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This 3-Day Inca Trail and Moray and Maras Salt Flats Hike is ideal for travelers short on time in Cusco who still want the full Inca Trail experience. You’ll hike the most iconic section of the trail, visit remarkable sites like Wiñay Wayna, and enjoy an authentic camping adventure. The journey allows you to experience Machu Picchu twice, at sunset and at sunrise, surrounded by spectacular scenery.
The adventure begins in Cusco or Ollantaytambo and follows the final stretch of the Classic Inca Trail, a 6–7 hour hike. You’ll enter Machu Picchu through the legendary Sun Gate (Inti Punku) for your first unforgettable view, then camp beside the Urubamba River with all equipment provided and a freshly prepared dinner.
On the second morning, return early to Machu Picchu for a guided tour before the crowds arrive, while our porters take care of all camping logistics.
On Day 3, you’ll return to Ollantaytambo by train and visit the fascinating Moray agricultural terraces and the iconic Maras Salt Flats before heading back to Cusco
3 Days 2 Nights
11 Miles
Moderate
2900 msnm
Trekking Nature & Culture
08ppl Max
Your adventure begins early in the morning, with pickup from Cusco at 4:00 a.m. or Ollantaytambo at 5:30 a.m., no matter where your hotel is located. From there, you’ll head to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the first Expedition train toward the Inca Trail. After about 1.5 hours, you’ll arrive at Chachabamba (Km 104), the official starting point of the 2-Day Inca Trail. At the entrance, you’ll simply present your original passport and entrance ticket to begin the hike.
At the trailhead, your trekking chef will welcome you with a freshly prepared breakfast made from local ingredients. Once energized, you’ll explore the Chachabamba archaeological site and then set off on a 6–7 hour hike along the Short Inca Trail. Along the way, you’ll visit the stunning Wiñay Wayna, enjoy sweeping mountain views, and discover the region’s rich plant life and wildlife. A picnic-style lunch, prepared by our chefs with several options, will be served at a scenic spot on the trail.
In the afternoon, you’ll enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), arriving just as most visitors are leaving. This timing offers a quieter, more special first glimpse of the citadel as you explore Circuit 1.
Later, you’ll walk down to Puente Ruinas, where your chef and porters will already have the campsite prepared. Your tent will be set up, and a warm picnic-style dinner will be waiting. After dinner, relax with your guide, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and settle in for a comfortable night of camping.
Hiking Distance: 10 km / 6.2 mi
Duration: 6–7 hours
Highest Altitude: 2,700 m / 8,858 ft
Campsite Altitude: 2,000 m / 6,562 ft
Meals Included: lunch, dinner & snacks
Accommodation: Camping
Difficulty: Moderate
The highlight of the journey is finally reaching Machu Picchu. You’ll wake up in your tent to a fresh cup of coffee, pack your belongings, enjoy a hearty breakfast, and Walk up early to the citadel to witness the sunrise. Experiencing Machu Picchu twice—sunset the previous day and sunrise the next morning—makes this adventure truly special.
Your guided tour lasts about 2 to 3 hours, covering the most important areas of the site, including scenic viewpoints, plazas, and royal structures, following Circuit 3. If you have pre-booked tickets, you may also choose to hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain on your own for spectacular panoramic views.
After exploring Machu Picchu, you’ll return by walking down to Puente Ruinas, where you’ll spend another night at the campsite. Your tent will be ready, and you’ll have time to relax, enjoy dinner, and unwind in the peaceful surroundings before settling in for the night.
Time at Machu Picchu: 2–3 hours
Machu Picchu Altitude: 2,430 m / 7,972 ft
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Difficulty: Easy
In the morning, you’ll board the train toward Ollantaytambo, enjoying the changing scenery as the mountains open up along the way. Upon arrival, you’ll head straight out to explore the impressive Ollantaytambo archaeological site, walking through its ancient streets, terraces, and stone temples that once guarded the Sacred Valley.
Afterward, the journey continues to the fascinating circular terraces of Moray, followed by a visit to the iconic Maras Salt Flats, where thousands of salt pools shimmer across the mountainside. Once the exploration is complete, you’ll travel back to Cusco, arriving in the afternoon with unforgettable memories from the Sacred Valley.
Train ride: 2 hours
Altitude: Ollantaytambo: 2,792 m / 9,160 ft, Moray: 3,500 m / 11,482 ft, Maras Salt Flats: 3,000 m / 9,843 ft
Meals Included: Breakfast
Difficulty: Easy
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We need at least 02 of you and Leave any day you suit. All Departures 100% Guaranteed If You’re Booked, You are Going !!! To Confirm and Secure the Inca Trail Permits. Send us the filled out booking form as well as a deposit of 30% and you are ready to go…
Availability (Based On Availability): Daily Departures All Departures are 100% Guaranteed. If You’re Booked, You are Going, We wont Cancel your Trip !!!
