About this experience
The Sacred Valley day tour.
If you're in Cusco, accompanied by a professional local guide, enjoy an epic tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and thoroughly explore all its cultural and natural attractions. During the tour, visit the Pisaq’s archaeological site and local market, as well as the Ollantaytambo and Chinchero’s picturesque indigenous villages.
The tour begins and ends at your hotel in Cusco. If you plan to take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu in the afternoon, we'll drop you off at the Ollantaytambo train station.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 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
A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
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Sacred Valley Travel Guide From Cusco
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Sacred Valley With Kids Guide
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What is included
- Top-level local guide (English or Spanish).
- Air-conditioned tourist transportation.
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba.
- Shared or private tour.
Not included
- The Sacred Valley Tourist ticket.
- Travel insurance and tips for the guide and driver (optional).
Itinerary and highlights
Your professional guide and a tour vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 7:45 a.m. (pickup time may vary depending on your hotel location). You will then begin your journey to the Sacred Valley, making brief stops at the Awanakacha farm to learn about different species of South American camelids and at the Sacred Valley viewpoint.
Continue your journey to the Pisaq archaeological site and local market. Admire the extensive agricultural terraces and stroll through the colorful indigenous market. Afterward, enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba and then explore the Ollantaytambo archaeological site.
Finally, upon your return to Cusco, visit a pre-Hispanic textile center in Chinchero and observe the entire process of making alpaca and llama wool (if you like some of the fabrics, you can purchase them as gifts).
Arrive at your hotel in Cusco at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Meeting and pickup information
- Traveler pick-up is included Our collection is included at no additional cost if your hotel, Airbnb or another is located near the historic center of Cusco.
- For the shared tour, we only pick up travelers from hotels located near the Cusco city center. If your hotel is far from the city center, the meeting point will be at Plaza Regocijo. For the private tour, we pick up travelers from all locations in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machu Picchu Hike Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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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