Cusco Region · Peru
Sacred Valley, Peru
High-altitude trekking, Inca archaeology, and plant medicine in the Andean heartland.
Best Season
May – September
Activity Level
Active
Currency
PEN (Peruvian Sol)
Time Zone
PET (UTC-5)
Overview
The Sacred Valley of the Incas stretches between Pisac and Ollantaytambo at 2,800 metres, surrounded by snow-capped Andean peaks and the ruins of one of the most sophisticated civilisations in history. The trekking is extraordinary — from the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu to the more remote Salkantay and Ausangate circuits. The wellness dimension here is genuine: Andean plant medicine traditions, altitude training, and the particular clarity that comes from high-elevation living. Meridian books a private hacienda in the valley and designs the trekking programme around your fitness level.
Signature Experiences
Private guided Inca Trail to Machu Picchu — Sun Gate at sunrise
Andean plant medicine ceremony with a traditional curandero
Mountain biking descent from the Sacred Valley rim
Market day in Pisac — textiles, quinoa, and Quechua community
Where You'll Stay
Private hacienda, Sacred Valley floor
Terrain
Concierge Note
“Altitude acclimatisation is essential — we build 2 rest days into the beginning of the itinerary and have altitude medication available through our medical partner in Cusco.”
Key Details
Language
Spanish, Quechua
Entry Requirements
No visa required for US/EU/UK holders
Getting There
Fly to Cusco (CUZ) via Lima. Private transfer into the valley.
On the Ground
Private vehicle; horses or hiking depending on route
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