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Sacred Valley of the Incas



This beautiful and inviting valley between Pisaq and Ollantaytambo was esteemed by our ancestors due to the special conditions it has like: beneficial climate, generous fertility of its land, and the presence of the Wilcamayu or Sacred River. In this zone, the Incas found an appropriate place to leave samples of their wide knowledge on hydraulics and their deep love for nature. It is known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Drive on paved road or walk, bike, horse ride or raft along the Sacred River Vilcanota.

Staying in Urubamba finds you perfectly placed to visit Ollantaytambo, Pisaq, Chinchero, Moras, Moray, Machu Picchu and much more.

Pisaq, is a picturesque town with a half-breed colonial appearance. Visit the native fair in Pisaq (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays). On Sundays, people celebrate the traditional mass in Quechua with the attendance of the Varayocs or native Mayors. Visit the mystical Incan ruins on a 2 or 4 hr walk through this majestic mountain setting. In Moras you can visit the salt mines whilst Moray offers the opportunity to view an Incan Agricultural centre of knowledge. Ollantaytambo is a small town functioning today as it did 500 years ago. Surrounded by Incan ruins it is a must visit village whilst in Peru. It is also the setting off point for your visit to Machu Picchu.

Machupicchu ruins, located 113km. from Cusco and at 2350m.a.s.l. is in a subtropical area with an average annual temperature of 13° C during the day. There are two clearly defined seasons: the rainy season, from November to March and dry season from April to October. Hiram Bingham discovered this Inca Citadel on the July 24th, 1911. This archaeological site is divided in two sections: the farming section and the urban one, which are subdivided into sites such as: check points, the high cemetery and ceremonial rock, the Temple of the Sun, the Intiwatana, the sacred rock group, the Three windowed temple, the main Temple, tombs, doors, fountains and squares. With numbers now limited on the Inca trail and limits proposed for the ruins in 2012 don’t miss your opportunity to visit this mystical wonder of the World.

Ways to get to and from Urubamba in the Sacred Valley:
It is only 1hr 15min drive from Cusco – via Poroy and Chinchero.
Private Transfer S/60-70 24hrs / day
Collectivo taxi 5-11 pax S/ 5 per person – Cusco (Avenida Pavitos) / Urubamba (Terminal)
Collectivo Shuttle 8 -11pax S/5 per person – Cusco (Avenida Huascar) / Urubamba (Terminal) – 0500 to 2000.
Local Bus S/3.40 – S/4.00 travel aprox 2hrs – 0400 to 2000.

Luxury Inca

KLI8 - 8d/7n - from US$3250 per person - dates to suit you

Upon arrival to the Imperial City of Cusco, centre of the Incan Empire referred to as "the navel of the World", we will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel to rest and acclimatize to the altitude of 3200m (oxygen supplemented rooms are available upon request). A Junior Suite awaits you at the World renowned Orient Express Monasterio Cusco located in the historical centre.

Together with one of our qualified bilingual guides explore the streets of Cusco taking in 500 year old Spanish architecture constructed upon ancient Incan foundations whilst learning about the indigenous Quechua cultures, the Spanish conquistadores and life today for the local people. After lunch, in a private vehicle, drive into the surrounding mountains to visit the four nearby Incan ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Return to the luxury of the Monasterio at sunset to freshen up for a fine dining three course dinner served in the award winning Illariy Restaurant.

From Cusco set out in your private vehicle through stunning Andean scenery to the Sacred Valley of the Incas with your guide. First stop is Awana Kancha Alpacas were you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with varieties of Peruvian Camelid. Meet local indigenous community members and view the processes passed down through the generations involved in their hand woven textile making. Descending to the Sacred Valley arrive to the town of Pisac surrounded by imposing Inca fortresses and terraces. Visit the ruins and then wander through the colourful Pisac artesan markets, one of the best in South America. Following the Sacred River Vilcanota meander your way through the valley to El Huacatay Restaurant for an eight course Nova Andina culinary experience before arriving to you your junior suite at the  Hotel Rio Sagrado in Urubamba.

