1 Day itinerary in Peru, South America
Sacred Valley Day Trek
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Peru's Sacred Valley with an exhilarating trek that immerses you in ancient Inca culture and stunning landscapes. Explore historic ruins, vibrant local markets, and picturesque villages set against majestic Andean peaks. Enjoy guided tours to iconic sites like Oll... Read More
By Inca Trail Bamba Experience
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Average
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Cusco
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Hiking
Nature & Wildlife
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Trek through amazing landscapes in the Andes mountains
Enjoy panoramic views of the Urubamba Mountain range
Explore the Huchuy Qosqo ruins in the Sacred Valley
Trek through amazing landscapes in the Andes mountains
Enjoy panoramic views of the Urubamba Mountain range
Explore the Huchuy Qosqo ruins in the Sacred Valley
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Day 1 : Cuzco, Peru
Cuzco - Chinchero (3,600m) - Piuray passage (4,100m) - Huchuy Qosqo ruins (3,600m) - Lamay (2,900m) - Cuzco (L)
You will be picked up from your hotel between 5:30 and 6:00 am and head towards the community of Lago Piuray, close to the town of Chinchero which will take us an hour to reach. There we will begin our adventure at 3600 m. The trek begins with a 3-hour walk upwards until arrival at Piuray passage located at 4100 m. We will be awarded with a beautiful panoramic view of the Urubamba mountain range and small lagoons. Our adventure continues with a 2-hour journey down to the Huchuy Qosqo ruins, a beautiful Inca city built in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Its name in Quechua means "Little Cuzco". There our guide will lead the visit across this magical archeological site. At the end of our visit we will have some time to enjoy our box lunch. Then, with a steep 2 hour downhill walk we’ll make our way to the town of Lamay. Our transport service will pick us up and drive us to Cuzco, where our trip will come to an end around 5-6pm.
Meals: Lunch
What’s Included
Meals
- Lunch (1)
Transport
- Private transport Cuzco - Chinchero (start of trek) & Lamay - Cuzco (or Ollantaytambo)
- Accommodation Pick up
Activities
- Sacred Valley Day Trek
Extras
- Pre-departure briefing
- Entrance fees at Huchuy Qosqo
Not Included
- Other food/drinks
- Trekking poles
- Tips
- Hotel drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
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