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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating two-day adventure through the heart of Peru with the Maras Moray and Machu Picchu Tour. Begin your journey in Cusco, exploring the vibrant handicraft market and historical sites of Chinchero. Discover the unique circular terraces of Moray and the charming town of Maras, before visiting the ancient salt mines of Salineras. Conclude your first day in the historic town of Ollantaytambo, then travel by train to Aguas Calientes for an overnight stay. On the second day, rise early to witness the sunrise over the majestic Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of this iconic site, exploring its temples, palaces, and plazas. Afterward, return to Cusco aboard the panoramic Vistadome train. This tour offers a seamless experience with transportation, meals, and accommodation included, ensuring a memorable exploration of Peru's rich cultural heritage.
Highlights
Maras Moray Machu Picchu Tour is a must-visit for its unique beauty and special significance.
Explore the archaeological site and handicraft market in Chinchero.
Visit the circular farming terraces of Moray and the picturesque town of Maras.
Discover the salt extraction process at Salineras, a practice dating back to Inca times.
Explore the town and archaeological site of Ollantaytambo.
Experience the sunrise at Machu Picchu and explore its hidden treasures.
Accommodation Name: 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes (Intipunku or similar)
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 8:00 am, drive to Chinchero where we will explore the archeological site, the beautiful colonial church, and visit the handicraft market. It’s then a 1-hour drive to Moray where we visit the circular farming terraces, Maras town. Lunch is in a local restaurant overlooking the Mountains.
After lunch, we start the second part visiting Salineras, where locals are extracting salt since the Inca Times, drive later to Ollantaytambo to explore the Town and archeological site. Dinner in a local restaurant and take the train to Aguas Calientes, spend the night in a 3-star hotel.
Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco
Location: Machu Picchu
Meals Included: Breakfast
On the final and most important day, we start early with breakfast in the hotel and take the first buses up to Machu Picchu. Once we enter, you will start a guided tour through the most important places (Sunagte or Inca Bridge, temples, palaces, plazas), the tour takes around 3 hours, then you will have time to explore the citadel by yourself.
Once you are done exploring, you’ll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, have lunch, and take the VisatdoME train back to Cusco. Arrival is around 7.30 pm back to your hotel.
What's Included
Door to door complete service
The tour starts and finishes at your hotel, providing a complete door-to-door service.
Transportation
All transportation is included during the 2 days of the tour.
Entrance tickets
Entrance tickets to all the places visited during the tour are included.
Meals
Lunch and dinner on day 1 are included.
Accommodation
1 night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes (Intipunku or similar) is included.
Bus to Machu Picchu
Bus transportation up and down to Machu Picchu is included.
Tour guide
A tour guide is provided for the 2 days of the tour.
Vistadome train
The Vistadome Exclusive train is included on the way back to Cusco.
What's Not Included
Extra hikes
Huayna Picchu or Montaña extra hikes are not included.
Unmentioned meals
Meals not mentioned in the program are not included.
Gratuities
Gratuities are optional and not included.
Requirements
Original passport to enter Machu PicchuSmall luggage or backpack with clothes for 2 dayToiletries, sandals, personal itemsRain gear always with you (ponchos or umbrellas)Sun protection always with you (sunscreen, hats, long sleeves)Extra money for souvenirs, tips, and meals not included (300 soles)Personal medication.
Please Note
This is a door to door service, we start in your hotel and drive you back to your hotel.Vegetarian meals are available during lunch of the day 1When booking this tour you support social projects that help education in rural villagesThere will $40 surcharge for a single private room
Mode of Transport
Experience seamless transportation with door-to-door service, including all transfers during the 2-day tour, bus rides to Machu Picchu, and a scenic journey back to Cusco on the Vistadome Exclusive train.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes, such as Intipunku or a similar establishment, providing a restful night after a day of exploration.
Check out our Q&As
What is included in the Maras Moray and Machu Picchu Tour?
The tour includes door-to-door service starting and ending at your hotel, transportation for the two days, entrance tickets to all visited sites, lunch and dinner on the first day, one night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes, bus transportation to and from Machu Picchu, a tour guide for both days, and a ride on the Vistadome train back to Cusco.
Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour?
Yes, the tour does not cover extra hikes such as Huayna Picchu or Montaña, meals not mentioned in the program, and gratuities which are optional.
What should I bring with me on the tour?
You should bring your original passport to enter Machu Picchu, a small luggage or backpack with clothes for two days, toiletries, sandals, personal items, rain gear like ponchos or umbrellas, sun protection such as sunscreen, hats, and long sleeves, extra money for souvenirs, tips, and meals not included, and any personal medication.
