SACRED VALLEY TOUR FROM CUSCO
This classic Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco visits three important Inca sites: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero. The full-day trip also includes a llama and alpaca farm, a stop at the Taray viewpoint, and a traditional weaving demonstration. With a private vehicle and local English-speaking guide, you can enjoy a flexible day with hotel pickup and return to your hotel in Cusco.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas stretches between the highlands around Cusco and the lower valley toward Ollantaytambo. Its fertile landscapes, varied elevations, and extensive agricultural terraces made the region important to the Inca Empire. Along the route, you will see archaeological sites, traditional villages, and aspects of everyday Andean culture throughout the valley.
After visiting Pisac, the tour continues to Urubamba for lunch (not included) before heading to Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. The entrance tickets are included, making this a practical option for travelers looking for a private Sacred Valley full-day tour from Cusco with the main highlights covered in one day.
Itinerary
Day 1: Sacred Valley Tour From Cusco Itinerary
We will pick you up in our private minivan from your Cusco hotel at 7:00 AM. This Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco takes you through important Inca sites, traditional villages, and the varied landscapes of the Peruvian Andes. The Sacred Valley lies at lower elevations than Cusco, with the valley floor around Urubamba at approximately 2,870 m (9,416 ft).
Llama and Alpaca Farm
First, we visit a llama and alpaca farm, where you can see Andean camelids up close. You will have the opportunity to feed them, interact with them, and take pictures. The farm also offers handmade alpaca products and souvenirs.
Taray Viewpoint, Pisac and Urubamba
We then make a brief stop at the Taray viewpoint, where you can take in views of the Sacred Valley and surrounding mountains. From there, we continue to Pisac, visiting its traditional market and impressive archaeological site. We then travel to Urubamba, where you will have time for lunch at a restaurant of your choice. Lunch is not included.
Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress
Next, we visit Ollantaytambo, one of the most important Inca sites in the Sacred Valley. The town retains its original Inca street layout, stone walls, terraces, and water channels, while local residents continue to live within the historic settlement. You can walk along its narrow stone streets and see the distinctive Inca architecture.
Chinchero Village and Weaving Center
Later, our private transportation takes us toward the Andean plateau to visit Chinchero, known for its traditional textile weaving. Local weavers demonstrate techniques such as spinning, natural dyeing, and weaving, helping preserve textile traditions passed down through generations. You can also visit the Chinchero archaeological site and its colonial church.
Chinchero is also known for its Sunday market, when local people gather to trade and sell agricultural products, textiles, and other goods. The traditional exchange of products has historical roots in the region, although the modern market also includes regular commercial sales.
Return to Cusco
The Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco ends with private transportation back to your hotel in Cusco.
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