce, made out of Peruvian hot peppers, and his surprisingly delicious Andean tuber and potato wines. Also learn how traditional Andean textiles are made during a private demonstration, and stroll through Chinchero's lively weekly market. Continue to the ancient site of Moray to see its impressive circular terraces that were used by the Incas as a botanical laboratory. Stop for a memorable lunch prepared by top chefs at the Iskay Maras Home, surrounded by a lovely landscape of high mountains and green fields. Visit the salt pans of Maras, where one of the finest salts in the world is extracted. The patchwork effect of hundreds of salt pans in varying shades of white, pink and beige is wonderfully photogenic. Hike from Maras down to the town of Pichingoto, at the bottom of the Sacred Valley, then drive the short distance to the hotel to check in. Dinner this evening is at the hotel.

    Accommodation: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba-Sacred Valley, Peru

    Activity: 2 hours / 3.4 miles hiking with 86' elevation gain & 500' elevation loss

    Transportation: 3-hour private bus transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Hike from Pisac Ruins to the Valley Floor

    Day 3

    Explore the ancient ruins of Pisac, perched on a hill high above the valley, and featuring some of the finest Inca stonework in existence as well as beautiful, sweeping terraces that perfectly highlight the contours of the mountain terrain. Hike down through the ruins and then along a network of stairs, tunnels and walkways down to the town of Pisac. Enjoy lunch at Hacienda Huayoccari, a gorgeous gem hidden in the lush fields of the Sacred Valley. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy the grounds of this contemporary hacienda-style property surrounded by flowers, mountains and trees.

    Accommodation: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba-Sacred Valley, Peru

    Activity: 3-4 hours/6.3 miles hiking with 939' elevation gain & 1,510' elevation loss

    Transportation: 1.5-hour private bus transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Hike Narrow Trails from Pumamarca to Ollantaytambo

    Day 4

    Follow a dirt road high into the Andes, where you'll observe the native Quechua way of life in local villages. Hike an Incan path from the small archeological complex of Pumamarca to the Choquicancha agricultural terraces, and enjoy a picnic lunch with spectacular views of the Sacred Valley below.

    Next, explore the well-preserved ruins of the monumental fortress at Ollantaytambo, one of the few places where the Inca Empire won a major battle against the Spanish. Also explore the town, a former Incan settlement that retains fascinating vestiges of Incan town planning. On the way home, stop to see an award-winning ceramicist who uses ancient techniques to create unique pieces of art and sculpture.

    Accommodation: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba-Sacred Valley, Peru

    Activity: 3 hours/4.5 miles with 350' elevation gain and 1,700' elevation loss; plus 200 steps up and down at Ollantaytambo

    Transportation: 3-hour private bus transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Experience the Legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

    Day 5

    Ride a classic Vistadome train up the narrowing gorge of the Urubamba River, disembarking at kilometer 104. Then, begin your half-day hike along the Inca Trail to the lost citadel of Machu Picchu. Stop first to visit the small Incan site of Chachabamba, then begin to climb upwards, emerging into a lovely cloud forest, and past a waterfall to the ruins of Wiñay Wayna. Continue ascending ancient stone steps and the narrow trail up to Intipunku, the original entrance to Machu Picchu. Pause to absorb the awesome view, then follow the trail down to Machu Picchu itself, arriving mid-afternoon. Continue by shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes and relax at the hotel for the rest of your day. (Optionally, skip the hike, continue by train, and explore Aguas Calientes on your own in the afternoon.)

    Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel-Aguas Calientes

    Activity: 6 hours/7 miles hiking with 1,640' elevation gain

    Transportation: 1.5-hour train ride

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Explore Magical Machu Picchu

    Day 6

    Enter the awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu by morning light. Take a highly informative tour of the site's main structures and learn about their importance in the lives of the Incas. Take a challenging climb up either Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu Mountain (optional and based on availability for the date) and be rewarded by breathtaking views of the citadel and the surrounding mountains. Enjoy lunch, then return to the hotel to relax, join an excursion, or stroll the lush gardens, including the world's largest native orchid collection with 372 species.

    Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel-Aguas Calientes

    Activity: 3 hours guided walking tour of Machu Picchu, plus 2-3 hours/2 miles optional mountain hikes

    Transportation: 30-minute public bus

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Journey back to Cusco

    Day 7

    Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, with time for a short local hike or relaxing at the hotel. Mid-morning, catch the Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo, arriving around noon. Enjoy a traditional Pachamanca lunch of poultry, potatoes, and vegetables, cooked underground with hot stones according to a technique that has lived on since the Incan Empire. You are in for a unique experience! After lunch, continue back to Cusco and check in to the hotel. In the evening, explore Cusco before a festive farewell dinner at one of the city's best restaurants.

    Accommodation: Palacio del Inka

    Transportation: 1.5-hour train ride, 1.5 hour private van transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Bid Farewell to Cusco & Fly Home

    Day 8

    After breakfast at the hotel and a leisurely morning, depart on homeward-bound flights.

    Meals: Breakfast

Why Travel With Us?


  • Drawing on over 40 years of experience in Peru and the Sacred Valley, MT Sobek can be relied on for expert leadership and seamless logistics.

  • In 8 well-paced days, enjoy the region's best day hikes paired with authentic and immersive cultural and gastronomic experiences and a rich variety of fascinating ancient sites.

  • This adventure includes excellent regional food, perfectly located 5-star deluxe hotels, and longtime favorite MT Sobek local guides leading the way. Read our 5-star reviews!

Dates & Prices


  • 2024
  • Go Private
  • Go Custom
  • Inclusions

2024

Scheduled Dates


The earlier you book, the more choice of available dates you’ll have and once you book, your price is guaranteed.

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Private Trip Pricing:


2024 Pricing

2 guests from $5,595 per person double occupancy

3 guests from $4,995 per person double occupancy

4 to 5 guests from $4,595 per person double occupancy

6 to 7 guests from $4,395 per person double occupancy

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Private pricing excludes potential additional costs such as internal airfare, single supplement, or any park fees that may be required for the trip.

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Inclusions

Price Includes


  • Expertise and services of our experienced adventure guides
  • All accommodations as noted in the itinerary
  • All breakfasts, almost all lunches and dinners as noted in the itinerary
  • Snacks and water between meals
  • Additional regional guides and experts on many trips
  • Comprehensive Trip Planner with detailed pre-trip information
  • Private guided tours at historic sites, museums, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the itinerary
  • Special events and other select attractions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All gratuities to drivers, and all gratuities at hotels and restaurants
  • Equipment and experienced guides for activities as described in the itinerary
  • Park and other entry fees (unless otherwise noted)
  • Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the itinerary
  • Select transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Baggage transfers and porterage

Price Does Not Include


  • International airfare, airport taxes, and excess baggage fees
  • Alcoholic beverages (MT Sobek provides wine at select events)
  • Gratuities for MT Sobek guides
  • Travel Protection Program
  • Personal expenses

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Your Guides


The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Manuel L.

Manuel L.

Manuel started out as a field assistant with MT Sobek more than 20 years ago, and is now considered one of the best trek and tour leaders in Peru. He graduated with a degree in agriculture and when not guiding trips, he raises white corn on a farm in a valley near Cusco. Manuel's knowledge of the local Quechua language combined with his extensive studies in Inca culture, provide a unique understanding of the Andean people. His love of Peru and easygoing manner make him the ideal traveling companion.

Manolo L.

Manolo L.

Manolo is one of Peru’s most skilled adventure travel guides, with more than 30 years of experience leading treks and whitewater rafting trips. A resident of Cusco, Manolo is well versed in the rich history of the Andes and the classic trekking routes that trace the footsteps of the Inca trade paths. His knowledge of the region, people, and traditions immensely enrich the travel experience. He is fluent in English as well as Spanish, and conversant in Quechua—the historic language of the Incas—and he has a gift for instilling confidence in every trekker.

