Full Day - Sacred Valley from Cusco - Private
Description
The Sacred Valley became an area of royal estates and country homes for the Inca, for the religious establishment and also agriculture one of this was the maize, a prestige crop for the Incas, to make chicha, a fermented maize drink the Incas and their subjects consumed at their many ceremonial feasts and religious festivals. On this full day of Sacred valley tour you will visit impressive constructions of cities such as Pisac and Ollantaytambo, which still working their water fountains coming from the mountains rivers. The Sacred valley tour will take you around local villages, and meet local people with their traditional costumes that it will add up an unforgettable experience to your journey.
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At 8.30am, we pick you up from your hotel and take you to the start of the tour. We travel from Cusco, past Saqsaywaman over the mountains towards the Sacred Valley. We descend 1500 feet to the valley floor, where we find ourselves by the sacred Urubamba River and the village of Pisac. In Pisac, we stop to visit a traditional market, where you can browse and buy some local souvenirs if desired. We will spend about 30 minutes here. Then, we drive up to the ruins of Pisac. Here, we explore the extensive ruins whilst enjoying stunning views over the valley. You will be given a guided tour of the Citadel of Pisac, in which we will see temples, homes, altars, carvings, tunnels, caves and the famous Intihuatana, "The hitching post of the sun". We have about 90 minutes to explore the ruins. For those who would prefer to spend more time in the market instead of visiting the ruins, advise your guide so he can organize a time and place to pick you up when returning through the market.
We continue on towards Urubamba, where we make a stop (45 minutes) for lunch(not include).
A 30 minute drive takes us to Ollantaytambo, which is surrounded by the sacred mountains. Here, we will spend about an hour. In Ollantaytambo, we get further exposure to Incan constructions, mainly the amazing temple of the sun, enormous blocks of rock perfectly carved and polished, stone water fountains, stairs and terraces. We also get to see the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress surrounded by the sacred mountains and Valley of Patacancha and Willoq.
On our return, we make a quick visit to the famous church and archaeological site in Chincheros. We return to Cusco at about 6:30-7pm.
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- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note: The Cusco Tourist Ticket is about 130 soles or around $45 USD and there is 50% discount for students with an ISIC card. You can also use this ticket on the city tours OR purchase a partial ticket which allows a one day visit of just the two sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. This ticket is recommended if you are not planning to visit any of Cusco's other sites
Reviews(15)
We have been on a Trip A Deal Ultimate South American tour that had Valencia Travel undertake the Peru section. We had Juan Collado collect us from the airport as our guide for the next 12 days he was fantastic & so professional looking after all 20 of us whilst on our tour. I learnt so much from Juan imparting his knowledge of the Inca culture it was a great trip. Thank you do much Juan
We are glad to know that your Peru section with Valencia Travel was such a great experience and that Juan Collado looked after the group so professionally. It is wonderful to hear that his knowledge of Inca culture added so much value to your journey. We will be happy to share your words with Juan.
Having Delia was the highlight of our trip in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. She was so accommodating and patient, and went above and beyond our expectations. Especially when we wanted to spend extra time at certain spots. She tailored the itinerary perfectly to our interests, was a wealth of knowledge and was a pleasure to be with. Thank you for such a memorable and special experience!
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful review. We are delighted to know that Delia was one of the highlights of your trip in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. It is great to hear that her patience, flexibility, knowledge, and care helped create a personalized and memorable experience for your group. We truly appreciate your kind words and will be pleased to share them with Delia.
We have just completed a 12 day tour of Peru with Rolly Carrasco. Rolly showed us the highlights through his love and passion for his country and its history. We saw the history of the Incas, the impact of the Conquistadors and the Peru of today. We trekked some of the Amazon, we climbed Machu Picchu and we ate Peruvian food. Through all of this Rolly called us his family and he looked after us like family. Nothing was too much. Thank you Rolly. You are the best guide we have ever experienced and TripaDeal and Valencia are lucky to have you.
Thank you very much for your kind comments. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful 12-day tour of Peru and that Rolly’s passion, care, and dedication made the experience so special. We will be very happy to share your lovely words with him, and we wish you all the best in your future travels.
My husband and me did the whole day private tour of Sacred Valley , Ollantaytambo, with wearing experience and visit to silver factory store. We were very lucky to have Rene Fernando as our guide. Rene is very informative, knowledgeable, helpful and professional. Thanks to Rene we learned a lot about impressive Inca’s history and culture. We are very grateful to Rene for his time, energy and enthusiasm and would highly recommend him as a guide.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure spending the day with both of you exploring the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience, including the cultural visits, and that you found the tour informative and enriching. Sharing the history and traditions of the Inca culture is something I’m very passionate about, so it means a lot to know you appreciated it. Thank you again for your kind words, your trust, and your recommendation. I hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Cusco in the future for more unforgettable experiences.
