SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS

The Sacred Valley of the Incas or Urubamba Valley is a valley in the Andes of Peru, close to the Inca capital of Cusco and below the ancient sacred city of Machu Picchu. The valley is generally understood to include everything between Písac and Ollantaytambo, parallel to the Urubamba River, or Vilcanota River or Wilcamayu, as this Sacred river is called when passing through the valley. It is fed by numerous rivers which descend through adjoining valleys and gorges, and contains numerous archaeological remains and villages. The valley was appreciated by the Incas due to its special geographical and climatic qualities. It was one of the empire's main points for the extraction of natural wealth, and the best place for maize production in Peru.

Leaves:

Every day from 08:30 to 18:00 (Sundays 8:00 to 18:00)

Places to be Visited:

• Pisaq market and Ruins.
• Urubamba
• Ollantaytambo
• Chinchero.

You need:

Tourist ticket:

Parcial ticket 70 soles. Full ticket 130 soles.

Money for your lunch.

Price 2009:  

USA$20.00 per person for the group service, you travel with 30 other people.

Private service price:

• $150 from 1 to 6 people
• USA$ 195 from 7 to 12 people).

Important:

Price does not include the tourist tickets and lunch.

Need to take:

• Warm jacket
• camera
• water
• Sun cream
• Tourist ticket
• monery for lunch and for shopping.