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From the very beginning, the Sacred Valley climate, altitude and land changed it into the main pantry and relaxing environment of the Inca Empire. We can observe the best of Peru’s cultivated corn in the Valley that is surrounded by the mountain range of Vilcabamba, crossed by the Vilcanota River, and is a land of fruit trees, vegetables and livestock breeding. The Urubamba Valley is one of the mayor archaeological sites in Peru including temples, platforms, canals, settlements, and burials. This region counts on a greatest biodiversity and ecological floors varying from Puna to Cloud Forest.
Casa Andina offers travelers diverse activities to explore the greatness of the Valley, the most cosmopolitan of Peru. These activities show the nature, adventure, food and culture that have taken root over centuries and last up to now.

Recommendations: comfortable and adapted clothes for physical activity; comfortable footwear and for some aquatic activities, extra clothes, shorts or light pants, bathing suit,; long pants for cavalcades, solar block cream, moisturizing cream, sun glasses, cap, warm clothes, small backpack and towel. It is advisable little physical activity and a light meal during the first day at altitude.

* children recommended activities

Rafting Programs

Rafting tour begins down the Urubamba River with specialized guides and equipment. The trips are programmed under safety measures and allow experiences of local fauna, flora, waterfalls observation and visit isolated archaeological sites.
Included: transportation, guides, river equipment, safety kayaker (in class IV sections), snack (picnic lunch in long trips), water and medicine kit. Departure: morning and afternoon.

Descriptions and Prices

AVERAGE (2 to 4 hours)

Experience: Urco – Huarán I* / COD. YRU
Description: floating in white waters and stops in sand beaches in order to play and have a snack. Birds, the cascade of Arín and the eucalyptus forest of Huarán to watch / 3 h. (2 h. in river) / Class II rapids (low) –option to float / altitude: 2900 meters above sea level. Whole-year-round activity.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 10	>11
$/person	215	113	77	64	55	54	45

Experience: Urco – Huarán II / COD. YRH
Description: floating in white waters down famous rapids of Huarán/ 3 h. 30’ (2 h. 30’ rafting) / Class II rapids (low) y IV (average – high) / altitude: 2900 meters above sea level. Can run from May to November.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 10	>11
$/person	259	135	93	76	63	59	50

Experience: Ollantaytambo – Cachicata / COD. YRO
Description: white waters rafting up to rapids of Ollantaytambo, surrounded by Inca terraces and 1000 meters height walls / 4 h. (2 h. in river) / Class III rapids (average) / altitude: 2800 meters above sea level. Can run from May to December. Include snack.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 10	>11
$/person	215	114	77	64	56	55	45

LONG (4 hours and more)

Experience: rafting in Pisaq (Piñipampa – Huambutío)* / COD. YRP
Description: floating in white waters, with quiet rapids through a high-wall narrow section / 5 h. (2 h. in river) / Class II rapids (low) – floatation option / altitude: 2900 meters above sea level. Whole-year-round activity. November to April rapids Class III. Include snack.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 10	>11
$/person	238	123	89	88	71	63	54

Experience: Chuquicahuana – Cusipata / COD. YRC
Description: simultaneous rapids class III and IV through a narrow valley. Birds’ watching and trip through the Chuquicahuana canyon / 6 h. (2 h. in river) / Class IV rapids (average – high) / altitude: 3000 – 3100 meters above sea level. November to April rapids Class IV and V. Includes box lunch to take it at the riverbank
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 10	>11
$/person	299	164	119	104	87	84	66

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2.	Hiking Programs
	As the valley inhabitants do, we hike through rural paths crossing rich places in local biodiversity, archaeological sites, communities and farm fields. Included: transportation, guide, snack (picnic lunch for long journeys), water and medicine kit. Departure: morning and afternoon.

Descriptions and Prices

SHORT (up to 2 hours)

Experience: the community of Yanahuara* / COD. YCY
Description: hike on smooth uphill through the open country of Yanahuara, farm fields and Urubamba River/ 1 h. (or more) / difficulty: average – low / altitude: 2850 – 2900 meters above sea level
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 11	>12
$/person	76	38	25	20	16	13

AVERAGE (2 to 4 hours)

Experience: the forest of Yanahuara / COD. YAY
Description: hike through the community of Yanahuara, farm fields, orchid and polylepis (queñual) forests / 3 h. (or more) / difficulty: average / altitude: 2900 – 3500 meters above sea level. Include snack.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	>8
$/person	75	39	29	22	26	21

Experience: Inca’s walls of Yucay / COD. YCU
Description: hike on smooth uphill, an Inca system of canalization, farm fields and terraces up to 5 meters height / 3 h. (2 h. hike) / difficulty: average - low / altitude: 2900 – 2950 meters above sea level. Include snack.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 11	>12
$/person	150	75	50	47	32	25

Experience: along the Sacred River (Yanahuara – Ollantaytambo) / COD. YCO
Description: smooth hike along the Vilcanota River and isolated archaeological sites up to Ollantaytambo / 4 h. (3 h. hiking) / difficulty: average – low / altitude: 2850 meters above sea level. Include snack.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	121	63	50	43	46	38	35

Experience: the ravine of Los Loros (Chinchero – Urquillo) / COD. YCC
Description: visit to Chinchero and hike downhill through an Inca cobble-stoned path along a forested ravine and enjoy an impressive view of the snowy Sahuasiray / 4 h. (3 h. hiking) / difficulty: average / altitude: 3700 – 2900 meters above sea level (not recommended for people with knee problems). Include snack.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	144	75	59	51	55	45	42

LONG (4 hours and more)

Experience: get to the Star of the Inca Trail (Cachicata – Machuquente) / COD. YCA
Description: hike along the Vilcanota River through a beautiful Inca biodiversity-rich path, views of snowy peaks and visit isolated archaeological sites/ 5 h. (4 h. hike) / difficulty: average/ altitude: 2750 meters above sea level. Include box lunch.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	173	96	70	62	60	50	49

Experience: the salt route (Moray and Salt Mines of Maras) / COD. YCM
Description: hike around the circular terraces of Moray, salt mines of Maras and downhill into the Valley/ 6 h. (5 h. hiking) / difficulty: average / altitude: 3600 – 2800 meters above sea level. Include box lunch. Include box lunch.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	151	75	60	46	45	37	34

Experience: the small Cusco (Chinchero – Uchuy Qosqo) / COD. YCQ
Description: hiking the heights of the spectacular Inca trail, arrive to one of the most important and isolated archaeological sites (Uchuy Qosqo) and visit Piuray lagoon and Sacred Valley / 10 h. (7 h. hike) / difficulty: average – high / altitude: 4100 – 3200 meters above sea level (very good physical condition and rest to become acclimatized is a must) / horse support upon request. Includes box lunch and snack.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	260	135	96	85	63	67	51

We charge 100% of total price for cancellations of all activities made within 48 hours

Mountain Bike Riding Programs

The Sacred Valley is one of the appropriate places for this practice since it counts with a great variety of trails and diverse landscape. Finally, surrounding communities and archaeology make of a mountain bike riding a rich experience.
Included: transportation, long journey transportation support, entrance fee to archaeological sites where required, guide – bicycle repair specialist, suspension mountain bicycles, helmet, gloves, hydration, snack (picnic lunch for long journeys), water and medical kit. Departure: morning and afternoon.

Descriptions and Prices

SHORT (up to 2 hours)

Experience: the community of Yanahuara* / COD. YBY
Description: pleasant hike through the open country of Yanahuara in order to watch the beauty of farm fields, chullpas and the Urubamba River / 1 h. / difficulty: average / altitude: 2850 – 2900 meters above sea level.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 11	>12
$/person	96	58	45	39	33	31

MEDIAS (2 to 4 hours)

Experience: along the Sacred River (Yanahuara – Ollantaytambo)* / COD. YBO
Description: pleasant hike through isolated archaeological sites in the Valley and Ollantaytambo Inca’s streets tour / 3 h. (2 h. bicycle ride) / difficulty: average – low / altitude: 2800 meters above sea level (program adapted for children). Include snack.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	165	97	79	70	56	62	50

Experience: get to the Start of the Inca Trail (Cachicata – Chilca) / COD. YBC
Description: smooth and almost plain hike round the Inca trail and along Sacred Valley terraces / 4 h. (2 h. 30’ bicycle ride) / difficulty: average – low / altitude: 2800 – 2750 meters above sea level. Include snack.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	198	114	91	74	56	62	52

