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Sacred Valley – Coffee or Cocoa Plantation Tour Description

Discover the Sacred Valley and find out on a coffee or cacao plantation tour how this region supports the growing global demand for coffee and cacao. Enjoy the valley of the Incas, and admire the magnificent Inca constructions at Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Then visit a local farm and family who will teach you about traditional agriculture and the region’s signature crops. You’ll get to know the family firsthand and learn about their deep, generations-old knowledge of coffee or cacao — and the full process each goes through, from harvest to cup or bar. You’ll also get to try other local produce and seasonal fruit grown on the farm.

If your ultimate destination is Machu Picchu, we can help you extend this tour in that direction — with drop-off included as far as Santa María, from where you can continue independently toward Hidroeléctrica and Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town).

Day1: Cusco – Sacred Valley – Coffee or Cocoa Plantation tour

• Pick-up time: 7:00 AM for the Regular Sacred Valley route, or 6:30 AM for the Super Valle route.
• For group tours, you can choose your Sacred Valley route:
  • Regular Sacred Valley (7:00 AM pick-up): visit the market town and archaeological site of Pisac, then Ollantaytambo — a classic introduction to the valley’s history and Inca engineering.
  • Super Valle (6:30 AM pick-up): a more complete route through Chinchero (Andean weaving community), Moray (the Inca’s circular agricultural terraces), Salineras de Maras (the ancestral salt pans), and Ollantaytambo.
• Afternoon — After an optional buffet lunch in Urubamba (see restaurant options and prices below), we’ll continue on to explore Ollantaytambo’s impressive Incan ruins and walk through the town itself — one of the few in Peru that still preserves its original Inca urban layout.
• From there, we’ll travel roughly three hours by private or public vehicle to the farm, where a local family will welcome you. On arrival, enjoy a short walk through the property, share dinner with the family, and settle into your private room (hot water included).

Day 02: Huayopata – Ollantaytambo or Cusco

• Morning — After breakfast with the family, it’s time to choose your farm experience: coffee or cacao — both grown side by side on this same organic, fair-trade certified farm.
  • Choose coffee, and you’ll learn how the region’s signature crop goes from cherry to cup: harvesting, processing, and preparing your own coffee using traditional, artisanal methods.
  • Choose cacao, and you’ll follow the pod from tree to bar: harvesting cacao pods, fermenting and drying the beans, and trying your hand at making chocolate the traditional way.
• Either way, you’ll also get to taste seasonal local fruit and see other tropical crops grown on the farm, like coca and tea.
• Afternoon — After lunch, we’ll say goodbye to the family and begin the return journey to Ollantaytambo or Cusco — just let us know your final destination in advance. The trip takes about 3 hours to Ollantaytambo, or 4 hours to Cusco.

Note: This tour is budgeted as a round-trip, 2-day program returning to Ollantaytambo or Cusco. If you plan to continue on to Machu Picchu, we can drop you off in Santa María, from where you can continue independently toward Hidroeléctrica and on to Aguas Calientes. Transport all the way to Hidroeléctrica is available at an additional cost — let us know in advance if you’d like this option, and we’ll quote it for you.

Price per person in US dollars

Sacred Valley group tour + private coffee or cacao tour with homestay or riverside lodging.

• 1 participante: USD 649.00
• 02 Participantes: USD 390.00
• 03 participantes: USD 329.00
• 04 Participantes: USD 278.00

Includes:

• Sacred Valley Tour: transportation and guide
• Coffee Plantation Tour:
• Roundtrip Transportation
• 1-night lodging on the farm in a double-occupancy room plus 03 meals
• An interactive tour of the coffee plantation
• Bilingual Guide
• Time with a local family

Does Not Include

• Entrance tickets to visit the Sacred Valley (general entrance ticket $42.00 or partial $21.00)
• Snacks or meals not mentioned
• Personal expenses
• Lunch in the Sacred Valley (see options)
• Lodging in Cusco
• Any other costs not mentioned

Additional services:

Buffet Lunch in the Sacred Valley:

• Tunupa $ 18.00
• Alhambra $ 16.00
• Maizal $ 15.00

Sacred Valley – Coffee or Cocoa Plantation Tour add-on

MACHU PICCHU TOUR 1D/1N: From the Farm to the Hydroelectric Train Station. Please, before considering this add-on, get in contact with us. In 2026, we have some access limitations on this route. 

For prices, please get in contact with us at info@coclatours.com or by WhatsApp +51-984-394-583

INCLUDED SERVICES IN THE MACHU PICCHU TOUR

• Double-occupancy lodging (basic hostel + breakfast). Hotel reference: Terrazas del Inca Hotel in Aguas Calientes town
• Round-trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu
• Professional tour Guide
• Machu Picchu entrance ticket
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

• Train Ticket from the Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes ($32.00)
• Meals except for breakfast in the hostel
• Entrance ticket to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain ($20.00)

Complimentary group tours (bus and guide):

• City Tour: $9.00 (English or Spanish)
• Maras Moray: $14.00 (English and Spanish)
• Southern Valley: 14.00 (English and Spanish)

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).
• Official Info: Check the latest travel updates at Peru.travel.

⭐ 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.