About this experience
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is the most popular route in Peru. Since it was a crucial area for the Inca empire and that functioned as an agricultural, spiritual and political center. During the tour we will appreciate beautiful landscapes and archaeological sites Inca and Pre-Inca, Many tourists choose to make this excursion before your visit to Machu Picchu, since you can choose to finish in Ollantaytambo from where you take the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). Note: if you are already in the city of Cusco it is recommended to make this tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas to contribute to its acclimatization since it is at a lower altitude. VISITS: Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Urubamba, Chinchero, colonial temple (chinchero). AVAILABILITY: Every day TOUR DURATION: 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. FREQUENCY: All year
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Sacred Valley Travel Guide From Cusco
Plan a Sacred Valley trip from Cusco with practical route choices, transport tradeoffs, overnight options, rail connections, budgeting advice, accessibility questions, and current 2026 travel cautions.
A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
Skip the rushed day tour. This three-day route gives the Sacred Valley the time it deserves, with honest notes on transport, food, and where to sleep.
Sacred Valley With Kids Guide
Plan a calmer Sacred Valley family trip with practical advice on Cusco Tourist Tickets, child fares, flexible pacing, rail connections, packing, and accessibility questions.
What is included
- tour guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- entrances
Itinerary and highlights
• We will pick you up 8:00 am to head towards the ruins of Pisaq, Here you will witness and learn about the Inca culture.
• In Pisaq we will appreciate incredible works of art in stone and impressive agricultural terraces. After exploring we will return to the lowest city of Pisaq to stop at the craft market.
• After spending some time walking through the market we will return to mobility to reach the capital of the sacred valley “Urubamba” where we will have a delicious buffet lunch (typical Andean food).
• After lunch we will take a tour along the Urubamba River until we reach the town of Ollantaytambo where we will have a guided tour through the archeological center.
• On the way back to Cusco we will visit the town of Chinchero, known as the city of the rainbow where we will know the Church of Our Lady of Monserrat built in 1607. On the palace of Tupac Yupanqui, we will also see andenería and its artisan market.
• Approximate arrival time 6:00 pm
Meeting and pickup information
- pick up from hotel
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- MachuPicchu Journey
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What is the cancellation policy?
Traveller reviews and photos
Traveller experiences load when you reach this section.
