Full Day Sacred Valley Tour + Tourist ticket - Group Service
Description
It takes you deep into the heart of the Sacred Valley, where ancient history and Andean culture come to life in a single unforgettable day. Feel the energy of Ollantaytambo’s towering stone terraces, where Inca warriors once stood their ground. Wander through Pisaq’s breathtaking ruins, perched high above the valley, and lose yourself in its vibrant artisan market, a feast of colors and traditions. In Chinchero, the ‘Rainbow Town’, watch skilled weavers create intricate textiles using techniques passed down for generations. Every step unveils a story, every landscape leaves you in awe. Join us and experience the Sacred Valley as it was meant to be lived!
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Itinerary
Chinchero (3,762 masl / 12,343 ft.) is a charming Andean village where Inca heritage and colonial influences intertwine. Here, we admire the well-preserved Inca walls that frame the main square, along with ceremonial altars that still resonate with the spiritual energy of the past. We then visit the colonial church, a hidden gem adorned with vivid murals and intricate artwork, offering a fascinating blend of Inca and Spanish traditions. To continue our journey, we immerse ourselves in the world of Andean textiles, where local artisans share their ancestral weaving techniques. Using natural dyes and hand-spun wool, they create intricate patterns that tell the stories of their people—a craft passed down through generations, long before the Incas.
We continue deeper into the Sacred Valley, following the winding road through breathtaking Andean landscapes toward Ollantaytambo. Arriving in Ollantaytambo (2,792 masl / 9,160 ft.), we step into one of the best-preserved Inca towns, where time seems to stand still. The town’s original urban layout, cobbled streets, and flowing water channels remain much as they were centuries ago. Here, we explore the imposing Inca fortress, a masterpiece of strategic military planning and engineering. Towering above the town, its massive stone terraces once served as both defensive walls and agricultural terraces. Climbing the Temple of the Sun, we take in panoramic views of the valley, while uncovering the site’s role in one of the few Inca victories against the Spanish.
Leaving Ollantaytambo, we embark on a 1 hour drive through the Sacred Valley, following the Urubamba River toward Pisac (2,972 masl / 9,751 ft.). Upon arrival, we explore the Pisac Archaeological Site, perched high on the mountainside. Its impressive terraces, ceremonial temples, and observatories highlight the Incas’ advanced engineering and spiritual traditions. From here, breathtaking views extend across the valley. Descending into town, we visit the Pisac Market, a lively gathering place where artisans sell handwoven textiles, silver jewelry, and pottery. This is the perfect spot to experience local culture, meet artisans, and find unique souvenirs. After a day immersed in history and tradition, we return to Cusco, bringing our Sacred Valley journey to an end.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We'll pick you up from the lobby or front door of your hotel, Airbnb, hostel, or any accommodation located in Cusco's historic center.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Tourist Ticket is 130 soles / $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 recommendeded if you are not planning to visit any of Cusco's other sites
Reviews(6)
I did this tour with tour guide Wilbert, he was the best tour guide I’ve ever had. His knowledge, passion and love for Peru’s history really shines through bringing every place we visited with him to life. As a solo traveller he really looked after me and even though we only had one day together he really got the group to bond and have fun. I have done a lot of different tours so far but this was a highlight for sure.
Dear Customer, It is good to know that you had an amazing tour with the company of the guide Wilbert, we always try to provide the best service to our customers and we are happy with your review. We hope you have the best memories of us. Kind regards, INKAYNI PERU TOURS.
Traveling to Cusco and meeting our guide Franklyn and Eddy was wonderful, they have not only filled our memories with beautiful memories, but also our hearts. I would recommend once and a thousand times to anyone who trusts Inkayni for their tours, they will not find a better Enterprise and better people to guide them on this journey. Thank you friends Franklyn and Eddy, in Mexico you have a friend and your house.
Estimada Ana, de parte de Franklin, Eddy y el equipo de Inkayni le estamos muy agradecidos por permitirnos ser parte de esta aventura. Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras y recuerde que cuenta con nosotros para asesorarle sobre tours en Perú para sus amigos y familiares, Saludos cordiales, INKAYNI PERU TOURS.
Very good trip and the attention of the agency together with your guide Frnaklin always watching over us, 100% recommended Great experience!
