Adventures in Lima & Peru’s Sacred Valley – 8 Days

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Adventure your way through the best of Peru’s Sacred Valley with this active, eight-day itinerary. Sip pisco sours in Lima’s historic center, then fly to Cusco, the gateway to countless Inca wonders. Meet llamas at a sanctuary, ride an ATV to ancient ruins, and shop for handicrafts at village markets. Along the way, sample traditional Peruvian specialties, hike a section of the Inca Trail, and ride a zipline back to the bottom of the valley. End with a final night in Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire.

Highlights

  • Discover ancient gold relics at Lima’s Museo Larco
  • Ride an ATV to the intriguing amphitheater-shaped Inca ruins at Moray
  • Sample a traditional “earth oven” lunch at a farm in Ollantaytambo
  • Trek a short section of the famous Inca Trail, starting in beautiful Chinchero

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Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Explore the Peruvian Capital

Welcome to Peru! Your flight lands in the capital city of Lima, a vibrant metropolis and one of Peru’s largest cities. Located at the site of a pre-Columbian Indigenous settlement, it was conquered by the Inca Empire in the 15th century and later by the Spanish conquistadors. Today you’ll still find echoes of its fascinating history and a diverse mix of cultures, including Amerindian, European, Afro-Peruvian, and Asian influences. Your driver will collect you from the airport and transport you to your hotel. Settle in, then head out to explore.

Lima’s breezy location on the Pacific Ocean makes it a perfect city for exploring on foot. Head downtown to mingle with locals and grab a bite to eat in one of many award-winning restaurants. Or take in views over the ocean from the clifftop paths of El Malecón de Miraflores. This is also home to the eclectic Parque del Amor (Love Park), which includes beautiful mosaic walls, and Huaca Pucllana, a large clay pyramid built around 500 CE, with seven staggered levels. Make your way to the uppermost section for great views of the city.

If you need a break from the hustle and bustle, Parque Kennedy offers a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere. You can stroll through the park and admire the beautiful flowers and trees or sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of the central fountain. This is also a great place to shop for souvenirs, as local vendors set up daily to sell handmade crafts. End the day in the bohemian district of Barranco—a popular oceanside neighborhood for artists, tourists, and locals alike—for a relaxed evening drinking pisco sours, eating ceviche, and sampling Peruvian desserts.

Get out and explore Lima today on a guided tour. First, you’ll head to the historic center and Plaza de Armas, a UNESCO-listed site packed with fascinating Spanish architecture. You’ll visit impressive colonial landmarks here, including the Convent of Santo Domingo. Built in the 16th century by the Dominican Order of Friars, it’s located near the plaza and is famous for its magnificent Baroque architecture and the underground Catacombs. Other notable sights include the Government Palace, where Lima’s president resides, and the colonial mansion of Casa Aliaga—owned by the same family since 1535.

Next, head to the Museo Larco for a spellbinding introduction to Peru’s ancient cultures, which are presented wonderfully and told through intriguing ceramics and artifacts. Located inside a mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid, it’s the best place in the city to view ancient gold and silver artifacts and is home to one of South America’s best ceramics collections. You’ll want to stay for lunch in the museum’s café. Continue to chic Miraflores or slightly more party-hardy Barranco for amazing dinner, dancing, and nightlife.

You’ll be transferred to the airport this morning to catch your one-hour flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, transfer to the Sacred Valley, about 1.5 hours away. The elevation in the Sacred Valley is, on average, 9,416 ft (2,870 m), and it’s full of scenic Andean landscapes and remarkable archaeological sites from the times of the Incas. The valley was important for the Inca Empire as an agricultural, spiritual, and political center.

You’ll spend the next four nights in the small town of Urubamba in the center of the valley, but first, you’ll stop at the delightful Awanakancha Llama Sanctuary, where you can meet the adorable llamas and alpacas. You’ll also get a chance to watch a weaving demonstration using wool obtained from the alpacas. Afterward, browse the shop to select a piece of your own to bring home—each one is a handmade treasure.

