Sacred Valley 1 Day
Sacred Valley 1 Day
Enjoy and Spend a Georges day on our Sacred Valley 1 day – This amazing day trip to the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the most popular day tour in Cusco, the capital of the Incas
Peru This georges full day on the Sacred Valley is perfect for those who want to visit the best Inca sites of the Sacred valley tour
On Sacred Valley of the Incas, enjoy and visit the amazing Inca ruins of Pisac (famous bird of sacred valley of the Incas), is magical and famous for its massive agricultural terraces and a great cemetery, and then visit the amazing Inca site of Ollantaytambo, famous for its Temple of the Sun, Inca quarry using
massive stones, each one approximately 14 feet (3.5m) tall, which still displays Incan architecture. Finally, visit the town of Chinchero for a colorful traditional weaving demonstration.
The sacred valley 1 day, is for any age because the tour basically is on the bus and just you have to walk to the different Inca sites.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Your hotel in Cusco |
| DEPARTURE TIME | 8:30 a.m |
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: CUSCO -SACRED VALLEY – CUSCO
Pick up at your hotel at 8.30 a.m. We leave the City of Cusco, passing “Saqsaywaman” over the mountains towards the Sacred Valley.
While we descend, you’ll be able to observe the interweaving sacred Urubamba River and the Village of Pisac. Once in Pisac, we’ll stop to visit a traditional market. You’ll have the opportunity to browse and buy local souvenirs if desired. We will spend about 30 minutes here. (For those who would prefer to spend more time in the market instead of visiting the ruins, advise your guide so he can organize a time and place to pick you up when returning through the market).
Next, we’ll drive up towards the ruins of Pisac. Here, you’ll explore the extensive ruins, all the while, enjoying the striking view of the valley. You will be given a guided tour of the Citadel of Pisac. Your tour guide will provide a thorough explanation of the; temples, homes, altars, carvings, tunnels, caves and the famous Intihuatana, “The hitching post of the sun”. You’ll have 90 minutes to explore the ruins.
Will board our bus and continue our tour to the City of Urubamba. We’ll have lunch.
Following lunch, we’ll continue our drive to Ollantaytambo (30 min), which is surrounded by sacred mountains. In Ollantaytambo, you’ll further your knowledge of the Incan construction.
Your guide will give a descriptive history of the amazing temple of the sun, huge stones that are perfectly carved and aligned, stone water fountains, stairs, and terraces. Let’s not forget the locals that still utilize traditional attire.
On our return, we’ll make a quick (30 minute) visit to the famous church and archaeological site in Chincheros. Finally, we’ll return to Cusco around 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Inclusions
The entrance fees to the archaeological sites are not included. Please note that you will need to purchase a tourist pass to enter the sites on this tour.
You can purchase a partial tourist pass for S/. 70 soles (about $25 USD) if you plan to tour only the sites in the Sacred Valley during your trip. However, if you plan to visit sites in both the Sacred Valley and Cusco, we recommend you purchase the full tourist pass for S/. 130 soles (about $45 USD). It is not necessary to purchase the tourist pass in advance, as you can get it at the first site we visit on the tour.
- The lunch does not include drinks
- Tip for your guide
Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group.
- 2-3 Tourist: $50 per person( without lunch, and all entrances to the different Inca sites)
- 4-5 Tourists: $50 per person( without lunch, and all entrances to the different Inca sites)
Important: if you want with all entrances to the different Inca sites and lunch the price is 90 $ per person