Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru
Explorations in
Sacred Valley
Activity
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Rio Urubamba
Quechua
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Bike -
Easy
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Half-day
The road used for this exploration goes down the south side of the Urubamba River, a quiet area of cornfields, old haciendas and manors from...
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Exploration Path
The road used for this exploration goes down the south side of the Urubamba River, a quiet area of cornfields, old haciendas and manors from the 19th and 20th centuries. This bike ride is recommended for families wishing to take a long walk or for those who want to take on a sport.
858 m 2.815 ft
-928 m -3.045 ft
2.996 m 9.829 ft
2.811 m 9.222 ftElevation Profile
Salineras
Quechua
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Hike
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Moderate
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Half-day
Hiking begins visiting the colonial town of Maras. After crossing the village, the trail descends among potato fields to the community’s salt...
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Exploration Path
Hiking begins visiting the colonial town of Maras. After crossing the village, the trail descends among potato fields to the community’s salt mines.
Not recommended for travelers with fear of heights.
162 m 531 ft
-681 m -2.234 ft
3.371 m 11.060 ft
2.841 m 9.321 ftElevation Profile
Ollantaytambo
Quechua
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Hike
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Easy
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Half-day
The walk takes us through the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo. The trail passes through the old main gate and over cobblestone streets...
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Exploration Path
The walk takes us through the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo. The trail passes through the old main gate and over cobblestone streets framed by narrow water channels. After visiting the village, we climb to the archaeological site to see its terraces, the ceremonial center and the Royal Building.
177 m 581 ft
-146 m -479 ft
2.885 m 9.465 ft
2.816 m 9.239 ftElevation Profile
Huertos de Yucay
Quechua
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Hike
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Easy
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Half-day
The exploration begins at Yucay, the former residence of the prominent Inca rulers Tupac Inca Yupanqui, Huaynacapac and Sayritupac...
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Exploration Path
The exploration begins at Yucay, the former residence of the prominent Inca rulers Tupac Inca Yupanqui, Huaynacapac and Sayritupac, and abundant crop fields. The trail takes you to the area’s platforms and crop fields.
224 m 735 ft
-224 m -735 ft
3.051 m 10.010 ft
2.857 m 9.373 ftElevation Profile
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