My boyfriend and I visited Peru for 1.5 weeks end of August/early September and booked several tours with this company, including Machu Picchu 2 day 1 night, Sacred Valley private tour, and Rainbow Mountain. Our drivers, Percy and Fabian, were both incredible, got us safely to and from our destinations (even on the curvy, high up mountain roads!), and were just such kind people. Our guide was Jonathan for all our tours and he is LOVELY. He is kind, caring, invested, and has a huge heart. It was wonderful to not only see the sights but get to hear about his experiences growing up as a local in the Sacred Valley. We even ended up spontaneously stopping along our tours to zipline and try cuy at a local restaurant. I highly recommend Inkayni Peru Tours!!! They really made our trip special and Peru is a beautiful, amazing country.
Dear Shravya, many thanks for your commentary and recommendation. We are happy to know that our guide Jonathan made your trip fun and fantastic. All our staff are grateful for your trust placed in us. We hope you come back soon! Best regards, INKAYNI PERU TOURS.
About three months before our trip I did some research on various agencies, and Inkanyi not only offered the best price, but they were also highly reviewed so we decided to go with them. They were so patient and accommodating from beginning to end. My partner and I wanted to do a customized itinerary for our time in Peru. We wanted to do a Sacred Valley tour with the Maras salt pools and then a day trip to Machu Picchu. We also asked if they could take care of our car service to and from the airport. They took care of all everything and met all of our needs! Also, I really appreciated their patience with me because I'm the type to make sure everything is always in order and set. So I was emailing them every week until our trip and contacting them every day when we were in town. They made sure all my questions were answered, and everything was all set for us. I will recommend that you do make sure to follow up with them on your itinerary before you leave, and ask all of the questions you need answered. They will answer them for you, and make sure you get the right information, but if you don't ask, you won't know. Also note that for payment, we did have to pay the other half at the agency. So maybe leave a cushion of time for you to go to the agency to pay for the rest of your trip. We made the first down payment of our itinerary when we decided to book our trip, and we were told to pay the remainder to whoever picks us up, but we actually went to the agency to pay the rest (which I think is probably better anyway, as paying at the agency will give you more peace of mind). It isn't a far walk from anywhere you stay in Cusco either so it wasn't a big deal for us. My partner and I had a day trip set for Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, and we LOVED IT! Saul was our guide for both days, and he was so amazing. He's also THE BEST at taking photos! He's super knowledgeable about the history of the Inkas so you really learn a lot during your tour. If you love learning about the history and fun facts, he's definitely your guy. He knew all of the great spots to enjoy the view and the looks of everything. He even took us to go take photos with llamas. During our Machu Picchu trip, we actually decided that we wanted to take a train at an earlier time. Our tour guide Saul was so amazing! He took us to the ticket booth and helped us get on an earlier train. Since our Spanish is terrible and it was hard for us to call international, so he took the time to call the agency to make sure we got a ride from the Ollantaytambo Train Station back to Cusco. We also asked the agency if they could take us to the Lima airport, and they were nice enough to accommodate the last minute request. We loved our tour because it was small and private so we were able to go with our own flow. We actually thought we were going to be on a group tour, so the surprise was even better. I highly recommend you ask for Saul as your tour guide if you decide to book a day tour or even for a 15-day trek. I just want to thank the whole team for being so attentive. Lissette was very patient and kind. Alex dealt with my late night calls. Edwin made sure to call our hotel to speak to us and confirm our pick up times for everything. Saul was really hospitable to us and made our experience so memorable. I would definitely recommend this agency to anyone.
Dear Janel, thank you so much for your commentary and recommendation. We are happy to know that you enjoyed so much during your tour for the Sacred Valley and Machupicchu. For us, organizing your tour and having everything ready for your new experience in Peru was a pleasure. All our staff thanks your review. We hope you come back soon. Best reagrds, INKAYNI PERU TOURS.
My family and I spent the day touring the Sacred Valley with Carlitos. He was an awesome guide who gave us information on the ruins and also shared his favorites about the Sacred Valley and Peru with us. We visited Chinchero, a lovely family who showed us how textiles are traditionally made, Ollantaytambo and lastly Pisac! I would recommend this tour!
Dear Kelsey, many thanks for you commentary. We are happy that you had could enjoy in the Sacred Valley tour, your review help us to continue improve. Thanks a lot for the recommendation. Warm regards, INKAYNI PERU TOURS.