Is there a vegetarian meal option available during the tour?
Yes, vegetarian meals are available during lunch on the first day of the tour.
What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes one night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes, such as Intipunku or a similar establishment.
What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco at 8:00 am, visit Chinchero to explore the archaeological site and handicraft market, then drive to Moray to see the circular farming terraces, visit Maras town, have lunch overlooking the mountains, visit Salineras, and explore Ollantaytambo before taking a train to Aguas Calientes for an overnight stay.
What activities are planned for the second day of the tour?
On the second day, you will have breakfast at the hotel, take the first buses to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of key sites like the Sun Gate or Inca Bridge, temples, and plazas, then have time to explore on your own. Afterward, you will take a bus back to Aguas Calientes, have lunch, and return to Cusco on the Vistadome train, arriving around 7:30 pm.
When is the best time to travel to Cusco?
The best time to visit Cusco is during the dry season, which runs from May to September. The weather is perfect for trekking and exploring the city, with clear skies and little chance of rain. This is also the peak travel season, so it can be busier. If you prefer fewer crowds and don’t mind a little rain, the shoulder seasons (April and October) can also be great times to visit.
When do you have to arrive in Cusco?
It’s a good idea to arrive in Cusco at least 2 to 3 days before your trek starts. This gives your body time to adjust to the high altitude, which is crucial since Cusco sits pretty high up at 11,152 feet (3,400 meters). The extra days also give you time to explore the city and its surroundings before your big adventure begins.
How to prevent altitude sickness?
Altitude sickness is pretty common when you head to places like Cusco, so it’s smart to be prepared. Here are a few things you can do to avoid or lessen it:
- Arrive early: Give yourself a couple of days to acclimate.
- Drink plenty of water: Staying hydrated is key.
- Try coca tea: Locals swear by it. It's made from coca leaves and can help with altitude adjustment.
- Avoid heavy meals and alcohol: These can make it harder for your body to adjust.
- Take it easy: Don’t push yourself too hard on the first day or two.
- Medication: Talk to your doctor about altitude sickness pills like Diamox if you're worried.
If you start feeling dizzy, tired, or get a headache, slow down, rest, and stay hydrated.
Which is better, Inca Trail or Salkantay Trek?
Both treks offer incredible experiences, but they’re different in key ways:
- The Inca Trail is all about history, as you’ll walk the same paths the Incas did and pass through several archaeological sites. It’s a shorter trek but highly regulated, with limited permits.
- The Salkantay Trek is a bit more off the beaten path. It’s longer and tougher but offers stunning scenery, including glaciers and cloud forests. There are fewer crowds, and no permit is required.
If you want the classic Machu Picchu experience, go for the Inca Trail. If you're looking for a more rugged adventure, Salkantay might be the better choice.
How many people are allowed in each group?
The size of each group on the Inca Trail is typically limited to 16 people. This ensures a more personalized experience and allows for easier management on the narrow paths of the trail. TreXperience, like most tour operators, adheres to this limit to comply with government regulations and to preserve the environment along the trail.
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Reviews of this operator
Racquel Enad (Google Reviewer)
The Short Inca Trail (2D/1N)...
29-Nov-2024
The Short Inca Trail (2D/1N) tour exceeded my expectations. TreXperience had great organization/coordination and handled all the logistics of the many pieces involved with visiting Machu Picchu. I felt safe knowing that they handled and thought of everything. The hike was amazing. JJ and Pepe took care of us, managing everyone’s different paces and needs, and teaching us about the Incan hike and culture. They are clearly experts in hiking and all things Machu Picchu. On top of that, they are kind, fun, and professional in their work. Unforgettable experience. Thank you to JJ, Pepe, and the team! Highly recommend.
Catalin Radoiu (Google Reviewer)
The 4-day Inca Trail was...
15-Apr-2024
The 4-day Inca Trail was an incredible journey, filled with breathtaking views and delicious food. Our guides, Pepe and Maribel, were exceptional. They not only led us safely through the trail but also shared their knowledge, making the trek a learning experience. Their care and attention to everyone's needs made the journey even more enjoyable. The entire experience was worth every step, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure.
Antoine Gasté (Google Reviewer)
We did the Lares Trek...
09-May-2024
We did the Lares Trek to Macchu Picchu 4 days with TreXperience and it was an amazing experience. During the hike the emphasize was given on enjoying the time with no time pressure on reaching a given point, which allowed us to enjoy the views. Manolo also took the time to tell us a lot about the history of Peru and of the trek we walked specifically.
The food was plentiful and awesome for every meal, thanks again Orlando!
The preparation was smooth and simple.
