inca trail to Machu Picchu- glampin Peru Treks

5 Day Cusco & Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu

Private & Tailored Tour

From $1377 PP

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Overview

For the best all inclusive tour package, that gives you everything your heart desires, this Glamping Peru Treks itinerary is exactly what you are looking for! We bring you to the most important places in Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire, the Sacred Valley with all of its treasures and archeological sites, and the crowning jewel, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu!

Glamping Peru  will  set up in exclusive 4*/5* hotels and you will  travel on the luxurious Vistadome Train to get to Machu Picchu.

Activities

Sightseeing Tours, Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local culture

Experts

Private Guide, Driver, Trip Managing Expert

Activity Level

Moderate

SERVICES

Minimum 2 people

Itinerary Details

Upon your arrival in Cusco, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. There, you will receive a short briefing and have the rest of the morning at your leisure to rest and acclimatize to the altitude.

In the afternoon at 1pm, we will pick you up at your hotel and start our visit of the Imperial city of  Cusco, a living example of the fascinating mix of Andean and Spanish cultures. Then, we continue our journey visiting the Santo Domingo Convent, built over Koricancha Temple, an ancient Incan Palace and main worship center of the Sun God. After enjoying these beautiful and historic sights, we proceed to visit the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman. This massive site, whose walls contain stones that each weigh several tons, has a military style of Inca architecture, which still stands guard over the city.

Finally, we head towards the archaeological sites of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, located in the northeast part of the city. This is day leisurely and pretty relaxing. A great way to get acquainted with Cusco and the amazing sights and adventures that it has in store for you. We will take you back to your hotel in the early evening.

  • 5* Accommodation: Antigua Casona San Blas or Aranwa Hotel
  • Meal included: Not included

We pick you up in our private van from your hotel at 7:30am, then drive towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, to Pisac. Our first stop is at the Taray outlook to have a classic view of the Urubamba valley, with crops filling the valley like a colorful carpet. Afterwards, we will go to the archeological site of Pisac, enjoy the great and unique ancient Inca tombs, terraces, watchtowers and religious areas. Then, we arrive at the quaint market of Pisac, have free time to interact with the local artisans and purchase their hand-made souvenirs.

After having lunch in Urubamba, we journey to the archeological site of Moray, also known as The Greenhouses of the Incas, which is unusual and fascinating. Different levels of terraces are carved into a huge circular shape, built down into a natural basin, part of which was further excavated by the Incas. The terraces have varied microclimates depending on how deep into the site they are, they were thought to have been used by the Incas to discover the optimal growing conditions for their crops.

We proceed on our journey towards the colonial town of Maras, where we will hike downhill to the pre-Inca salt mines. Thousands of saltpans have been used for salt extractions since before Inca times. A hot spring at the top of the valley discharges a small stream of heavily salt laden water, which is diverted into saltpans and evaporated to produce salt. This is one of the few places in the world where you can find naturally pink salt!  Finally, we drive to Ollantaytambo, where we spend the night in one of our carefully selected hotel that is guaranteed to provide the best service and comfort.

3* Accommodation: El Albergue Hotel
Meal included: Lunch

After a delicious breakfast, we will have a guided tour of the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. We will explore this living Incan town of Ollantaytambo with Inca origins with remarkable channels and stone streets. On its high side, one rises to an impressive ceremonial center, which was once home to a cult devoted to water and a fortress that guarded the access to the lower part of the valley. Directly across the narrow valley, on a very steep hillside, we can admire impressive ancient storehouses. After some time to explore and enjoy this great sight, we take our train to Aguas Calientes on the 1:37pm Vistadome train, with its great views of the Sacred Valley. We spend the night in our hotel in Aguas Calientes.

  • 4* Accommodation: El Mapi
  • Meals included: Breakfast at your hotel and lunch

After an early breakfast, we will leave our hotel to take the 5:30am bus, to journey up towards Machu Picchu citadel in time to marvel at the sunrise, watching the sunlight spread like liquid gold over the magical Inca city. We will visit one of the most important spiritual centers of the world: Machu Picchu. This 2.5 hour guided tour will take us into the history around this mysterious place, carefully engineered to compliment the natural shape of the mountains. You will be amazed how the architecture incorporates the natural bedrock in extraordinary ways. Afterwards, we have plenty of time to explore, take photos and have the option to do extra hikes like climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Then we head back to Aguas Calientes and have lunch, where you can choose from one of the many fine dining restaurants in town.

