The departure point for the Sacred Valley is Cuzco. We recommend taking the first route. There are many tourist agencies in Cuzco that organize daily trips. Tourist buses and taxis are also a good option. Visitors planning a longer stay have many choices when it comes to adventure sports.
River running, for instance, is one of the more popular pastimes.
Both the Vilcanota and Urubamba rivers are excellent for the sport, with rapids that will thrill the beginner and even give experienced rafters pause. The Calca-Urubamba stretch is one of the more popular runs. For those who prefer to keep their feet dry, hiking through the breathtaking mountain scenery along old Inca trails is not to be passed up. Horseback riding through some wild but spectacular country is a good alternative. Failing that, some of the agencies organize mountain-biking trips along equally beautiful trails.