About this experience
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the most important visits in the region of Cusco due to the importance of the points of interest in the ancient Inca culture, our guides will take you to the past with their explanations so that you can understand their culture and traditions
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 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
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What is included
- Transport
- Buffet Type
- Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Other services not mentioned
- Partial tourist ticket
Itinerary and highlights
The day starts early, the meeting point will be at Rogocijo Square at 07:30 a.m. and will end at 7:00 p.m.
For those who wish to connect with Aguas Calientes to visit Machu Picchu the next day, they must end their extortion in the town of Ollantaytambo at 4:00 p.m. to take the train that will take you on a 1h and ½ trip to the mentioned town.
They will go first to "Pisaq" making some stop along the way to enjoy the views of the wonderful Sacred Valley.
composed of numerous rivers that descend through gorges and small valleys.
As was customary in Inca architecture, cities were built on the basis of figurative strokes of animals. Archaeological Pisac assumes the shape of the puna partridge (Nohoprocta ornata branicti Taczanovski. Here you can see the Inca ruins of Pisaq on top of the village.
After this visit they will continue the route to Urubamba where they will have a well-deserved and rich Buffet lunch.
Then they will go to “Ollantaytambo” about 90 km northwest of the city of Cuzco, a small town and small town where they can visit the “Temlpo del Sol”. The only incanato city in Peru that is still inhabited. Typical example of the extraordinary urban planning of the Incas, and therefore an obligatory point of visit for those interested in this civilization.
Its cobbled and winding streets, the ruins scattered everywhere and its agricultural terraces are attractive that stand out by themselves.
It is one of the most monumental architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire, commonly called «Fortress», due to its huge walls, it was actually a Tambo or city-lodging, strategically located to dominate the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
The architectural type used, as well as the quality of each stone, worked individually (see image), make Ollantaytambo one of the most peculiar and surprising works of art made by the ancient Peruvians, especially the Temple of the Sun and its gigantic monoliths.
“Chinchero”: o Temple of Our Lady of the Nativity, a colonial building where you can appreciate its wonderful paintings.
Return to the City of Cusco with a stop where we will be taught the art of Alpaca wool.
Meeting and pickup information
- An email will be sent with the exact pick-up point, sometimes it can be in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
- Consult pick-up location, since sometimes transport cannot access some accommodation.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Trek Inca Huaman
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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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