About this experience
Located between the towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, following the course of the Vilcanota River, the so-called Sacred Valley of the Incas stretches amidst imposing mountains and snowy peaks. This valley, favored with abundant water and moderate climate is the ideal place for the development of agriculture. For this same reason, the Incas chose this site as a permanent abode. Today, its natural beauty and the growing offer of tourist services make this valley the favorite for outdoor activities and adventure sports.
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
- Guided tour in English or Spanish languages, not bilingual.
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Service on board
- Audio guides
Not included
- Tickets: Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC). Drinks during lunch
Itinerary and highlights
Stop at this textile center to learn about ancestral textile techniques, we will also look closely at South American camelids.
Visit the archaeological complex of Pisac to explore the agricultural area, as well as the pre-Hispanic cemetery.
Stop in this well-known handicraft market that gives us an excellent opportunity to put into practice our negotiation skills and thus take home the best souvenirs.
Village of Inca origin with notable canals and cobbled streets still in use. In its high part an impressive ceremonial center and fortress that guarded the access to the lower part of the valley rises.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our guide will be at the previously coordinated time.
- Our bus and guide will be the previously coordinated time.
- Show up at our customer service desk located in the hotel lobby, our staff will assist you.
- Our pick-ups begin 30 minutes before the tour in the hotels located in the center of Cusco, with a tolerance of 10 minutes of waiting. But if the hotel is located in the San Blas neighborhood, one of our assistants will pick you up from the hotel on foot to a meeting point, since being an area of little access our vehicle cannot access.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Spanish — Audio
- Spanish — Guide
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Peru Sightseeing - Day Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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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