Our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas will take you to all of them in a fun day, full of culture, history and incredible views. You can join us whether you are alone, as a couple or as part of a larger group.
On this exciting day, you will have the opportunity to visit the most important Inca archaeological complexes in the valley and experience the Andean culture reflected in the art pieces, traditional markets, customs and popular traditions in the towns of Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. The warm weather throughout the valley perfectly complements the journey to make this tour even more enjoyable.
Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to learn more about the fascinating history of the Incas, see beautiful views of the entire valley, and observe small communities and towns going about their daily lives. It is the perfect complement for your vacation in Cusco.
Our adventure for the day begins between 7:30 and 8:00 am, we pick you up at your accommodation in Cusco and depart in our private transport to our first destination of the day.
On the way to Pisac, we will make our first stop of the day, about thirty minutes from Cusco. We will visit the Qorao market, to walk around and see the locals selling their handicrafts. There are handmade souvenirs and some impressive works of art that you can buy as souvenirs of your trip or as gifts for friends and family back home. Here, you will also have the opportunity to take some photos of the incredible landscapes and local wildlife such as llamas.
Next, we will continue to “El Mirador Del Valle Sagrado”. This viewpoint over the valley will give you the perfect opportunity to photograph the Andes mountain range and the Sacred Valley together.
We will soon arrive in Pisac to visit its colorful market and archaeological site. The Pisac complex is known for its terraces that rise from the foot of the mountain to the top in a harmonious way. You will also see the largest Inca cemetery and the Intihuatana de Pisac.
Once finished, we will drive for another hour to Urubamba and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch of traditional Peruvian dishes. There will be a wide range of options available and it is the perfect opportunity to sample many foods.
In the afternoon, we will visit the town of Ollantaytambo to tour its unique and extensive archaeological site that houses water sources, high terraces, temples, and more. The site is surrounded by towering mountain peaks and colorful valleys (plus a view of a distant glacier)!
This town is the best preserved layout of a typical city built by the Incas with its narrow, cobbled streets and stone walls. It is the only original Inca town where people still live to this day. Its conservation allows the enduring legacy of the Inca people to endure and allows us to better understand the ancient culture.
On our way back to Cusco, we will make one last stop in the town of Chinchero. Here you will have the opportunity to visit a beautiful colonial temple, best known for its mural painting above the entrance (this temple was built on Inca foundations). We will also see the Inca walls in the main square.
The highlight of this town is watching the local women making textiles. They will teach you the process and you will have the opportunity to support them by buying their handmade pieces if you wish. Finally, we will continue to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.
We are very lucky to have found peru trek company and we loved spending the day with our guide. He is very knowledgeable and a great guide. He took us through the Sacred Valley in a private vehicle for over 9 hours, along with a driver. It was a great experience and it was planned extremely well and the driver was able to pick us up and drop us off in front of the sites to maximize time. Algel mentioned that he worked backwards from typical Sacred Valley tours to avoid the crowds. It was difficult to find a tour guide leaving from Urubamba, but hiring a private guide allowed us to go at our own speed and customize our tour. My husband and I are vegetarians and he found a great place for all of us to take a break and have lunch. Overall 5 stars and would absolutely recommend.
We had a fantastic day with Angel. He was very knowledgeable and great at communicating history and was great company. He knew everything about the historical sites we visited and he took some beautiful photos of us to remember the day. We had lunch with Llamas as an added bonus. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you, PERU TREK!
This guided tour exceeded my expectations! The sites we visited were not only beautiful beyond what I imagined looking at the photos, but Juan made every moment memorable. He was passionate about educating us about the history of the Incas and he was very knowledgeable. He was also a great photographer and we got so many priceless photos that my family will always treasure! I recommend the team of the PERU TREK company.
