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This 7-day route links Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the Short Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain with time at Machu Picchu and Pisac along the way. It combines guided visits, trekking days and train travel, with overnight stays in Cusco and Aguas Calientes. The program includes Maras, Moray and Chinchero, plus the hike from kilometre 104 to Aguas Calientes on the Short Inca Trail. In the Machu Picchu area, the visit continues with a guided tour of the citadel, and the final mountain day takes you through Cusipata to Rainbow Mountain. This is a small-group trip suited to travellers who want a structured itinerary with walking days, archaeological sites and time in the Andean highlands.
Key details
7 days
6 nights
Route
Peru
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
7 days
Travel style
Small groups
Destinations
Cusco, Maras, Moray, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Pisac, Cusipata, Rainbow Mountain
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Hiking & Trekking
- Family
- Group
Itinerary
- 1
Cusco
Arrival in Cusco
Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for rest and acclimatisation to the altitude.- - 2
Chinchero
Maras, Moray and Chinchero
Full-day visit to the Sacred Valley sites of Moray, the Maras salt pans and Chinchero, with time to see Inca remains and local textile traditions before returning to Cusco.- - 3
Aguas Calientes
Short Inca Trail to Aguas Calientes
Transfer to Ollantaytambo and train to Kilometer 104, then trek the Short Inca Trail past Wiñay Wayna and Inti Punku before descending to Aguas Calientes.Lunch
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 6 nights in 3-star hotels or similar
- Experienced English-speaking tour guides throughout the trip
- 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner as specified
- All ground transportation during the tour
- Train tickets between Ollantaytambo, Kilometer 104 and Aguas Calientes
- Bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
- Hotel pick-up for scheduled tours
- Assistant guide for groups of 9 or more
- Meals adapted for vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free diets on request
What's not included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees for Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain or Huchuy Picchu
- Single room supplement
- Drinking water and personal snacks
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tips for guides, drivers and other staff
Dates & availability
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Upcoming departures
10 dates · 20 optionsWed, Sep 9, 2026to Sep 15, 2026
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Important information
Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.