About this experience
As experts, one of the places we can highlight as unmissable in Peru is the Sacred Valley of the Incas, as rich and important as Machu Picchu, where the Inca culture remains alive to this day, through traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation and architectural features that have been preserved for thousands of years.
The language, clothing, artisanal production, and cuisine are some of the legacies left by the Inca empire in this region of Cusco. The Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour aims to show visitors the most beautiful natural landscapes of the valley combined with the best in culture and history, providing a unique and immersive experience.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr–9 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr–9 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
- – Certified guide in Portuguese and Spanish.
- – Transportation.
- – Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- – Lunch (without drinks).
Not included
- – Any additional service not mentioned in the program.
- – Tourist Ticket (price is S/.130 Soles per foreign adult)
- Ticks
- Drinks during meals included
Itinerary and highlights
Departure from the hotel.
After breakfast, our team will pick you up at your hotel to begin the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Cusco to Pisac.
We then left the city of Cusco towards the small town of Pisac. A place that preserves ancient culture and traditions.
Awanakancha Textile Museum.
Still in Pisac, we will visit an important museum that keeps the tradition of textile making alive and reveals secrets of the ancient weaving process.
Taray Viewpoint.
Leaving Pisac, we pass through the highest point of the route, where we stop to enjoy the view of the exuberant nature of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Pisac Archaeological Site.
This is the first archaeological site of Inca origin that we will visit today. A beautiful example of the wisdom and engineering of this incredible ancient civilization.
Pisac Craft Market.
For those who love local crafts and travel souvenirs, this is undoubtedly one of the most interesting places to do so. There are fabrics, works of art, decoration and much more.
Pisac to Urubamba.
The tour continues towards the town of Urubamba, in a valley surrounded by mountains and breathtaking nature.
Buffet Lunch.
Time to rest and recharge your batteries with a full buffet lunch featuring typical Peruvian cuisine on the banks of the Urubamba River.
Urubamba to Ollantaytambo.
Ollantaytambo is one of the most impressive Inca settlements in the entire valley. A perfect example of Inca urbanization combined with unique nature.
Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site.
Ollantaytambo was used as an administrative, military and ceremonial center in the Inca era. It is the largest pre-Columbian archaeological site in the valley.
Meeting and pickup information
- - Round-trip transfers from hotels in the city of Cusco; - Airbnb customers will be instructed to search for a nearby hotel on their own, where the transfer will be made.
Languages and tickets
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Ciatrip
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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- Airbnb customers will be instructed to search for a nearby hotel on their own, where the transfer will be made.
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