Traditional villages, rural landscapes and hilltop Inca ruins bring you closer to Peru's fascinating past and present.
The Urubamba Valley, known as The Sacred Valley of the Incas lies just north of the Inca capital of Cusco and today is one of the best places in Peru to see Inca traditions and the descendants of a once great civilisation. The dramatic landscape is charactarised by steep mountains, snow-covered peaks and traditional agriculture, small towns come to life in colourful bustling markets and outstanding Inca ruins, particularly those at either end of the valley in Pisaq and Ollantaytambo, demonstrate the enduring brilliance of the Inca people and their customs and ways of life. The people still speak the native Quechua language and conserve ancient customs and ancestral rites.
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Empire of the Sun Tour
13 Nights from £5,242
Lima - Flight over the Nazca Lines - Paracas - Ballestas Islands - Lake Titicaca/Puno - Sacred Valley - Machu Pichu - Cusco
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Condor Tour
12 Nights from £3,264
Lima - Arequipa - Colca Canyon - Lake Titicaca - Sacred Valley of the Incas - Machu Picchu - Cusco
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Koricancha Tour
20 Nights from £6,434
Lima - Amazon rainforest - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco - Lake Titicaca - Colca Canyon - Arequipa - Nazca Lines - Ballestas Islands - Li…
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Quechua Tour
16 Nights from £5,936
Lima - La Paz - Sucre - Potosà - Lake Titicaca - Andean Train Journey - Sacred Valley of the Incas - Machu Picchu - Cusco
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Cordillera Real Tour
14 Nights from £4,894
Lima - Amazon Lodge - Sacred Valley - Machu Pichu - Cusco - Lake Titicaca
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Pucara Tour
10 Nights from £3,366
Lima - Lake Titicaca / Puno - Scenic Train Journey - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco
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Best time to visit the Sacred Valley
When is the best time to visit the Sacred Valley?
The best time to visit the Sacred Valley is during the dry season from May to September, when sunny days and clear skies provide ideal conditions for exploring archaeological sites, traditional villages and the surrounding Andean landscapes.
Top things to do in the Sacred Valley
What are the top things to do in the Sacred Valley?
Top experiences in the Sacred Valley include visiting the Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo and Pisac, exploring colour local markets, discovering traditional weaving communities, and enjoy spectacular mountain scenery before continuing to Machu Picchu.
Why visit the Sacred Valley
The Scared Valley offers a fascinating blend of Inca history, traditional Andean culture and breathtaking landscapes. Home to remarkable archaeological sites and charming villages, it is an essential part of any journey between Cusco and Machu Picchu.
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