• Pisac - At 8:30 am, guests are picked up from their hotel to begin the tour. The journey starts in Cusco, passing Saqsaywaman and traveling over the mountains towards the Sacred Valley. The tour descends 1,500 feet to the valley floor, arriving at the sacred Urubamba River and the village of Pisac. In Pisac, there is a stop at a traditional market, offering an opportunity to browse and purchase local souvenirs if desired. Approximately 30 minutes are spent here.

Next, the tour proceeds to the ruins of Pisac. Participants explore the extensive ruins while enjoying breathtaking views of the valley. A guided tour of the Citadel of Pisac is provided, showcasing temples, homes, altars, carvings, tunnels, caves, and the renowned Intihuatana, “The hitching post of the sun.” There is about 90 minutes allocated for exploring the ruins.

For those who prefer to spend more time at the market instead of visiting the ruins, they should inform the guide to arrange a time and place for pickup when returning through the market.

• Urubamba - The tour continues towards Urubamba, where there is a 45-minute stop for lunch (not included).
• Ollantaytambo - A 30-minute drive leads to Ollantaytambo, surrounded by sacred mountains. Here, participants spend about an hour. In Ollantaytambo, there is further exposure to Incan constructions, particularly the magnificent Temple of the Sun, featuring enormous blocks of rock perfectly carved and polished, stone water fountains, stairs, and terraces. The beauty of the local people in traditional dress, set against the backdrop of the sacred mountains and the Valley of Patacancha and Willoq, is also observed.
• Chinchero - On the return journey, there is a brief visit to the famous church and archaeological site in Chinchero. The tour returns to Cusco at approximately 6:30-7:00 pm.

• Bus for 15 to 25 people (depending on group size)
• Professional tour guide

• Lunch in Urubamba (45-60 soles)
• Entrance to the Sacred Valley sites: You can purchase one of the following: (i) Cusco Tourist Ticket (130 soles or around $45 USD and 50% discount for students with an ISIC card)
• Note: this ticket can also be used on our city tours OR (ii) a partial ticket which allows a one day visit of just the two sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. This ticket is recommended if you are not planning to visit any of Cusco’s other sites.
• Tips

The Sacred Valley became an area of royal estates and country homes for the Inca, for the religious establishment and also agriculture one of this was the maize, a prestige crop for the Incas, to make chicha, a fermented maize drink the Incas and their subjects consumed at their many ceremonial feasts and religious festivals.\n\nOn this full day of Sacred valley tour you will visit impressive constructions of cities such as Pisac and Ollantaytambo, which still working their water fountains coming from the mountains rivers. The Sacred valley tour will take you around local villages, and meet local people with their traditional costumes that it will add up an unforgettable experience to your journey.

• Note: The Cusco Tourist Ticket is about 130 soles or around $45 USD and there is 50% discount for students with an ISIC card. You can also use this ticket on the city tours OR purchase a partial ticket which allows a one day visit of just the two sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. This ticket is recommended if you are not planning to visit any of Cusco’s other sites

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.