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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
The Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco is home to an extraordinary collection of archaeological sites that reflect the legacy of the Inca Empire. This full-day tour takes you to explore the picturesque town of Pisac, the impressive Ollantaytambo Fortress, and the traditional market of Chinchero, places rich in cultural heritage and fascinating stories from the past.
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Urubamba and learn about the history, traditions, and achievements of this remarkable pre-Columbian civilization, one of the most influential in the Americas.
Options
Sacred Valley Tour without ticket entrances
Ticket entrances not included
Pickup included
Sacred Valley Tour with ticket entrances included
Ticket entrances included
Pickup included
What's included
Professional guide
Pick up from centrally located hotels in Cusco city
Lunch
Optional
Gratuities
Hotel drop off
Pisac and Ollantaytambo Ruins
What to expect
Pisac
40m
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to begin this exciting journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, located northeast of the city. Our first stop will be the Taray Viewpoint, where you can enjoy panoramic views of this beautiful valley, once highly valued by the Incas.
After traveling approximately 30 km, we will arrive at the small town of Pisac.
Parque Arqueologico Pisac
1h · Admission ticket included
We are going to explore the ruins of Pisac, a place with archaeological temples of stone buildings, with incredible views to the valley and the magnificent Inca platforms.
1h 30m
We will then continue to Urubamba, where you can enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a traditional local restaurant.
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Later, we will reach Ollantaytambo Fortress. Its temple was the headquarter of Inca’s army, as well as a religious and agricultural place. It has stunning views, and more than a hundred Inca platforms with an advanced irrigation canal for that period.
1h · Admission ticket included
To finish the tour, we will visit Chinchero, and its typical and colorful Inca market, full of traditional craft as ceramics and Andean looms.
According the Sacred Valley tribe, the Milky Way and its constellations were reflected in the Urubamba River. Pachacutec, who was the ninth Inca emperor, began the expansion of the Inca Empire called Tahuantinsuyo. Among his most important works are the Fortress of Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuamán, Coricancha, and during his mandate the construction of Machu Picchu began.
After this unique experience, we will drop you off at Plaza El Regocijo, or Plaza de Armas
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up in centrally located hotels in Cusco city
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You should bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in the city center.
If you book the tour without included entrance tickets, you can purchase them during the tour. You will need to queue to buy the Tourist Ticket at the first archaeological site visited. This ticket will cover admission to Ollantaytambo Fortress and Chinchero.
Please bring cash in Peruvian soles (local currency) to purchase your tickets on the day of the tour. US dollars and other payment methods are not accepted.
We recommend good acclimatization to the altitude before starting any activity.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
