Sacred Valley: Tour of the Valley of the Incas in just one day

Day tripCusco, Perú

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The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a geographical area that has particularities that surprise all visitors. Some of them even decide to stay and start a new life in Cusco. It is that its climate and landscapes are really taken from a magical world. In addition, it houses different destinations that can be visited on this one day tour. Everything will start from Cusco, the first destination will be the Mirador de Taray, from where you can already appreciate the entire geography of this valley. After that, a tour of the archaeological sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero is made. One of the benefits of this tour is that it allows you to take a break in one of the best restaurants in Urubamba, where an exquisite buffet lunch will be served with the best of Peruvian cuisine.

General information

Partially refundableCancel up to 72 hours in advance to receive a 75% refund.

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GuideEnglish, Español

Pickup service includedWait in the lobby of your hotel or at the agreed meeting point 10 minutes before your scheduled time. Pickups are available from hotels within the historic center of Cusco. Drivers will not wait more than 5 minutes after the scheduled collection time.

from40.00 USDby person

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What will you do

The experience of making this trip is one of the exciting ones because a lot is known about the history of the Incas and how they began with the construction of all these buildings where religious temples to the main deity the Sun prevail. In addition to experiencing a trip for a warm climate where you can also drink chicha, an ancient drink that is still offered to tired and thirsty travelers. Three archaeological sites are visited that in the past were linked by what is now known as the Qhapac Ñan. These were roads considered royal since they unified all the Inca citadels. Both in Pisac and Ollantaytambo you can find temples dedicated to the sun. These temples are characterized by having a finer finish on the large stones that compose them. The tour will start and end in Cusco, exactly in a central area ideal for tourists to walk or go to dinner.

Itinerary

Our services begin with the pick up from the hotel door.
The pick up time is from 7:00 to 7:30 in the morning. For this, the tourist must wait with their belongings ready.
The exact pick-up time will be confirmed one night before.
The first destination we will visit is only an hour away. It is the Taray Viewpoint.
From the Taray viewpoint you can see the entire Sacred Valley.
After that, you arrive at Pisac, make a brief stop in the town and then resume the trip to the archaeological site.
Pisac represented an important religious center and of great archaeological value. During the excavations a cemetery and some vessels were found.
After knowing the main constructions of Pisac, we return to the minivan and start with the trip to Urubamba.
We will arrive in Urubamba at the precise time to have lunch. The buffet lunch will be at the Tunupa restaurant.
After a well-deserved rest, we return to the minivan to travel to Ollantaytambo.
Travel time is only 30 minutes from Urubamba to Ollantaytambo.
We will visit the main temples, such as the Temple of the Sun, the Baño de la Ñusta and the platforms that lead to the temples.
Before returning to Cusco, it is likely to visit Chinchero, as long as there is a little time left so that the visit is not brief.
In Chinchero you can find one of the royal residences of the Incas. After that, the return to Cusco begins.
The tour will end in Cusco at approximately 6:30 p.m.

What includes

The schedules are respected. We will start the tour at the agreed time.
Our transports are for the exclusive use of our clients. We use minivan sprinter full equipment.
Tickets for all destinations are already included in the tour.
The tour includes buffet lunch at Tunupa Restaurant.
You can choose the vegetarian variation.
Guide with extensive knowledge of the route and historical information.
Experienced driver on the road.
Breakfast.
Souvenirs.
Printed photographs.
Snacks and/or drinks, during the trip.
Tips.

Important information

What to bring

The identity document validates the ticket reservations. It is an essential document.
Wear comfortable clothing during the trip. A jacket will help a lot during the first hours of the day and at the end of the tour.
Always wear sunscreen and a cap or hat.
Footwear dedicated to walks.
You can carry water and snacks in a small backpack.
A waterproof poncho.
Photographic camera.

Before travelling

Make sure you have your belongings ready for the pick-up time.
It is recommended that before the trip you can have breakfast. Most hotels offer this service.
Charge the batteries of the smartphone and cell phone to the maximum. You will be able to get beautiful photos.
This tour is ideal for those who want to acclimatize doing some activity.
The weather is cold. Keep this in mind when planning your clothing and accessories at the time of travel.

It's prohibited

Damage the Inca constructions.
Disturbing public order.
Leave garbage or some residue throughout the place.
Climb on the stone walls.
Consume alcoholic beverages in the places that we will visit.

Frequent questions

Are the schedules respected?

Yes, especially the hours in which tourists are picked up from their hotels. This with the intention of starting the trip at the right time. In this way, you can visit all the destinations with enough time to have informative tours and enough time to take pictures.

How long is this tour?

Is it important to do the tour with a guide?

What does the buffet lunch consist of?

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