Sacred Valley
Heartland of Royal Estates & Agricultural Laboratories
Destination Overview
Carved by the sacred Urubamba River (Willkamayu), the Sacred Valley is a breathtaking expanse of emerald maize fields, dramatic canyon walls, ancient fortresses, and picturesque traditional villages.
History & Heritage
The valley was the personal estate of the Inca royal family, prized for its fertile microclimates and spiritual significance. The Incas built extraordinary civil engineering works here, including the circular agricultural terraces of Moray and the 3,000 terraced salt pools of Maras.
Ideal For Travelers Seeking:
Curated Private VIP Experiences
Auqui Signature Included1Sacred Offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth)
Participate in an authentic private shamanic ceremony with coca leaf reading and blessings from the sacred Apus (mountains) for your goals.
2Maras Salt Pans & Moray Laboratory Exploration
Private historian-guided discovery of Moray's concentric agricultural microclimate terraces and Maras' cliffside salt pans.
3Private White-Glove Huaypo Lake Picnic
Enjoy a gourmet multi-course outdoor picnic with champagne on the secluded shores of Huaypo Lake.
4Ollantaytambo Fortress & Living Inca Village
Private tour of the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo and its formidable sun temple stone monoliths.
Premier 5-Star & Belmond Partner Stays
Tambo del Inka, Luxury Collection Resort
Riverside 5-star resort featuring a private train station to Machu Picchu and world-class spa.
Sol y Luna - Relais & Châteaux
Private luxury casitas surrounded by gardens with private stables and fine dining.
Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
Contemporary hacienda-style retreat situated on 100 acres of organic farmland.
Acclimatization & Travel Advice
The Sacred Valley is 500 meters lower than Cusco, making it the premier location to arrive, relax, and acclimatize smoothly.
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