After breakfast, in private vehicle with your guide, embark on a day to meet and mingle with the locals. Explore the ancient Incan fortress of Ollantaytambo and the village at its base. BBQ or Adobe Wood-oven lunch at our operations base Kutimunki Wasi before a cultural visit to the community of Chichubamba where you will enter their homes and learn about their way of life first hand from local community members.  At Kutimunki continuance of culture is our commitment.

Board the Autowagon train at the hotel and gracefully traverses through high-mountain desert, cloud forest, mountain passes and orchid-rich jungle on your way to "The Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu. No other place on Earth combines such spectacular natural beauty with such intrigue. Experience the same stunning views and inexplicable sense of power the ancient Incas did on their pilgrimage to Machu Picchu during the height of the Incan Empire from your Mountain View Terrace Room at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge.  A personal guided tour of the ruins and all meals are included in your overnight stay up at the mystical Machu Picchu ruins. The following day is at your leisure before boarding the Hiram Bingham Orient Express train, one of the World’s great luxury train journeys, for your return to the Monasterio Hotel in Cusco. After a free day and night in Cusco we will transfer you to the airport for your departure from Peru.

Todo Inca Trip Summary

KTI1 - 24d/23n - from US$4390 per person - dates to suit you

Upon arrival to the “City of Kings” you will have the opportunity to appreciate the food, culture, architecture and art in the capital of the World’s most diverse country. Heading south from Lima through the coastal desert along the Pan American Highway to the Ballestas Islands, the Desert Oasis of Huacachina. Overnight in the Agricultural centre of Ica famous for its Pisco. You will see one of the most baffling enigmas of archaeology, geometrical figures etched into stony desert flying over the Nazca Lines.

Return to Lima for your flight into the Andes Mountains and the "White City" of Arequipa, rimmed by three Volcanoes and home to the 16th-century Santa Catalina Convent, where the inhabitants have lived cut off from the outside world for more than 400 years. Bathe in the thermal hot springs and view condors in flight from the rim of world's deepest canyon, Colca Canyon. Taking a little travelled route you will make your way high into the Altiplano and arrive to the city of Puno on the World’s highest navigable lake, stopping at the Ancient Aymaran ruins of Sillustani and visiting local communities along the way. After a full day boat trip and night on Lake Titicaca the next stop is the Imperial City of Cusco, centre of the Incan empire referred to as "the navel of the World". Here you will visit Incan ruins, take in 500 year old Spanish architecture and learn about the indigenous Quechua peoples.

From Cusco set out through stunning Andean scenery to the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you will visit colourful local markets and imposing Inca fortresses. Arriving to the Sacred Valley you will have a chance to relax and visit the local community of Chichubamba. Before returning to Cusco you will set off along the Inca Trail. The Trek combines a stunning mix of Incan ruins and mountain scenery. Following the trail you will gracefully traverses through high-mountain desert, cloud forest, mountain passes and orchid-rich jungle on your way to "The Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu. No other place on Earth combines such spectacular natural beauty with such intrigue. Over a distance of only 45km and reaching elevations around 4200m you will traverse and transcend both space and time as you experience the same stunning views and inexplicable sense of power the ancient Incas did on their pilgrimage to Machu Picchu during the height of the Incan Empire. Overnight at Machu Picchu with the option to return to the ruins before returning to Cusco for a free day.

A short flight then sees you arriving to the town of Puerto Maldonado located in the southern part of the Peruvian Amazon basin. The lodge is about an hour’s canoe ride from Puerto Maldonado adjacent to the Tambopata National Park. A compact yet thorough excursion, featuring superb activities and explorations, that enables you to discover a wide diversity of ecosystems subsisting in the Amazon rainforest, and to explore the rich biodiversity within the Tambopata region. The wildlife is amazing, from giant and colorful parrots, to toucans, macaws, tapir, tamarin, owl, the gorgeous Southern Amazon Red Squirrel, as well as a large variety of monkeys.

A boat ride along the Madre Dios River and short flight sees you returning to Lima for a farewell dinner and show before your international departure.

Kutimunki Peru is an experience you will never forget.