About this experience
Valle Sagrado de los Incas, in English better known as the Sacred Valley, became famous for its tracks left by its old inhabitants, the Inca’s. The Urabamba river meanders through steep hillsides, covered with old Inca ruins, dreamy small villages and the busy market of Pisac. Just some further, you can find wide saline fields of Salinas de Maras, and the ”Inca-lab” of Moray.
In the Sacred Valley tour we will visit Chincero, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. This itinerary gives you the opportunity to visit all the most significant places of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where you can appreciate the magnificent work that the Incas made in stone. We will also have the opportunity to interact with the local people and enjoy the landscapes mountainous areas that surround the sacred valley, with its glaciers, rivers and the friendly people that live in the ancestral valley.
At a glance
- Duration: 11 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 11 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Tourist bus
- Chinchero - Urubamba (Lunch) - Ollantaytambo - Pisac Archeological ruins
- Professional, English speaking guide
Not included
- 70 soles cash entrance fees
- 15 soles entrance fee to visit Koricancha
- 25 soles for buffet lunch
Itinerary and highlights
We start with a 15 minute meeting in the office, which starts around 8:45 a.m. The bus leaves around 9 a.m. to start our journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. During the tour we will make a stop to have an impressive view of the Vilcanota River that meanders through crop tapestry.
We will continue until we arrive at the Archaeological complex of Pisac, one of the important centers that also guarded the Capital of the ancient Empire.
While ascending, we will be able to observe the spectacular terraces that owns this place. Pisac is confirmed by diverse districts, those that distinguish are the ones of Qanturaquay, Intihuatana or Solar Clock and Tanqanamarka. After visiting the archaeological site we will go to the colorful market of Pisac, where we will have free time to interact with the villagers and artisans, and buy some souvenirs.
Continuing with the trip, we will stop in Urubamba to enjoy lunch in one of the local restaurants. Later, we will visit the Archaeological Complex of Ollantaytambo, known as the ‘Inca Living Village’. This place, with their Incas terraces, reservoirs of food and intact houses, welcomes us with its mystery and gives us the feeling that time has not passed since the living of the Incas. Furthermore, it emphasizes the monoliths of pink granite, elaborated with impressive perfection.
Finally, we will go to the village of Chinchero, where we will have an explanation about this archaeological complex. We will be back in the city of Cuzco approximately at 7:30 p.m.
Meeting and pickup information
- All passengers are picked up at their ho(s)tel before the start of the tour. The exact time will be told some days before the start of your tour. Make sure to be ready!
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- PaRa Travels
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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