Then, your driver will take you to your hotel. Enjoy lunch or dinner on the river banks of the Río Urubamba at Tunupa, the best restaurant in the Sacred Valley. The grounds are beautiful, and it’s the perfect place to relax.

After breakfast this morning, prepare for a day of activity as you’re picked up and transferred to Cruzpata, the base from which your ATV/quad bike tour to Moray and Maras begins. Get instructions on using your offroad vehicle before setting off across rolling green farmland for the first of the two major sights on this adventure, Moray. This is an utterly distinctive complex of stone amphitheaters developed by the Inca, with the exact reason for their construction unknown. However, historians believe the Inca built Moray to experiment with crop production in different micro-climates.

Your tour will continue to the salt mines of Maras, a few miles from Moray. The Inca developed this striking patchwork of stone pools and paths to harvest salt. Having seen Maras, return by quad bike to Cruzpata for your transfer back to the Sacred Valley. Afterward, reward yourself with lunch at the memorable Mountainview, where the local llamas are sure to be a hit as you enjoy a feast and gaze straight out to the Andes.

After breakfast, you’ll leave on a tour to visit the famous archaeological site in the village of Pisac. During a three-hour guided tour, you’ll explore these hilltop ruins comprising Inca burial grounds, irrigation systems, and astronomy centers. Later, head into town and visit Pisac’s famous textile market to browse handmade garments.

Then, head to the ancient Inca city of Ollantaytambo, one of the few remaining places in the Sacred Valley that has retained its original Inca urban planning. Walk through the streets with Inca-era canals and view the ancient houses still in use today. Climb the agricultural terraces, where you’ll see some of the quarries from which the stone for Ollantaytambo was sourced. It’s incredible how far these large stones were transported, especially considering the Incas didn’t have pack animals strong enough to carry them.

Take a break to enjoy a pachamanca at El Albergue Farm in Ollantaytambo. Pachamanca (earth oven) is a traditional Andean method of cooking using preheated stones in the ground. The lunch includes a tour of the hotel and organic farm as well as a visit to their cañazo (sugar cane liquor) distillery. Watch as Andean tubers like sweet potato, oca, and mashua, as well as beef, lamb, alpaca or cuy (guinea pig), and Andean aromatic herbs, are placed in the dish and left to cook underground. Enjoy a feast of traditional food along with a sampling of chicha morada (a local purple corn beverage).

Start the day early, setting off on a scenic drive to Chinchero, which the Inca believed to be the birthplace of the rainbow. In this typical Andean village, you can see extensive Inca terracing and some pretty colonial-era churches. Here, you’ll hike a short section of the famous Inca Trail alongside llamas and local guides. The walk will take you down the ancient, cobblestone trail along a light blue shimmering lagoon surrounded by Andean landscapes as you descend from 11,220 feet (3,420 m) to 9,420 feet (2,871 m).

Watch how the vegetation and birdlife change as you descend and how the temperature rises. Enjoy a boxed lunch en route and continue hiking until you reach the colonial town of Urquillos. Stop to learn about the techniques and traditions of Inca weaving, including the use of natural plant dyes, then join your driver for the transfer back to your hotel in Urubamba.

After a leisurely breakfast with a view of the Andes, transfer from your hotel in Urubamba to Pachar. After a brief safety and equipment talk, the rock climbing begins! Start by climbing 1,312 feet (400 m) up the side of the cliff on a via ferrata—a series of metal steps built into the wall. This system allows even those who have never tried rock climbing to experience the thrill of climbing. Enjoy a box lunch at the top while enjoying the beautiful views of the Sacred Valley. Then, descend into the valley on a series of exhilarating zipline rides.

You’ll return to Cusco for the evening, where you can explore at your own pace. History lovers should consider checking out the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun). First built by the Inca, it became the basis for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent after the Spanish conquest. Artistic types might want to explore San Blas, an old bohemian quarter famous for its white walls, blue doors, and creative artisan community. Don’t forget to pick up some snacks and souvenirs at the legendary Mercado Central de San Pedro.