How to Book?: Send us all Your Personal information as well as a Deposit of 30% and the Final Balance will be paid once you are in Cusco.
Group Service: Price per person: US$680
(You will be joined into a formed group of people who come from different countries/Nationalities): From 04 Persons to 08 Persons (Maximum)
Private Service: Price per person: US$780
Recommended for Honeymooners, Families with children & Groups of Friends (02 Persons Minimum)
If you are a group of 02 we depart (No matter if you have paid as GROUP SERVICE). We NEVER pass our people onto another operator as most agencies do here in cusco.
Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.
We suggest you to leave your entire luggage, which you don’t need during the trekking, behind in your hotel. Almost every hotel in Cusco has a safety deposit where you can store your luggage and do not charge for this service when you’ll return to the same hotel after your trek. But if they dont have a place we also have a place where you can leave with us. Let us know Please.
Sleep mat weight = 1 kg
Sleeping bag weight = 2 kg
Guides carry a first aid kit for basic medical problems (traveler’s diarrhea, cuts/ scrapes, etc.). They receive Red Cross First Aid and other emergency training every year. Our guides lead over 300 travelers along the Inca trail each year and we have rarely had a traveler unable to complete the hike. In these rare instances when someone has not felt well enough to finish the hike, he/ she has been escorted back to Cusco and generally felt well enough to re-join the group in Machu Picchu via train a few days later. Cusco has the nearest modern medical facilities so travelers with a serious medical emergency would need to be evacuated there. Guides and porters have pre-established evacuation strategies in place should this need occur.
We supply the sleeping tents (4 season Aluminum poles tents, 2 people in each 3-people-capacity ten), dining tents, tables, chairs, toilet tents, cooking equipment, water purifiers, air Thermarest mattresses, and other camping equipment. Our outfitter purchases the highest quality equipment in Peru and older equipment is evaluated and replaced on a regular basis.
We recommend that travelers carry the items that they will need each day while hiking such as water, snacks, camera and film. Porters will carry all of your other supplies including camping equipment, clothes, sleeping bags, etc. We generally ask travelers to bring only the belongings that they will need for the trail and leave any unneeded luggage at the hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley. To prevent porters from becoming overloaded, we ask all travelers to limit their personal belongings to 12 lbs for the hike.
and if you have an extra porter he will carry all your personal stuff and depends on the pottering service you have requested
Full Porter(12kg) Half Porter(6kg) and Porter to carry Sleeping bag and Pad(4 kg)
Our Quechuas Expeditions Tours guides are among the very best and most experienced guides anywhere. They are from the surrounding Cusco/ Sacred Valley area and speak fluent English, in addition to Spanish and the native language of Quechua. Most have 5-10 years of experience leading Inca trail hikes and all have training in the history, spirituality, culture, and ecology of the area. We receive rave reviews on our guides. For more information, check out our Testimonials at: Our Testimonials Most of them are highly recommended by Lonely Planet, Trip Advisor.
A cook accompanies every group on the Inca trail. Almost invariably, travelers comment on the delicious menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hearty snacks are provided for your hike. Meals are a mix of local specialties and international favorites. Check out our Inca Trail menu. Vegetarian meals are also available upon request. Other special dietary requests can usually be accommodated as well with sufficient notice. (You will never be hungry with us. there will be plenty of food)
Although there are places to purchase bottled water occasionally along the trail, we recommend that travelers bring their own refillable bottles to limit plastic waste. Water is boiled, treated with iodine, and then filtered with one of our portable filters (Katadyn and PUR commonly used). It is available in the morning to fill your bottles and at every meal.
