Sacred Valley Tour

Tour Description

Full day tour We will pick you up from your hotel at 08:00 AM. We will drive over the Andes to the alpaca farm “Naughty Llama”, enjoy their ancient textile weaving techniques, and feed the Alpacas. Then, we will continue to Pisac Archeological site to enjoy the greatest ancient architecture and and an awesome market filled with handcrafted goods. Next will be a lunch filled with local food in the heart of the Valley. Last we will drive to the valley and arrive at the Ollantaytambo fortress and living museum to enjoy the sightseeing before returning to Cusco or the Sacred Valley Hotel depending on your schedule.

We will drive over the Andes to the alpaca farm “Naughty Llama”, enjoy their ancient textile weaving techniques, and feed the Alpacas. Then, we will continue to Pisac Archeological site to enjoy the greatest ancient architecture and and an awesome market filled with handcrafted goods. Next will be a lunch filled with local food in the heart of the Valley. Last we will drive to the valley and arrive at the Ollantaytambo fortress and living museum to enjoy the sightseeing.

Day 1 Begin the Lares Trek

After breakfast, you’ll be picked up at your hotel in Cusco to begin a scenic drive into the renowned Sacred Valley. You’ll pass through the quaint villages of Pisac and Calca, both of historic importance during Inca times. The route then ascends into the mountains toward the lovely town of Lares, known for its hot springs.

Enjoy lunch in Lares before beginning your first day of trekking to reach the mountain town of Huacahuasi, where our first campsite awaits.

Day 2 Huacahuasi to Pumamarka

After an early morning breakfast, we’ll start out with a hike upwards through the idyllic Lares Valley, continuing up through small passes until we reach the highest pass of the Lares trek, Ipsayccasa pass, located at a dizzying height of 14,600 ft (4,450 meters). Once you’ve had your fill of these views, you’ll start your descent into the town of Patacancha.

Day 3 Pumamarka to Aguas Calientes

We’ll enjoy one last early-morning breakfast on the trail before we head out and visit the archeological site of Pumamarka, or “Puma Town.” We’ll descend through a scenic valley, taking time to appreciate the surrounding snow-capped mountains.

By afternoon, we’ll reach the town of Ollantaytambo in the heart of fertile Sacred Valley, where we’ll spend some time exploring the town’s impressive archeological site. In the evening, we’ll take the train to Aguas Calientes, the town nearest to Machu Picchu, where you’ll have the evening to spend at your leisure.

OPTIONAL:Hike the famed Huayna Picchu, the iconic peak overlooking the Machu Picchu ruins. This hike is steep and takes about 3 hours round trip, but the views are undoubtedly worthwhile. Please let us know if you’d like to add this to your itinerary.