Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day
Dificulty
Easy
Duration
1 Day
Group Size
14 a 19 People
Max Altitude
3,600 m.s.n.m
Description
Discover the Magic of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Just one hour from the city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas invites you to explore some of the most impressive archaeological sites of the ancient Inca empire. In this valley, you will find Inca vestiges such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, each with its own history and mystery. An Unforgettable Trip in One Day. Our one-day tour will take you to visit the main attractions of the Sacred Valley.
Pisac discover its imposing agricultural terraces and its famous artisan market full of colors and living culture.
Ollantaytambo admire its majestic Inca fortress and immerse yourself in a town that preserves its original layout from the Inca era.
Chinchero visit its textile center and witness the ancient weaving and dyeing techniques with natural dyes.
More than a Destination, a Unique Experience. The Sacred Valley not only dazzles with its natural beauty and mild climate, but it is also a place where tradition and modernity coexist harmoniously. During this tour, you will be able to: Explore vibrant markets filled with hand-made crafts and textiles. Connect with the local culture, interacting with communities that keep their ancestral customs alive. Enjoy stunning panoramic views, with the imposing Andes as a backdrop. A Journey Back in Time to Inca Grandeur.
This full-day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a unique opportunity to walk the paths of a legendary civilization. Experience the history, culture and beauty of a region that continues to vibrate with the essence of the Incas. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!
Day 1: Cusco | Qorao - Sacred Valley Viewpoint - Pisac - Urubamba - Ollantaytambo - Chinchero - Cusco
Our exciting journey begins between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m., when we pick you up at your accommodation and once the entire group is complete, we depart in our private transport to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Just 30 minutes from Cusco, we will stop at Qorao, a charming local market where you can stroll among colorful stalls of handmade crafts. Here, you will find unique pieces to take home as a special souvenir of your trip or surprise your loved ones with an authentic gift. Also, this is a great place to take pictures of the stunning landscapes and Andean wildlife, including llamas and alpacas.
We will continue to a panoramic viewpoint Mirador del Valle Sagrado de los Incas where you will have a spectacular view of the Andes mountain range and the majestic Sacred Valley. Don’t forget your camera.
Our next stop is Pisac, a place that combines history and living culture. Here we will visit:
Pisac Archaeological Site: Famous for its agricultural terraces that extend in perfect harmony with the mountain. You will also see the Intihuatana, an Inca sundial that predicted the solstices and equinoxes, essential for the agricultural calendar.
Pisac Market: A market where you will find textiles, ceramics and handmade jewelry, lively and ideal for taking a piece of Andean culture with you.
After our visit to Pisac, we will head to Urubamba, where you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with a wide variety of typical Peruvian dishes. It is the perfect opportunity to taste the local cuisine in a welcoming environment.
In the afternoon, we will explore Ollantaytambo (the Living Inca City), an impressive archaeological complex surrounded by imposing mountains. Here you will be able to admire:
The Inca fortress: With its gigantic stone walls and strategically built terraces.
Ceremonial water fountains and sacred temples: Spectacular views of the valley and a glacier in the distance.
Ollantaytambo is unique because it still maintains its original Inca layout, with cobblestone streets and ancestral walls. It is the only Inca town still inhabited today, allowing you to see how the culture has endured over the centuries.
Before returning to Cusco, we will stop in Chinchero (the Cradle of Andean Textile Art), a charming town known for its textile tradition. Here we will visit:
Chinchero colonial temple: Built on Inca foundations, this temple stands out for its impressive mural painting at the entrance.
Andean textile center: Local women will show you the ancestral process of weaving, from spinning.
Finally, we will return to Cusco.
Don’t miss this unique experience in the Sacred Valley of the Incas!
📌 Tour details
⏱ Tour duration: Full day
🥾 Total hiking time: 5 hours
🟢 Difficulty level: Easy
📉 Minimum altitude: 2,790 m / 9,153 ft
📈 Maximum altitude: 3,754 m / 12,316 ft
Incluye
✓ INFORMATIVE MEETING OR PHONE CALL BEFORE DEPARTURE
- The night before the tour, you will receive a WhatsApp call from your guide, who will provide you with important information about your trip. To ensure you receive all the necessary details, it is essential that you provide us with accurate and complete personal information.