Experience: the salt route I (Moray – Maras – Pichingoto) / COD. YBM
Description: hike through gardens, Moray and the salt mines of Maras, still in use today / 4 h. (3 h. bicycle ride) / difficulty: average / altitude: 3600 – 2800 meters above sea level. Include snack.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	205	122	98	81	64	70	60

LONG (4 hours and more)

Experience: the jungle route (Abra de Málaga – downhill the jungle) / COD. YBS
Description: impressive downhill through the Lucumayo Valley into the jungle, cross over different ecological floors and with great view of Urubamba snowy peak mountain range/ 8 h. (4 h. bicycle ride) / difficulty: average / altitude: 4200 – 2700 meters above sea level. Include box lunch.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	286	167	135	110	96	92	76

Experience: the salt route II (Chinchero – Moray – Maras) / COD. YBI
Description: hike through farm fields, Moray and Salt Mines of Maras/ 8 h. (6 h. bicycle ride) / difficulty: average – high / altitude: 3600 – 2800 meters above sea level. Include box lunch.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	245	148	122	105	85	91	80

We charge 100% of total price for cancellations of all activities made within 48 hours

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Horseback-Riding Programs

The horse is very important as a means of transportation and works for the inhabitants of the valley. Our travelers have the possibility to do some hike through different paths and discover the communities’ lifestyle and their biological and historical wealth. The type of horses is ‘Peruvian Paso’ except in Yanahuara and Pumahuanca heights that they are ‘Criollo Horses’.
Included: transportation, entrance fee to archaeological sites where required, guide, muleteer, hydration, snack (picnic lunch for long journeys), water and medical kit. Departure: morning and afternoon.

Descriptions and Prices

SHORT (up to 2 hours)

Experience: the community of Yanahuara* / COD. YHM
Description: from the community of Yanahuara travel across rural roads in order to observe its gardens, houses, flora and fauna / 1,5 h. / difficulty: low / altitude: 2800 meters above sea level.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	113	79	66	59	52	53	50

AVERAGE (2 to 4 hours)

Experience: Huayoccari – Urquillo / COD. YHU
Description: journey through the forest of Huayoccari up to the ancient Inca Trail of Urquillo in a place full of archaeological sites and alive nature / 3 h. (2 h. horseback riding) / difficulty: low / altitude: 2800 meters above sea level. Include water.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	369	223	190	179	159	156	138

Experience: along the Sacred River (Yanahuara – Ollantaytambo)* / COD. YHO
Description: hike through old Inca trails, agriculture terraces and along the Urubamba River / 3 h. (2 h. horseback riding) / difficulty: average – low / altitude: 2900 meters above sea level (program adapted for children). Include snack.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	329	193	160	150	129	130	112

Experience: the salt route I (Maras – Moray – Pichingoto) / COD. YHM
Description: hike through paths that the Incas used in order to distribute salt along its territory, awesome sightseeing of the Valley / 4 h. (3 h. horseback riding) / difficulty: average – low / altitude: 2900 – 3200 meters above sea level. Include snack.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	413	243	185	172	155	152	142

LONG (4 hours and more)

Experience: the salt route II (Yanahuara – Maras – Moray – Sacred Valley) / COD. YHY
Description: from the hotel travel across the Urubamba River up to the ecological greenhouses of Moray and the salt mines of Maras / 6 h. (5 h. horseback riding) / difficulty: average / altitude: 2900 – 3200 meters above sea level. Include box lunch.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	511	301	230	203	192	190	163

Experience: the forest of Yanahuara (Yanahuara heights) / COD. YHA
Description: hike through old shepherds’ trials along a ravine that crosses Cusco most important polylepis (queñuas) and orchids forests where we carry out conservation tasks/ 7 h. ( 6 h. horseback riding) / difficulty: average / altitude: 2900 – 4200 meters above sea level. Included: box lunch.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	310	196	163	142	126	126	115

We charge 100% of total price for cancellations of all activities made within 48 hours

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5.	Multi activities Programs
	Our travelers get to live a distinctly different experience in the Sacred Valley with tour packages that include various activities during their trip. Included: appropriate equipment for each activity, transportation, and entrance fee to archaeological sites where required, guide, muleteer, hydration, picnic lunch, water and travel medical kit. Departure: morning and afternoon.

