Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas and marvel at some of the most famous sites and traditions of this mysterious civilisation.

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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Pickup included: Passengers will be collected at their respective hotels located in Cusco Downtown. Pickup from private residences, like Airbnb, is not available. If you stay in them, please contact the tour operator several days prior to your tour to coordinate a meeting point for pickup.

Highlights

Explore stunning Inca sites within the Sacred Valley at leisure
Step back in time through the cobblestone streets, ruins and quaint shops of Ollantaytambo
Marvel at the Incan architecture, rock sculptures and colorful markets of Chinchero
Soak up the beauty of this historical and cultural Andean treasure

Full description

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and driven up into the hills to the traditional town of Chinchero, where you can admire breathtaking views of the valley below. Discover the artisan traditions lovingly preserved by the inhabitants of this area, and learn about the inherited knowledge of the Incas. Explore archaeological remains and a beautiful 17th-century church. Then, you will be transferred to the Living Museum of Yucay, a colourful center of Andean tradition. Travel back in time to antiquity through authentic demonstrations of textile work, adobe, pottery and silverware. Once you have fulfilled your cultural cravings, enjoy lunch and free time in the stunning village of Ollantaytambo. Visit its archaeological site, untouched since Inca times, and climb the iconic fortress, built next to a mountain. After you have finished gazing at the majestic beauty of the valley, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off from Cusco hotels
Professional bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English).
Touristic transportation.
Lunch
Admission to Living Museum of Yucay and Chinchero church

Cusco Tourist ticket - BTC
Gratuities
Photos
Personal expenses

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Sun hat
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Pets
Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.
To visit Ollantaytambo fortress, it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Gratuity is not included
People over 18 years of age may enter enclosed spaces only if they are fully vaccinated, providing a virtual or printed certificate. This works for bus travel, any indoor activity, restaurants, hotels, trains, and airplanes. Minors should only be asymptomatic
Every person must permanently wear a KN95 mask or two masks one on top of the other

Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero And Yucay With Lunch

Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero And Yucay With Lunch

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