About this experience
Are you looking to visit the Imperial city of Cusco and struggling to plan your itinerary? Well, our Salkantay Imperial 8-day tour is the perfect choice! Not only do you get to visit all the important spots in the city, but you’ll also take a day trip to the Sacred Valley of the
Incas. Once you’ve acclimatized, it’s time to set off on the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu for the ultimate experience. This is the best tour to see everything Cusco and the surrounding area has to offer plus go on an adventure to Machu Picchu.
At a glance
- Duration: 192 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 192 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Sacred Valley Travel Guide From Cusco
Plan a Sacred Valley trip from Cusco with practical route choices, transport tradeoffs, overnight options, rail connections, budgeting advice, accessibility questions, and current 2026 travel cautions.
A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
Skip the rushed day tour. This three-day route gives the Sacred Valley the time it deserves, with honest notes on transport, food, and where to sleep.
Sacred Valley With Kids Guide
Plan a calmer Sacred Valley family trip with practical advice on Cusco Tourist Tickets, child fares, flexible pacing, rail connections, packing, and accessibility questions.
What is included
- Transportation of personal belongings (Duffle bag)
- Train Ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Day 7)
- Exclusive transportation for our groups
- Pick-up from your hotel (within the Historic Center of Cusco)
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Small-group maximum 12 passengers
- 7 nights accommodation in selected hotels
- Transfer-in and trasnfer-out (days 1 and 8)
- Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu Archaeological Site
- Certified English/Spanish speaking guide
- 24 hours asisstance in English / Spanish
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Sleeping bag
- Walking sticks for the hike
- Entrance ticket to Salkantay Trek
- Entrance fee to the Cathedral of Cusco
- Entrance fee to Qorikancha
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu Mountain (60.00 US$ per person)
- Cusco Tourist Entrance Ticket
- Train from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes (Day 6)
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes and Dinner in Cusco (Day 7)
- Personal expenses
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Hotels in Cusco
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Latin Adventures Cía Ltda
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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