There are a few ways to visit the incredible Incan ruins. We recommend simplest option, which is a day trip. Many tour agencies will arrange the whole process for you, but booking everything yourself isn’t too complicated if you plan ahead—and it’s more affordable.

The archaeological sites and natural beauty of the Sacred Valley make it well worth a visit on your way to the world-famous Machu Picchu.

Tucked away in the Peruvian Andes is Cusco, which served as the political, cultural, religious, and geographic center of the Inca Empire.