Sacred Valley Tour 1 day

Duration:
1 Day

Maximum
Altitude:
3780 msnm

Location:
Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero

Price:
$39

Itinerary

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRAVEL STYLE: Full Day Tour

MINIMUM GROUP: 02 persons

DEPARTURES: Subject to availability

Description:

The SACRED VALLEY TOUR explores the ruins of archaeological and architectural marvels that held great significance in Inca culture. The Sacred Valley has a milder climate and lower elevation than Cusco, making it a perfect trip for those struggling to acclimatize to the altitude or weather. Our experienced guides will take you to a succession of picturesque villages, agricultural terraces, archaeological sites, and local markets. This entire region belongs in a postcard, so don’t forget to bring a camera! On one jam-packed day, this popular and traditional tour visits all the main sites: Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Chincheros. In addition to the sites we visit on this tour, the Sacred Valley has other sites of interest that can be visited separately, such as Maras, Moray & Salineras, Tipon, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas. We recommend an overnight stay in the Sacred Valley to soak up the relaxed atmosphere here and have time to visit all these incredible places. This tour can also be added to the Machu Picchu Train tour or any Trek for the complete Cusco experience!

Minimum passengers necessary for tour departure: 2 people (small group, 1 person or private/custom treks possible with extra fee). Maximum trekkers per group: 10 people (special, private party groups can exceed the maximum).

Full itinerary:

Day 01: Itinerary for Sacred Valley Tour

This tour will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 8:30 am and then drive you to four local communities in the Sacred Valley. From Cusco, it is a scenic hour to our first stop, the enchanting community of Pisac. In Pisac, you will be guided through the ruins above the town and have a chance to explore the incredible Pisac Market (most vendors are on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays). After Pisac, our trip to Urubamba will continue for an additional hour. We will stop here for lunch at a restaurant of your choosing. Following lunch, our journey will continue for twenty-five minutes to the ruins in Ollantaytambo. Afterward, we drive for another hour and twenty minutes to Chincheros, where we will see the local colonial church and a little market. Once we’ve finished exploring, our private transportation will drive us one hour back to Cusco. Here, you will be returned to your hotel at approximately 6 pm.

Meeting point: your hotel in Cusco
Tour departure: approximately 8:30 am
Tour finish time: approximately 6:00 pm
Daily departures with 2+ people

Includes

Included

Included in Full Day Sacred Valley Tour
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco
- Private Transport to Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and back to Cusco
- Professional English-speaking guide who will provide the guided tour
- 1 Day Tourist Ticket for sites included in this tour
- Bottle of water and snacks
Dietary needs: We can cater to any dietary need; just let us know!

Customizations are very welcome! Just contact us!

Not included

Flights/Hotel
Dinner
Walking poles (poles must have intact rubber bottoms)
Items of a personal nature and souvenirs
Travel interruption & travel medical/evacuation insurance (required)
Tip for your guide(s) and trek staff are optional but highly encouraged if you enjoy your trip

Recommendations

Recommendations:

Sunscreen: the sun is very strong in Cusco
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Lip balm
Hiking shoes/boots with good, grippy tread
Optional: microspikes in case of excessive snowfall (rare)
Hiking pants (or shorts) and shirts (layers)
Layers – long underwear and/or warm sleep pants for cold nights
Hand warmers if you wish
Warm hats, gloves, scarves, and thick warm socks (or you can buy a traditional Peruvian hat and scarf – they are beautiful!)
Daypack and rain cover
Rain gear – rain jacket and rain pants (optional for the pants), or you can buy an inexpensive poncho before the trek
Cash for tipping porters (USD or Peruvian Soles are fine), cooks, horsemen, guides, buying items along the trail, town, emergencies, etc. Note: Cash should be in perfect condition (ripped, damaged bills of any kind are NOT accepted anywhere in Peru)
Swimsuit, flip flops, towel for any hot springs you may visit (not every trek/trip has this) if you wish to go
Sandals
Torch/flashlight/headlamp (and batteries)
Insect repellent if you plan to visit Machu Picchu
Hand sanitizer and face covering (for the COVID-19 Pandemic)
Extra snacks if you wish (a few snacks are provided by us)
E.g. if you have a favorite protein bar (Cusco doesn’t sell items like this)
First aid kit, including blister protection (though your guide will have one, you may wish to carry one of your own)
Personal medication and toiletries you might want/need
Camera, extra memory cards, batteries, and solar panel/power bank
Water bottle or water bladder to refill
Passport (must be valid 6 months past your final travel dates for most countries)
Copies of passport (keep copies separate, give to travel friends to keep, etc)
Power plug adapter
Travel lock(s) approved by TSA (or they cut them off – US only)
Tickets, itinerary, emergency contact information
Any medications you currently are taking or need/may need (see suggestions below)
Small quick-dry pak towels and/or compostable wipes for a quick wipe down at the end of the day

Prices

A minimum of 2 trekkers is required for this trek. Maximum of 10 trekkers in a group.

Private treks, single trekkers, custom treks, large groups, and packages are welcome! Please email us to customize.

What to carry – Daypacks

On the trail, you should carry a day pack with your camera, water bottle or bladder, snacks, hand sanitizer, face mask, cold weather clothing, and rain gear or poncho in case of rain (unlikely in the dry season – May to October) and anything you will need before dinner as horses do not walk alongside you. A recommended packing list is sent after you book the trip and can be found below under the “What To Pack For Your Trek” tab. We will provide you with a dry bag for your overnight gear to be carried by horses. Your bag will be waiting for you at every campsite. Yes, we can store your luggage for you during the trek. Most hotels/hostels also provide this service.