✓ FIELD STAFF
- Professional Guides:
Our official tour guides speak English and Spanish and are professionally trained and certified. We select them for their experience, responsibility, passion for exploration, and pride in sharing our culture and history. In every experience, they will keep you safe and comfortable so you can enjoy your time worry-free.
✓ MEALS
- Buffet Lunch Included
Enjoy a buffet lunch at a renowned restaurant in Urubamba, the heart of the Sacred Valley. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options to suit all tastes.
✓ TRANSPORTATION
- All transportation is included in this tour. You will be picked up from your hotel and will travel in private transport with the group to the excursion site. We provide specialized transportation for the Sacred Valley tour, ensuring you travel comfortably between each point of interest.
✓ EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND REMOTE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
- First Aid Kit
We have alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, iodine tincture, germicidal soap, cotton, gauze, bandages, medical adhesive tape, surgical gloves, pain relievers for muscle and stomach aches, and antipyretics. If you take prescribed medications, you may bring your own. - Portable Oxygen Tank
✓ IMPORTANT:
- Please note that only a medical professional can issue a prescription. Our guides DO NOT have the authority to prescribe treatment for clients during the trek, and all medications will be administered with your consent and under your responsibility. If you have a medical prescription, we recommend bringing your own medication.
No Incluye
× CUSCO TOURIST TICKET
- This ticket is required and allows entry to many of Cusco’s most popular attractions and the Sacred Valley, including archaeological sites and museums.
Prices range from 70.00 soles (US$ 20.00) to 130.00 soles (US$ 36.00) per person.
× NOT INCLUDED:
- Breakfast and dinner in Cusco.
- Personal hiking clothing and equipment.
× TRAVEL INSURANCE
- This is not a requirement, but we always recommend that our clients purchase travel insurance in case of flight issues or unexpected health problems. Please check if your travel insurance policy has altitude restrictions, as some policies become void above 4,000 m / 13,123 ft.
× ADDITIONAL COSTS
- Delays beyond our control, including landslides, bad weather, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, illness, government policy changes, political instability/strikes, etc.
✓ TIPS FOR YOUR CREW
- Tipping is a common practice in tourism or any excursion. Although we pay fair wages to our entire team, any extra contribution is always appreciated, especially considering the hard work they do. Typically, group participants collect tips together.
- Original ID or Passport.
- Sun hat and wool hat for different temperatures.
- Warm clothing (jacket, scarf, gloves, hats).
- Short-sleeved T-shirt.
- Trekking shoes or waterproof boots for your comfort, if they are sneakers with rubber or thick soles it is an excellent option.
- Rain gear: A good raincoat, rain pants (only for the rainy season).
- Long pants.
- Sunglasses.
- Small backpack to carry water, snacks, camera, etc.
- 2 liters of water (there are options to buy along the route).
- Snacks such as apple, cereal bar, candy and chocolates.
- Personal medical kit.
- Sunscreen.
- Cash in soles for personal expenses.
✓ PRICE PER PERSON:
- $30 USD – Adults
✓ PRICE GUARANTEE
- Once your reservation is confirmed, we guarantee that the price will not increase under any circumstances. Therefore, before booking, please make sure to read all important tour information.
✓ HOW TO BOOK
- You can book your spot online through our website, where our booking platform will guide you step by step. The tour payment can be made with any credit or debit card, and you can also pay in your home currency for added convenience.
✓ Important:
- IZIPAY charges a 5% fee, which we ask the customer to cover since it is applied by their service. This fee only applies to online deposits.
✓ CANCELLATION POLICY
- Partial refund: If you cancel within 24 hours but before 5:00 p.m. the day before, you will receive a 50% refund.
- No refund: Cancellations made after 5:00 p.m. the day before the tour are not eligible for a refund.
✓ RECOMMENDATIONS
- We highly recommend that you fully understand all booking and cancellation policies before making your payment to ensure your investment is protected and to have a smooth booking experience for your adventure.
✓ GROUP TOURS:
- Group trips are made up of different types of people, so physical conditions and ages may vary. By agreeing to be part of a group trip, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace along the route.
