Descending to the Sacred Valley - Full itinerary and inclusions
From Cusco we take our private transport for about 45 minutes ¡to the quaint mountain town of Chinchero (pop 900/ 3762m), often visited for its colourful market days and colonial church. Market day is Sunday and still quite an authentic experience. Other days vendors still set up stalls for tourists who visit every day.
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On arriving in Chincheros we will visit the Historic Precinct (a Colonial church built atop Inca Foundations) before continuing on to visit an Awana Wasi (Weaving House) where the Chincheros weavers will do a small demonstration about their weaving techniques.
After these visits, we will delve deeper by leaving the well constructed Inca plaza and discovering the extensive terraced ruins of Chinchero. From here we descend by the Inka Ñan, (the network of Inka roads that linked their ancient towns) through a spectacular valley with views of the snow capped peaks that were worshipped by the Incas.
After lunch by a mountain stream we have a rare glimpse into traditional life in the Sacred Valley. We pass through farmland once culitvated by the Inkas - who left magnificent terraces still in full production today. Hiking from Chinchero - Urquillas takes about 3 hours.
Crossing the Urubamba River we will be picked up in our private transport and taken to Pisaq, where we will have a chance for a brief stop at the market and then continue on for a walking visit of the Pisaq ruins.
Itinerary Notes - Descending to the Sacred Valley
- The times cited in this itinerary are approximate. Walking times depend on the group and the guide can change lunch spots and campsites, depending on the progress of the group. Each guide has their own preferred route and it might not correspond exactly to the route described here.
What's included?
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- Professional, English speaking guide
- Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
- Transport as described in itinerary
- Boxed lunch
What is not included?
- Snacks and Water
- Boleto Turistico & Entry fees.
You should bring:
- A light day pack to carry your things
- Your Boleto Turistico (Tourist ticket)
- Water bottle and water
- Money for snacks, souvenirs and tips if you wish to tip.
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Jumper (sweater)
- Rain protection (or plastic poncho)
- the Cusco region can experience "all seasons in one day" therefore its wise to take a warm hat and gloves, as well as s sunhat, when you leave in the morning, in order to be prepared for all eventualities.
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AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS (these discounts are not cumulative)
• 5% discount on treks only for members of South American Explorers Club (SAE)
• $30 off listed price if you are doing a 3 day plus trek with Apus Peru.
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