Private Ollantaytambo, Pisac Ruins Tour with Farm Visit, Gourmet Picnic Lunch
Description
This tour visits two amazing Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo and Pisac .You will have a private guided tour of these sites and will learn a tremendous amount about Inca history while taking in majestic views of the Sacred Valley. We will then visit a local farm where we will taste local fruits and vegetables fresh from the land and feed the guinea pigs that are kept in almost every local house as a source of heat and food. While you tour the farm, our private chef will prepare a gourmet, healthy organic lunch featuring local Peruviuan produce, including some of our own crops. We will then visit a local non-touristic market in Urubamba to see how the locals sell their produce and other goods. Finally, we will visit the terraced ruins at Pisac and learn about this amazing religious, astronomical and military site.
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Itinerary
Pick up at 8:00 am at your hotel in Ollantaytambo, from Cusco at 7:00 am in private transportation, we will visit the Inca ruins in Ollantaytambo, which was the lodging of the Inca emperor Pachacutec and later served as a military checkpoint for the Incas trying to protect the roads to Machu Picchu from the invading Spaniards. Enjoy a guided tour of the terraced ruins, fountains and aqueducts and see storage houses that were used by the Incas to maximize winds to keep crops cool and preserved. We will then have time to wander the streets of one of the oldest towns in Peru, where many 15th century Inca buildings still stand today.
We will then drive 20 minutes to the town of Yanahuara where we will visit to a farm in the Sacred Valley, where we will tour the farm lands, cut alfalfa to feed the guinea pigs, and see first hand how chicha is made. This will be followed by a private gourmet picnic lunch prepared by our chef and will feature local organic produce, including some of our own crops. Enjoy a leisurely lunch outside while overlooking the Sacred Valley . After lunch, we will go to the local authentic non-tourist market in Urubamba. Here we will see local families selling things such as fruits, vegetables, flowers and natural medicinal plants. Your guide will give your a tour of the market and you can taste Peruvian fruits and foods such as passion fruit, lucuma, and chirimoya. We will also learn about the ingredients needed to make chicha, a corn beer that has been an important part of Peruvian culture since Inca times.
Then we will drive one hour to the majestic ruins at Pisac where we will visit terraced Inca ruins that are situated high on a mountain. From here, we will climb to the top of the ruins and take in amazing views of the Sacred Valley Your guide will teach you about the religious, astronomical and military functions of the site and see the terraces that allowed the Incas to grow food above 11,000 feet. After visiting the Inca ruins, there will be a chance to hike on a little known, seldom used original Inca trail and through a tunnel that was build by the Incas. One of the largest Inca cemeteries is also located in the ruins at Pisac and we can tour this part of the site as well. We will conclude the tour with a trip to Pisac handicraft market in the town to browse such things such as ceramics, jewelry, and weaving. Return to your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley by private transport.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved with some stairs to climb at Ollantaytambo
Reviews(55)
Everything Valentin did was very professional. His knowledge is extraordinary. He and especially Kenny, helped make this a memorable trip.
Dear Pachamama Customer, Thank you very much for your words. The Pachamama team has qualified personnel and we are happy that your trip was unforgettable with unique experiences. Thank you very much for your recommendation. Warm regrads, Valentin
We were treated like family and felt very safe and comfortable with Valentin, Kenny, and Simon on our extended tour of the Sacred Valley, Machu Pichu, and Cuzco. We appreciated their extensive history and cultural knowledge, friendliness, kindness and humor during our stay. Some of my most memorable travel experiences were in Peru and would not have been possible without their expert guidance. Highly recommend!
Dear Carol, Thank you very much for your words, it was nice to share our time with you ; and above all show you our culture and history. We provide personalized services and ensure that trips have unique and unforgettable experiences. Thanks for recommending us. Warm regards, Valentin
I honestly can't say enough good things about our time with Valetin, Simon and Kenny in Peru. Valentin welcomed us like family and was so proud to show us his beautiful country everyday. We hiked mountains, went to weaving cooperatives, saw Machupicchu and ate the most delicious meal at his family farm. I have traveled all over the world and Valentin's service is second to none. I am honestly counting the days until I can go back and see he and his family again!
