Sacred Valley Of The Incas Full Day Tour
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The South Valley of Cusco contains mysterious archaeological sites, many of them are still under study, however, in the Southern Valley Tour we visit the most important and close to the city.
The places we visit in this tour are the main tourist attractions in the south valley of Cusco and are visited by thousands of national and international tourists every year. They are a marvel of the Peruvian highlands that will fill your journey with tradition and history.
OVERVIEW
QUICK ITINERARY:
- 08:00 Hrs : We pick you up from your hotel.
- 08:30 Hrs : Departing Cusco.
- 18:30 Hrs : Arriving to Cusco. San Francisco Square, downtown.
TOUR INFORMATION:
- Difficulty : Easy.
- Meals : confirm on your booking.
- Type of Tour : Cultural & Traditional.
- Duration : Full day.
WEATHER
The Sacred Valley has a temperate climate and is very pleasant to live, many travelers choose to stay or live there for some time, the atmosphere is very charming, the villages are typical and the people still keep alive their ancient traditions.
ALTITUDES ON THE WAY
Altitudes on the way
- Cusco : 3,399 m.a.s.l (11,154 feet)
- Pisaq : 2,972 m.a.s.l (9,750 feet)
- Urubamba : 2,871 m.a.s.l (9,420 feet)
- Ollantaytambo : 2,792 m.a.s.l (9,160 feet)
- Chinchero : 2,972 m.a.s.l (9,750 feet)
Meeting Point
Hotel - 08:00 HRS.
Archaeological Center of Pisaq
The citadel of Pisaq is located 30 kilometers northwest of Cusco. On our tour we will visit the colonial town and the archaeological center of Pisaq. The archaeological center or citadel of Pisaq is located on a steep mountain and occupies an area of more than 4 kilometers. The archaeological center contains different areas, military, residential and also a cemetery with a large number of Inca tombs located on a cliff. It also contains an Inti Watana (solar clock), perfect stone masonry temples, ceremonial baths and water channels. The citadel is surrounded by Inca platforms located on the slopes of the mountains.
Urubamba Town
The town of Urubamba is located in the middle of the villages of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo, it is a place of passage for all tourists who visit the Sacred Valley, there are many restaurants and hotels inside and outside the town, however, it still retains its style Colonial and its traditions.
Archaeological Center of Ollantaytambo
Considered the last Inca city still alive, the streets of the town of Ollantaytambo are paved with stone paving stones, the walls have the same Inca design and are still intact, the water channels made with carved stone still run throughout the town.
The town of Ollantaytambo was formerly an Inca temple and fortress. At the top of the fortress there is a ceremonial area, surrounded by 3 gigantic granite stones joined and adjusted to each other. The village is surrounded by several Inca terraces, they’re located on the steep slopes of the mountains that surround the town. Ollantaytambo was one of the places where the last most important battle between the Spanish and the ruling Manco Inca took place.
Archaeological Center of Chinchero and Town
It is the most typical village in the Sacred Valley, it is known as the town of Rainbow, it is also very popular for beautiful fabrics. The current church of Chichero was a palace in the past and belonged to the Inca Tupac Yupanqui, it was destroyed in 1607 by the Spaniards, now it is called Church of Our Lady of Monserrat. The town is surrounded by the snowy Salkantay, Veronica and Soray. These snow-covered mountains and their extensive agricultural fields make the place a beautiful and ideal landscape to take photos and especially for adventure tourism activities.
Our tour ends in Regocijo Square, downtown.
Time Table
| Estimated travel time: Sacred Valley of The Incas Tour | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick Up Time | Meeting Point | Returning Time | Arrival Place | |
| 08:00 hrs. | Regocijo Square, downtown. | 18:00 Hrs. | Regocijo Square, downtown. | |
| Regular Price | |
|---|---|
| $20.00 per person |
OUR TOUR INCLUDES
- Pre Information in Cusco.
- Transportation
- Bilingual professional guide.
- First Aid Kit.
NOT INCLUDED
Dear passenger, to visit the tourist attractions you have to buy the Boleto Turistico del Cusco (Tourist ticket of Cusco). There are 3 types of tickets and each one has different price. You can buy this ticket at the first tourist attraction, but you must bring cash and in national currency Boleto Turistico del Cusco.
- Tourist ticket of Cusco.
- Lunch in Urubamba
- Tips.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Dear traveler, We recommend to visit the most important places near Cusco while acclimatizing, and this tour has wonderful places to visit and learn more about the Inca, pre-Inca and Colonial culture.
Remember to drink coca tea when possible.
- Pack Some Snacks
Take with you some high-energy snacks. There are many stores around Cusco to stock up.
- Acclimatize first
It is probable that you have come to Cusco to visit Machu Picchu, however, you can acclimatize while visiting beautiful places near Cusco, this tour has some of them.
- The Coca tea is your friend
Another way to avoid altitude sickness is drinking the Inca remedy, Coca Tea. In Cusco, Stores sell various products made of Coca, such as sweets and cookies. Stock Up
- Use Sunscreen
The sun at this altitude is intense, even if it is cloudy. Wear a hat, sunglasses, lip balm and sunscreen to protect your skin.
What should you take to the tour?
- Original passport / Identity Document.
- Tourist ticket of Cusco.
- Pills for altitude sickness.
- Sunscreen.
- Hat and sunglasses.
- Personal medication
- Water bottle.
- Waterproof.
- Camera, camcorder and spare batteries.
- Extra money.
