Classic Sacred Valley of the Inkas Tour Full Day

Trip Details

Duration: 1 day
Activities: Guided tour
Average Group Size: 12 to 16 people
Difficulty: Easy
Tour service: Group tour (ask for our private confort options)
Departures: Daily
Meals: 1 lunch buffet (Vegetarian and vegan options available)
Tour Language: English, Spanish
Starts/Ends: Cusco/Cusco (Hotel to Main Square)
Entrance permits: Pisaq, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero Inka sites.

OVERVIEW

The Sacred Valley Full Day Tour is an unmissable experience for those who wish to discover the landscapes, history, and living culture of the Peruvian Andes. This tour will take you through the main archaeological sites and traditional villages of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, one of the most fertile and spiritual areas of Cusco.

We will begin by visiting Pisac, famous for its impressive archaeological complex with agricultural terraces on the mountainside and the largest pre-Columbian cemetery in South America. You will also visit its craft market, ideal for appreciating local crafts and ancestral traditions.

We will continue to Ollantaytambo, where you will admire the imposing Temple of the Sun and the mysterious sculpture of the God Tunupa, witnesses to the splendor of Inca architecture. Finally, we’ll visit Chinchero, a charming Andean village where you’ll discover the Inca ruins, its colonial church, and the traditional alpaca weaving process performed by local women.

The Sacred Valley Full Day Tour combines history, nature, and culture in a single day full of discoveries. Perfect for those seeking an authentic connection with Cusco’s Inca heritage.

TRIP ITINERARY

Our Full Day Sacred Valley Tour begins between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., when our guide will pick you up at your hotel to start an incredible adventure through the most important landscapes and temples of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
The first stop will be at the Taray Viewpoint, from where you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Vilcanota River and the Andean mountains. Next, we’ll visit Pisac, famous for its agricultural terraces and the largest pre-Columbian cemetery in South America, as well as the town’s traditional artisan market, ideal for buying unique souvenirs.

We’ll continue to Urubamba, where you’ll enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with vegetarian and vegan options. Afterwards, we will visit Ollantaytambo, an impressive Inca archaeological site that houses the majestic Temple of the Sun and the mysterious sculpture of the God Tunupa.

To conclude our Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, we will head to Chinchero, a charming Andean town that blends Inca and colonial architecture. There you will visit a textile center where local artisans will demonstrate the traditional weaving process using alpaca wool.

This tour is perfect for those who wish to experience the history, culture, and landscapes of the Sacred Valley in a single day filled with authentic experiences.

INCLUSIONS

What is included?

  • Permits & Entrance Tickets: entrance ticket to Pisaq, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero.
  • Experienced Tour Guide: The official tour guide speaks both English and Spanish. All of our guides have finished a professional tourism program. We chose them for their knowledge, experience, responsibility, seriousness,
    boundless excitement for inquiry, and real desire to proudly share our culture and history. He or she will keep you safe, sound, and comfortable throughout your travel, allowing you to enjoy yourself without worry!
  • Meals: Buffet lunch (Vegetarian and vegan options available)
  • Transportation: transportation is included in this tour. We’ll pick you up from your hotel and normally finishes close to the Cusco main square
  • Medical Kit or First AID Kit: Our guides have all had specialised first-aid training. We have mandatory training sessions with our guides every February. In the event of a minor emergency, your guide will always have a
    first aid kit and oxygen on hand. If necessary, we will immediately evacuate you from the path and bring you to a clinic for treatment.
  • 24/7 customer service.

What is not included?

  • Travel insurance
  • Local souvenirs
  • Tips for our staff: tipping is customary on any trip. Although we pay our entire crew well, anything extra is always appreciated, especially given how hard they work.
  • Additional costs or delays beyond our control: landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to a safety concern, illness, pandemia, government policy changes, political instability, strikes, act of God, etc.

What to Pack?

If you plan to tackle the Sacred Valley of the Inkas, you will need to pack appropriately. Here are some important items to consider bringing.

CLOTHING:

  • Comfortable shoes/boots
  • Quick-drying pants
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Fleece jacket or sweater
  • Hat or cap

GEAR:

  • Sunscreen or sunblock (factor 50 or more)
  • Water
  • Snacks (energy bars, trail mix, etc.)

MISCELLANEOUS:

  • Passport and necessary documents
  • Camera or phone with a good camera for capturing memories
  • Portable charger for electronic devices

What our customers say on Tripadvisor

star rating  Bonita experiencia para los recuerdos el valle sagrado de los incas bellos lugares  - Vistas increíbles, bonitos lugares llenos de energía también excelente paisajes para tomar fotos con amigos y familiares

avatar thumb Joshua valentin V
July 17, 2025

star rating  Muy bueno - Muy bonito todo, muy amables todos. La guía espectacular nos explicaba cada detalle. Muy recomendado. Gracia a todos por su servicio

avatar thumb Jeison U
January 1, 1970

star rating  Excelentes planificando vacaciones, todo super genial  - Excelente para poder planear nuestras vacaciones en familia, los lugares muy mágicos y bonitos. Sin duda alguna super recomendado

avatar thumb Karen C
January 1, 1970

star rating  Todos fueron amables, fue divertido y la pasé bien.  - Fueron muy amables, la pase muy bien, todo fue tranquilo y divertido, recomiendo mucho a los que desean viajar con esta agencia.

avatar thumb ANGIE GUADALUPE C
January 1, 1970