About this experience
Uncover the fascinating architecture and culture of the ancient Incas during this day trip covering the highlights of Peru’s Sacred Valley from Cusco. Check out the market in Pisac, stopping on Sundays to observe its famous mass. You’ll also visit the Inca settlement at Ollantaytambo and explore the ruins of its fortress and the Temple of the Sun, a mysterious structure composed of giant 12-foot stones.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr 20 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr 20 min 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
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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
- Hotel pick up 8:00am
- English speaking tour guide
- Tourist transportation along the Sacred Valley Tour
Not included
- Tourist tickets Pisac and Ollantaytambo (70 PEN)
- Buffet Lunch ( Urubamba 45 PEN)
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:10 am, on the way, we will stop at a famous point known as El Mirador (Lookout Point). From there, we will be able to see the Sacred Valley and gain some insight into the Inca history. The Sacred Valley was one of the main areas the Incas settled. Later on, we will drive towards the ruins of Pisac. Here, you will witness and learn about Inca culture. You will see amazing works of stone art and impressive agricultural terraces. After exploring, we will drive back to the lower town of Pisac to stop at a bustling handicraft market. Then we will drive for 30 minutes to Urubamba town. Here you will enjoy great Buffet lunch in the Local restaurant (additional cost). After lunch, we will drive along the Urubamba River towards the town of Ollantaytambo. We will visit the ruins, an important area of Incan construction, built during the Inca’s heydays. Finally your tour finish main Plaza (Ollantaytambo inca town).
Meeting and pickup information
- We will come to pickup from hotels downtown, or just let us know your hotel address and name to collect.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu USA
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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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