Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac & Ollantaytambo (With Train Drop-off)

4.6 (71 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Seamless Machu Picchu Connection: Don't waste time backtracking to Cusco. This itinerary is perfectly timed to drop you off safely at the Ollantaytambo station for the 15:37 or 16:36 trains, featuring secure luggage storage on board.

Interactive Cultural Stops: Get up close with Peru's iconic wildlife. We stop at an animal sanctuary where you can see, feed, and take photos with friendly llamas and alpacas before exploring the vibrant Pisac artisan market.

The Complete Sacred Valley Route: Explore the architectural wonders of both the Pisac Ruins and the towering Ollantaytambo Fortress with an expert, fluent English-speaking guide who brings Incan history to life.

Small-Group Intimacy: Avoid the massive, crowded 20-person tour buses. We limit our groups to a maximum of 10 travelers for a personalized, flexible, and comfortable day through the valley.

Options

Sacred Valley Cultural

Maras Salt mines & Moray: Chinchero weaving center | Moray Archaeological park | Maras Salt Mines | Ollantaytambo Archaeological park
Small group: Group size between 8 to 12 people
Duration: 9 hours
Sacred Valley Cultural
Minivan | Minibus: We provide transport according to the group size
Ollantaytambo Train station: Continue your trip to Machupicchu, we will make sure to end the itinerary so you can take any train from 15:37pm onwards.
Pickup included

Pisac & Ollantaytambo Route (All Admission Tickets + Lunch)

Small Group Tour Service: Limited to a maximum of 10 travelers per guide for a comfortable, personal experience.
Duration: 9 hours: Cusco pickup, finishing at Ollantaytambo Train Station by 3:30 PM for afternoon trains, or return to Cusco.
Lunch: Enjoy a freshly prepared, traditional 3-course sit-down lunch at a top local restaurant.
All-Inclusive Pisac & Ollantay: Includes all official admission tickets (Cusco Tourist Ticket) plus full guided tours of both sites.
Pickup included

Pisac & Ollantaytambo Route (Standard / No Lunch)

Small Group Tour Service: Limited to a maximum of 10 travelers per guide for a comfortable, personal experience.
Duration: 9 hours: Cusco pickup, finishing at Ollantaytambo Train Station by 3:30 PM for afternoon trains, or return to Cusco.
Pisac & Ollantaytambo: Guided tour of Pisac & Ollantaytambo. Ideal for flexible travelers (Admission tickets and meals are not included).
Pickup included

Pisac & Ollantaytambo Route + Buffet Lunch

Premium Small Group Tour: Limited to a maximum of 10 travelers per guide for a comfortable, personal experience.
Duration: 9 hours: Cusco pickup, finishing at Ollantaytambo Train Station by 3:30/4:30 PM for afternoon trains, or return to Cusco.
Lunch: Enjoy a freshly prepared, traditional 3-course sit-down lunch at a top local restaurant.
Pisac & Ollantaytambo Route: Explore the massive agricultural terraces of Pisac, browse the artisan textile market, and tour Ollantaytambo fortress.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Walking tour (Max 10 people)
  • Transport
  • 1 bottle of water
  • English-speaking guide
  • Option to end the tour at Ollantaytambo train station at 3:00pm or 4:00pm and travel to Machupicchu
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Sacred Valley admisison tickets (70 OR 90 Peruavian Sol cash), depending to your chosen trip option

What to expect

  1. Cusco
    Pass by
    6:30 AM | Breakfast at your hotel,
    We suggest to have breakfast at your hotel before we depart.

    7:00 AM |Pickup & Departure,
    Our journey begins with a seamless and personalized pickup from your Cusco hotel or Airbnb. Our expert guide will greet you in the lobby before you board our comfortable transport to begin a breathtaking journey toward the amazing landscapes and the ancient Inca sites of the Sacred valley of the Incas.
  2. Manos De La Comunidad
    30m
    8:00 AM | Animal rescue center:
    After a short drive, we will arrive at a local animal rescue center where you can get up close with native Andean camelids, including graceful alpacas, curious llamas, and rare vicuñas.
  3. Mirador Taray
    15m
    8:50 AM | Taray Viewpoint:
    Our journey continues as we descend to the Taray Viewpoint, a stunning spot where you can capture the classic and best panoramic photos of the Sacred Valley
  4. Parque Arqueologico Pisac
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    9:30 AM | Pisac Archaeological park:
    Explore the impressive Inca citadel of Pisac renowned for its magnificent, agricultural terraces and well-preserved ceremonial center, including the Temple of the Sun. It offers breathtaking panoramic views and a fascinating insight into Inca engineering
  5. Pisac Market
    30m
    10:30 AM | Pisac Market
    Then, we will stop at the village of Pisac to visit its famous market and purchase some local handicraft souvenirs

    11:00 AM | scenic drive to Urubamba
    Following this beautiful visit, we will take a scenic one-hour drive to Urubamba
  6. Urubamba
    1h
    12:00 PM | Lunch time:
    Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at urubamba restaurants
  7. Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    13:30 PM | Ollantaytambo Archaeological park:
    Finally, we will visit Ollantaytambo, a stunning Inca fortress, religious sanctuary, and living city located in the Sacred Valley. Renowned for its magnificent, massive stone architecture and extensive agricultural terraces, this site offers dramatic panoramic views and a unique historical insight into Inca resistance against the Spanish conquistadors

    Important note | If you will take a train to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu pueblo). - You can continue your journey to Machupicchu, we guaranteed to end the tour at Ollantaytambo train station so you can take any train from 15:37pm onwards.
  8. Cusco
    Pass by
    15:30 PM | Return to Cusco:
    After this amazing sacred valley tour we will end our tour visiting Ollantaytambo them return to Cusco, arriving around 17:30pm.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Door-to-Door Pickup: We pick up from all hotels and Airbnbs in Cusco center. If yours isn't listed, select "Other" and type your address. We'll contact you the day before to confirm your exact time. Note: If a street is too narrow for cars, we'll arrange a pickup nearby.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • If you prefer, you can end the tour in Ollantaytambo train station at 4:00pm so you can take your connection train to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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