Some activities you can do

The sacred Valley of Incas has it all: a beautiful geography surrounded by rivers and cozy towns, archaeological sites with great historical value and thousands of adventures for people of all ages.

Definitely visit Pisac, Chinchero, Urubamba, Maras and Moray. They are activities that should be on your list. But here you will know other good alternatives that you can include during your stay in this fertile valley that was highly appreciated by the Incas and that today is one of the favorite destinations for tourists from all over the world.

• Visit the traditional Pisac market

  The traditional Pisac market is located 40 minutes from the city of Cusco. It is a beautiful artisan market whose popularity has crossed the borders of Peru. It is believed that since the time of the Incas, the place was already an important commercial center. With the arrival of the Spanish this tradition was maintained, which lasts until now. The market offers ceramic crafts, fine alpaca clothes, silver jewelry and all kinds of souvenirs. Sunday is when it occupies most of the main square in Pisac, the district where this important market is located.

• Extreme glamping in the Sacred Valley

  Glamping is a type of camping but extreme. In the Sacred Valley there is a store (glass sheath) located on a cliff 300 meters above the Urubamba river. This tent is glamorous as it contains a bedroom for 4 people, a bathroom and a dining room. However, this adventure is recommended only for adrenaline lovers who are not afraid of heights. From there you can see all the scenic beauty of the Sacred Valley of the Incas crowned by stars at night. To get to this site you must climb stairs and paths at the edge of cliffs. Of course, it has all the security measures.

• Take an ATV tour of the Sacred Valley

  The Sacred Valley of the Incas is the perfect place for adventure lovers. Among them, the ATV tour is one of the experiences preferred by the visitor. It is an adventure on four wheels through towns and natural paths. Impressive landscapes such as the La Verónica mountains and the "Vilcanota" mountain range can be appreciated. In addition, it is possible to visit the salt mines of Maras and the Inca Ruins of Moray. During the journey, you will admire the customs of the local people and the immense green fields of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On average, the tour lasts 3 to 4 hours and includes guides and prior training.

• Take a bike tour of the Sacred Valley

  For lovers of cycling, the bicycle tour through the Sacred Valley is the best adventurous experience in Cusco. It is a tour on two wheels through the different towns of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The roads are mostly downhill on asphalt. Along the way, there is the opportunity to know the main attractions of the Valley, such as the traditional market of Pisaq, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. This adventure is carried out with all the security measures.

• Zip in Racchi

  If you want to add a little more adventure on the trip to Cusco, zip line or zip line is the best option. This is an extreme sport that consists of sliding down a steel cable at high speed and distance. In the Sacred Valley of the Incas, it is carried out in the town of Racchi (40 minutes from Cusco), from where all the splendor of the Sacred Valley is glimpsed. The place of operations has 7 cables of different distances and speeds according to the nerves of the visitor. This adventure can be done as a family as it has the necessary security measures.

• Boating on the Vilcanota River

  The waters of the Vilcanota River almost completely cover the Sacred Valley of the Incas and are conducive to canoeing. Depending on the season of the year, this is done on different levels. In the dry season (from April to October), the calm waters allow you to do it in levels II and III (exciting with little risk). In the rainy season (from October to March), it can be done in levels IV and V (risky and with a lot of adrenaline). These advanced levels are carried out in the Apurímac and Tambopata rivers. The tour includes guides and the necessary equipment.