Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas 1 day
Description
On the Sacred Valley tour we will visit Pisac, one of the most important archaeological attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas; A stop is made in Urubamba to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, then we go to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca city that is still inhabited and finally we will enjoy Chinchero, known as the city of the Rainbow and the textile industry.
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Itinerary
The town of Pisac is our first point of visit, which has a mestizo architecture built on indigenous remains by Viceroy Toledo. The archaeological complex that conforms Pisac would have been built during the 10th and 11th century, during the period of the Inca expansion and would have had urban and religious purposes.
Urubamba has beautiful views of the Sacred Valley, this will be our lunch and rest point to enjoy our Peruvian cuisine.
Ollantaytambo will be our third point of visit, this beautiful Inca city, which is still inhabited by the people of the area. Ollantaytambo constituted a strategic military, agricultural and religious center to administer and control this part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
The town of Chinchero will be our last point of visit, Chinchero was chosen by the Inca Tupac Yupanqui for the construction of his residence, years later the current Colonial church of Our Lady of Monserrat would be built. The town of Chinchero is one of the few places in America where traditional fiber dyeing techniques are still used through dyes of vegetable, mineral or animal origin. You will participate in a demonstration in which the villagers will show you these ancestral techniques. End of service
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick them up from travelers at the hotel that is hosted. If your hotel is located in a remote area, we will coordinate a meeting point.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(33)
My wife and I had a tour with a private guide of the Pisac Parque the first day of our trip to Peru this past July. The agricultural terraces and archaeological remains of the Parque are amazing. We heeded the advice of our guide to take our time while exploring the Parque. We were acclimating to the altitude and taking it slow and easy was the best way to enjoy the Parque safely.
Knowing the culture of the Incas and seeing it was fascinating. Some lamas walking. All space with ground beating and some climbs. Strong sun but cold climate.
The archaeological complex is impressive. Very nice to know and hear about the agricultural engineering and architecture of the Incas. Climb on ground beaten and with some stones.
What a beautiful place we visited today. Pisac is located in the Sacred Valley of Cusco and is a destination that really leaves you wondering. I highly recommend visiting its ruins: they are a true Inca artwork, full of history and beauty. It is only 30 minutes from the city of Cusco and, if you like to walk and explore, you should not miss this place. It's totally worth it. I am from Cusco and I feel very proud of my land, places like this show it. The only thing that could improve is the attention of the lady at the entrance, as her treatment was not the best. Apart from that, the experience is unforgettable.
Stunning city in the shape of Pisaq, very windy, cold and with many steps to walk But it is worth reaching the top for its beautiful views. Imagine a civilization capable of creating different heights and conditions to cultivate and take advantage of llama meat and alpaca. Many posts at the entrance of crafts
We enjoyed the sights and views. Motivated, interesting, attentive and pleasant guide. Disturbing imposed shops, even break tourism, with their sometimes stupid demonstrations and the lack of prices displayed.
It is worth making the tour with the guide in the Sacred Valley including the visit to Pisac! Everything in the Sacred Valley is very valid to learn more about the history of the Incas!
Muito obrigado por seu comentário e por compartilhar sua experiência no Vale Sagrado! Ficamos felizes em saber que o tour com guia e a visita a Pisac foram enriquecedores para você. Realmente, cada lugar no Vale Sagrado tem uma história incrível para contar sobre os Incas. Somos a equipe da Willka Travel e agradecemos por nos escolher. Estamos sempre à disposição para servi-lo novamente no futuro! Obrigado.
A must-see tour in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. A complete city with access to all the buildings and a beautiful view from part of the valley. This is one of those tours where the presence of a guide makes all the difference to explain the details of the place.
Located 22 km from Cusco is an archaeological center that includes a large sector of platforms, we climbed to the temple and it was wonderful views, highly recommended but you have to have physical because some of our group did not arrive.... because of the difficulty and height, it is worth getting to the temple and see everything from above
Wonderful village nestled on top of a valley, with constructions that allow us to understand how the Incas lived. Farm terraces towards El Valle and cemetery nestled in the rocks of the adjoining mountain. We had Valentine, an excellent Guide who allowed us to enjoy the visit.
