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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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Our hotels were very good and our guides, Marvin, Mariel & Fernando were excellent: They had exceptional knowledge and made absolutely sure that our Peruvian experience was of the highest quality.

Mr & Mrs F (Leatherhead)

All guides were excellent: Malla was a pleasant young lady, Hildana had a perfect mix of humour and friendliness, Manuel provided useful information and Fernando was enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

Mr W (Paignton)

A huge thanks to Veloso Team. Everything went very smoothly which considering the number of flights, meetings, hotels, guides etc. was a miracle. Well done.

Mr & Mrs M (London)

We have been impressed by the reception and assistance of your partners throughout the trip.

Mr & Mrs H (Chepstow)

We were amazed the way the whole trip was organised: Guides and transport were all good, especially Joel Castillo in Machu Picchu and our driver in Ollantaytambo.

Mr & Mrs M (Maidstone)

All guides were very good, especially Betesheila in Cusco who was excellent and knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with, and our guide in Buenos Aires, Emiliano.

Mr & Mrs R (London)

The entire journey was absolutely seamless and everyone turning up without hiccup. So far everything has worked like clockwork and our guides have been prompt, attentive and very knowledgeable.

Mr & Mrs B (Rickmansworth)

'The Andean Train Explorer from Puno to Cusco was just outstanding. Fernando Chara was a very friendly and excellent guide in Cusco.'

Mr & Mrs R.

All our guide were exceptional, sharing their enthusiasm and their knowledge of their countries. In Peru, Fernando and Henry were amazing and make our trip unforgettable.

Mrs L & Mr A (Southampton)

For 4 weeks, we have been almost entirely at the mercy of the arrangements you put in place. We visited 7 different places and travelled 23,000 miles with never a worry and hardly a hitch.

Mr & Mrs C (Bath)

Everything worked perfectly and we were very pleased with the service Veloso provided. Our local guides were very good and our hotels of a high standard. Machu Picchu exceeded our expectations.

Mr & Mrs F (York)

Your guides took us by the hand that we could totally relax throughout our journey. They were excellent and made the holiday fantastic through their efficiency, friendliness and knowledge.

Mr & Mrs G-H (Wiltshire)

All our guides were well qualified with excellent English, especially Fernando in Cusco and David on the Galapagos. Our trip was fascinating and we enjoyed every minute. Thank you.

Mr & Mrs A (Chichester)

We had 4 guides who were very different in character, but they were all excellent, friendly, efficient, knowledgeable and informative, especially Marvin Abanto in Lima.

Mr & Mr G (Alcester)

Our holiday through Veloso was a real luxury tour for us. We felt safe at every moment and confident with our drivers. Guides were all efficient, helpful. It was a pleasure to spend time with them.

Mr & Mr R (Ringwood)

Our guides: Marvin in Lima, Fernando in Cusco & Maria in Quito, were excellent, friendly, and very knowledgeable. We can’t thank them enough for making our holiday such a memorable time for all.

Mr & Mrs M (Wallington)

All guides, especially Marvin Abanto in Lima and Betsheyla Pinto in Cusco were very friendly with excellent local and historical knowledge.

Family M (Newcastle)

All our drivers and guides were very helpful. We were impressed by our guides' knowledge of Peruvian history and their excellent English, especially Fernando, Marvin and Richard.

Mr & Mrs F (Yeovil)

Guides were exceptional: Enthusiasm & freshness they showed was as if they had just started and wanted to impress this is to be commended when considering they've been doing the job for many years.

Family C (Pulborough)

You planned our itinerary perfectly and adjusted everything to suit our requirements. We feel privileged to have spent this time in Peru and will remember forever. Thank you.

Mr & Mrs R (London)

All the guides were fantastic, they really made our trip wonderful. Transport all were excellent, faultless. Thank you. Our trip was a huge success and very enjoyable.

Family M (Wells)

We had a most fantastic holiday. Guides were all very knowledgeable, they took us around interesting places, and took into consideration our age and fitness levels making each part enjoyable.

Mr & Mrs B (Salisbury)

Every guides & drivers were a joy to be with. Nothing was too much trouble and the attention to detail shown by all should be commended. Silvia, Richard & Queoma were more like friends that guides.

Mr & Mrs M (Wiltshire)

From Lima to Sao Paulo we were truly looked after, and we have Veloso’s hard work in the planning to thank for this. Thank you all for making an unforgettable trip of a lifetime.

Mr & Mrs T (Ulverston)

We've always organized our own holiday. This was our 1st organized tour that we have been on – And we were completely satisfied with the organisation: Our expectations were more than satisfied!

Mr & Mrs B (Kirkcaldy)

Great holiday, fantastic organization, friendly staff at Veloso and on the ground, best food and amazing country! We could not have wished for any better. Thank you!

Mr B & Mrs W (Swanage)

The handover from one guide to another was seamless. From entering Peru at Lima airport and at every stage of the holiday, every guide had full information of our itinerary, this was very impressive!

Mr & Mrs C (Wrexham)

Our guides were really helpful and informative and made a big difference to the holiday experience.

Mr & Mr Z (Malvern)

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The spectacular hilltop ruins of Pisac guard the north-eastern entrance to the valley and afford wonderful views.

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Ollantaytambo is a large Inca archaeological site, that was once one of the most important centres of the region.

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Moray is a well-known Inca site where we can see the innovative round terraces.

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Sacred Valley of the Incas

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Sacred Valley of the Incas

Willoq

Visiting the village of Willoq is like taking a journey into the past to meet the descendants of the Incas.

8368 Horse Riding In The Sacred Valley

Sacred Valley of the Incas

Horse-riding in the Sacred Valley

Explore the Sacred Valley on horse-back to appreciate the natural beauty of the area, at a slower pace.

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Chinchero is a rural town best known for its textile work and communal organization.

8370 Pre Hispanic Music Experience

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Experience the sounds of the past in this musical adventure in the heart of the Andes.

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Travel by train to the Lost Inca citadel of Machu Picchu on a full day tour from the Sacred Valley.

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