An outdoors destination par excellence, the Sacred Valley – inextricably linked to the Inca Empire – boasts gorgeous scenery framed by bold Andes mountains and bisected by the Urubamba River, splendid weather, and a lower elevation than Cusco, making it easier to adapt to and get outdoors. Whether you’re looking for gentle walks in the valley, some meditative yoga and cooking classes, or a dose of extreme sports, the Sacred Valley has it all.
Whitewater Rafting
for adventurers & outdoors enthusiasts
Whitewater Rafting
for adventurers & outdoors enthusiasts
Great introductions to whitewater river rafting are within easy reach of Casa Andina Private Collection, along the Vilcanota and Urubamba Rivers. Begin in Pachar, near Ollantaytambo, and run the river through exciting class II-III rapids. Along the river route are spectacular scenes of little-known Inca remnants, including distinctive stonework, as well as abundant native flora and fauna. Finish your run near Cachicata, a great stone quarry that was the source for many of the massive stones that went into great Inca fortresses and cities in the Sacred Valley. Casa Andina provides expert guides and all necessary equipment.
Duration: 4 hours (2,5 in the river), afternoon or morning
Difficulty: low
Ideal season: May to November, closed from January to March
Hiking Among the Inca Walls of Yucay
for walkers & photographers
Hiking Among the Inca Walls of Yucay
for walkers & photographers
A lovely hike with easy climbs along the Incas’ Sacred Valley system of canals, cultivation fields, and 5m- (16-ft) high terraces.
Duration: 3 hours (2-hour trek), afternoon or morning
Difficulty: moderate
Ideal season: April to December
Horseback Riding Along the Sacred River (Yanahuara – Ollantaytambo)
for outdoors enthusiasts
Horseback Riding Along the Sacred River (Yanahuara – Ollantaytambo)
for outdoors enthusiasts
A relaxed ride with trained and docile horses along the Urubamba River, from Yanahuara to Ollantaytambo, traversing areas rich in natural and archaeological attractions.
Duration: 4 hours (3-hour horseback ride), morning
Difficulty: low to moderate
Ideal season: April to December
Observatory & Planetarium
for stargazers & mystics
Observatory & Planetarium
for stargazers & mystics
The Sacred Valley, with a minimum of artificial light, is one of the finest spots in Peru to study the vast Andean night sky, and Casa Andina’s rare and superb domed observatory and planetarium is the perfect place to appreciate it. Astronomy-trained guides lead nightly programs (in English, French and Spanish) in Inca cosmology and instruct guests in using the professional electronic telescope to gaze at constellations only visible in the Southern Hemisphere, including the legendary Southern Cross, Centaurus, and the Southern Milky Way. A rare opportunity.
Duration: 1 hour
Ideal season: June to September (closes from January to March)
For more information about our complete set of activities in the Sacred Valley and its surroundings you can write us to travel@casa-andina.com
RATES
These are the highest rates available in our website. If you go to Rates & Reservations you will find up to 35% discounts. Rates include 10% of services fee and breakfast buffet.
