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Female hiker walking towards Machu Picchu on the famous Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Peru

Hiking the Inca Trail on a Trip to Peru

Few hikes have the same allure as the Inca Trail, the famous trek through the mountains of the Sacred Valley of the Incas on route to Machu Picchu, South America’s most famous ruins. Even if you have no idea who the Incas are, you’ve probably heard of the trail. And if you have an appetite […]

Aren Bergstrom - Overlooking the Town of Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru

Exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas on Peru Tours

If you’re visiting Peru, chances are the centrepiece of your trip is Machu Picchu, the incredible lost city in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. To get to Machu Picchu on Peru tours, you’ll have to travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, either connecting directly by train or hiking the Inca Trail, heading […]

Sacred Valley harvested wheat field in Urubamba valley in Peru

Peru Vacation: The Allure of the Sacred Valley

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a valley traversed by the Urubamba River and contains many famous and beautiful Inca ruins. It was called the Sacred Valley because it contained some of the best land in the region and was not a part of the Inca Empire as such but the property of the […]

Beyond Peru’s Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is a wonder that stands out among the lush green mountains of Peru. The ancient ruins tell a mysterious tale about the Inca people – a civilization that faded into obscurity centuries ago. Machu Picchu tours are unforgettable, particularly if you visit around sunset, when the colours of the day’s end paint the […]