Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, Sacred Valley of the Inca, Peru
High in the Peruvian Andes, a verdant valley cuts a pathway between Cusco and Machu Picchu. This is the Sacred Valley of the Inca, once the heartland of the Inca Empire, and still shrouded in the mysteries of their great civilisation. Located on a slope overlooking the valley floor, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba reflects the region’s Andean and Spanish-colonial influences, capturing the essence of a destination with many cultural layers. Guests are often first struck by the lodge’s spectacular vistas, but once you start exploring the slopes, it becomes apparent that this is much more than a mountain hideaway. Each excursion provides cultural insights into the storied Sacred Valley—opportunities to uncover the secrets of the Inca and the vibrant traditions of their descendants.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is home of some of the finest Inca sites, offering a great start for your visit to Cusco. The Valley’s good weather and beautiful scenery, picturesque villages, folk arts and crafts and friendly local people, reflect the authenticity of Peru that travellers come searching for. The valley is also a paradise for ecofriendly adventure sports such as trekking, horseback riding, mountain biking and rafting.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is home of some of the finest Inca sites, offering a great start for your visit to Cusco. The Valley’s good weather and beautiful scenery, picturesque villages, folk arts and crafts and friendly local people, reflect the authenticity of Peru that travellers come searching for. The valley is also a paradise for ecofriendly adventure sports such as trekking, horseback riding, mountain biking and rafting.
Located in-between the city of Cusco and the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the region’s main attractions. It is known for its archaeological sites (including the circular ruins of Moray and the Maras salt ponds) and its colonial towns, spread across green mountains and creeks. With one of the most pleasant climates in the Andes, the Sacred Valley is where the Incas established their farmlands to produce a great variety of corn, potatoes and local goods.
Memorable Highlights
- Hike the emerald slopes of the magnificent Andes, taking in views over the terra-cotta-colored towns of the Sacred Valley.
- Pick your own produce from the lodge’s ecological farm and give your bounty to the chef to prepare for your evening meal.
- Harvest, grind, and ferment corn as you learn about the ancestral production of chicha de jora—traditional corn beer.
- Take part in a pachamama, or “pay the earth” ceremony, joining a local shaman to give thanks to the Andean gods.
- After sunset, settle into one of the terrace’s comfortable leather chairs and gaze up at the constellations of the southern hemisphere.
Facilities:
- 12 luxury rooms in the main lodge and 24 private casitas, all with panoramic views of the Andes
- Bar with large selection of specialty drinks, lounge area, and fireplace
- Dining room with floor-to-ceiling glass windows revealing mountain views
- Terrace with cozy oversized chairs and blankets
- Wine cave
- 10-acre organic farm
- Eco-center with information on lodge conservation projects
- Gift shop with a selection of local crafts
- Free Wi-Fi internet throughout the lodge
For details & to plan your holiday to South America, please drop in a mail at naresh@bespokeserenity.com or call +91 9873 797960. It would be our pleasure to assist in creating this memorable trip for our valued clients.