Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour

Cultural traditions, scenic landscapes, and archaeological sites invite you to embark on a journey through the Inca Valley starting from Cuzco. The tour includes notable locations such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo Fort, and various remnants of the Inca civilization.

Description

Upon booking, you have the choice of two distinct packages, both offering hotel pick-up and drop-off, transportation via minibus, and the guidance of an English-speaking tour guide.

Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour (10 hours)

During your tour day, we will collect you at the agreed time and head out from Cusco, entering the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a region esteemed by the Pre-Columbian Empire for its favorable climate and fertile land.

In Pisac, you will enjoy free time to shop for authentic artisanal souvenirs. Next, we’ll proceed along the Vilcanota River, reaching Urubamba, the capital of the Sacred Valley, where you can opt for a meal on your own or indulge in a traditional Andean buffet lunch.

Revitalized, we will explore the Ollantaytambo ruins with a guided visit. Following this, we will begin our return to Cusco, stopping in Chincheros to appreciate the Church of Our Lady of Monserrat and explore its fascinating history.

Our adventure will conclude around 6 pm at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, after approximately 10 hours.

Schedule: Daily from Monday to Sunday, starting at 7:20 am.

Complete Sacred Valley Tours (12.5 hours)

Your day will commence with a hotel pick-up in Cusco at the designated time as we journey towards Chincheros, located roughly 40 minutes away. Here, a visit to a 17th-century church, among the earliest Catholic establishments in Peru, awaits.

Subsequently, our tour takes us to Moray, an intriguing site where various agricultural experiments were conducted at multiple altitudes, recognized as an agricultural research hub.

Continuing through the Sacred Valley, we will arrive at Maras, famous for its salt mines, which consist of 3,000 salt wells originating from a natural spring and shrouded in ancient legend.

By noon, we will reach Urubamba, where you can enjoy a delightful Andean buffet lunch or choose to explore local dining options.

With renewed vigor, we will proceed to Ollantaytambo, taking in breathtaking views of the Valley of the Incas. Our walk through the cobbled streets will showcase a town rich in Inca heritage, featuring a remarkable ceremonial temple.

Lastly, we will visit Pisac, a renowned archaeological site that reveals the remnants of an ancient civilization and the legend of Inquill.

After a fulfilling 12.5-hour experience, you will be returned to the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

Schedule: Daily from Monday to Sunday, starting at 6:20 am.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes collection from various points in Cusco, including:

• The historical center of Cusco (neighborhoods such as San Blas, Calle Nueva Alta, Saphi, Ruins, Matara, San Pedro, Av. Sol, Tullumayu, and Huascar).
• Santa Ana (pickup available only up to the temple).
• Recoleta (pickup available only to the temple and surrounding streets).
• Zaguán del Cielo.
• Lucrepata.
• Wanchaq (ovals of Pachacuteq, Infancia, Estadio Garcilaso, and Plaza Tupac Amaru).
• Santiago (Grau Bridge and Pasaje Esmeralda).

If your accommodation lies outside these areas, you will receive details regarding a nearby meeting point, close to the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

Cusco Tourist Card

By acquiring the Cusco Tourist Card, you'll gain access to a variety of attractions within the historical city and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Options vary based on your interests and the duration of your stay in Cusco.