Sacred Valley Private Tour from Cusco beyond the mountains there is a Valley consider Sacred by the ancient Incas very fertile for agriculture a place between the heaven and the earth according to the legends where the spirits are always connected with the Andes Mountains visiting ancient Pisac Inca Cemetery and unfinished fortress Ollantaytambo.
The Sacred Valley of Peru is a territory located northwest of the city of Cusco and close to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. It was the heart of the Inca Empire.
With an area of approximately 60 kilometers, it is a sector of fertile farmland and Spanish colonial towns such as Pisac and Ollantaytambo. You will also find the Moray agricultural research center, and the Maras salt mines.
Cusco Hotel Transfer
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Machu Picchu Facts during the time since Machu Picchu Peru was discovered scientifically by Hiram Bingham the world witness the discovery of one of the most amazing Inca citadel named Machu Picchu, after many years working to excavate at every single sector we haven’t finish yet. We keep on learning every day about when? How? And who did it, now a days evidences are showing about the amount of people living to build a developed place an royal society and the main reason why Machu Picchu was built located in the most remote area of the Peruvian Andes.
Machu Picchu travel had started with the first tours taken by Hiram Bingham until now a days most Machu Picchu Tours are offer for everyone who is coming to visit Machu Picchu citadel, Machu Picchu Mountain Huayna Picchu or Sun Gate, Machu Picchu is Located in the cloud forest between the Amazon and the Andes highlands, the only way to get there during the Inca Period was the worlds famous Inca Trail or well known as Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 4 days 3 nights, the fourth day early morning hike to see the first and the most impressive scenery of Machu Picchu the famous Machu Picchu Sun Gate.
Most companies are offering many optional Machu Picchu hike just like Cusco to Machu Picchu day trips such as multiple days from Cusco to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu trip, hotels near Machu Picchu are located, Machu Picchu town 9.5 kilometers distance from Machu Picchu City Location which two ways to get to Machu Picchu archeological site two hour Trekking to Machu Picchu or 30 minutes shuttle bus to Machu Picchu either way ends right at the check point to start the Incan Ruins of Machu Picchu exploring with the Machu Picchu guided tour for more than 4 hours according to your preferences at Qosqo Expeditions we have our travel executives and professional tour guides to make unique an unforgettable experiences find the itinerary that fits on your Machu Picchu vacation Planner.
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.
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.
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.
The trail passes through several different weaving communities. You’ll learn about the local lifestyle, and have time to take a look at their exquisite handicrafts.
From Patacancha, we’ll take a 30-minute ride by local bus to Huallata, where we’ll continue walking another 45 minutes to the Pumamarka campsite.
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.
