Sacred Valley Tour

The Sacred Valley Tour takes you to the center of Inca cosmology, visiting some of their sacred site located at the heart of of the Inca Empire.

The tour begins around 8:45 as you begin to drive out of Cusco and into the fertile Sacred Valley. You will reach lookout points where the tour bus will stop and you will have the opportunity to snap some photos.

Your first stop is the town of Pisac, a small colonial town where on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays there is an extensive market where you can barter for souvenirs and other goods. The market in general is open everyday but is most lively on those days. Surrounding Pisac there is also extensive Inca ruins, elaborate terracing and housing, it is said that Pisac was used for agricultural experiments. Here you can get some incredible views of the surrounding valley.

You then continue to the town of Urubamba where you will have lunch with the beautiful scenery surrounding you. Lunch Buffett is included in the price of the tour and you will be treated to a wide array of local and international foods.

It is then on to the town of Ollantaytambo and the fortress that overlooks the small Inca town. Ollantaytambo in fact was the only place where the Incas were actually able to repel Spanish attacks. Ollantaytambo is the best preserved Inca Town, it has endured centuries of Spanish rule. Ancient Inca Streets and buildings are it’s biggest draw, the small town is a charming relic to times long past.

The vast fortress ruins are an incredible sight too see and the valley itself is unique, making the recounting of its story come to life. The last stop is the small market town of Chinchero where you will get to purchase some souvenirs as well as visit ruins on your way back to Cusco.

You arrive in Cusco at approximately six in the evening. Drop off point will be the Main Plaza de Armas.