About this experience
The first stop is the Sacred Valley of the Incas that crosses P'isaq, the colonial city. We will find the indigenous and traditional market, where you can buy handmade products and souvenirs. After exploring the city, we head towards the P'isaq Ruins that are beautifully carved in the highest mountains. Then we continue the trip and appreciate the picturesque villages of Calca and Urubamba, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch with traditional stews. In the afternoon we will visit the town of Ollantaytambo and the Inca archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, which was inhabited 500 years ago and is still in very good condition. Returning to Cusco we will pass through Chinchero, one of the most interesting places in the Andes. plateaus of multicolored crop fields, the chain of snow-capped peaks of the Valley and a beautiful sunset.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
- Buffet lunch
- We pick up at any hotel near the main square (Plaza de Armas Cusco).
- English / Spanish guide
Not included
- Tourist ticket
- Drinks
- Other services not mentioned
Itinerary and highlights
Named as the main food supplier of the Inca Empire, the Sacred Valley sits on the banks of the Urubamba River. This river has its beginnings in the Vilcanota River, a name that comes from the Quechua word Willcamayu (Sacred River).
The National Archaeological Museum is formed by a group of archaeological remains in which terraces, aqueducts and roads are associated with walls and doors, water channels, as well as cemeteries, bridges, etc.
It is the best example of planning an Inca city, with narrow cobbled streets that have been inhabited continuously since the thirteenth century.
One of the most interesting places in the Andes. plateaus of multicolored crop fields, the chain of snow-capped peaks of the Valley and a beautiful sunset.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up the passengers from the hotels in the center of the city of Cusco, if your hotel is remote, do not worry, we can send you a safe taxi (with additional payment)
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Real Travel Peru
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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