***If you climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. You get 2 hours extra at Machu Picchu. 

Later in the afternoon, we will catch the 4:43pm Vistadome Train to Poroy (Cusco). We will pick you up at the train station in our private van and you will be transferred to your Cusco hotel, arriving at about 8:45pm. In rainy season, January through April, the train only runs to the Ollantaytambo station and not the Poroy station.

  • 5* Accommodation: Antigua Casona San Blas or Aranwa Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast and lunch

After having breakfast at your hotel, enjoy the remaining time in Cusco exploring the ancient streets or buying souvenirs at the San Pedro market. Later that afternoon, we will drop you off at the airport so you can catch your flight.

  • Meals: Breakfast at your hotel

Additional Tour Information

WHAT IS INCLUDED FOR OUR ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR PACKAGE?

A hand-crafted and fully personalized Premium Package from start to finish.

  • Briefing: We give you all the information needed in order for you to have a pleasant trek with very little surprises. The best part is that we will conduct your briefing in the comfort of your hotel.
  • Door to door service: The day of your trek we will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco. On return we will drop off at your hotel in Cusco.
  • 2 Bus tickets: You get a bus ride from Aguas Calientes up to Machu Picchu and back.
  • Entrance Tickets into Machu Picchu : As soon as you confirm your booking and pay the deposit, we purchase your entrance ticket into Machu Picchu. These tickets sell out very fast. Our super team behind the laptops ensure that all tickets are purchased in a timely manner and you don’t miss out on your great adventure. The personal information you give us has to be 100% accurate because even our awesome team won´t be able help edit details once they have purchased the tickets on your behalf and there are absolutely no refunds on the tickets.
  • Boleto Turistico : This is the best way to visit all the archeological sites of the region and the Sacred Valley. Most of the main archeological sites are not accessible for free.
  • Professional Bilingual Guide: You will have a guide thats highly professional, experienced and fluent in English throughout your tour. They are very knowledgeable and passionate about Inca heritage and history. You will get a two hour fully guided tour of Machu Picchu. Our guides dedicate themselves to continuous professional development and growth to ensure that you receive accurate and recognized theories about Inca and Andean culture. They are fun loving, great sportsmen and well–educated, they hold a degree in at least one of the following: Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History or Anthropology.
  • Meals: We include all your 4 lunches while on tour. You have buffet breakfasts to look forward to every morning at your carefully selected hotels.  
  • Taxes:  All prices include the 18% tax charged by the government

Luxury Amenities and Equipment:  

  • Luxury 5* Accommodation: Included are four nights in luxurious hotels.
  • 2 tickets on the Vistadome Train : Catch the luxurious Vistadome and enjoy their first class service. On-board the train at Poroy station to Aguas Calientes and return to Poroy station ( Dry season only). During rainy season we will drive you by our private van to Ollataytambo and back. The train does not depart from Poroy becuase of possible land slides.
  • Drinks: In our private transportation, you will find a cooler box stocked with ice cold drinks, both non-alcoholic (water, gatorade etc..) and alcoholic (beer, wine and much more)

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED FOR OUR ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR PACKAGE?

  • Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain- $85 USD
  • Machu Picchu Mountain – $85 USD
  • Tips for your guide

PRICES:

This fantastic All Inclusive Tour Package can be done on any date that is best for you as long as we have a minimum of 2 participants.

  • $1,377 USD per person 4 nights 4* hotels

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR TOUR

Please read the following information carefully as it will help answer all of your questions about our services and the All Inclusive Tour Package.

ARRIVAL TO CUSCO

We will greet you at the airport in Cusco and take you to your hotel. Please ensure that you inform us of your flight details at least 14 days prior to your arrival. Look for our representative holding a Glamping Peru Treks board at the arrivals terminal.

THE BRIEFING

Your briefing will take place in the comfort of your hotel, the night before your trek.

CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE?

Of course! During the All Inclusive Package, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, whichever is more convenient for you.

HOW DO I BOOK THE TOUR?

FIRST, to book your All Inclusive Tour Package, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click the link BOOK NOW.

Please, be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group).  We cannot purchase an entrance to Machu Picchu or the train without the following information:

  • Personal information (your full name, exactly as it appears on your passport):
  • Gender
  • Passport number
  • D.O.B. (dd / mm / yyyy)
  • Nationality

SECOND, we require a deposit of $525.00 USD per person in order to purchase your entrance to Machu Picchu and train tickets.  You can make your deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on the top of our home page, or you can click on the VISAor PAYPAL symbols on our booking page.

WHAT ABOUT THE REMAINING BALANCE?

To avoid the excessive credit card fees in Peru, you can pay in cash at our office (we accept US dollars or Peruvian soles) in Cusco. We have many ATMs within the historical center to withdraw money.  You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but there is a 5.5% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL.  To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPAL account and use our email address glampingperutreks@gmail.com to complete the payment.

MAY I CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE AFTER THE TICKETS HAVE BEEN BOUGHT?

We may be able to change dates for a fee with alternative treks depending on what tickets we have already purchased. Please contact the office as soon as possible if you need to change your date.

*** If you cancel your Cusco to Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is non-refundable!

DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT ON THE CUSCO TO MACHU PICCHU TOUR??

Yes! You have to bring your original passport as it is very important, in order, to gain entry onto trains, Machu Picchu and other sites. You must bring the same passport that you used to book with us from the start.

In case, you are renewing your passport or changing your name, go ahead and send us your old passport information to secure your permit. We can change it when you get your new passport or have updated your name for a fee of $25 USD per person.  We must have a copy of your old and new passport to make the change.

If you do not wish to pay this fee, you will need to bring both your old and new passports to Peru.  You can enter Peru with your new passport but you will need to show both old and new passports to enter Machu Picchu and other sites.  If you do not have both, you will not be allowed enter into these amazing sites.

ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE TOUR?

Absolutely! Included in our packages is dropping you off at your hotel on return from your trek or tour. If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley like Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, we will drop you there too!

TIPPING

If you’re happy with the services provided, a tip – though not compulsory – the staff do appreciate it. While it may not be customary in your country, it’s of great significance for the people who will take care of you during the tour.  It inspires excellent service and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Glamping Peru Treks destinations. Of course, you are free to tip what you feel is  appropriate, depending on your perception on the quality of service and the length of your tour. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and you should only give it when you receive excellent service.

ARE YOU SUSTAINABLE?

Yes, we are a local, sustainable & responsible tourism operator that incorporates universal principles of tourism: protect the environment and benefit the local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to know and understand, respect the places and the local people.

WHAT TO BRING

  • A small backpack or carry bag (larger backpacks are not allowed on the train or in Machu Picchu)
  • Changes of clothing
  • Comfortable shoes or runners
  • Camera
  • Water to drink
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • A fleece or jacket
  • Warm jacket for nights
  • Basic toiletries
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent for mosquitoes
  • Hat for the sun
  • Some extra money for lunch, snacks and souvenirs
  • Original passport (cannot enter Machu Picchu without it)
  • Valid University card, if applicable.
  • Bathing clothes for the hot springs (optional)

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WHY GLAMPING PERU TREKS

Small Groups

In an effort to provide a more personalized service, we at Glamping Peru Treks have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people.

Private Guide, Car & Driver

You always have private driver & private car flexible upon your travel schedules. Especially, in your Private Tour.

100% Personalized Itinerary

Hassle-free and uniquely personalized! You'll get a completely flexible trip plan tailored to your individual interests, wishes and budget.

Handpicked Hotels & Meals

Whether you are looking for a romantic resort or a boutique hotel, authentic cuisine or street food style; Tour Experts'll create the lifetime journey around your needs .

Camping Equipment

Our camping equipment is top of the line being replaced when needed. Our camping equipment is available for rent as well.

Environmental Sensitivit

As one of the few tour operators that dedicated itself to social responsibility. We are always looking for innovative ways of caring for our natural surroundings.

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