About this experience
Explore the Sacred Valley, full of beautiful nature, picturesque landscapes and great archaeological sites from the times of the Incas. Spend the day exploring the area and learning its history with a bilingual tour guide. Also visit some of the best souvenir and textile markets in Cusco region as well as a demonstration of how the textiles in this area is hand made and colored.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Pick-up at your hotel inside the historical center of Cusco
- Transportation through the Sacred Valley
- Professional tour guide
Not included
- Tips
- Hotel drop off (you will get dropped off in the center of Cusco)
- Entrance fee to archaeological sites (if you already have the Cusco tourist ticket, you can use it)
- Lunch in Urubamba
Itinerary and highlights
The Sacred Valley of the Incas was important for the Incan Empire as it worked as an agricultural, spiritual and political center. We will pick you up at your hotel in the center of Cusco between 7:30am and 8:00am in the morning, and take you through amazing scenic Andean landscapes to the famous souvenir market and the archaeological site of the town Pisac, where ancient Inca society and priests once existed. Spend time walking around the beautiful archaeological site at the top of the mountain and walk through the cosey streets of Pisac and its souvenir market.
Before arriving at the town of Ollantaytambo, we will stop in Urubamba for a delicious lunch in a touristic restaurant. Ollantaytambo is the most well-preserved town in Peru today considering the Incan architecture and is also the holder of a great archaeological site, where big monuments are located on the steep mountain hills and beautiful landscape surrounds the town.
The last stop on the way back to Cusco is in the town of Chinchero, where its archaeological site is located beautifully together with the main church of the town. The town is also famous for its textile souvenir market where you can find cheap Andean textiles made from Alpaca wool. In the end of the tour you will get a demonstration of how the textiles in this area is hand made and colored. After visiting the sacred valley of the Incas, you will get dropped off at your hotel in Cusco around 7:00pm.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick-up at your hotel in the center of Cusco between 7:30am and 8:00am
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cusco Unique Experience
Accessibility and practical details
- 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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