Sacred Valley Tour 1 Day
1 Day from $ USD 100.00
Sacred Valley Tour 1 Day
Sacred Valley Tour 1 Day
43 Reviews | Min Altitude: 2200msnm (3545 fasl) | Max Altitude: 2200msnm (3545 fasl) | 5 Days from $ 1 900.00
Introduction
Explore the beautiful Cusco Valley with a full day excursion through the magical Sacred Valley. The first point where we will make a brief stop is El Mirador de Taray from here we can appreciate the entire Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then you will visit the town of Pisac, famous for its indigenous market and the beautiful Inca ruins on the hillside overlooking the town.
As you explore the Pisac ruins above, you will stroll through the spectacularly cut stone palaces, enjoying a breathtaking view of Pisac and the Sacred Valley below. At the market, you will have the opportunity to browse through the beautiful handicrafts and Andean garments on display for sale, as well as local fruits, vegetables and other natural products.
After your visit to Pisac, you will stop for lunch at a buffet restaurant offering a variety of Peruvian and international cuisine near the town of Urubamba.
Next, you will visit the spectacular fortress of Ollantaytambo, one of the most monumental architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire, commonly called “Fortress” because of its massive walls. The straight, narrow and picturesque streets today form fifteen blocks of houses located north of the main square of the city, which constitute a true historical legacy. Some colonial-style houses are built on beautiful, finely polished Inca walls.
To end our tour of the Sacred Valley on the way back to Cusco we will visit Chinchero, where the remains of the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui are located. You will admire its well-preserved Inca Wall in the main square and visit the beautiful colonial temple with interesting frescoes in the portico, built on the foundations of an Inca building.
Trip Details
- Activities: Sacred Valley Tour
- Difficulty level: 2 out of 5
- Maximum altitude: 4200 masl / 13779 ft.
- Departure days: Daily departures.
- Starts: Pick up at your lodging in Cusco around 7:30 AM
- Ends: In Cusco (Plaza San Fransisco) around 6:15 PM
Itinerary
Sacred Valley Tour
*If you have a train ticket to Aguas Calientes on the day of this tour, try to use it from 16:00, because the tour of the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo ends at 15:00 and you will need time to get to the station. Please note that in this case you will miss the visit to Chinchero and will need to inform the guide on the day of the tour that you will end the tour at Ollantaytambo.
In the morning we will pick you up at your hotel and drive you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a lush agricultural area created by the Urubamba River, which was an important source of food for the Incas, who still supply most of their products to the city of Cusco!
Our first stop after an hour and a half drive from Cusco is the Pisac Archaeological Center, located on top of a mountain. We then take a bus down to the modern Andean market of Pisac, located in the town of the same name.
We will then move on to the town of Urubamba, which is considered the capital of the valley, where we will have lunch. Here, a buffet lunch will be served in one of the charming tourist restaurants serving traditional Andean cuisine.
Ollantaytambo Fortress is located in a strategic location in the Sacred Valley. This archaeological center is known as the best living example of roads, houses built on Inca stones and Inca engineering from past times. This place is admired for its huge stones on top of the mountain, which was a great defensive bastion against conquerors in the past times.
In the afternoon, we will return to Cusco and make a final stop in Chinchero, where we will have a guided tour of the astronomical center and the Inca moon cult.
We arrive in Cusco around 7pm.
Physical Level
1, Easy
What to Bring
- Day Pack
- Good Shoes
- Rain Jacket or a Poncho
- Water Bottle
- Hat or Cap to protect you from the sun or the cold
- Sun Block
- Water and Snacks
- Camera
- Boleto Turistico
- ISIC Card, if applicable
Recomendations
- We suggest wearing sneakers or appropriate shoes, you will climb many steps.
- Bring a small backpack and along with your camera, bring a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and a bottle of water.
- In Pisac do not forget to try the empanaditas and take some souvenirs of handicrafts.
- In Urubamba you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch where we invite you to taste the corn of the Sacred Valley.
