Welcome to The Sacred Valley
Tucked under the tawny skirts of formidable foothills, the beautiful Río Urubamba Valley, known as El Valle Sagrado (The Sacred Valley), is about 15km north of Cuzco as the condor flies, via a narrow road of hairpin turns. Long the home of attractive colonial towns and isolated weaving villages, in recent years it has become a destination in its own right. Star attractions are the markets and the lofty Inca citadels of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, but the valley is also packed with other Inca sites. Trekking routes are deservedly gaining in popularity. Adrenaline activities range from rafting to rock climbing. Most activities can be organized in Cuzco or at some hotels in Urubamba.
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Machu Picchu Private Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes
This private tour starts at the Aguas Calientes station where our staff will assist us on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. We will enjoy a 2.30-hr private guidance at the Sanctuary; that is why it is suggested to take comfortable shoes to walk and a great cam for taking breath-taking pictures. Afterwards, we will take our bus back to the Aguas Calientes station where the tour ends.
Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Admission Ticket
The starting time for visiting Huayna Picchu has two turns:1. From 07.00 hrs. to 08.00 hrs or 2. From 10.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs; according to availability.The Incas built a trail up the side of the Huayna Picchu and built temples and terraces on its top. The peak of Huayna Picchu is 2,693 meters (8,835 ft) above sea level, or about 260 meters (850 ft) higher than Machu Picchu.Rising the summit of Huayna Picchu Mountain is an unforgettable experience. In the trajectory and in the top we will appreciate sacred enclosures and admirable patios constructed on the abyss. This ticket also allows you to visit and have an impressive sight of Machu Picchu Ruins in all its splendor, the cannon of the Vilcanota and the surrounding mountains.
Lima to Machu Picchu and the Amazon Jungle 8-Day Tour
Visit the most interesting places in Peru on an 8-day tour. Learn about the ancient civilization in Peru while exploring Cusco, The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, the 'Lost City of the Incas'. Explore the Peruvian Amazon jungle with its spectacular wildlife. See itinerary for details:
Machu Picchu General Admission Ticket
Purchase the cheapest and common ticket to visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and be one of only 2500 people allowed to enjoy this breath-taking experience. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us. It is said that Machu Picchu is part of a system of exchange of essential products for the people of the Inca empire. Machu Picchu is known worldwide as one of the Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site There are two turns available: Morning Shift from 06:00 hrs-12:00 hrs; and Afternoon Shift from 13:00 hrs-17:00 hrs.
Lima to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca 8-Day Tour
Discover the world of the Incas on an 8-day, 7night tour of Peru. Learn about the ancient civilization in Peru while exploring Cusco, The Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu; and Lake Titicaca. See itinerary below for more details.
Sacred Valley Private Tour in One Day from Cusco
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is waiting for you. After hotel pickup and on the way, you will stop at Awanacancha, which is a small complex to admire Andean camelids such as alpacas and llamas and learn from local inhabitants about traditional dyeing and knitting techniques.Later you will explore the Pisac Market with enough free time to go around and buy handcrafts and, if you feel like tasting something traditional, stop by the wood ovens for a delicious empanada or a piece of bread. You will then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the best location at the sacred valley with the top view of the river Willkamayu.In the afternoon, the Excursion continues to the major Archeological site of Ollantaytambo, a small town full of local color and inhabited since Inca times in which you will visit the main temple of the Sun used as a fortress during the Inca resistance. Enjoy breathtaking views and take amazing pictures.After a great day trip, you'll be dropped-off back at your hotel.