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CLASSIC SACRED VALLEY FULL DAY TOUR

Discover colonial towns, living culture, and the perfect climate within the spectacular Sacred Valley.

  • Full Day
  • Max 16 People
DURATION

Full Day

LOCATION

Cusco

MAX ALTITUDE

3,762 m s. n. m.

DIFFICULTY

Easy

Classic Sacred Valley – Full Day Tour

In the Sacred Valley of the Incas, there are beautiful colonial towns that today showcase their beauty through architecture, art, and living culture. First, we will find the colonial town of Pisac, known for its craft fair and its Archaeological Center of Pisac; Urubamba, known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere; Ollantaytambo, with its fortress and living Inca town; and the town of Chinchero, famous for its textiles.

 

In this valley of the Incas, the communities have created rural and experiential tourism products that amaze visitors. The Sacred Valley of the Incas is located northeast of Cusco and has an altitude of 2,000 to 2,800 masl. For this reason, the valley has one of the best climates in the Cusco region, with daytime temperatures ranging between 22 and 25 °C and nighttime temperatures between 10 and 8 °C.

Itinerary

Classic Sacred Valley – Full Day Tour

After breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up at 8:00 a.m. We will travel through the highlands surrounding the city of Cusco on our way to the Sacred Valley.

 

The first stop is at an alpaca farm, where you will meet the famous South American camelids: llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos, and learn about their differences, importance, and habits.

Next, we will arrive at the Taray viewpoint, an observation platform from which you can admire breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley, including the Urubamba River and the farmlands of the Peruvian Andes.

 

Continuing the tour, we will visit the archaeological site of Pisac, an Inca settlement built atop a mountain. We will explore its lower section, where you can find impressive temples, houses, hundreds of tombs, gigantic walls, and agricultural terraces.

 

After visiting the archaeological site, we will head to the town of Pisac and visit its artisan market. This is a popular place where local artisans craft their products and sell them directly to visitors.

 

Then, we will travel to Urubamba, where you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. The restaurant offers a buffet lunch with a variety of options prepared with fresh, local produce.

 

After lunch, we will travel to the charming town of Ollantaytambo, known as the “Last Living Inca City.” This important archaeological site in the Sacred Valley is home to temples, gardens, and ceremonial fountains. One of the most important battles between the Spanish and the Incas was also fought here. Ollantaytambo is also known as one of the main gateways to Machu Picchu.

 

Afterward, we will begin our return to Cusco, stopping along the way in the town of Chinchero, a royal estate and ceremonial center of the Inca Empire. It is said to have been one of the favorite places of the tenth Inca ruler, Túpac Inca Yupanqui. During your visit, you will explore an Inca palace, visit its colonial church, and learn about the renowned weaving techniques and natural dyes used by local artisans.

 

We will end our day tour at your hotel in Cusco at around 6:00 p.m.

Services Included

The Services Included

  • Transportation all day
  • Entrance ticket to archaeological sites
  • 01 Biffeth Lunch
  • Private official tour guide fluent in English and Spanish

Not Included

  • Water
  • Tip for your guide

Group Service

USD $70.00 per person

Private Service
Number of people
Price per person USD
1 - 2 people
USD $235.00 per person
3 - 5 people
USD $140.00 per person
6 - 8 people
USD $110.00 per person
9 + people
USD $70.00 per person
Camera
Rain Jacket (In the wet season from October to March)
Water
Cap for the Sun
Sunglasses
Sunscreen

How to book

To book the tour, please send us an email with the information of each person in your group:

Full name, nationality, date of birth and gender
Copy of your passport
The tour you want to do, the start date
How many people are in your group
info@peruvianpathsandadventures.com
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