Descriptions and Prices

Experience: Rafting and hiking adventure in the Valley / COD. YMC
Description: Vilcanota River rafting crossing Ollantaytambo rapids, picnic on the riverbank and hike through archaeological sites / 5 h. (2 h. rafting and 1,5 h. trekking) / difficulty: average / altitude: 2850 – 2750 meters above sea level. Included: picnic and tickets to get into the archaeological site.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	291	154	113	93	79	77	66

Experience: River rafting and bicycle riding along the Inca trail / COD. YMB
Description: Vilcanota River rafting tour up to Ollantaytambo rapids, small meal (picnic) and mountain bicycle riding along Valley terraces/ 6 h. (2 h. rafting y 2,5 h. bicycle riding)/ difficulty: average / altitude: 2850 – 2750 meters above sea level. Include picnic.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	344	189	138	117	97	97	87

Experience: the salt route (horseback riding and hike to Moray and Maras) / COD. YMM
Description: tour through ancient paths in the salt mines of Maras up to the aqueducts of Moray, small meal (picnic) and hike up to the hotel / 6 h. (3 h. horse riding y 1,5 h. hike) / difficulty: average / altitude: 2850 – 3200 meters above sea level. Included: picnic and tickets to get into the archaeological site.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	286	193	175	157	139	139	133

Experience: kayak, mountain bicycle riding and hike along the Sacred Valley / COD. YMK
Description: After an introduction to kayak we row along the Huayco lagoon with awesome view of snowy peaks, bicycle riding through horseshoe path in Moray and Maras, hike to Pichingo and finally return to hotel / 7 h. (2 h. kayak, 3 h. bicycle riding and 40 hike) / difficulty: average - low / altitude: 3200 – 2900 meters above sea level. Included: picnic and tickets to get into the archaeological site.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 11	>12
$/person	311	189	155	133	112	130	109

We charge 100% of total price for cancellations of all activities made within 48 hours

Communities and culture Programs

The traveler has the possibility to participate in Andean textiles and ceramics workshops carried out by members of the Valley quechua communities and to attend offerings to the Pacha Mama ritual, a way of respect and recognition from Andean communities to the land fertility. Also, visit the Urubamba open market where inhabitants from the heights exchange their products. During workshops, the traveler will see all the steps of the products creation and production: wool preparation, clay polishing, dyeing and baking craftwork. The 78% of these activities benefits is granted to local communities.
Included: shamans, materials and supplies, theoretical and practical workshops and water.

Descriptions and Prices

Experience: Ceramics workshop* / COD. YTC
Description: antique and modern designs clay craftwork, dyeing with mineral material, polishing and baking. Duration: 2 h. / difficulty: low / altitude: 2700 meters above sea level. Includes transportation and baking.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
$/person	84	54	46	37	32	27	23	21	20	18

Experience: Andean textiles workshop* / COD. YTT
Description: wool craftwork, use of natural dyes, spinning and manufacturing. Duration: 2 h. / difficulty: low / altitude: 2700 meters above sea level. Includes: transportation
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
$/person	40	31	31	31	30	29	28	27	27	27

Experience: Offerings to Pacha Mama (Mother Earth) ritual / COD. YPP
Description: offering elements, songs and musicalization. Duration: 1 hour / difficulty: low / altitude: 2700 meters above sea level.
Price (taxes included):

Number of people	1 - 10	11- 19	>20
$/person	100	150	200

We charge 100% of total price for cancellations of all activities made within 48 hours

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Sacred Valley Sky Programs * / COD.

Guided by our astronomer through the planetarium-observatory, the travelers will take a look to constellations and stars most important observed in the Southern Hemisphere and the cosmology developed by Andean communities. During the first part of the visit to the planetarium, computer projections are carried out and then we go to the dome in order to use the telescope
Included: use of the planetarium-observatory, bilingual specialist. Duration: 1 hour / difficult: low.

Price

8.	Yoga Program in the Sacred Valley / COD. YYY
	A unique experience of yoga, breathing and relaxation in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. A specialist in yoga and dance grants the classes and has an assistant for groups of more than 20 people. Includes: use of green areas, rooms, bilingual specialist and equipments. Duration: 1,5 h / difficulty: low / altitude: 2700 meters above sea level.

Prices

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