Pisac ruins & village market & ollantaytambo & cloud-forest edge
“9 nights in Peru — Land in Cusco and transfer straight down to the Sacred Valley to sleep at lower altitude.”
9 nights in Peru, mapped out day by day through Cusco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 9 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-21 May
- Pace
- Steady, a full day out
- Where you sleep
- Boutique guesthouse and 1 more
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 9 days
- Budget
- €1,483
Loved on Google
- Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport3.9(7.8K)
- The Uptown Boutique3.6(60)
- Plaza de Armas4.8(82K)
- Mercado Artesanal de Písac4.4(2.2K)
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The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & gentle acclimatization
Arrive at Cusco airportPrivate transfer down to the Sacred Valley (lower, easier on the lungs)Check into the Uptown boutique guesthouseSlow evening walk, coca tea, early night to acclimatize - 2
Pisac ruins & village market
Morning at Pisac's hillside Inca terracesBrowse the Pisac artisan marketLunch in a local villageAfternoon rest and hydration — no strenuous effort yet - 3
Ollantaytambo & cloud-forest edge
Explore Ollantaytambo fortress and old townShort warm-up hike on the surrounding terracesGear check and trek briefing with the guideEarly dinner and pack for the trail - 4
Inca Trail Day 1 — into the valley
Transfer to Km82 trailheadCross the Urubamba and pass Llactapata ruinsSteady 12km hike through farmland and foothillsFirst night camping under the Andes - 5
Inca Trail Day 2 — Dead Woman's Pass
Early start for the long ascentSummit Dead Woman's Pass (4,215m)Descend into the Pacaymayo valleySecond night camping - 6
Inca Trail Day 3 — cloud forest & ruins
Cross two passes with sweeping viewsVisit Runkurakay and Sayacmarca ruinsDescend original Inca stone stairways into cloud forestCamp near Winay Wayna - 7
Sun Gate sunrise at Machu Picchu
Pre-dawn start to reach the Sun Gate (Inti Punku)First view of Machu Picchu at sunrise, ahead of the crowdsGuided tour of the citadelBus down to Aguas Calientes, train and transfer to Cusco - 8
Recovery & Cusco old town
Slow morning and late breakfastVisit Qorikancha and San Blas artisan quarterWander San Pedro marketRelaxed dinner in the old town - 9
Sacsayhuamán & departure prep
Morning walk up to Sacsayhuamán fortressPanoramic views over CuscoLast-minute souvenir shoppingTransfer to Cusco airport for departure
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Arrival & gentle acclimatization
Land in Cusco and transfer straight down to the Sacred Valley to sleep at lower altitude. Arrive at Cusco airport and Private transfer down to the Sacred Valley (lower, easier on the lungs).
- Flights
- €376
- Stay
- €1,107
- Per night
- €165
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Pisac ruins & village market
Ease into altitude exploring Andean villages and terraced ruins. Morning at Pisac's hillside Inca terraces and Browse the Pisac artisan market.
Ollantaytambo & cloud-forest edge
Explore the living Inca town and warm up the legs before the trek. Explore Ollantaytambo fortress and old town and Short warm-up hike on the surrounding terraces.
Inca Trail Day 1 — into the valley
Start the classic Inca Trail from Km82 along the Urubamba river. Transfer to Km82 trailhead and Cross the Urubamba and pass Llactapata ruins.
Inca Trail Day 2 — Dead Woman's Pass
The toughest day, climbing to the trek's highest point at 4,215m. Early start for the long ascent and Summit Dead Woman's Pass (4,215m).
Inca Trail Day 3 — cloud forest & ruins
The most scenic day through cloud forest past a string of Inca sites. Cross two passes with sweeping views and Visit Runkurakay and Sayacmarca ruins.
Sun Gate sunrise at Machu Picchu
Pre-dawn hike to Inti Punku for first light over the citadel. Pre-dawn start to reach the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) and First view of Machu Picchu at sunrise, ahead of the crowds.
Recovery & Cusco old town
Rest tired legs and explore Cusco's Inca-Spanish core at an easy pace. Slow morning and late breakfast and Visit Qorikancha and San Blas artisan quarter.
Sacsayhuamán & departure prep
A final easy half-day of ruins above the city before flying out. Morning walk up to Sacsayhuamán fortress and Panoramic views over Cusco.
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