About this experience
Seamless Machu Picchu Connection: Don't waste time backtracking to Cusco. This itinerary is perfectly timed to drop you off safely at the Ollantaytambo station for the 15:37 or 16:36 trains, featuring secure luggage storage on board.
Interactive Cultural Stops: Get up close with Peru's iconic wildlife. We stop at an animal sanctuary where you can see, feed, and take photos with friendly llamas and alpacas before exploring the vibrant Pisac artisan market.
The Complete Sacred Valley Route: Explore the architectural wonders of both the Pisac Ruins and the towering Ollantaytambo Fortress with an expert, fluent English-speaking guide who brings Incan history to life.
Small-Group Intimacy: Avoid the massive, crowded 20-person tour buses. We limit our groups to a maximum of 10 travelers for a personalized, flexible, and comfortable day through the valley.
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
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Local guides to help you plan
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 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.
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
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Walking tour (Max 10 people)
- Transport
- 1 bottle of water
- English-speaking guide
- Option to end the tour at Ollantaytambo train station at 3:00pm or 4:00pm and travel to Machupicchu
Not included
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Sacred Valley admisison tickets (70 OR 90 Peruavian Sol cash), depending to your chosen trip option
Itinerary and highlights
6:30 AM | Breakfast at your hotel,
We suggest to have breakfast at your hotel before we depart.
7:00 AM |Pickup & Departure,
Our journey begins with a seamless and personalized pickup from your Cusco hotel or Airbnb. Our expert guide will greet you in the lobby before you board our comfortable transport to begin a breathtaking journey toward the amazing landscapes and the ancient Inca sites of the Sacred valley of the Incas.
8:00 AM | Animal rescue center:
After a short drive, we will arrive at a local animal rescue center where you can get up close with native Andean camelids, including graceful alpacas, curious llamas, and rare vicuñas.
8:50 AM | Taray Viewpoint:
Our journey continues as we descend to the Taray Viewpoint, a stunning spot where you can capture the classic and best panoramic photos of the Sacred Valley
9:30 AM | Pisac Archaeological park:
Explore the impressive Inca citadel of Pisac renowned for its magnificent, agricultural terraces and well-preserved ceremonial center, including the Temple of the Sun. It offers breathtaking panoramic views and a fascinating insight into Inca engineering
10:30 AM | Pisac Market
Then, we will stop at the village of Pisac to visit its famous market and purchase some local handicraft souvenirs
11:00 AM | scenic drive to Urubamba
Following this beautiful visit, we will take a scenic one-hour drive to Urubamba
12:00 PM | Lunch time:
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at urubamba restaurants
13:30 PM | Ollantaytambo Archaeological park:
Finally, we will visit Ollantaytambo, a stunning Inca fortress, religious sanctuary, and living city located in the Sacred Valley. Renowned for its magnificent, massive stone architecture and extensive agricultural terraces, this site offers dramatic panoramic views and a unique historical insight into Inca resistance against the Spanish conquistadors
Important note | If you will take a train to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu pueblo). - You can continue your journey to Machupicchu, we guaranteed to end the tour at Ollantaytambo train station so you can take any train from 15:37pm onwards.
15:30 PM | Return to Cusco:
After this amazing sacred valley tour we will end our tour visiting Ollantaytambo them return to Cusco, arriving around 17:30pm.
Meeting and pickup information
- Door-to-Door Pickup: We pick up from all hotels and Airbnbs in Cusco center. If yours isn't listed, select "Other" and type your address. We'll contact you the day before to confirm your exact time. Note: If a street is too narrow for cars, we'll arrange a pickup nearby.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu Latin America
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- If you prefer, you can end the tour in Ollantaytambo train station at 4:00pm so you can take your connection train to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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