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Arrive in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Meet your MT Sobek representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel near the city\'s main square. In the early afternoon, meet your Adventure Guide for a walking tour that introduces you to the history of the Inca civilization and its former capital with its ornate cathedrals, adobe walls, carved balconies, hidden courtyards, and cobblestone streets. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant near the Cusco Main Square.

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Depart Cusco this morning and head to the Urubamba Valley, known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Stop en route for the ultimate foodie experience! Located in Chinchero, half way between Cusco and the Sacred Valley, Agricultural Engineer Manuel Choqque researches and experiments with native potatoes and tubers to improve their nutritional composition, and in the process produces a rich variety of colors, flavors and textures that are grabbing the attention of the culinary world. He welcomes you privately for a fascinating presentation about his work, as well as a chance to taste traditional uchucuta sauce, made out of Peruvian hot peppers, and his surprisingly delicious Andean tuber and potato wines. Also learn how traditional Andean textiles are made during a private demonstration, and stroll through Chinchero\'s lively weekly market. Continue to the ancient site of Moray to see its impressive circular terraces that were used by the Incas as a botanical laboratory. Stop for a memorable lunch prepared by top chefs at the Iskay Maras Home, surrounded by a lovely landscape of high mountains and green fields. Visit the salt pans of Maras, where one of the finest salts in the world is extracted. The patchwork effect of hundreds of salt pans in varying shades of white, pink and beige is wonderfully photogenic. Hike from Maras down to the town of Pichingoto, at the bottom of the Sacred Valley, then drive the short distance to the hotel to check in. Dinner this evening is at the hotel.

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Explore the ancient ruins of Pisac, perched on a hill high above the valley, and featuring some of the finest Inca stonework in existence as well as beautiful, sweeping terraces that perfectly highlight the contours of the mountain terrain. Hike down through the ruins and then along a network of stairs, tunnels and walkways down to the town of Pisac. Enjoy lunch at Hacienda Huayoccari, a gorgeous gem hidden in the lush fields of the Sacred Valley. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy the grounds of this contemporary hacienda-style property surrounded by flowers, mountains and trees.

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Follow a dirt road high into the Andes, where you\'ll observe the native Quechua way of life in local villages. Hike an Incan path from the small archeological complex of Pumamarca to the Choquicancha agricultural terraces, and enjoy a picnic lunch with spectacular views of the Sacred Valley below.

Next, explore the well-preserved ruins of the monumental fortress at Ollantaytambo, one of the few places where the Inca Empire won a major battle against the Spanish. Also explore the town, a former Incan settlement that retains fascinating vestiges of Incan town planning. On the way home, stop to see an award-winning ceramicist who uses ancient techniques to create unique pieces of art and sculpture.

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Ride a classic Vistadome train up the narrowing gorge of the Urubamba River, disembarking at kilometer 104. Then, begin your half-day hike along the Inca Trail to the lost citadel of Machu Picchu. Stop first to visit the small Incan site of Chachabamba, then begin to climb upwards, emerging into a lovely cloud forest, and past a waterfall to the ruins of Wiñay Wayna. Continue ascending ancient stone steps and the narrow trail up to Intipunku, the original entrance to Machu Picchu. Pause to absorb the awesome view, then follow the trail down to Machu Picchu itself, arriving mid-afternoon. Continue by shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes and relax at the hotel for the rest of your day. (Optionally, skip the hike, continue by train, and explore Aguas Calientes on your own in the afternoon.)

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Enter the awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu by morning light. Take a highly informative tour of the site\'s main structures and learn about their importance in the lives of the Incas. Take a challenging climb up either Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu Mountain (optional and based on availability for the date) and be rewarded by breathtaking views of the citadel and the surrounding mountains. Enjoy lunch, then return to the hotel to relax, join an excursion, or stroll the lush gardens, including the world\'s largest native orchid collection with 372 species.

