Urquillos hike Sacred Valley
- 1 day
- Starting From: $ 65.00 per person
Altitude
Min: 3350m/10990 ft.. Max: 3700m/12139 ft.
Duration
1 day
Physical Level
Moderate
Tour Type
Arqueological and Natural
Group Size
Min 2 people, Max 8 people
Best Season
April to October
Description
Urquillos hike to Sacred Valley is a perfect full-day trek where you will explore the Inca site of Chinchero explore all around then you will hike all downhill following the real Inca path that connects Chinchero with Urquillos along the hike you will find a waterfall and lots of local fruits in the sacred valley and incredible vistas.
Overview
Urquillos hike Sacred Valley tour starts with the pick up from your hotel in Cusco we will drive to Chincheros the hike starts in this place, this tour is a one-day walk that gives us a closer idea of the network of roads that our ancestors made. They join heights with valleys, and beautiful views with impressive archaeological centers and end up at the height of the sacred river: the Vilcanota. This tour is ideal for acclimatization to the Inca Trail.
Explore the little-known trek Inca trail Chinchero to Urquillos from the town of the rainbow to the magic land of the sacred valley of the Incas where you can appreciate the beautiful colonial temple of Chinchero and the Inca terraces with impressive stonework as well you will also walk along the original Inca trail that connects Chinchero with Urquillos a trail with outstanding views to the Andes mountains.
what's it like
Itinerary
- We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 8:00 AM in our private van to start our adventure to Inca trail Chinchero to Urquillos
- We will drive for one hour until Chinchero where you will have time to explore this Inca town and the colonial temple as well we can also visit the handicraft center here the Andean ladies can show us the process of weaving using alpaca wool and natural plants to dye.
- After you explore this amazing place we will start with the adventure Inca trail from Chinchero to Urquillos, we will follow the famous original Inca trail that connects Chinchero with Urquillos where Incas grow the biggest corn which belongs to the sacred valley of the Incas
- Along the hike, we will have nice viewpoints, a waterfall and big agricultural areas where they grow the biggest corn, and a great view of the Andes mountains
- Total distance 8 kilometers all downhill you don’t need much effort
- Total walking hours will be 4 but depends on the group pace
- In Urquillos our driver will be waiting for us and will take us back to Cusco
- In Urubamba, we can visit a restaurant where you can buy your lunch then back to Cusco.
Private tour this tour is done privately because we believe in quality over quantity – Our tours are personalized; and flexible we can customize your tours to your desires
Inclusions
- round trip private transportation from Cusco
- professional English and Spanish-speaking tour guide
- pick up from your hotel
- Entrance fee to Chinchero Inca site
- For lunch, we will stop at Urubamba
- Gratitude for the crew
What to Bring?
- Tourist ticket (not included in price)
- Sun hat
- Sun protection cream
- Waterproof jacket and rain poncho
- Water
- Camera
- Walking stick
Pricing
- 02 Hikers 115 USD per person
- 03 Hikers 105 USD per person
- 04 Hikers 90 USD per person
- 05 Hikers 75 USD per person
- 06 Hikers + 65 USD per person
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