SACRED VALLEY · CUSCO
Description.
Andean villages, Inca terraces and weaving communities along the Urubamba Valley. Visit Pisac, Chinchero, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo at a relaxed pace, with time to meet local artisans.
At a glance
- Duration: Full day from Cusco, about 11 hours.
- Difficulty: Easy. Short walks at each site.
- Altitude: The valley floor is at about 2,900 m, lower and warmer than Cusco.
- Best time: All year.
- Group: Small groups or private service. Ask us about the Moray and Maras version.
Highlights
- The Inca terraces and the colorful market of Pisac
- Lunch with views of the Urubamba River
- Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town with a temple fortress
- Chinchero and a demonstration of traditional Andean weaving
Itinerary
Morning: Pick-up at your hotel in Cusco and drive to the Sacred Valley, with a stop at a viewpoint over the valley. Visit the Inca site of Pisac and its terraces, then time to explore the artisan market.
Midday: Continue along the river to Urubamba for lunch with Andean and international dishes.
Afternoon: Guided visit of Ollantaytambo, its temple and its Inca streets, still lived in today. On the way back, stop in Chinchero to learn how local weavers clean, dye and weave alpaca wool.
Evening: Return to your hotel in Cusco.
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cusco
- Round-trip transport
- Professional bilingual guide
- Lunch
Not included
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico), required for most sites
- Drinks, travel insurance and tips
Good to know
- The Sacred Valley is lower than Cusco, so it's a great first excursion while you acclimatize.
- Easy to combine with Machu Picchu: you can stay overnight in Ollantaytambo and take the train from there the next day.
- Bring cash for the markets.
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