Cultural & Nature Trips
Also known as Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas is located in the Peruvian Andes, beneath the world famous site of Machu Picchu and not far from Cuzco, the cultural capital of Peru. This fertile valley is fed by a network of waterways and encompasses a wealth of important archaeological sites. The historic and ancient city of Ollantaytambo, once a fortress in the fight against the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, before being eventually abandoned. Today, the original walls from Incan times and the huge stone terraces loom large over the the picturesque town with its narrow stone cobbled streets. Moray, an ancient agricultural research center with its terracing and a working irrigation system. Pisac, with its ancient vestiges and colourful weekly market and of course the centrally located Urubamba, the economic centre of the valley with its bustling markets and busy lanes.
Cusco the cultural Capital of Peru
Once called the ‘Navel of the World’ by the Incas, Cusco remains a city that blends colonial Spanish charm with older, more austere remains of pre-Columbian glory. One can still see the foundations of Inca structures on many of its city streets today.
Cusco the cultural capital
Cusco’s most important landmarks include sites from both Inca and colonial times, such as the Korikancha (the ancient Temple of the Sun), the Loreto Street with its 12-cornered stone, the cathedral, the Museum of Colonial Art, the archaeological park of Saqsaywaman (the fortress-temple), the nearby funerary shrines of Kenqo, and the water-worship site of Tambomachay.
Maras and Moray
According to historical believes, the salt pans of Maras predate the Incan culture and date back to the Wari’s, more than 500 years. The bowl shaped terraces of Moray are believed to have been an agricultural research centre of the Incas, complete with an independent irrigation system.
Ollantaytambo
The historic and ancient city of Ollantaytambo, once a fortress in the fight against the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, before being eventually abandoned. Today, the original walls from Incan times and the huge stone terraces loom large over the the picturesque town with its narrow stone cobbled streets.
Ollantaytambo is also one of the most convenient starting points for the Inca Trail
Hummingbird Experience
Join us in a delightful half day experience with 10 species of Hummingbirds. A small adventure into nature and observation of one of the little flying wonders on this planet. We include a lunch and transfers within the sacred valley into the chirpy encounter.
Meet Elvin and his family
What about a day with 3 generations Quechua culture? We take you up into the mountains, where you will meet Elvin and his family, traditional farmers. Elvin will introduce you into his day to day life and his traditions. The same program can be adapted into an overnight camping stay on the high pastures, dotted with Alpaca and Lama herds.