Cusco Sacred Valley Tour (Full day)

You will get a complete insight to the culture and traditions of Incas. This is one of the best things to do while you acclimatize in Cusco.

cusco sacred valley tour
cusco sacred valley tour
cusco sacred valley tour
cusco sacred valley tour
Duration: Full day
Difficulty: Moderate
Recommended age: 16 years
Language: Spanish, English, Portuguese
Max Height: 4100 msnm
Group: 2 people minimum

Unforgettable cusco sacred valley tour: full-day adventure to machu picchu

Sacred Valley Day Tour from Cusco is a popular full day tour. You will get a complete insight to the culture and traditions of Incas. This is one of the best things to do while you acclimatize in Cusco so you will be able to avoid altitude sickness while visiting Machu Picchu.

As the name suggests, Sacred Valley of the Incas was home to some of the prominent ancient Inca ruins. Some of the Inca sites still continue to be. Like Maras Salt Mines. Even today, salt farmers here use the traditional Solar evaporation method to extract salt here. Infact, this is a prominent source of income to locals here.

On this full day trip from Cusco, we will be visiting three prominent sites: Chinchero, Pisac and Ollantaytambo.

Chinchero:

Chinchero is a small village near the city of Cusco. Sadly, this village is often overlooked by travellers. It houses beautiful agricultural terraces and a white washed church. The church was built by Spanish conquistadors on the remains of the royal palace of Tupac Yupanqui.

The terraces and aqueducts which were built by him are in use even today.

Ollantaytambo:

Ollantaytambo was the administrative capital of the Inca Empire. This beautiful village is a testament to Incas advanced town planning system. It houses two archaeological sites on hill tops.

One of the sites was sacred to Incas and housed many religious centres. Sadly when the Spanish invaded Ollantaytambo, this site became a deadly battleground.

Now when you visit Machu Picchu by train, you will be taking the train to Aguas Calientes from here. This is also the closest town to the trailhead of Inca trail.

Pisac:

This village is home to a flea market and an archaeological site. Pisac market sprawls at the main square every weekend. Farmers and craftsmen from the neighbouring villages sell their handicrafts here.

The archaeological complex is massive and is just second to Machu Picchu. It offers stunning views of the valley.

We offer the Sacred Valley Day Tour from Cusco both in small groups and as private tours.

Do take a moment to check our reviews on Trip Advisor.

Check out our complete Sacred Valley Peru guide and a detailed post on 5 Lesser-known ruins in the Sacred Valley of Incas. 

Cusco Sacred Valley Tour: Full day

We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you to Chinchero.

Here our local expert will be introducing you to the life and culture of Andean communities here. They are famous for handicrafts using Alpaca wools.

Once you have had your fill of this beautiful village, we will be driving you to Ollantaytambo. Here we will begin the tour by admiring the beauty and architecture of the village. We will then be visiting the archaeological complex.

Our local expert will be sharing some detailed story about the prominence of the complex. It depicts the Inca mythology.

We will then continue the tour to Urubamba. This is often referred to as the heart of the Sacred Valley due to its centric location. Here we will be stopping in a local restaurant for  buffet lunch.

After relishing an authentic Peruvian meal, we will be visiting Pisac. Here we will begin the tour by visiting the traditional market. This is an ideal place to buy souvenirs.

We will then drive you to the hill top to the main entrance of the archaeological complex. Our local expert will be walking you through some of the notable parts of the complex.

After the full day tour, we will be returning to Cusco City.

Departure & Return Location
Cusco Hotel Transfer

Departure Time
8:00 a.m.

Price Includes

  • Professional English speaking tour leader
  • Pick-up from and drop off in your hotel
  • Private Transportation
  • Guided tour of archaeological sites
  • Buffet lunch in Urubamba (Options for Vegans)
  • First aid kit

Price Excludes

  • Tourist Ticket
  • Any Private Expenses

Packing list

  • Original Passport (same as used at time of booking for permits/ tickets)
  • Sun hat or cap
  • Protect & hydrate sunscreen lotion (factor 60 or 70+ is recommendable)
  • Camera and film, fully charged & extra batteries (batteries drain quicker in the cold)
  • Poncho if you are visiting during the rainy season
  • Some Peruvian Soles in cash

Usefull info

  • Tourist Ticket is required to visit the sites
  • Tour Availability – Daily departure with minimum 2 people
  • Weather – Dry season from May to October, Wet from November to April
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