Hacienda Urubamba Activities

Activities

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the must-see destinations to visit Cusco. It is characterized by a friendly climate, beautiful scenery, picturesque villages, popular arts, colorful handicrafts and the warmth of its people, reflects the authenticity of Peru by which visitors travel thousands of kilometers to get to know. It is also an ideal place to practice adventure sports eco-friendly, such as hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and river rafting.

Hacienda Urubamba offers some activities that are included in their room rates as well as some additional once that will have to be booked and paid for separately.

Incuded Excursions
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ECOLOGICAL FARM

Visit the Inkaterra Ecological Farm. Learn about the harvesting of crops throughout the year, their uses and natural properties

Duration: ¼ day

Difficulty level: I

Attractions: Medicinal plants / Native food

Recommended for Children

TWILIGHT MOUNTAIN

Trail walk at sunset. Take advantage of the evening to appreciate the magic effect of the sun between day and night. Enjoy the sunset while learning about the importance of astronomy in the Andean world.

Duration: 1/4 day

Difficulty level: II

Attractions: Medicinal plants / Astronomy

BIRDS OF URUBAMBA

Bird watching around the hotel. Use the various trails to look for birds in the valley. From hawks to hummingbirds, discover how they interact with their environment.

Duration: 1/4 day

Difficulty level: II

Attractions: Birds /  Photography

CHICHA DE JORA

Teaches the ancestral production of Chicha de Jora beverage. Be part of the preparation of Chicha de Jora by harvesting, grinding, fermenting, and finally tasting your own Inca drink.

Duration: 1/2 day

Difficulty level: I

Attractions: Native food / Native skills

CHALLA HUASI TRAIL

Walk along the hillside Huasi Challa. Climb along the hill Huasi Challa (meaning “house of the viewer”) looking for the best view of Huayoccari.

Duration: 1/2 day

Difficulty level: II

Attractions: Birds / Medicinal plants / Photography

Additional Excursions (not included in rate)
INKARIY MUSEUM

Visit the Inkariy Museum. Discover 8 of the most representative Inca and pre-Inca cultures in Peru.

Duration: 1/2 day.

Difficulty level: I.

Attractions: Archaeological sites / Native skill.

Recommended for children.

CHINCHERO – URQUILLOS HIKE

Walk from Chinchero towards Urquillos. Take a car ride from the hotel to Chinchero community, also known as the “Rainbow City”. Once there 8km of downhill Inca trail will take you towards Urquillos community. Enjoy the landscape and birdwatching as you head into the sacred valley.

Duration: 1/2 day.

Difficulty level: II

Attractions: Birds / Medicinal plants / Photography / Archaeological sites

CHINCHERO – HUCHUY QOSQO HIKE

Trekking from the village of Chinchero to Huchuy Cusco. The excursion begins from Chinchero towards Abra Pukaj’asa located at 4,200msnm. Then descend to the ruins of Huchuy Qosqo all the way to Lamay town.

Duration: 1 day.

Difficulty level: III

Attractions: Birds/ Archaeological sites / Photography.

URQUILLOS BIKE RIDING

Bike tour from Hacienda Urubamba to the community of Urquillos and back to the hotel. Cross the Huayoccari community and the Huycho bridge towards Urquillos while enjoying the landscapes full of crops, Haciendas and the always present Urubamba River.

Duration: 1/2 day

Difficulty level: II

Attractions: Photography

YANACOCHA LAGOON

Visit the Yanacocha lagoon. Hike for about 3 hours to reach the lake. Enjoy some birding, the beautiful landscapes and habitat changes along the way.

Duration: 1 day.

Difficulty level: IV.

Attractions: Birds / Photography.

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