About this experience

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is home to beautiful ancient villages like Pisac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. These hidden gems, each one with its purpose and significance, are full of history, culture and mystery. As former part of the Inca Empire these citadels are now a masterpiece of architecture, art and engineering worth visiting. This adventure will give you the chance to learn, taste amazing food and take the most beautiful pictures.

At a glance

Duration: 11 hr

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Sacred Valley Tour in Cusco

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour11 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

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

Local guides to help you plan

Sacred Valley Travel Guide From Cusco

Plan a Sacred Valley trip from Cusco with practical route choices, transport tradeoffs, overnight options, rail connections, budgeting advice, accessibility questions, and current 2026 travel cautions.

A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray

Skip the rushed day tour. This three-day route gives the Sacred Valley the time it deserves, with honest notes on transport, food, and where to sleep.

Sacred Valley With Kids Guide

Plan a calmer Sacred Valley family trip with practical advice on Cusco Tourist Tickets, child fares, flexible pacing, rail connections, packing, and accessibility questions.

What is included

Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley (Puka Punku restaurant)
Professional guides (Spanish or English)
Tourist transport with a professional driver

Not included

Entrance Ticket (or 130 soles if you are also doing the City Tour or Maras - Moray)
Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Our journey begins at around 7:30 am when our mini-bus will pick you up from your hotel, and then we will start our adventure through the mountains towards Pisac.

Once in Pisac, we will visit its archaeological site and its artisan market, full of terraces and temples.

Afterward, we will go through the valley to the town of Urubamba, where we will stop to have a tasty local buffet lunch in a beautiful tourist restaurant, with different types of dishes and unique Andean flavors.

In the afternoon, we will visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, and you will discover its culture, history, and magic.

Then we will continue to Cusco through a different road than our morning one, and stop at Chinchero, another magical village where you will see its archaeological site, chapel, and weaving families.

Ending our tour, we will return to Cusco where our mini-bus will take you to the city center (San Francisco Square).

Meeting and pickup information

Passengers must be ready, at the reception of their accommodation, at the indicated time via message.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Yapa Explorers

Accessibility and practical details

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 11 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

Passengers must be ready, at the reception of their accommodation, at the indicated time via message.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?