You will start your fascinating Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas by leaving Cusco (Qosqo) in the morning. You’ll be accompanied by an expert local guide who will be happy to answer any of your questions. First you will visit Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. At midday you will be able to enjoy the best of Cusco´s new cuisine at one of the most exclusive restaurants in the Sacred Valley.
First of all, you will explore Pisac where you will make a brief stop at local crafts market. There you will see an amazing array of handmade goods. Next you will go up to the historical Pisaq Archeological Center located on the mountain above town. At the ruins there are Andean terraces, irrigation canals, drinking water fountains, homes, religious and ceremonial sites, and a cemetery.
After that you’ll travel along the Vilcanota River to Urubamba. Here is where you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at one of the premier restaurants in the whole Valley. After lunch you will continue on to the Ollantaytambo Archeological Complex. Discover here the perfection of the Imperial Period Incan stonework. Ollantaytambo is a lovely village that preserves the original design of the Incan planners. Among its most impressive attractions is the spectacular Temple of the Sun. This magnificent fortress was needed to guard the entrance to the Sacred Valley of the Incas including to the Inca Trail to Machupicchu.
Finally, you’ll return to the city of Cusco via Chinchero. There you will see the Chinchero Archeological Center. Also visit a weaving exhibition where local families of weavers will want to meet you. They will demonstrate how they obtain such vibrant colors from natural plant dyes. Arrival time in Cusco is around 18:20 pm. During this trip there will be short side treks.
08:00 - 09:00
We start the tour at 8 a.m. At that time, our transport will pick you up from the door of your hotel to go to the town of Pisac, just outside the city of Cusco.
09:00 - 11:00
In Pisac we will visit, in the company of our tour guide, the archaeological site of Pisac. Then we will visit its famous craft market, the most emblematic in the region.
11:00 - 13:00
Then we will go to Urubamba where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch made with Peruvian products.
11:00 - 13:00
Then we will go to Urubamba where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch made with Peruvian products.
13:00 - 13:30
After a short break, we will continue the journey to the famous town of Ollantaytambo. The only one in Peru that retains its urban organization since the time of the Incas.
13:30 - 15.00
En compañía de nuestro guía turístico recorreremos los famosos recintos incas del sitio arqueológico de Ollantaytambo. Luego dispondremos de tiempo para visitar este famoso pueblo.
15:00 - 17:30
On our way back we will visit the traditional town of Chinchero. There we will visit the ruins where the palace of the Inca Túpac Yupanqui was. Then we will visit a textile center where we will learn to make traditional clothing.
17:30 - 18:20
Finally, we will return to Cusco at dusk. The point of arrival is near the Plaza de Armas of the city. Private services will leave you at the door of your hotel.
