Sacred Valley Tour through Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chincheros
At 8:30 am, we pick you up from your hotel and take you to the start of the tour.
Travel from Cusco, past Saqsaywaman and over the mountains, towards the Sacred Valley. We descend 1,500 feet to the valley floor, where we find ourselves by the sacred Urubamba River and the village of Pisac.
In Pisac, stop to visit a traditional market and buy some local souvenirs. Spend about 30 minutes here.
Drive up to the ruins of Pisac. Here, explore the extensive ruins while enjoying stunning views over the valley.
You will be given a guided tour of the Citadel of Pisac, where we will see temples, homes, altars, carvings, tunnels, caves, and the famous Intihuatana, "The hitching post of the sun". We have about 90 minutes to explore the ruins. For those who would prefer to spend more time in the market instead of visiting the ruins, please advise your guide so he can organize a time and place to pick you up when returning through the market.
Continue towards Urubamba, where we make a stop of 45 minutes for lunch.
A 30-minute drive takes us to Ollantaytambo, which is surrounded by the sacred mountains. Here, we will spend about an hour. In Ollantaytambo, we get further exposure to Incan constructions, mainly the impressive Temple of the Sun, enormous blocks of rock perfectly carved and polished, stone water fountains, stairs, and terraces. We also get to see the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress, surrounded by the sacred mountains and the valleys of Patacancha and Willow.
On our return, we make a quick 30-minute visit to the famous church and archaeological site in Chincheros.
Return to Cusco at about 6:30-7:00 pm.
