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The Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, is home to a myriad of important archaeological centers belonging to the Inca Empire. This unforgettable day tour will take you to explore the picturesque village of Pisac, the Fortress of Ollantaytambo and the Chinchero market, places rich in culture and full of mysterious histories. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Urubamba, and learn about this interesting pre-Columbian civilization, considered one of the most important of the 13th century.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up in centrally located hotels in Cusco city
Itinerary
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1Pisac
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, to start this exciting tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, located 15 km northeast of the city of Cusco, we begin by visiting the Mirador de Taray for a panoramic view of this beautiful Valley so appreciated by the Incas. After 30 km, we will reach the small town of Pisac.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Parque 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 -
3Urubamba
Then we will continue our tour to Urubamba to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in a traditional restaurant.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Archaeological 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 -
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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, one block from 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 to your hotel in the central area of the city.
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 to your hotel in the central area of the city.
- If you book the tour without tickets included, you have the option to purchase them at the time of the tour. To do this, you will have to line up for the purchase of the Tourist Ticket at the first archaeological site visited, and will serve for the Fortress of Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. It is important that you bring cash in Peruvian soles (local currency) in order to acquire them at the time of the tour with ease. No US Dollars or other payment method accepted.
- We recommend good acclimatization to the altitude before starting any activity.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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