Dear Pachamama Customer, Thank you so much for your nice words. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We enjoyed showing you our culture, history, textil and gastronomy. Thank you for recommending us. Warm regards, Valentin and Kenny
Such a lovely tour with Valentin! He’s the kind of guy you’d want to have a beer with and that makes a big difference. He knows his stuff too! Really a great vibe the whole day. Highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Dear Alex, The Pachamama team is very pleased with your words and appreciates your trust. We are glad to have made your trip an unforgettable experience. Thank you for your recommendation. Warm regards, Valentín
Wonderful private tour with Valentin's Pachamama Lunch. All was coordinated seamlessly as we were picked up at our hotel in Cusco, taken to Chinchero weaving collaborative, Pisac Ruins, the Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, and provided a gourmet lunch on Valentin's family farm. We asked to customize our tour with a Chica making experience as well, and we had a wonderful time visiting the family's guinea pigs, helping to start a chicha batch, drinking the chica together, and learning about traditional agriculture in the region. My parents also loved the tour and said it was the most down-to-earth and authentic tour experience they had ever had. Really wonderful way to see the region's tourist highlights and also learn how the locals live.
Dear Sarah, Thank you very much for your beautiful words, it was nice to share our time with you and your family. We loved it show you our culture and our family farm . We always provide personalized services and ensure that trips have unique and unforgettable experiences. Thanks for recommending us. Regards, Valentin
Valentín and his family hosted us for 5 days, including a 2-day Inca Trail experience and the ruins and markets and farms of the sacred valley. They were awesome. Spoke perfect English and were very prompt and helpful, friendly and fun to be with. They showed us their hometown and gave us the local perspective of their history, their cooking methods, the markets, and helped us hike some amazing trails to once in a lifetime destinations.
Dear Pachamama Customer, Thank you for your words, our guides are trained to answer our clients' questions. We are glad to know that you were happy with the tours we offered you. Thank you very much for your recommendation. Regards, Valentin
Wow Valentin and Kenny really know how to give an authentic tour of Peru. His local knowledge was incredible and their management of logistics was impressive. I will use them again when I return would recommend them to anyone I know going to Peru.
Dear Karlyn, Thank you for your nice words and for booking with us. We continue working to provide the best service to our clients and offer them unique and unforgettable experiences. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for your recommendation. Warm regards, Valentin
Valentin and his team were excellent to work with from start to finish. I was having trouble hearing back from other companies when planning my family's trip to Peru, but Valentin's company was different. I visited their website and reached out to the team with some questions after I read all the great reviews on TripAdvisor. Lydia responded quickly and could answer all my questions and provide guidance on how to best plan my family's itinerary. Response times were always prompt and helpful. We did the Lake Humantay, Rainbow Mountain, and Sacred Valley with Gourmet Lunch tours. Each of them was phenomenal. Time after time, everything was taken care of for us. Valentin was flexible and able to adjust to what we needed, such as picking us up from our hotel in the Sacred Valley and dropping us off at our new hotel in Cusco after we had hiked Rainbow Mountain. Spending so much time with Valentin, Kenny, and Roger was so wonderful. We learned so much on our tours not only about the sites we were seeing, but also what life is like living in Peru. The Private Ollantaytambo, Pisac Ruins Tour with Farm Visit and Gourmet Picnic Lunch tour is a must-do. Valentin is so knowledgeable on the area and you can tell he is proud of where he comes from, and rightfully so. The food prepared by Roger was phenomenal. Everything tasted so fresh, and you could tell how much time and attention went into preparing the food. The view over the local farm was also gorgeous. I cannot say enough good things about this company. I would not have booked through them without the reviews I saw that expressed the same opinion. Our trip would have been wildly different if we had gone with a different company, and I am so glad we went with Valentin's Pachamama Journeys.
Dear Daley, Thank you for your nice words. We are excited to know that you enjoyed your stay in our city. Your comment will help us continue to improve and we will continue to teach our culture to our next clients. Thank you for choosing our company. Warm regards, Valentin
Valentin is very, very knowledgable about Peru. It was so great having a guide who grew up in the Sacred Valley and knows the locals. It was so informative to learn about the day-to-day life of the Andean villages (e.g. diet, weather, economy, agriculture). If you want an in-depth and thorough understanding of this wonderful region of Peru, this is a great tour to take.
Valentin’s Pachamama Journeys should be the only tour group you’re considering. valentin and his team made our visit to Peru incredible!!! They took care kf every detail and everything felt so personalized and stress free . Valentin was so proud to share his wonderful country with us and it showed every day. We did Lake Humantay, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain and the Pisac ruins.. My girlfriend and I’s bags were lost so we couldn’t hike the trail, but Valentin made sure we had everything we needed and helped us fill the time lost with some other great excursions to make up for the trail. I can’t imagine having any other tour group taking care of us the way they did. Amazing amazing amazing. Having a local who knew all the ins and outs of the area that also took the most care to make sure we enjoyed ourselves made the entire trip.
Dear Jay: Thank you for your words, and for considering my company as the best option, we always work to provide the best service to our clients and have that comment that we hope is always positive, because we are attentive to their needs, and that they can enjoy their stay. in progress. Thank you friends for your comment and recommendation. Regards Valentin
