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Three days through the heart of the Andes: explore the Sacred Valley’s terraces and markets, tour Machu Picchu with a private guide, and hike the vibrant slopes of Rainbow Mountain. Practical advice for altitude, timing, and what to pack.
Three days through the heart of the Andes: explore the Sacred Valley’s terraces and markets, tour Machu Picchu with a private guide, and hike the vibrant slopes of Rainbow Mountain. Practical advice for altitude, timing, and what to pack.
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Operated by Machupicchu Peru Journeys · Cusco, Cusco
Sunlight slices the Andean morning as your van climbs out of Cusco — thin air, bright sky, and the hush of high valleys. By midday terraces of the Sacred Valley unfold: salt pans glittering like a chain of tiny moons, circular agricultural labs at Moray curl into the earth, and stone streets at Ollantaytambo whisper of Inca planning and living history.
moderate.
3 days.
Moderate fitness recommended—able to walk 2–5 miles across uneven terrain and handle short steep sections at high altitude.
Yes—plan 1–2 nights in Cusco prior to travel to reduce altitude sickness risk; hydrate and avoid heavy exertion on the first day.
Round-trip train and Machu Picchu admission are listed as included; confirm Vistadome/Observatory upgrades at booking and carry mobile or printed tickets.
The trail is about 4 km one-way with steep sections at high altitude (≈5,000 m); it’s short but can feel hard—horses or ATVs can be arranged for assistance.
The itinerary includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, one night in Aguas Calientes (hotel provided), plus transportation and select meals as noted in inclusions.
These sites sit at the heart of the Inca Empire—Ollantaytambo functioned as a royal estate and stronghold, while Moray’s circular terraces were agricultural experimentation zones.
Stick to marked trails and avoid single-use plastics; local communities depend on sustainable tourism revenues and fragile highland ecosystems are vulnerable to erosion.
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