Sacred Valley, Pisac & Ollantaytambo Fortress Tour with Lunch

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10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

The Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco is home to an extraordinary collection of archaeological sites that reflect the legacy of the Inca Empire. This full-day tour takes you to explore the picturesque town of Pisac, the impressive Ollantaytambo Fortress, and the traditional market of Chinchero, places rich in cultural heritage and fascinating stories from the past.

Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Urubamba and learn about the history, traditions, and achievements of this remarkable pre-Columbian civilization, one of the most influential in the Americas.

What's Included

Professional guide
Pick up from centrally located hotels in Cusco city
Lunch
Optional
Gratuities
Hotel drop off
Pisac and Ollantaytambo Ruins

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up in centrally located hotels in Cusco city

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Pisac

    We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to begin this exciting journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, located northeast of the city. Our first stop will be the Taray Viewpoint, where you can enjoy panoramic views of this beautiful valley, once highly valued by the Incas. After traveling approximately 30 km, we will arrive at the small town of Pisac.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Parque Arqueologico Pisac

    We are going to explore the ruins of Pisac, a place with archaeological temples of stone buildings, with incredible views to the valley and the magnificent Inca platforms.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Urubamba

    We will then continue to Urubamba, where you can enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a traditional local restaurant.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

    Later, we will reach Ollantaytambo Fortress. Its temple was the headquarter of Inca’s army, as well as a religious and agricultural place. It has stunning views, and more than a hundred Inca platforms with an advanced irrigation canal for that period.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    To finish the tour, we will visit Chinchero, and its typical and colorful Inca market, full of traditional craft as ceramics and Andean looms. According the Sacred Valley tribe, the Milky Way and its constellations were reflected in the Urubamba River. Pachacutec, who was the ninth Inca emperor, began the expansion of the Inca Empire called Tahuantinsuyo. Among his most important works are the Fortress of Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuamán, Coricancha, and during his mandate the construction of Machu Picchu began. After this unique experience, we will drop you off at Plaza El Regocijo, or Plaza de Armas

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You should bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
  • At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in the city center.
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