The guide, Mariela, very good. She explained everything in detail and was always attentive to expand on any topic and to help in any way necessary. He gave us very good recommendations to eat.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Mariela provided such detailed explanations and personalized support throughout your experience. Her dedication and helpful recommendations are a reflection of the service we strive to offer at Valencia Travel. We appreciate your trust in us and hope to welcome you again soon for more unforgettable moments in Peru.
We covered so many incredible places in a single day; it was fantastic! Oscar was my guide and Ronald was my driver and they were both absolutely incredible at making sure we went to the places I wanted to go and see the things I wanted to see. They also gave me options and were happy to make tweaks to the itinerary based on my preferences. Oscar was also highly knowledgeable on all the sites we went to and taught me a lot. I highly, highly recommend!
Dear kodydud, Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed visiting so many incredible places in a single day. Oscar and Ronald are delighted to be recognized for their exceptional service. It's wonderful to know that they tailored the itinerary to your preferences and ensured you saw everything you wanted. Oscar's extensive knowledge and ability to provide insightful information about the sites added value to your trip. We highly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable adventures!
This tour of the sacred valley far exceeded my expectations. First of all, I wasn’t expecting for it to be a private tour, so that was a pleasant surprise. Our guide, Edward was an excellent communicator and I appreciated that he reached out to inform me he’d be a few minutes late due to traffic. It’s a small detail but it just shows the commitment to clear communication. The tours of the sites were fantastic, with Edward providing great info but also being open to questions. He was very proactive about keeping the activities accessible to my mobility-restricted mother. We loved the visit to the textiles store, where we learned so much about how local textiles are made. Our driver, Edwin, was a fantastic driver…he kept moving to get us to places quickly, but did it in a manner in which we felt safe, including driving through switchbacks. The process of booking was also perfect, with actual humans answering the phone and directing you to a specialized person providing what I thought was a very reasonable price, considering how last minute we booked. I was genuinely impressed with the professionalized operation of Valencia Travel and plan to use them again when visiting Cusco.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your Sacred Valley tour surpassed your expectations. We’re thrilled that the private tour was a pleasant surprise and that Edward’s communication and dedication positively impacted us. It’s great to know he was able to accommodate your mother’s needs while providing engaging and informative experiences. 😊 We’re pleased you enjoyed the textile store visit and learned about local craftsmanship. Edwin’s driving and attention to safety are key parts of our service, and we’re glad you felt secure throughout the journey. It’s also fantastic to hear that our booking process was efficient and that you found our pricing reasonable, even on short notice. Your praise for our professional operation means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing Valencia Travel. We look forward to assisting you on your next visit to Cusco!
Viktoria was a wonderful tour guide - very knowledgable and passionate about the history of the region. Highly recommend!
Hello! Thank you very much for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your time with us and Viktoria. We are happy to know that a little piece of Peru always goes with you. A big greeting to you and have a good year. Best wishes! Valencia Travel Cusco Team
Amazing tour! Special thanks to Rene, our tour guide. Very nice and knowledgeable. We asked so many questions and requests, he's able to satisfy all. It's very very important to go with great tour guide especially at places that has rich culture and history.
Hello, We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic tour! Thank you for your kind words and appreciation for our tour guide, Rene. We take pride in providing knowledgeable and attentive guides who can enhance your experience with rich cultural insights. Your curiosity and questions are always welcome, and we're glad we could meet all your requests. Should you plan to explore more culturally rich destinations, we'd be thrilled to be your travel companion again. Safe travels, and best wishes on your future adventures! Best wishes!
We are a group of 4 (2 couples) private tour. Rene was our guide and he was very responsive the day before the trip to confirm all the details. He waited at the airport to greet us politely and the car is of good condition - clean and new. Our guide Rene is the shining star of the tour, he is knowledgeable and explained to us the inca sites in detail. We learnt that he is also a trekking guide and I will come back to him next time!
Hi, Wats0nL :) Thank you for your review! We are so glad that you had a great experience with our private tour of the Inca sites. Rene is a wonderful guide; we are lucky to have him on our team. He is knowledgeable, and passionate and always goes the extra mile to make sure our guests have a memorable experience. We are also happy to hear that you were satisfied with the car. We always make sure that our vehicles are clean, new, and in good condition. We would love to have you back on a future tour. Please let us know if you have any questions or if there is anything else we can do to help you plan your next trip. Sincerely, Valencia Travel Cusco Team