It’s time to say goodbye to Peru! Depending on the hour of your departure, you may have time to visit one more café and do some people-watching before heading to the airport for your flight home. Safe travels!

Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner

What's Included

Included

  • English- and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Entrance tickets as per itinerary
  • Accommodation
  • Trekking staff (if applicable)
  • Camping equipment (if applicable)
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Transportation as per itinerary
  • Airport transfers (if specified)

Not included

  • International or domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional tours or additional entrance tickets
  • Personal equipment

What to Bring

What to Bring or take fo Day Hiking and Technical Equipment for Climbing Expedition

This equipment list is compiled to provide you with adequate help when choosing your equipment for a climb. Most items are required. Please consider each of them and make sure you understand the function and exclusive use for mountaineering, before substituting or removing items from this list. Please note that this list has been carefully annotated by the organizer. Remember that mountaineering, climbing or mountain expeditions tours is an extreme, risky sport, therefore everything related to it is of great attention.

Hiking backpack for hiking 50 to 60 liters

Light gloves for hiking or (Optional Mittens waterproof)

Medium weight socks

Sleeping bag (-15º to 20ºC)

Small daypack for one day hiking 30 liters

Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)

Hiking boots or shoes

Medium weight parka with fibber fill or down

Rain poncho (or rain gear)

Long-sleeved shirts

Fleece or Wool sweater and/or trousers

Lightweight pants

Cotton short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts

Water bottle for hiking or trekking

Strong waterproof duffel bag

Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb

Towel for personal hygiene each participantFirst-aid kit

Regular and long underwear

Knife or multi-tool

Light cap and wool hat

Sunglasses with UV certification, Sun block, lips

The rest of the list Essentials as appropriate for your hike

Grooming and personal hygiene kit

One Hiking Buff per person

3 Locking carabiners, we recommended per person

We recommend 2 ice screws for each client

1 Daisy Chain (Life Line) per each person

2 Ice axes (per person) technical, we recommended GRIVEL company

1 ATC descender (Rappel), this is very necessary for technical mountains

2 Cords for prusik, very important (Size Cord 6 mm x 10 m. long)

Gloves(Good gloves) for expeditions over 6000meters

Harness for climbing

Sleeping pad / Mattress, we recommend with air or inflatable mattress

Crampons, we recommended GRIVEL company

Walking sticks – Trekking Poles (optional), a pair per person, we recommended GRIVEL company

Down Jacket for expedition

Very important to have personal clothing such as pants and jacket with GOROTEX certification

First aid kit, for high mountains, because we as guides cannot medicate clients

Backpack Capacity 60 liters, it is better to have a bigger backpack to go comfortably to the high camps, because here you have to carry all your personal things

Gaiters or Leggings, now modern boots already have built-in (Incorporated), but better to have an extra pair

Dressing appropriately for the mountains can make the difference between a pleasant trip and a really uncomfortable one. Clothing must provide the right degree of temperature, perspiration and be well ventilated. Preferably cotton clothing should be avoided, as in humid conditions they absorb body heat.

In general, the weather conditions in in the Andes of South America can vary from day to day and even throughout the day. Therefore, clothing must be versatile.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the necessary equipment.

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Duration: 1 day
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Country / Location: Bolivia
Mountain Guide: Eric Raul Albino Lliuya
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Accommodations

Scroll through our exclusive accommodations for this trip below. Although very unlikely, we will be able to make substitutions when necessary. The comfortable accommodations that guests stay in every night offer comfort, the level that these options are are 3 stars and some hostels in some towns of first class quality to make your stay very pleasant.

*These exact accommodations are not guaranteed. In some cases, alternative accommodation of similar quality and location can be used.

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What our travelers or clients always ask questions before joining our trips, tours & expeditions, read all the information provided here.

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For our mountain climbing trips: If they are easily accessible mountains: For easy-climb mountains, well, you don’t need much experience, but if you already want to climb mountains above 6,000 meters and the conditions become more difficult, we recommend if you already want to go through mountains above 6,000 meters, have a basic or intermediate course for a good preparation. It is very important to be physically, technically and psychologically prepared.

