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Located in the Andes mountains near Cusco, the Sacred Valley holds great historical and cultural significance. It was once the heartland of the Inca Empire, and lies beneath the world-famous site of Machu Picchu.

This fertile valley is fed by a network of waterways and encompasses a wealth of archaeological sites, including Ollantaytambo, renowned for its extensive Inca ruins; Tipon, which features ancient agricultural terracing and a working irrigation system; and Pisac, with its ancient vestiges and colorful weekly market. Other must-sees in the region include the archaeological sites of Maras, known for its unique salt evaporation ponds (often referred to as “salt pans” or “salt mines"), and Moray, which features a series of concentric terraces that resemble an amphitheater.

Stone terraces and Inca ruins cling to a steep hillside in the Sacred Valley, with rugged mountains behind.

Why visit the Sacred Valley?

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    The Sacred Valley is packed with iconic sites like Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Chinchero: terraces, temples, and living Inca history set against big mountain scenery.

    • A hammock hangs on a wooden veranda facing lush gardens and lodge rooms, mountains rising in soft light.
    Two cyclists ride a dirt road through highland grass, with snowcapped Andes peaks under a wide blue sky.
    Rider on horseback crosses a sunlit meadow in the Sacred Valley, golden trees and mountains stretching ahead.

    Sacred Valley trip itineraries

    Use these itineraries as a starting point, or as inspiration to create your own journey.

    A herd of llamas grazes on golden highland grass, with rugged mountains and a wide blue sky beyond.
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    Peru: Andean and Incan adventure

    A Peru hiking trip along the epic Salkantay Trek

    Colorful red, blue, and green macaws gathered on a clay cliff, some perched and others in flight, against a natural earthen riverbank backdrop.
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    Active Amazon, Machu Picchu and Galapagos tour

    A multigenerational adventure through wild landscapes and ancient cities 

    A blue-and-white train travels across golden grasslands, with broad Andean mountains and scattered clouds in background under bright daylight
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    Peru honeymoon: Andean adventure

    A journey for two around Peru, to Machu Picchu and beyond

    A family in rain gear walks along a forest boardwalk deep in the Peruvian Amazon, surrounded by dense greenery.
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    Family trip to Peru

    An Andes-to-Amazon journey for adventurous families

    A herd of llamas grazes on golden highland grass, with rugged mountains and a wide blue sky beyond.
    Itinerary

    Peru: Andean and Incan adventure

    A Peru hiking trip along the epic Salkantay Trek

    Colorful red, blue, and green macaws gathered on a clay cliff, some perched and others in flight, against a natural earthen riverbank backdrop.
    Itinerary

    Active Amazon, Machu Picchu and Galapagos tour

    A multigenerational adventure through wild landscapes and ancient cities 

    A blue-and-white train travels across golden grasslands, with broad Andean mountains and scattered clouds in background under bright daylight
    Itinerary

    Peru honeymoon: Andean adventure

    A journey for two around Peru, to Machu Picchu and beyond

    A family in rain gear walks along a forest boardwalk deep in the Peruvian Amazon, surrounded by dense greenery.
    Itinerary

    Family trip to Peru

    An Andes-to-Amazon journey for adventurous families

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    Other areas to explore

    A visit to the Sacred Valley puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of Peru.

    Stone path winds along a misty ridge, with an Inca ruin emerging through sunlit fog above jungle canopy.

    Machu Picchu

    Perched within a misty, orchid-filled tropical forest high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu is one of the most alluring archaeological sites in the world.

    The ornate Baroque facade of Cusco Cathedral faces the wide cobblestone Plaza de Armas.

    Cusco

    Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cusco remains a city that blends colonial Spanish charm with older, more austere remains of pre-Columbian glory.

    Traveler reclines on a cushioned daybed beneath a thatched cabana, facing Lake Titicaca and mountains at sunset.

    Lake Titicaca

    The largest freshwater lake in South America, Lake Titicaca is known for its floating islands, ancient culture, and UNESCO World Heritage status. 

    An Andean condor soars with wings spread wide against the rocky walls of Peru's Colca Canyon.

    Colca Canyon

    Carved over millennia by the meandering Colca River, this canyon stands as one of the world’s deepest.

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