Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru
Explorations in
Sacred Valley
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Incañan
Puna
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Expert
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Full-day
This is the most physicallydemanding exploration and the one with the most spectacular landscapes. It crosses the Urubamba mountain...
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Exploration Path
This is the most physicallydemanding exploration and the one with the most spectacular landscapes. It crosses the Urubamba mountain chain from north to south, over a trail that goes along the second highest peak in the region, the Sawasiray, with 19,088 ft.
1.129 m 3.704 ft
-1.497 m -4.911 ft
4.611 m 15.128 ft
3.287 m 10.784 ftElevation Profile
Pachatusan
Puna
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Hike
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Expert
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Full-day
We begin our ascent by a path of agricultural and livestock use. During this exploration, we can see Cerro Pachatusan, considered in Inca culture...
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Exploration Path
We begin our ascent by a path of agricultural and livestock use. During this exploration, we can see Cerro Pachatusan, considered in Inca culture to be the protector of the world. We walk to an open area with wide views of the Cusco Valley and finally, we descend to the archaeological centers of Pukara and Tipón, where agriculture was developed with an important Inca hydraulic system that is still in use today.
1.344 m 4.409 ft
-991 m -3.251 ft
4.179 m 13.711 ft
3.069 m 10.069 ftElevation Profile
Rio Urubamba
Quechua
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Bike
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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
Cuesta del Sapo
Quechua
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Bike
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Moderate
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Half-day
From the heights of the Sacred Valley’s slopes we descend over a track in good conditions. The road offers very interesting views to the mountains...
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Exploration Path
From the heights of the Sacred Valley’s slopes we descend over a track in good conditions. The road offers very interesting views to the mountains and the Urubamba river. Once downhill, we will continue bordering the river through an area of cornfields and orchards and densely packed Inca terraces.
163 m 535 ft
-858 m -2.815 ft
3.505 m 11.499 ft
2.811 m 9.222 ftElevation Profile
Huayna Kolka
Suni
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Bike
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Moderate
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Half-day
After visiting the archaeological site of Machu Kolka, we get on our bikes and begin a descent among trees and adobe houses towards...
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Exploration Path
After visiting the archaeological site of Machu Kolka, we get on our bikes and begin a descent among trees and adobe houses towards the town of Racchi. There, we pedal in ascent towards the viewpoint of Huayna Kolka to contemplate the valley. We descend by a winding dirt road to Huayllabamba. At this point, we skirt around different crop fields until we reach explora.
403 m 1.322 ft
-1.198 m -3.930 ft
3.740 m 12.270 ft
2.867 m 9.406 ftElevation Profile
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