Regarding the preparation of children: Everything will depend on which mountain you want to climb with your children, once you are clear on which of our tours or mountains you want to go with your children, we can give you some advice or see how to prepare them before going with they.

Regarding older people: It all depends on the condition of experience and how well the person is in health, on many occasions older people are the best to walk in the mountains because they have more experience, so it is always good to ask and find out about their experience of older participant. If you have any other questions, please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066

In all our trekking or mountaineering trips we do not include personal equipment in our prices, so you have to have your own equipment: Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc. ) and also within each page of the trips that we sell is a small list so you can see it on our website.

Our company can also rent the materials that you would need for your trip, see the list here on our website: https://peru-expeditions.org/equipment-rental/ . For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066

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We also recommend having accident insurance, we always recommend. We are Partners –Global Rescue. If you have any other questions about the trip we can schedule a date for a calling via WhatsApp. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066

To do long-distance hiking you need to at least train or do some tours such as visiting lagoons to get the experience and feel comfortable with what you do, it is always good before doing a long-distance hiking tour to test yourself so as not to be with the problems of altitude sickness during the trekking, and if you travel with children it is good to first train them before taking them, if they are accompanied by an adult of legal age, they must do a good acclimatization before going on the long-distance tour or with high altitude camps If you want to know or learn more advice, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify your doubts. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066

The preparation is according to what type and what technical level you want to go and climb a trek or mountain, the preparation will always gain experience little by little.

For this type of demanding or technical climbing sports, it is recommended to do some summits above 5 thousand meters beforehand and have good knowledge of high mountain technical equipment such as the use of technical ice axes, ice screws, correct use of crampons, and of course all the technical material. For more information, we can schedule an appointment to be able to explain in more detail everything about the mountain equipment and the preparations prior to joining our outings. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066

Every day we have active walks around approximately 4, to 5 sometimes 6 hours of walking, everything is according to your pace and physical condition of each person, in each of our travel programs you will find more detailed information, and if If you need more information about each day of the travel program, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify your doubts or questions, for this please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066

In our trips, either hiking or mountaineering: Depending on the type or destination of the trip that you are going to book, in some parts of the treks you go with mules or donkeys or sometimes with horses, and within the mountain trips, the approach camps are also They go with mules or donkeys, but there are some stretches where pack animals can no longer reach. In this part, our logistics is fully supported by the porters.

Who are the porters? They are people from the area who were born and live in the heights of the towns, they are very strong and are very acclimatized, the reason is that after the tourist season ends they dedicate themselves to agriculture and livestock for that reason they are people They are used to the altitude and have lived in nature all their lives and they are happy to be in the mountains together with our expeditions. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066

About accommodation or meals during the tour: Well, depending on the type of tour, when the tour is a classic cultural tour or a city tour, we eat during the route in tourist restaurants and sleep in category hotels that the client has requested.

If the tour is with camps and trekking: During the activity, logistics we include the service of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with traditional and typical meals of the region where you are going to travel with us, during the night we stay in tents, and we have a special tent for the kitchen and another for the dining room.

If the trip is at altitude or in the mountains: We bring special high mountain food, It are quicker meals to cook and we provide complete logistics such as Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and we sleep in special 4-season high mountain tents, with the best tents. If you have any questions or concerns, we can schedule an appointment via Whatsapp to clarify all your doubts and give you better information so that your trip is an unforgettable tour.

In mountains above 5000 meters: A local guide takes a maximum of 3 clients = Ratio 3pax = 1 local guide

In technical mountains: In large-big mountains we manage the travel policy, a guide and a maximum of 2 clients = Ratio 3pax = 1 local guide. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066

For all the trips that we offer within our main tourist destinations such as South America and Central America, also including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks of each continent, on each page of our website for each trip we indicate that month or what season to travel, then please read the information you find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any other questions you can contact us by WhatsApp with one of our travel experts. Thank you so much. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066

In the interest of the team’s enjoyment and success, we work with every single guest to ensure they are properly prepared and ready for this expedition. We pride ourselves on vetting every member to make sure that the team can bond and succeed together. It really sucks to be grouped with members that are much faster, or much slower, than you are. No one wants to the weakest link on a trip like this. By setting expectations and a solid training plan, we work to insure maximum cohesive success. Use this trip as an exercise motivator, and we will succeed together with style.

