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Sacred Valley VIP + Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 3 Days

4.9 · 76 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by TreXperience
Duration
3 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
07:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Visit Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo before hiking the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Transport, guiding, entry to these Sacred Valley sites and Inca Trail and Machu Picchu tickets are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.92 from 76 reviews at €783 per person for 3 days.

In our comparison: #52 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €783 per adult.

Included and not included

  • 03 bus tickets for rides within the Machu Picchu complex
  • Entrance tickets to the Sacred Valley: Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo
  • All transportation and a professional tour guide for the full 3 days
  • Lunch
  • Entrance tickets for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu (Circuits 1 & 3)
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Guided tours of the Super Sacred Valley, Short Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
  • 01 night in a 2-star hotel and 01 night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
  • Expedition train to Km 104 and Vistadome panoramic train for the return
  • (Optional) Meals not covered in the itinerary can be conveniently found in Aguas Calientes town.
  • (Optional) Machu Picchu Montaña or Waynapicchu entrance ticket are not mandatory but must be booked ahead of time to ensure availability. If you’ve booked them, please let us know.

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

4.9
76 ratings
Tripadvisor 75 · Viator 1

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 75 of 76

Star breakdown of all 76 ratings

5 stars
72 · 95%
4 stars
3 · 4%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and hiking meals, but communication about the itinerary is inconsistent

Praised

  • Guides who explain Inca history and answer questions in detail
  • Well prepared meals served during the hike
  • Mountain scenery and views of Machu Picchu along the trail
  • Patient guides who encourage and help struggling walkers

Complaints

  • Some praise communication, while others report missing or conflicting itinerary details
  • Some praise the hotels, while others find them only adequate
  • The trek can be physically demanding, with some travellers struggling to complete it

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (14 July 2024 to 21 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
07:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
TreXperience; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Inca Trail Treks

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #52 of 62€7833 days4.92 (76)shared
Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train€7614 days4.99 (11636)shared
2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel€5332 days4.99 (4074)shared
Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides€9094 days4.99 (1069)shared

Ranked #52 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €428 to €5668, median €790; typical length 4 days. 16 of 62 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 62 Inca Trail Treks

From €783 per adult