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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, with time for a short local hike or relaxing at the hotel. Mid-morning, catch the Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo, arriving around noon. Enjoy a traditional Pachamanca lunch of poultry, potatoes, and vegetables, cooked underground with hot stones according to a technique that has lived on since the Incan Empire. You are in for a unique experience! After lunch, continue back to Cusco and check in to the hotel. In the evening, explore Cusco before a festive farewell dinner at one of the city\'s best restaurants.

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After breakfast at the hotel and a leisurely morning, depart on homeward-bound flights.

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Activity Level


This trip is rated activity level 3. Hiking 3-4 hours on most days and up to 6 hours on the optional hike to Machu Picchu. You'll be at altitudes of up to 11,200' in Cusco, so you should be in good health and physical condition.
Learn more about activity levels here.

Activity Snapshot

Day 1

3-hour walking tour of Cusco

Day 2

2 hours / 3.4 miles hiking with 86' elevation gain & 500' elevation loss

Day 3

3-4 hours/6.3 miles hiking with 939' elevation gain & 1,510' elevation loss

Day 4

3 hours/4.5 miles with 350' elevation gain and 1,700' elevation loss; plus 200 steps up and down at Ollantaytambo

Day 5

6 hours/7 miles hiking with 1,640' elevation gain

Day 6

3 hours guided walking tour of Machu Picchu, plus 2-3 hours/2 miles optional mountain hikes

Accommodations


A highlight of the trip, accommodations include a 16th-century convent, whitewashed casitas, and a hacienda-style hotel.

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel-Aguas Calientes
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel-Aguas Calientes

A village in its own right, Inkaterra Machu Picchu comprises 83 whitewashed casitas set among 12 acres of cloud forest complete with terraced hills, waterfalls, and lush gardens. The individual casitas feature inviting beds and rustically elegant decor. Diners in the first-class restaurant can indulge in Peruvian cuisine with a modern twist, while admiring views over the Vilcanota River.

Palacio del Inka
Palacio del Inka

Housed in a 500-year old mansion, the exquisite Palacio del Inka is located in the historic center of Cusco, just a five-minute walk from the main square. The rooms are beautifully appointed, decorated with Peruvian art, handcrafted furnishings and modern conveniences and comforts, such as LED TV, high-speed Internet access, and comfortable beds.

Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba-Sacred Valley, Peru
Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba-Sacred Valley, Peru

This Inkaterra property is a modern, hacienda-style hotel set on 100 acres in the countryside between Cusco and Machu Picchu. With only 12 rooms and 24 casitas, guests can experience solitude, space, and serenity while taking in breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley. The hotel's architecture and interiors reflect the region's cultural history, with colonial furniture, Inca masks, and handcrafted woodwork throughout.

Weather


Mild during the dry season, although it often cools down at night. Temperatures from 55F-75F. Jackets are necessary at night any time of the year.

 
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FAQs


Who will meet me on arrival?

You will be met by a MT Sobek representative upon arrival at the airport in Cusco and transferred to your hotel.

Is it safe to drink the water?

We will provide purified water during the trip. We recommend that you bring a water bottle to replenish your supply of purified water along the way.

Do I need to bring walking poles?

They are recommended to give you support and balance. Note that poles must have rubber tips for use at Machu Picchu (and on the one-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu).

Do I have to bring hiking boots?

The terrain can be rocky and uneven - hiking boots will help protect your feet.

Are hairdryers available at all hotels?

Yes - all hotels on this program offer hair dryers.

Are there many mosquitoes in Cusco and Machu Picchu?

Some travelers have been bothered by mosquitoes at Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. We recommend that you bring mosquito repellent, and lightweight layers to cover arms and legs.

What is the minimum age for this trip?
The standard minimum age for this trip is 18, but check out our private trip options for families and groups with younger guests.

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