Classic tour of the Sacred Valley in Cusco
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Come along with us and enjoy the ultimate classic tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco, nestled along the Vilcanota River. Joins us on an unforgettable experience at a reasonable price. On this full-day tour, you’ll explore Inca archaeological sites (Pisaq, Ollantaytambo and Chincheros), breathtaking Andean landscapes, and living Inca cities like Ollantaytambo.
Can I stay in Ollantaytambo? Absolutely! You can stay either to catch your train or for an overnight stay. Check out more details in the itinerary.
Itineray
- We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 aprox. – if applicable.
- You should read the Details and Notes tab so there are no misunderstandings at all.
During this tour, we will visit a Handicraft and silverware shop in Pisaq – we need to visit this place to the keep prices low; otherwise, we suggest you book a private tour, nevertheless, nobody will force you to buy anything at these shops.
- The guided tour of the Ollantaytambo ruins ends at around 15:00 (purchase your train ticket for 16:00 or later).
- After the tour, you can choose to stay in Ollantaytambo to catch your train or spend the night; just inform your Guide.
- Neither your Guide nor the Driver will take you to the train station, unless you book a private tour, and even then, it will depend on your train schedule.
- And what about my luggage? We can take it by bus from the city of Cusco, as long as it’s small suitcases.
- Important: Since you’ll be staying in Ollantaytambo, you will not visit Chinchero or the Indian market (these places will be visited on the return to Cusco); unless you book a private tour and stay overnight in Ollantaytambo.
During this tour, we will visit a handicraft in Chinchero – we need to visit this place to the keep prices low; otherwise, we suggest you book a private tour, nevertheless, nobody will force you to buy anything at these shops.
This tour ends next to the Plaza de Armas at about 6:30. If you book a private tour, we can drop you off at your hotel.
Price
The prices shown in the table are:
- Per person in US dollars ($).
- Pple. = people.
- Group = group service, shared.
| Pple. | Group | Private |
| 1 | $30 | $180 |
| 2 | $30 | $90 |
| 3 | $30 | $80 |
| 4 | $30 | $70 |
| 5 | $30 | $65 |
Details
| Details | Group | Private |
| Schedule | 8:00 to 18:30 | You decide |
| Days | Every day | Every day |
| Language | es/en simultaneously | es or en |
| Size | 15 to 30 pax. | You and your friends |
| Included | Group | Private |
| Pick up from your hotel | ✅ | ✅ |
| Buffet lunch | ✅ | ✅ |
| Professional Guide | ✅ | ✅ |
| Driver | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tourist vehicle | ✅ | ✅ |
| Personalized service | ❌ | ✅ |
| Boleto Turístico Cusco | ❌ | ❌ |
| Drop off at your hotel | ❌ | ✅ |
Accessibility: Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
What do I bring?
- Sweaters
- Rain ponchos
- Anti-slip shoes
- Caps or hats
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- A bottle of water
- Local currency in cash for your entrance tickets
- * Dollars, Euros and cards are not accepted
- * You can buy the entrance tickets the same day of your tour
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Notes
Pick-ups and timings:
Group tours:
- All pick up times and tour ending times are approximate.
- We will pick you up as long as you are in the historic center; otherwise, we will coordinate another meeting place.
- If your hotel doesn’t have a car access, the streets are one-way only or there is a lot of car traffic, then you will walk some blocks to get in the bus.
- We may not pick you up for some tours due to schedules, festivals and strikes.
- When being picked up, we will call for your name, lastname and tour destination; otherwise, don’t get on the bus.
- We will coordinate all pick-up time details one day prior your tour.
Private tours:
- Your pick up time is sharp on time.
- We will do our best to pick you up from your hotel regardless your hotel location.
- We will coordinate all pick-up time details one day prior your tour.
- Your tour ending time is still aproximate; however, we will do our best to end the tour on the scheduled time.
Vehicle type and seats:
Vehicle types — group tours and private tours:
- We implement vehicles authorized by the Ministry of Transportation of Peru.
- The type and size of vehicle will always depend on the group size.
- We implement modern vehicles with air conditioning: H1, Van, Renault and Sprinter.
Seats — group tours:
- You book a seat in the bus — you don’t necessarily book a specific number of seat.
- If you are picked up first from your hotel, then you can can choose some seats.
- Your pickup time will depend on your hotel location.
- Travel partners or couples seat together to 95%; however, we don’t warranty this will happen to 100%.
Operability and itinerary:
This tour is subject to variation without any prior notice, due to weather conditions, strikes and any other event that doesn’t allow the normal tour operation.
Cancellations
The cancellation is free as long as you do it 48 hours in advance; otherwise, a fee of 100% of the tour cost will apply.
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