For the pick-ups of each trip, depending on the place or the trip that you are going to make with us, the meeting point is always at our office, in one of our trips we pick you up where you are staying or staying, or in some cases a A representative of our company will pick you up and then ship you to your transport to continue with your destination of the tour or trip you have booked with us. If you wish to request more information, do not hesitate to contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066

For all the trips that we offer within our main tourist destinations such as South America and Central America, also including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks of each continent, on each page of our website for each trip we indicate that month or what season to travel, then please read the information you find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any other questions you can contact us by WhatsApp with one of our travel experts. Thank you so much. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066

About the meteorological conditions of the climate, we try to organize the trips of each tour in the best season to have the best views and enjoy the selected trip but sometimes even is good season we can have bad weather, in this case on hiking or treks trips The complications are minimal, but when this happens during high-altitude climbing expeditions, the complications can become very difficult, that is why the bosses or leaders of the local guides must always make the most correct decision for the safety of our passengers, so we always recommend listening to the best advice from the local guide assigned for each tour. If you have any other questions please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066

We as a local company and connoisseurs of tours have departures on different dates. The best thing to do is to join a travel group to take care of your budget, and of course you can join our groups, but on trips like mountaineering we recommend going in small groups. To join a group, ask us for the dates and we will send you the necessary information to be able to join any of our trips.

Why go in a private trip: For trips whether trekking or high mountains, going privately is the most recommended option, but the costs are more expensive. So, if one joins a group, the prices will be more reasonable. In the mountains, the only disadvantage is if you are in a wall with another partner and if one of the participants gets tired or gets sick. In this case, you have to abort or cancel the summit and return together. For more information, contact us. We can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify all your questions.

In a mountain, for example, if 3 people go and one of the participants falls ill on the route, for security reasons they have to cancel or abort the summit or return all together. The same in a technical mountain if the climbing partner gets sick they all have to return, for these reasons sometimes it is better to go private only because for a single person the costs are more expensive for the same reason that the trip would already be private .

For more information please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066

Additional information

We help in the purchase of air tickets: we set up convenient flight options with each participant of the trip and book tickets such as international flights and domestic flights in each destination city of the countries that we offer our trips. We recommend you booking international flights tickets well in advance so we can find current flights offer prices from the airlines. In order for us to search for and book your flight, please contact us and we will be happy to help you!. → More information click here
About a Satellite Phone or inReach® Messenger - GARMIN: On each trip we recommend having a satellite phone at your disposal. The possibility of quick contact from anywhere on the mountain will guarantee your safety on the road. In case of need (for example, contact with the family or the travel company), for this service the participants have to request to rent a satellite phone, of course this service has an additional cost, contact us or ask our office for more information. A practical device is to have an inReach® Messenger - GARMIN also helps for any emergency. → More information click here
Many of the participants or clients of our adventures, hikes and expeditions in the mountains are people who sign up alone, but in some of our trips you will be able to find a travel partner companion to join a group. We have many options for you from day tours, short treks, long duration tours, and even the most extreme climbing high mountains on each country or South American continent and other destinations, as like the destinations you can see on our website. The mountains are a great place for rapid integration and a very healthy sport. → More information click here
Our mountain guides or tour leaders: All of our Tour Leaders are multiple conquerors of the peaks they lead the expeditions to. Each of our cultural guides, high mountain guides, mountainbike guides, among others are internationally recognized and certified guides, such as the certifications of (UIMLA) Union of International Mountain Leader Associations & (IFMGA) International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations. The mountaineering experience, skills and knowledge of your guides are a priority for us. → More information click here

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