Chinchero & Sacred Valley Premium Hike to Machu Picchu 3 Days

Overview

1. Day 1Cusco – Chincheros – Yucay
2. Day 2Yucay – Urubamba Local Marquet – Ollantaytambo Inca Ruins
3. Day 3Machu Picchu – return to Cusco

1. Day 1Cusco – Chincheros – Yucay

   You will be pick you up at 5 am. In the morning and take with our private transportation to Chinchero once arrive to the place we will start our journey with healthy energetic breakfast provide by our master chef. The first visit will be+ weaving classes in one of the organizations of traditional textiles local house where the ladies will show you the process of elaborating it. If you are interested to obtain hand, make textiles this is the recommended point to get it. Then we will explore the archaeological site and the colonial church full of mural paintings, also our guide will be ready to explain about chinchero Incan ruins and then exploring around. after that we will be ready start descent the original Inca path to Urquillos part of the sacred valley by a cozy valley and enjoy one of the nature and spectacular views.

   The way will take us for 3 hours approximately in hour going down we stop in order to enjoy two beautiful mountains far away. Pitusiray over (5110meter/16765.09ft), and Sawasiray (5133 meter/16840.55ft) according Andean ideology those 2 mountains are symbol of the Incan duality, you will notice as well how the temperature and the vegetation change as we descend. Another beautiful natural beauty you will appreciate is the impressive Poc Poc - water fall 50 meter high where stop to refresh and take nice pictures   on the way. Once we arrive at the village of Urquillos we will enjoy our lunch organize by our master chef. After that we will continue hiking to your lodge - hotel organize by the company. This lodge-hotel is exactly located in heart of sacred valley of the Incas perfect to stay and pass overnight.

   Trek Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco Sacred Valley, Peru
   • Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours
   • Transport time: 1.20 hours
   • Tour Type: Hiking – Cultural, History - nature
   • Start/End Time: At 5 am from your Cusco hotel and you will be in your hotel at 4 pm
   • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary hiking cloths, boots - follow all the company recommendations
   •  Starting Altitude:  3780 m / 12401.5 ft
   • Climate: Templete weather
   • Total, Walking Distance: 7 km / 4.34 miles - down and flat
   • Highest Altitude: 3780 m / 12401.5 ft
   • Overall Difficulty: Easy – Down – flat
2. Day 2Yucay – Urubamba Local Marquet – Ollantaytambo Inca Ruins

   Today we will start our tour at 8 am, after a good breakfast in your lodge, hotel, we will continue hiking to Urubamba town - our first stop will be exploring andenes de Yucay where we will see original Incan construction, after we will be able to visit the local market of this town Urubamba. In this market we'll observe the mixture of crops farmed in sacred valley of the Incas our guide will be able to provide a lot of information and show all the products are in this market. Once that our professional master chef would be waiting with delicious traditional food “Pachamanca”, after enjoyed the lunch we'll continue driving for 25 minutes, to Ollantaytambo town where we will have chance to visit the ruins of Ollantaytambo, here our guide will teach you a lot of information and show you the important places as well as temples, farming terraces, food storage and much more. After that our guide will take you to your hotel in ollantaytambo. For this afternoon our dinner will be in one of tourist restaurant.

   Trek Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Peru
   • Hiking time:  hike – walk
   • Transport time: 30 minutes transport
   • Tour Type: Hiking – Cultural, History – Market
   • Start/End Time: At 8 am from your Cusco hotel and you will be in your camp at 4 pm
   • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary hiking cloths, boots - follow all the company recommendations
   •  Starting Altitude: 2857 m / 9373.3 ft
   • Climate: Templete weather
   • Total, Walking Distance: 2 km / 0.00124274 ml
   • Highest Altitude: 3,133 / 10278.87 ft
   • Overall Difficulty: Easy – flat
3. Day 3Machu Picchu – return to Cusco

   Today will be easy and the most impressive journey at 5.10 am we finally board the train to Aguas Calientes town. The train will take us 2 hours approximately, once arrived to aguas calientes train station our tour guide will take you to Bus station where the bus drive 25 minutes and leave you next to Machupicchu entrance. where you and your professional tour guide Show the original passport and entrance feet to citadel in order to visit.
   Once passed the control our tour guide start with tour guiding for 3 hours in the citadel, where he will teach you the Peruvian, inca history and also, he will show you the most impressive places, such like temple, palace, fountain, plazas, ceremonial places, much more. after you finished to explore the citadel of machupicchu, you will have to return to aguas calientes town together with your guide. Here if you want you can go have lunch with your tour guide or by yourself any restaurant because this last lunch is not included in your trek.
   At 3:20 or 4:20 pm according you booking trek you will be returning to Ollantaytambo train station and from Ollantaytambo to Cusco. Our driver will leave you to each of you at door of your hotel.

   Trek Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco Machupiccu, Peru
   • Hiking time:  Full Day tour
   • Transport time: 50 minutes transport by bus in aguas calienets couple hours by train
   • Tour Type: Hiking – Cultural, History - nature
   • Start/End Time: At 8 am from your Cusco hotel and you will be in your camp at 4 pm
   • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary hiking cloths, boots follow all the company recommendations
   •  Starting Altitude: 2792 m / 9,160. 1 ft
   • Climate: Templete weather
   • Total, Walking Distance: 11 km / 6.8 ml
   • Highest Altitude: 3,133 / 10278.87 ft
   • Overall Difficulty: Easy – Down – flat

Included

Recommendations

• Arrive in Cusco at least one or two days before the tour to acclimatize to the altitude.
• Bring your original passport for train travel and Machu Picchu entry.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes or light hiking shoes.
• Dress in layers to adapt to changing weather conditions.
• Carry a light rain jacket or poncho at all times.
• Use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat due to strong UV radiation.
• Bring a small backpack for personal items, water, and essentials.
• Carry some cash in Peruvian soles for meals, tips, and small purchases.
• Avoid heavy meals and alcohol before early departures.
• Follow your guide’s instructions at archaeological sites and during excursions.
• Respect local communities, cultural heritage, and the natural environment.
• Consider travel insurance for added peace of mind.

Route map

Approximate route. Your guide will share the detailed map before departure.

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