About this experience
If you have a free day in Cusco, take a 1-Day unforgettable Tour to Sacred Valley of the Incas. Escorted by a specialized guide who speaks English or Spanish, explore all the tourist attractions in detail: Awanacancha, the archaeological site, and the local Pisac market, the picturesque cities of Ollantaytambo and Chinchero.
The tour begins and ends at your hotel in Cusco or in the Sacred Valley.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–11 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr–11 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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 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.
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
- Professional English or Spanish speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Buffet Lunch in Urubamba
Not included
- Partial Tourist Ticket (S/ 70 PEN. You can buy it at the first place you visit).
- Personal items
- Tips (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
One-Day Tour to Sacred Valley of the Incas.
At 8:00 am. The guide and mobility will pass by your hotel in Cusco. Then, start your trip to the Sacred Valley and make a brief stop at the Awanakancha farm to see different species of South American camelids. Continue your trip to the archeological site and the local market of Pisaq. Admire the large agricultural terraces and stroll through the colorful local market.
At noon, enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba. Then, explore the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo and finally visit a pre-Hispanic textile center in Chinchero and see the whole process of making alpaca and llama wools (if you like handmade mantles, you can buy, optional).
At the end of the tour, return to your hotel in Cusco or Plaza Regocijo at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Note:
On the Shared Tour. The tour begins and ends at Regocijo Square, Cusco.
On the Private Tour. We include pick-up from all hotels in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
Meeting and pickup information
- The water fountain of Regocijo Square in Cusco.
- On the Shared Tour, we only pick up from hotels that are within 5 blocks of the main square of Cusco. If your hotel is outside the aforementioned area or in another place such as the Sacred Valley, you must come to the water source of the Regocijo Square of Cusco on your own. You must be there at 8:20 a.m., because our shared tour starts in the city of Cusco at 8:45 a.m. In the private tour, we include the pick-up from all the hotels located in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu andes tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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