About this experience
Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas on this full-day excursion from Cusco. Travel to the scenic town of Pisac where you'll visit the local market and see mass if traveling on a Sunday. Then, head over to the ruins of the Ollantayambo Fortress and the Temple of the Sun, a mysteriously built structure with massive 12 foot (3.5m) tall stones.
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.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Pickup & drop-off from your hotel or lodging (One day before the tour we send the pick-up time)
- Admission ticket to Ollantaytambo Archeological Site (If you select the option of tickets included)
- Buffet lunch
- Bilingual Guide (Spanish and English)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Soda/Pop
Itinerary and highlights
Morning pickup from your accommodation in Cusco
Afterwards, you'll enjoy a typical Peruvian lunch (included in price) before visiting the fortress of Ollantaytambo and its main attraction, the Temple of the Sun.
After finishing your exploration of Ollantaytambo, continue back to your Cusco hotel.
Built using massive stones, each one approximately 12 feet (3.5m) tall, this temple was used as a fortress during the time of the Incan civil war.
Travel back in time to the Sacred Valley of the Incas with a day that begins in Pisac. This native town was once where “exchange transactions” took place.
In this type of transaction, customers would exchange one good for another instead of using currency.
Visit the market of Pisac where you can purchase beautifully crafted products hand-made by the locals.
On Sunday, the main attraction is a mass celebrated in Quechua and conducted in Spanish. It is attended by the mayors and their attendants who play traditional musical instruments called "pututos."
Afterwards, you'll enjoy a typical Peruvian lunch (included in price) before visiting the fortress of Ollantaytambo and its main attraction, the Temple of the Sun. Built using massive stones, each one approximately 12 feet (3.5m) tall, this temple was used as a fortress during the time of the Incan civil war.
Meeting and pickup information
- This activity includes roundtrip transfer from your hotel, apartment or home. Some locations are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send your details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place. One day before the tour we send the pick-up time
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- VIPAC Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note: Consider that there are two purchase options, with and without tickets included. Check which option you choose, if you take the non-ticket option, the price is not included.
- Pick-up times will be provided one day in advance.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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