Peru · Archaeology

8-Hour Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco with Pisac and Ollantaytambo

8 Hours Round trip from Cusco Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Feel the tranquility of the pleasant Sacred Valley surroundings
02 Explore Inca sites along the Urubamba River
03 Understand Inca history through a visit to Chinchero
04 Marvel at the impressive Inca agricultural terraces of Pisac
05 See the magnificent Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress

Sign up for this excursion to discover the best of the Sacred Valley, visiting the archaeological site of Pisac and marveling at the Inca agricultural terraces. Continue to the famous Inca settlement and archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, known for its remarkable Inca construction, and learn about its history before exploring the highlights of the town of Chinchero.

At the top, the remains of the Temple of the Sun still exist.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cusco, Urubamba, Písac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sacred Valley Journey through Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero

Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel to begin the itinerary.
Travel along the Urubamba River, away from Cusco City. (08:00-17:00 hours)
Explore the following tourist attractions:
- Pisaq - The Inca agricultural terraces, used for planting crops such as potatoes and corn, still help prevent landslides along the valley. Pisaq also features the typical market, where you can find souvenirs, alpaca weaving, and fresh crops from Inca fields.
- Urubamba - The capital of the beautiful Sacred Valley (2800 masl), is a recommended place to stop for a buffet lunch.
- Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress - Built in the 15th century before the arrival of the Spaniards, it was used as a great wall to protect the entrance to the jungle area on the north side. At the top, the remains of the Temple of the Sun still exist.
- Chinchero - An Inca town located in the highest area of the valley. It preserves an ancient church with paintings from the Cusco School (16th century), built at the base of the Inca shrine.

Tour ends.