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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Stroll through the famous artisan market of Pisac
• 02 Discover Ollantaytambo, one of the last buildings of the Incas
• 03 Explore the beautiful town of Urubamba
• 04 Visit Chinchero, a town known for its textiles and living culture

Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas on a full-day tour from Cusco, visiting some of the region's most important archaeological and cultural sites. Travel through Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero to discover Inca terraces, temples, artisan traditions, and living culture. Along the way, enjoy scenic mountain views over the valley and a buffet lunch in Urubamba before returning to Cusco in the evening.

Once in Pisac, you can visit its archaeological centre, full of terraces and temples, as well as its artisan market.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cusco, Urubamba, Písac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sacred Valley Tour through Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero

• The tour to the Sacred Valley starts at 7:30 am, when our tourist transport will pick you up from your hotel to begin the adventure through the mountains on the way to Pisac. Along the route, you will make some stops to take pictures and appreciate the Sacred Valley of the Incas from a beautiful tourist viewpoint. Once in Pisac, you can visit its archaeological centre, full of terraces and temples, as well as its artisan market.
• Afterwards, you will continue through the Sacred Valley to the town of Urubamba, where you will stop for lunch in a beautiful tourist restaurant, trying different dishes and unique flavours offered in a great buffet lunch.
• In the afternoon, you will visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, where you will learn about its history, magic, and culture. You will then return to Cusco by another road and stop at Chinchero, another magical village where you can enjoy its archaeological site, chapel, and weaving families.
• At the end of the Sacred Valley Tour, you will return to Cusco, where our transportation will take you to the city centre (the main square of Cusco) or, if it is a private service, to your respective hotel.
• Arrival in Cusco is at approximately 6:30 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking guide.
• Tourist transport with a professional driver.
• Buffet lunch.

What's Not Included

• Entrance tickets (they can be bought at the entrance to the places visited).
• Boleto Turistico: Parcial (S/.70.00, only for Moray and the Sacred Valley, valid for 2 days) or General (S/.130.00, also useful for the Cusco City Tour and South Valley tour - 16 attractions in Cusco, valid for 10 days).
• Services not mentioned.
• Water and snacks.
• Tips.

What to bring

• Tourist ticket (not included in the price; you can buy it at the door of the archaeological centres) and emergency money.
• Current passport or identity document.
• Small backpack (water bottle, snacks, etc.).
• Extra cash (soles) to buy souvenirs (optional).
• Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses.
• Sunscreen.
• Comfortable sneakers for the visit.
• Light and warm clothes.
• Waterproof jacket or rain poncho if your visit is between October and March.
• Camera and extra batteries.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cusco, Peru

Tour start

Cusco, Peru

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.