--- title: Sacred Valley VIP + Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 3 Days lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 783 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 76 duration_minutes: 4320 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 52 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/sacred-valley-vip-short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-3-days/ --- # Sacred Valley VIP + Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 3 Days **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 (table below). ## Overview Discover the magic of Peru on a 3-day journey through stunning landscapes and ancient history. Visit remarkable sites in the Sacred Valley, then set out on a scenic hike along the Short Inca Trail, passing breathtaking viewpoints and archaeological wonders before arriving at the iconic Machu Picchu. With comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and expert guidance, everything is taken care of, so you can simply enjoy the adventure. HIGHLIGHTS: • Travel with trusted local experts specializing in the Inca Trail. • Hike the Short Inca Trail and enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate. • Explore Sacred Valley treasures: Pisac, Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo. • Visit Machu Picchu twice, at sunset and sunrise, with fewer crowds. • Rest in carefully selected hotels for comfort and convenience. • Return aboard the panoramic Vistadome train for a scenic journey. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €783 per person - Duration: 3 days - Rating: 4.92/5 from 76 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: TreXperience - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.92 from 76 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 75 of 76. - 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 (2024-07-14 to 2026-10-21); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's 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 ## Not included - (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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Inca Trail Treks | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #52 of 62** | €783 | 3 days | 4.92 (76) | shared | | [Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train](/peru/cusco/tours/inca-trail-4-day-trek-to-machu-picchu-return-by-vistadome-train/?format=md) | €761 | 4 days | 4.99 (11636) | shared | | [2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel](/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-vistadome-4-star-hotel/?format=md) | €533 | 2 days | 4.99 (4074) | shared | | [Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides](/peru/cusco/tours/inca-trail-4-day-3-night-trek-to-machu-picchu-with-expert-guides/?format=md) | €909 | 4 days | 4.99 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/inca-trail-tours/?format=md ## More in Cusco - All Cusco tours: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/sacred-valley-vip-short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-3-days/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md