TRADITIONAL SACRED VALLEY
Cusco - Sacred Valley
Full Day
Difficulty: Moderate
Shared Service
Our Sacred Valley of the Incas tour will allow you to explore incredible places along this beautiful valley, surrounded by mountains and the majestic Urubamba River. This tour includes visits to archaeological sites like Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero.
Highlights:
- Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the province of Urubamba, known for producing the largest corn in the world.
- Enjoy a hands-on experience with Andean textile demonstrations in Chinchero.
Our tour starts at 7:30 a.m. in the city of Cusco, where our transport will pick you up from your hotel.
- Visit the Pisac Archaeological Park:
On the way, we will make some strategic stops to take photos and enjoy panoramic views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
You will visit this archaeological site, known for its system of terraces and finely crafted stone structures, which have remained well-preserved despite the frequent looting it endured in the past. - Lunch in Urubamba at noon:
Our tour includes a buffet lunch in the city of Urubamba. - Visit the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site:
We will visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo in its namesake district. This place was an important religious, agricultural, and military center, with impressive constructions such as terraces and the Temple of the Sun.
Also, explore the town of Ollantaytambo, known as the «living Inca village» for its well-preserved Inca urban layout. - Visit to Chinchero, Archaeological Site and Andean Textiles:
After nearly an hour of travel, we will arrive at the archaeological site of Chinchero to learn about its Inca agricultural terraces.
We will also visit a textile center to closely observe the process of making Andean textiles using ancestral techniques and fibers from llamas and alpacas, native South American animals.
At the end of the tour, transport will take us back to the center of Cusco, arriving around 6:30 p.m.
Includes:
- Hotel pick-up (city center)
- Professional guide (Spanish and English)
- Tourist transport and professional driver
- Buffet lunch
Does Not Include:
- Entrance tickets:
- Partial (S/.70.00, valid for Sacred Valley and Moray)
- General (S/.130.00, also valid for City Tour)
Tickets can be purchased at the entrance of each archaeological site.
- Services not mentioned
- Water and snacks
- Tips
To enjoy our tour, don’t forget to bring:
- Passport or valid ID
- Tourist ticket (not included in the price, but can be purchased at the entrance of the archaeological sites with the guidance of our guide)
- Small backpack (water bottle, snacks, etc.)
- Extra cash in Soles for souvenirs (optional)
- Comfortable shoes for the visit
- Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses
- Sunscreen (SPF 35+)
- Light and warm clothing for the trip
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho (if visiting between October and March)
- Camera, phone, and extra batteries
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a full-day tour, approximately 12 hours in duration.
Yes, the Sacred Valley Classic tour can be arranged privately. Please contact our agents for more information.
The Tourist Ticket for entry to the archaeological sites can be purchased at the entrance of each site or at the official Tourist Ticket office located on Av. Sol N° 130. If you bought the ticket for the City Tour, don’t forget to bring it for the Sacred Valley tour.
The Sacred Valley has a warmer and milder climate than Cusco, with average temperatures between 19°C and 22°C.
Yes, it is possible to connect from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, as one of the stops is Ollantaytambo, where the train station is located.
Yes, the Sacred Valley tour is recommended for all ages as it has a moderate difficulty level due to the stairs at some of the attractions visited.