Sacred Valley of the Incas: Full Day Classic

Sacred Valley Full Day Tour from Cusco

Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas on a full-day tour from Cusco. You will browse the Pisac craft market, walk through the Ollantaytambo fortress, enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba, and meet local weavers in Chinchero. Your bilingual guide and hotel pick-up are included.

Choose the regular group service or a private tour. It is a relaxed, low-difficulty day, ideal if you want to see the best of the Sacred Valley in a single day, and a great way to acclimatize before Machu Picchu.

ℹ️ General Information

• Duration: Full day (7:30 am – 6:30 pm).
• Pick-up / Drop-off: Hotel collection and return to Cusco center.
• Difficulty: Low – Suitable for all ages.
• Languages: Bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
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⭐ Tour Highlights

• Pisac: Traditional craft market, Inca agricultural terraces and ceremonial buildings.
• Urubamba: Buffet lunch with typical Peruvian dishes (included in the private service, optional in the group service).
• Ollantaytambo: The “Living Inca City,” a major military and religious center.
• Chinchero: Weaving community with natural dyes and traditional Inca textile techniques.

🗺️ Sacred Valley Day Tour Itinerary

This full-day itinerary is designed to make the most of your time in the Sacred Valley:

• 🏨 07:30 AM – Pick-up: We collect you from your hotel in Cusco.
• 📸 08:00 AM – Taray Lookout: A photo stop with a panoramic view of the valley and the Urubamba River.
• 🏺 09:00 AM – Pisac: Explore the traditional craft market and the archaeological complex with its ceremonial buildings.
• 🍲 12:00 PM – Buffet Lunch: We stop in Urubamba for a typical Andean meal.
• 🏰 02:00 PM – Ollantaytambo Fortress: Discover the massive stone structures and military architecture of this “Living Inca City.”
• 🧵 04:00 PM – Chinchero: Visit a local community to learn about natural dyes and traditional Inca weaving techniques.
• 🏠 06:30 PM – Return: The group service ends near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco. From there, you can walk or take a taxi to your hotel.

Note: All times are approximate and may be adjusted according to the group’s pace and the conditions of the day.

💲 Sacred Valley Tour Prices

Regular Group Service (per person)

• Transportation and professional bilingual guide only: USD 18.00
• With buffet lunch at Tunupa restaurant: USD 38.00
• With buffet lunch, budget option: USD 30.00

NOTE: The regular service requires the purchase of the entrance ticket to the archaeological sites, known as the Boleto Turístico (Cusco Tourist Ticket). You can ask us to purchase it for you in advance, or buy it yourself in Cusco on the day of the tour or beforehand. The Cusco Tourist Ticket office offers two types of tickets: the partial ticket, which gives access to a single circuit and is valid for 1 day, and the full ticket, which gives access to sites across different circuits and is valid for 10 days. We recommend the full ticket if you plan to visit other archaeological sites.

Private Service (per person)

🚗 Vehicle type: Mitsubishi Xpander

• 1 person: USD 192.00
• 2 people: USD 110.00

🚐 Vehicle type: Minivan or Minibus

• 1 person: USD 229.00
• 2 people: USD 129.00
• 3 people: USD 95.00
• 4 people: USD 79.00

Note: The private tour includes a buffet lunch at Tunupa or Ángel restaurant in Urubamba.

✅ Includes

• Professional Guide: Accredited expert (English and Spanish).
• Tourist Transport: Modern and comfortable vehicle.
• Buffet Lunch: According to your selection (always included in the private service).
• Management Fees: Transaction costs included.

❌ Not Included

• Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico): Required for archaeological sites.
  • Partial: S/ 70 (approx. USD 20)
  • Full: S/ 130 (approx. USD 37)
• Personal Expenses: Snacks and tips.

🎒 What to Pack for the Sacred Valley Tour

• ☀️ Sun Protection: Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. The valley sun is very strong.
• 🧢 Dress in layers: Temperatures vary; it can be hot in Urubamba but chilly in Chinchero.