Journey through the Sacred Valley

Between Cusco and Machu Picchu lies the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a stunning stretch of the Urubamba river dotted with traditional villages, terraced hillsides, and extraordinary ruins. The highlights are the colourful market town of Pisac with its hilltop ruins, and the fortress town of Ollantaytambo, with its steep Inca terraces (and the station for the Machu Picchu train). A full-day group tour is affordable and covers the main sites, or you can travel independently by cheap colectivo. The valley sits lower than Cusco, so it's gentler on the altitude too. We'll explain the tour options and how to combine the valley with your onward journey.