Current regulations do not allow us to replace cancelled passengers with new passengers. Trek permits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Posted on Sara DVerified 10/10 Experience - Would Recommend! We had an amazing time on the Salkantay 5 Day Trek. Before the trip started, Quechuas had great communication and was very accommodating to our travel schedule, including adjusting our briefing time with our guide.The skydome accomodations were great (all fairly spacious, with exception of night 2, which was fine as we didn’t spend much time there), the food was delicious (a great variety and always more than enough to go around) and the trek itself was beautiful. Our guide Steven, as well as second guide Jorge, were very patient, knowledgeable and kind to us and the others in our group - not only did we get to see incredible scenery but we also learned a lot about the local landscape and culture.We rented sleeping bags, which we would highly recommend. We brought our own hiking poles but would recommend renting if you don’t bring your own.Overall, an amazing experience and we would highly recommend this company.Posted on Matthew WVerified Seamless and Supportive Inca Trail Experience – Highly Recommend We recently completed the 4-day Classic Inca Trail trek with Quechuas Expeditions in June 2025, and overall had a fantastic experience that struck the perfect balance between physical challenge and logistical ease.Our guide, Fernando (“Nando”), was outstanding—passionate, deeply knowledgeable about the trail’s rich history, and highly supportive throughout. He kept our group motivated and informed, and managed different paces and needs with professionalism and care. His English was great, and he always made time to answer questions or share interesting stories along the way.The porter and chef team were phenomenal. Every meal was different, delicious, and plentiful—we were never hungry, and dietary needs (including vegan and vegetarian) were handled without issue. They even baked a custom cake on the trail for a couple’s anniversary, which speaks volumes about their care and capability. The porters themselves were friendly, warm, and constantly going above and beyond to support us.Quechuas provided tents, sleeping bags, a toilet tent, and hot water for face washing each morning, plus coca tea as a wake-up touch. The duffel service was useful, though we did find the weight limits a bit tighter than expected once you factor in the sleeping bag. In the end, we paid for an extra porter—which was easy to arrange but worth noting for those planning their packing. One thing we didn’t know in advance: the porter bags aren’t waterproof, so future trekkers may want to use dry bags or line the inside with plastic.Another small consideration: due to how campsites are assigned (by the government, not the tour company), some days ended up being longer than the traditional day-by-day breakdown you might read online. While not Quechuas’ fault, for myself, as much heads-up as possible would’ve helped with my own mental preparation.All said, Quechuas Expeditions delivered where it mattered most. The logistics were smooth, the staff was superb, and their support allowed us to focus on enjoying the trail and the breathtaking views without worrying about the rest. This is a company that knows what it’s doing.Would I recommend them? Absolutely—whether you’re a first-time trekker or experienced hiker, they make an unforgettable journey that much more seamless and enjoyable. If I ever do this again, I would book with them without question, and if possible, request the exact same team. Thank you Fernando and team for a trip of a lifetime and memories that will stay with me forever 🙏Posted on Arianna OVerified Amazing trip on the Inca Trail with Quechuas Expeditions I never imagined that the Inca Trail could be so transformative. My partner and I decided to do the classic 4-day trek with Quechuas Expeditions and, honestly, it exceeded all our expectations. From the very first moment we felt very welcome. The service was impeccable, they were always attentive to our needs, solving all our doubts before and during the trek.The hike was not easy, but the views, the fresh mountain air and the energy of the group kept us going without thinking about how tiring it was. The meals at the campsites surprised us pleasantly, we really did not expect so much variety and flavor in the middle of the mountain. And the end, reaching Machu Picchu through the sun gate (Inti Punku) was simply magical, there are no words to describe that moment. It is definitely a unique experience that connects you with the history, culture and nature of Peru. Thank you Quechuas Expeditions for making this trip so special!Posted on naomiammarVerified Hardest challenge of my life but worth it One of the hardest things I have ever done (definitely underestimate the difficulty level), and I don’t know if I would have made it if it wasn’t for our awesome guide Frenando and all the amazing staff we had. What a fantastic group of people. The porters are so hard working, it’s so humbling. The chef Taco was fantastic! I am vegan and he made me the most amazing food the entire time. I couldn’t believe it. And then our guide Fernando topped it all. Knowledgeable, professional yet fun, very personable, very patient (we were slow!) and very encouraging. If you are considering taking on this challenge, I highly recommend Quechua’s Expeditions and if you can request Fernando. E sure to do so. He’s been doing this for 19yrs!Posted on cade cVerified Awesome trek We really enjoyed our trip. It was challenging and also rewarding. Beautiful views and even better food. I can’t rave enough about our cook Santiago! Food was unbelievable. Jose did a fantastic job leading us along the way. He did a good job of explaining what we are seeing! Looking for a physical challenge with beautiful views this is the trek for you.Posted on Lola UVerified Demanding, enriching and unforgettable thanks to the human team I will always be grateful to the rich food and attentions of Santiago, the cook, the professionalism and good advice of José, the guide, the kindness of the helpers, who have made it possible to improve the experience.Posted on Julia C.Verified Amazing trek, amazing guide and staff The Salkantay Trek was absolutely stunning, domes and the views were great with hot water available. What the trek made very special was our guide Nildo. Also, the chef Julian, horseman and second guide were incredible too. Nildo was knowledgeable, caring and passionate about everything he shared. I cannot imagine a better guide :-) Everything was very well organized.Posted on Emelie AVerified Hike of a lifetime! We had the most amazing time! The different sceneries along the trek are just unbelievable and although being two fairly unfit persons we could enjoy it all the way. Fernando and Steven are terrific guides making sure we were all comfortable and happy at all times. The food and accommodations along the way were also a lot more luxurious than what we’d expected. Would 100% recommend this to anyone who’s up for a hike!!
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