Sacred Valley
Peru's spiritual heartland


The Urubamba River descends from Cusco, eventually connecting with tributaries of the mighty Amazon. Over immense periods of time, this river has carved out a deep valley whose beauty defies the imagination. Little wonder then that the Inca chose this stunning and fertile location as their spiritual and agricultural heartland. Scattered with ruins, towns and villages where Quechua is still commonly heard, the Sacred Valley is much more than a mere stop-off before Machu Picchu. It’s a destination in its own right, and one that is easily explored from Cusco or by staying in the valley itself.
Standout attractions in the Sacred Valley include the Inca citadels of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and the towns that sit beneath them. Here you’ll find traditional markets selling beautiful textiles and handicrafts made by the locals. Two other popular sites, located in close proximity to each other, are Maras and Moray. Moray features a series of terraced circular depressions, used by the Inca for crop experimentation at different altitudes and microclimates. Maras, meanwhile, is home to thousands of salt evaporation ponds that have been in use since Inca times. In more recent years, the Sacred Valley has become a destination for trekking, rafting, rock climbing and paragliding.
Trekking to Machu Picchu
Famous and lesser-known hikes & treks around Machu Picchu
Lush and mountainous, Peru is one of the most beautiful places on earth to hike and trek. The region surrounding Machu Picchu is readymade for hikers of all kinds, with a great variety of trails that have been established over time–often by the Inca themselves many centuries ago. No matter where your interests lie; nature, local culture, archaeology or all the above, you’ll find a hike that is right for you...read more
6 days
Classic Peru & Machu Picchu
The classic route to Peru's most popular highlights
9 days
Machu Picchu & Amazon lodge
See Peru from rainforest eco-lodge to mountain empires
8 days
Active Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu trek
Explore Peru's grand route of the Incas
Sacred Valley Tours
Galapagos Cruise & Machu Picchu
See the two gems of South America
13 daysFrom $4,790Ecuador, Peru | |
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Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Diving, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |

Peru Yoga and Wellness Experience
Yoga and trekking experience across Machu Picchu
8 daysFrom $3,660Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Yoga, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History |

Machu Picchu Family Tour
7 day privately guided tour of Machu Picchu
7 daysFrom $2,990Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, Culture, Cities, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |

Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Trek
7 day privately guided short trekking tour
7 daysFrom $2,990Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, History |

Short Machu Picchu Tour
5 day privately guided tour of Machu Picchu
5 daysFrom $1,590Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Family, Active, Walking, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, History |

Machu Picchu Highlights
7 day privately guided tour of the highlights of Machu Picchu
6 daysFrom $2,490Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Family, Active, Walking, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, History |
Sacred Valley Travel Companies


Lost World Adventures
Custom tours to Latin America
Central America, South America | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |