Day trip

From Cusco: Sacred Valley of the Incas Full-Day Tour

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23 reviews

Activity provider: Peru & U
Day trip

From Cusco: Sacred Valley of the Incas Full-Day Tour

Activity provider: Peru & U

From US$ 29 per person

Explore Urubamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas on this full-day tour from Cusco. Visit the ancient ruins and the artisan market in the village of Pisac, see the Ollantaytambo Fortress, and explore the traditional market of Chinchero.

About this activity

Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Covid-19 precautions
Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 1 day
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit the ancient ruins in the village of Pisac
  • See the traditional products on sale at the market in Pisac
  • Explore the ruins in Ollantaytambo
  • Visit the traditional market of Chinchero
  • Meet an expert Andean weaver who will demonstrate techniques that date back to pre-Columbian times
Full description
Enjoy a full-day excursion from Cusco to Urubamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will first explore the village and the ruins of Pisac, founded during the colonial times at the foot of a hill crowned by the remains of an Incan city. In the main square you can see the market on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, where locals barter their products and artisans from all over the area sell their woven alpaca wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourdes, antique reproductions, jewelry, and other handicrafts. Next, you'll continue the uphill road to explore the ancient ruins of Pisaq; marvel around the perfectly built houses and temples and enjoy outstanding views over the Valley from the lookouts.  After lunch you will visit Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which was not overthrown by the conquistadores. Here you can explore the ruins which tower above the town. In the late afternoon you will return to Cusco, visiting the traditional market of Chinchero en-route.
Includes
  • Pickup from downtown hotels only
  • Transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch (unless private option selected)
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • The local partner reserves the right to make changes in the schedule of the trip without prior notice due to changes in climate conditions, river water levels, flight or bus arrival and departure times, or any other unforeseeable reason that may develop in order to make the best of the trip
  • You can finish the activity in Cusco City or in Ollantaytambo, where you can continue your trip to connect to Machu Picchu
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 23 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Nice area visites and very interesting explanations/ details given by Giancarlo (our guide). We made the excursion with a limited group (10 persons) si easy to discuss together. I recommend.

August 18, 2022

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Muy completo

July 29, 2022

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Excelente!. Puntualidad, vehículo cómodo, la guía espectacular! Rosa es una guía excelente, muy amena l Totalmente recomendable!

June 23, 2022

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Product ID: 27491