About this experience
See the Sacred Valley of the Incas on a private full day from Cusco, with a guide and driver dedicated only to your group.
First stop is Pisac, where Inca terraces curve around the mountain high above the Urubamba River. Then follow the valley to Ollantaytambo, a town still laid out on its original Inca streets, and climb the terraces of the temple fortress that once guarded the road to Machu Picchu.
After lunch in Urubamba, finish in Chinchero, a weaving village set at high altitude, where a colonial church stands on Inca foundations and local artisans show how textiles are spun and dyed.
Because the tour is private, you choose where to linger, when to stop for photos and how long to spend at each site. It is one of our most loved experiences, and the best introduction to Inca culture outside Cusco.
Hotel pickup and private transport are included. Valencia Travel Cusco has guided travelers here since 2009.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 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
- Bus for 15 to 25 people (depending on group size)
- Professional tour guide
Not included
- Lunch in Urubamba (45-60 soles)
- Entrance to the Sacred Valley sites: You can purchase one of the following: (i) Cusco Tourist Ticket (130 soles or around $45 USD and 50% discount for students with an ISIC card)
- Note: this ticket can also be used on our city tours OR (ii) a partial ticket which allows a one day visit of just the two sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. This ticket is recommended if you are not planning to visit any of Cusco's other sites.
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
At 8.30am, we pick you up from your hotel and take you to the start of the tour. We travel from Cusco, past Saqsaywaman over the mountains towards the Sacred Valley. We descend 1500 feet to the valley floor, where we find ourselves by the sacred Urubamba River and the village of Pisac. In Pisac, we stop to visit a traditional market, where you can browse and buy some local souvenirs if desired. We will spend about 30 minutes here.
Then, we drive up to the ruins of Pisac. Here, we explore the extensive ruins whilst enjoying stunning views over the valley. You will be given a guided tour of the Citadel of Pisac, in which we will see temples, homes, altars, carvings, tunnels, caves and the famous Intihuatana, "The hitching post of the sun". We have about 90 minutes to explore the ruins.
For those who would prefer to spend more time in the market instead of visiting the ruins, advise your guide so he can organize a time and place to pick you up when returning through the market.
We continue on towards Urubamba, where we make a stop (45 minutes) for lunch(not include).
A 30 minute drive takes us to Ollantaytambo, which is surrounded by the sacred mountains. Here, we will spend about an hour. In Ollantaytambo, we get further exposure to Incan constructions, mainly the amazing temple of the sun, enormous blocks of rock perfectly carved and polished, stone water fountains, stairs and terraces. We also get to see the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress surrounded by the sacred mountains and Valley of Patacancha and Willoq.
On our return, we make a quick visit to the famous church and archaeological site in Chincheros. We return to Cusco at about 6:30-7pm.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please, provide your hotel details
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Audio
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Valencia Travel Agency S.a.c.
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note: The Cusco Tourist Ticket is about 130 soles or around $45 USD and there is 50% discount for students with an ISIC card. You can also use this ticket on the city tours OR purchase a partial ticket which allows a one day visit of just the two sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. This ticket is recommended if you are not planning to visit any of Cusco's other sites
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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