Sacred Valley Itineraries

The Incas believed that Lake Titicaca was the birthplace of the sun, and the Andean village of Chinchero marked the spot where the rainbow was born.

Chinchero has many archaeological sites spanning a full spectrum of time periods, from Inca ruins to colonial churches. With its lofty location between snow-dusted mountains, the village is quite beautiful and is famous for its weaving culture; pick up hand-woven baskets from the colourful Sunday market to take home as gorgeous souvenirs. 

The Sacred Valley’s mild climate makes it an excellent destination for those wishing to indulge in more adventurous activities, and at a lower altitude than the rest of the city Cuzco, it’s an ideal place to acclimatise before travelling higher into the mountains.

Activities include short treks through the mountains, quad biking, horse riding and mountain biking, or taking to the fast-flowing waters of the Urubamba River on a river raft. The Sacred Valley is home to several striking protected climbing routes, and zip-lining and paragliding through the mountains also affords incredible views.

The serene lakes of the Andes are ideal for exploring on a stand-up paddleboard, with the magnificent rocky peaks rising up above you.