A group may wish to modify the itinerary; however, it will be the guide who decides, after consulting all participants, whether such modifications are possible.
✓ CUSTOMER PICK-UP:
- Please take note: All pick-ups are made within the city of Cusco, but we recommend booking a hotel in the historic center with a good location. Our guide or staff will confirm the pick-up time the day before the tour. Due to traffic conditions, the pick-up time may vary between 30 to 45 minutes.
Cusco is an ancient city with many narrow, cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs are located on streets with no vehicle access or on long and steep climbs, making luggage transportation difficult. We strongly recommend booking accommodation with easy access.
✓ LOST ITEMS:
- Please pay attention to where you leave your belongings and remember to collect everything once you leave our transport, camps, or restaurants. You are solely responsible for your belongings during the tour.
✓ WEATHER:
- Of course, the weather is unpredictable. Generally, Cusco’s dry season runs from April to October, but this does not prevent rain in June or the sun from coming out in December. So be prepared, no matter what month you are hiking in. Make sure you have rain gear, including a waterproof jacket, pants, poncho, and waterproof gloves. Many people forget gloves, but the cold and humidity make walking very unpleasant.
Additionally, be prepared for all four seasons. Hiking in the Andes involves several microclimates, and you must be ready. Layers are always essential as they are easy to adjust to different temperature changes. Bring a warm jacket as the night will be cold.
✓ ALTITUDE SICKNESS (SOROCHE) AND STOMACH PAIN:
For those hikers coming to Cusco directly from sea-level locations, we recommend arriving 2 days before your hike. Two of the most common health issues among tourists in Cusco are altitude sickness (soroche) and stomach pain caused by slow digestion.
- Altitude sickness: Some symptoms include headache and nausea. There are some over-the-counter medications (pills) that help minimize the symptoms of this problem, such as Aspirin, Diamox, Sorojchi Pill, Alti Vital, among others. If symptoms persist, the next step is the use of oxygen. In these circumstances, we have the equipment and staff ready to help our hikers.
- Stomach pain: It is recommended to drink between 3-4 liters of water per day. Your body will need it to stay hydrated. Hot drinks, such as coca leaf tea, are especially recommended. Also, soups, vegetables, and carbohydrates (not fried or heavy foods). Sweets, chocolates, cookies, and fruits are also a good option. In general, all foods that are easy to digest. Do not drink alcohol or smoke.
Try to sleep at least 8 hours and not exercise too much. Keep your body at an adequate temperature by wearing warm clothing to protect yourself from the cold.
During altitude adaptation, there is a general rule to follow: eat what is necessary and drink plenty of liquids.
This valley was a sacred area for the Incas as it encompassed a vast and highly productive agricultural territory. The main crops cultivated by the Incas were corn, potatoes, olluco, quinoa, and coca leaves, which were considered a sacred plant.
Many people arrive the same way as you; along the route, the only higher place is Chinchero, while the other locations are at a lower altitude than Cusco. In any case, the guide will always be attentive to your condition.
The Sacred Valley tour is one of the most comfortable. However, walking is required at each site since it is the only way to visit the archaeological centers. If someone has significant difficulty walking, I recommend booking a private tour so they can move at their own pace without having to follow a group.
No, it is not necessary to purchase tickets in advance for the Sacred Valley of the Incas. All tickets for tourist sites can be purchased on the same day of the excursion.
The tour operates throughout the year, always subject to weather conditions.
We recommend booking the tour in advance since we have two seasons (high and low), which differ in the number of tourists we accommodate. For this reason, it is best to reserve early to avoid any issues related to tour availability.
Any luggage that is not necessary for the excursion should remain in Cusco. All hotels in Cusco are accustomed and equipped to store luggage. If you do not have a place to leave your luggage, you can store it at our offices until the end of your adventure. We will ensure that your belongings are securely stored, so you don’t have to worry!
The best time to visit the Sacred Valley in Cusco is during the dry season, which typically lasts from May to September. During these months, the weather is more stable, and there is less chance of rain, making it easier to explore archaeological sites and engage in outdoor activities.
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