SACRED VALLEYS & LOST CITIES

PERU

This journey traces the spiritual and architectural legacy of the Inca through Peru’s Sacred Valley and high Andes. Ancient trails, stone citadels, and living traditions reveal a civilization shaped by landscape and belief. Between explorations, time is built in for reflection, comfort, and meaningful connection. Peru unfolds slowly, with depth and reverence.

Note that everything you see here is an example of what your trip could look like. Your adventure will be tailored specifically to you.

WHEN TO GO

MAY - SEP

ESTIMATED COST

$5,900

DURATION

7 NIGHTS

per person, excl. int'l flights

(based on two adults sharing)

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WHY THIS ADVENTURE

The Sacred Valley is not simply a passage to Machu Picchu; it is the cultural and spiritual heart of the Andes. This journey is designed to honor that depth, blending iconic sites with quieter encounters that reveal how ancient traditions continue to shape daily life. You’ll walk paths once used by messengers and pilgrims, explore ruins aligned with the cosmos, and engage with communities whose knowledge is passed down through generations. Thoughtful pacing, expert guides, and carefully chosen accommodations ensure the experience feels immersive, personal, and profoundly grounding.

JOURNEY FLOW

The experience begins amid the fertile valleys and soaring peaks surrounding Cusco, where altitude, light, and silence immediately set the tone. Exploration unfolds gradually, moving between archaeological sites, villages, and open landscapes that invite pause as much as discovery. Trails and ruins reveal themselves not as relics, but as living places shaped by ceremony, agriculture, and astronomy. As the journey progresses, the Andes feel less imposing and more intimate, a place of rhythm and continuity. Each transition is seamless, allowing history, nature, and comfort to remain in quiet balance throughout.

HIGHLIGHTS

SACRED VALLEY RUINS

Visit lesser-known archaeological sites set against dramatic landscapes, where terraces, temples, and stonework reflect harmony between people and environment.

LIVING HIGHLAND TRADITIONS

Engage with local communities preserving ancestral practices through agriculture, weaving, and ritual, offering insight into Andean life beyond the ruins.

MACHU PICCHU REVEALED

Explore the legendary citadel with a specialist guide, uncovering its ceremonial purpose, architectural precision, and relationship to the surrounding mountains and sky.

ANCIENT ANDEAN TRAILS

Walk historic paths linking valleys and settlements, guided by experts who interpret the land through Incan engineering, cosmology, and enduring cultural significance.

WAYS TO PERSONALIZE

Add a private sunrise entry to Machu Picchu for a quieter, more atmospheric experience

Include a guided meditation or ceremony led by an Andean spiritual practitioner

Upgrade trekking segments with additional porters or comfort-focused pacing

Incorporate a photography-focused walk emphasizing landscape, texture, and light

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

BELMOND SANCTUARY LODGE

Steps from the citadel entrance, this exclusive lodge allows rare early and late access to Machu Picchu. Its privileged setting and understated elegance create an unmatched sense of proximity and calm.

PALACIO DEL INKA

Set within a historic mansion, this refined hotel blends colonial architecture with modern comfort. Thoughtful service, archaeological details, and a central location make it an ideal base for acclimatization and cultural immersion.

INKATERRA HACIENDA URUBAMBA

Set on a sprawling mountainside estate between Cusco and Machu Picchu, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba blends contemporary design with Andean tradition. Private casitas overlook terraced fields and snowcapped peaks, while immersive nature walks, farm-to-table cuisine, and quiet luxury create a deeply grounding highland retreat.