Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour: Ollantaytambo & Pisac
Description
Explore archaeological sites, breathtaking landscapes, charming villages, and vibrant cultural traditions on this adventure to the Inca Valley departing from Cuzco. The journey includes visits to Pisac, the Ollantaytambo Fortress, and several significant relics from the Inca civilization.
Trip Overview
On the day of your excursion, you will be collected from your accommodation in Cusco, as we head into the renowned Sacred Valley of the Incas, celebrated by the ancient Pre-Columbian Empire for its excellent conditions and fertile land.
Upon arrival in Pisac, you will have some leisure time to shop for authentic handicrafts. Following this, we will proceed along the Vilcanota River towards Urubamba, recognized as the capital of the Sacred Valley, where a delightful traditional Andean buffet lunch awaits you.
Reenergized, we will then explore the Ollantaytambo ruins through a guided experience. After the visit, we will begin our journey back to Cusco, stopping in Chincheros to appreciate the Church of Our Lady of Monserrat and learn about the history behind this remarkable building.
We expect to return to the main square in Cusco by 6 pm, concluding approximately 10 hours of exploration.
Timetable: Every day of the week at 7:20 am
Pickup Information
This excursion includes collection from various locations in Cusco:
- Historic center of Cusco (San Blas district, Calle Nueva Alta, Saphi, Ruins, Matara, San Pedro, Av. Sol, Tullumayu, and Huascar).
- Santa Ana (only at the temple of Santa Ana).
- Recoleta (only up to the Recoleta temple and adjacent streets).
- Zaguán del Cielo.
- Lucrepata.
- Wanchaq (the Pachacuteq oval, Infancia, Estadio Garcilaso, and Pachacútecac Amaru).
- Santiago (Grau Bridge and Esmeralda Passage).
If your hotel is located outside these areas, you will be informed about the precise meeting point, which is near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.
Cusco Tourist Card
By securing the Cusco Tourist Card, you will gain access to a variety of attractions within the historic city and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. There are several options available based on your interests and the duration of your stay in Cusco!
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- English speaking guide
- Transport by minibus
- Buffet–style lunch
- Hot drinks
What's not included
- Partial tourist pass: 70PEN for non–Peruvian citizens and 40PEN for Peruivan citizens
- Cold drinks
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of the activity, please be ready in your hotel lobby from 7:20 am.
Please note that pickups are only available from hotels in the historic center of Cusco. If you're staying further out, we'll let you know a meeting point.
Please note
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The itinerary may be affected during local holiday celebrations. In that case, the local provider will contact you about possible changes.
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Remember to bring hiking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a raincoat.
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Please keep in mind that the partial tourist ticket (70PEN for foreign adults and 40PEN for Peruvian adults) and the entrance fee to the salt mines of Maras (20PEN for foreigners 15PEN for Peruvian citizens) are not included in the price of the activity and you must pay this on the day of the tour.
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