Thanks to the TreXperience team!
Simon Jensen (Google Reviewer)
10/10. Pepe and Johny was...
27-Aug-2024
10/10. Pepe and Johny was super professional. Well planned and fun trip! We did the 2 day Inca trail. The trek is easy, but with some steep sections. The views are amazing!
Avi Lazar (Google Reviewer)
We came to hike the...
14-Mar-2024
We came to hike the Inca trail and it was an amazing experience. It is a very difficult trip, but well worth it.
For our trip we had Carlos as our guide. He is a fantastic guy. Polite and helpful. He has a lot of knowledge of the history and culture and his animated explanations made it more exciting.
Our chef Alejandro cooked amazing meals. During the trip, while chatting with Carlos, we mentioned we just got married. On our last night they made us home-made chocolate cake to celebrate. How awesome is that, that 1) they could make a cake while camping and 2) he had the ingredients. We never mentioned our marriage when we booked the trip. The food was great and had a lot of variety. They also accommodate special needs (vegetarian, pescatarian, etc)
Finally, the porters were amazing. The head porter, Jesus, runs a tight ship and everything is ready to go. Our tents are ready for us, food is timed to come out when we arrive.
The trip was hard, but an amazing experience. A few tips
1) when they suggest to get the hiking poles, GET the hiking poles. Just do it.
2) most of this trip are stone "stairs". Some of these "stairs" can be 30 inches high. For sure they are absolutely and not even remotely close to being uniform.
3) make sure to have 100% waterproof gear (goretex), altitude medicine (before you arrive to Cusco), and layers.
I-am Gonzo (Google Reviewer)
What can I say, GREAT...
11-Oct-2023
What can I say, GREAT COMPANY!
We booked this 4 day hike to Machu Picchu, glad we did. This company was great all the way around. We had all information in advance, picked us up at our hotel the morning off, porters/sherpas carried all the main gear, you just had to carry your daily pack.
This was tent camping. Food was absolutely amazing for being carried up the mountains and prepared in a tent. The chef made great food with vegetarian options, as long as he’s made aware before heading out. The porters, man, these were hard working guys and gals. They made the hike look easy, and trust me, it was anything but easy! The hiking guides were great and knowledgeable. They provided stories at each stop and ruins along the way.
If you’re looking for something easy, this isn’t it. If you want to challenge yourself, learn some history, view amazing sites that only those hiking will see, and make some friends along the way…this is for you. The views were just incredible!
They provide the tents, sleeping matts, sleeping bags, and hiking poles. However, I recommend you bring your own bag. These bags get used by many people and have a funky smell.
Bring change and cash on the hike. You will find people in small towns selling drinks, gloves, caps, and many things you probably didn’t think of in advance. The coins are needed for the bathrooms along the route. Most places charged $1 sol to use the facility. They don’t have much change so bring coins for that.
PS: Bring extra money to tip the porters/sherpas well. You’ve never seen harder working people in your life! I was amazed.
Jessica Yang (Google Reviewer)
I can begin to even...
22-Mar-2024
I can begin to even describe what a wonderful and life changing experience the 4 day Inca Trail with Trexperience was. The views were beyond anything I could have imagined, but what really made this experience the best of my life were our tour guides Amadeo and Plinio, along with the entire amazing team of porters, chef, and assistant chef. Amadeo's in depth archaeological knowledge and first0hand experience working on the restoring parts of the Inca Trail gave us all so much insight into the ancient ruins and history of Inka culture. Throughout these 4 days, I met such an amazing group of people and formed lifelong friendships, and the fun lighthearted and special dynamic that Amadeo and Plinio helped create made this possible. I am so grateful to Trexperience and everyone in our group who made this possible, you truly cannot get a better team and guide to lead you through this amazing journey that feels like you're flying through the clouds.
Christoph Kaml (Google Reviewer)
We did a 3 days...
05-Jan-2025
We did a 3 days hike with our family, 4 adults, very well guided by Filio and taken care of his team. We hiked to Humantay lake, Salkantay pass, and finally ended with a visit to Machu Picchu. The cook Bertram made delicious meals for us and Filio shared a lot of information about the region and the Peruvian culture and history. He put Peru into a different light for us.
Everyone should make sure he is well informed about fitness required and all other relevant aspects of such a trip to avoid misunderstandings. I recommend to Filio to keep learning English, much more of your interesting knowledge can be shared. Definitely recommend such a trip for any visitor to Peru ready for an adventure creating memories for a lifetime!
Brendan Kent (Google Reviewer)
Myself and a mate absolutely...