Pricing List
What to Bring
- Day Pack
- Good Shoes
- Rain Jacket or a Poncho
- Water Bottle
- Hat or Cap to protect you from the sun or the cold
- Sun Block
- Water and Snacks
- Camera
- Boleto Turistico
- ISIC Card, if applicable
Travel Guide
Which places will we visit on the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas?
Pisac
The city of Pisac will be our first point of visit. The city of Pisac has a mestizo architecture, built by Viceroy Toledo on the remains of the natives. The archaeological complex that makes up Pisac was built in the tenth and eleventh centuries of our era, during the time of Inca expansion, and served urban and religious purposes.
Urubamba
From Urubamba there is a beautiful view of the Sacred Valley. Here we will rest and enjoy our Peruvian cuisine, a moment that will tantalize your palate.
Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo will be our third point of visit. This beautiful Inca town in Peru is the only one still inhabited by native families. Ollantaytambo was a strategic military, agricultural and religious center for the administration and control of this part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Chinchero
The town of Chinchero will be our last point of visit. It is located near the lagoon of Piuray and was chosen by the Inca Tupac Yupanqui to build his residence, years later the present colonial church of Our Lady of Monserrat was built.
The town of Chinchero is one of the few places in the Americas where the traditional techniques of dyeing fibers with vegetable, mineral or animal dyes are still used. The weavers of Chinchero traditionally weave using the double-sided technique or double warp, creating high-quality textiles with traditional patterns that reflect their experiences and beliefs. You will participate in a demonstration where the villagers will show you these ancient techniques.
Faqs Sacred Valley Tour 1 Day
Are the schedules fixed?
The schedules are flexible to the visitor’s taste. If the tourist likes, he/she can spend more or less time in the different tourist attractions. The coordination is directly with the tour guide.
How to pay the All Inclusive Service?
To pay for the tour you must complete the required information in our ‘reservation form’. Then you must pay by credit or debit card (at least 60% of the tour price). The rest can be paid in Cusco before the tour.
How many people maximum are there in a shared and private service tour?
The shared service tour allows a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 18 tourists per group. The private tour allows a maximum of 6 tourists per group
Where does the 1 day Sacred Valley tour start and end?
The 1 day tour to the Sacred Valley begins with the pick up of the tourist from the door of his hotel. The tour ends with the return at Plaza San Francisco, a few blocks from Cusco’s main square. The ‘Private’ service ends at the door of the visitor’s hotel.
How to book a tour guide in another language?
The tour includes a tour guide service in English or Spanish. If you want a guide in another language, you must send an email requesting a private guide in the language of your preference.
Will I be picked up from the hotel for the tour of the Sacred Valley?
The pick up is from the hotel where you are staying, as long as it is in the historic center of Cusco or its surroundings, in case the hotel is outside the historic center, the meeting point is at the door of the main Cathedral located in the Plaza de Armas.
How far in advance do I need to book the Sacred Valley tour?
The Sacred Valley tour is a classic tour, which can be booked one or two days before the tour, but we generally recommend a week in advance to guarantee 100% of the tour space.
Does the Sacred Valley tour include lunch?
Lunch is included in the price of the tour, it is a buffet lunch in the city of Urubamba, there you can choose the vegetarian option if it is your case.
Is the tour group bilingual?
Our tour of the Sacred Valley is bilingual, at the time of booking, you choose the group in English or Spanish.
Can I leave the group in Ollantaytambo and take the train to Machu Picchu?
Yes, you can take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu, you just have to inform us about your train schedule, so our guide will show you how to get to the train station after the Ollantaytambo tour.
How long is the Sacred Valley tour?
The Sacred Valley tour is a full day tour, which starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 18:00 p.m. in Cusco’s main square.
What is recommended to bring to the Sacred Valley tour?
We recommend bringing a passport (mandatory in case of going to Machu Picchu), waterproof clothes, warm jacket, money, comfortable shoes.
Mario Ordoñes Quispe Salvida
In Cusco, I am your travel specialist, with more than 10 years of experience organizing adventure trips.
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