05-Aug-2023
Myself and a mate absolutely loved our 6-day Salcantay/Inka Trail combo for his 40th birthday! Led by super puma & experienced tour guide Leo and the team assisted us in having us a seamless trip from booking enquiry through to dropping us back at our accomodation.
We can’t recommend Trexperience more highly for your adventure tour operator based in Cuzco.
Our trip commenced with a hotel pickup by private transport to the start of our trek. From there we were supported by horseman Mario who carried our gear, food and kitchen equipment. Masterchefs Augusto & Esteban creatively entertained our tastebuds for breakfast, lunch & dinner in the comfort of a shared kitchen-dining tent. The 3 course meals were perfectly paired to the temperature and that of our energy requirements ahead. Most importantly cleanliness and hygene was of a high standard & our tummies were in tip top shape. The salsa garnish is a must try while in Peru, although this may result in additional exhaust emissions!
Tour guide, Leo was an Inca race champion back in the day with over 1000 Inca trail runs and is a walking encyclopedia on the Inca history, flora and fauna of which you will pass a great variety. Leo’s experience enabled us to make the most of the trip, see more, rest a little at times & drink Momma’s beer by optimising the schedule to suit our interests & the weather when the “super kangaroos” were ahead of schedule.
Our first stop to Humantay Lake was serene and a good walm up for the following days.
Camp sites were in some amazing places, a highlight was overlooking the snow capped Salcantay mountain and witnesssing a couple of avalanches from a more than safe distance but could still hear and feel the power of the event. This camp site was at an altitude of about 15,000 feet and we woke to a powdering of snow in the morning.
The treks in the whole area are rocky and at times steep and my Keen ankle boots looked after my ankles and feet.
Walking poles are an option which we would recommend taking up to assist with uphill and downhill step downs.
Upon entering the Inca trail horses are forbidden so we were joined by a fantastic porter crew consisting of Cerilo, Santos, Ruben, Fortunato, Marcelino, Porfedio. We had a great time with our chefs and porters and if you include them in your trip it will really make the experience better. So dont be snobby - we shared plenty of laughs, music, food and stories with them sometimes through translation as we didnt speak fluent Espanol.
Along the way there are the occasional stall to buy drinks or if things workout you may get to stay in a village and try some locally made Inca beer of which we helped make the night before.
Tipping is optional but don’t be a tight arse - the support team work in exceptionally hard conditions, carry up to 25kgs on their backs compared to your 6kgs if that and run a fantastic operation. Tipping was by separate envelope to ensure funds go directly to the chef, porters & to guide.
On weight keep your packing to a minimum - spare jocks and socks for each day & you’ll get a number of days out of pants and shirts, a couple of sets thermals/compression gear, warm jacket, rain jacket - follow the packing instructions provided and you’ll be fine.
I bought a garmin watch which lasted 2 days GPS tracking our route, heart rate & O2 saturation & charged with a powerbank.
There are some opportunities for showers but most are cold and most camps are next to a crystal clear creek to ice bath your legs in and make things easier for crew.
Altitude sickness wasnt an issue although we could feel the effects of the thin air. A mate put us onto Diamox tablets(sourced through your doctor) which assisted with this, otherwise just taking it easier and focussing on solid breathing helped get us through without having additional things to deal with.
Its an incredible trip which you will have a great time if you do a little homework and preparation. If an 80 year old can do it or a guy with a kevlar knee im sure you can do it too! Thank you for a once in a lifetime experience, Trexperience 😘
Merel van de Wiel (Google Reviewer)
We enjoyed the Inca trail...
09-Oct-2024
We enjoyed the Inca trail with TreXperience so much! The guide Gary was just amazing and we had the best trip because of him. He was very knowledgeable and his English is very good. He explained a lot about the Inca sites, nature and Machu Picchu. Also, he made so many pictures for us to remember our trip! He made us all feel comfortable and explained really well what was going to happen along the way. He made our group feel like a family and he was just a lot of fun to be around. If we did another tour with TreXperience we would definitely ask for him to be our guide again :)
Also: the food. It was sooo good, we read a lot of positive things about the food but it was even better than expected. The chef Balbino was amazing. We had a lot of delicious Peruvian dishes and also pizza and a cake.
We chose this company because they treat their porters well and we could clearly see it: their gear looked very good. They were very kind to us, everything was really well organised and we appreciated the private toilet that was setup every day during lunch and at camp. The camping gear was really comfortable too, we were happy we rented the air matresses and sleeping bags. It definitely made our trip more enjoyable.
All in all I would highly recommend doing the Inca trail with TreXperience.
TreXperience requires a minimum deposit of
140 USDper person
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 2 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trexperience charges.
Up to 3 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 0 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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