This tour is recommended because it is unique in the circuit can appreciate the majestic and wonderful fertile landscapes with meandering sacred river “Vilcanota” visit the craft markets and guided tours of the 3 most important archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas visits. The Sacred Valley is located 27 km (1 h) to the northeast of Cusco by a paved road in good condition. This valley stretches along the Vilcanota (the same as downstream takes the name of Urubamba or Willcamayu) river. It covers the area between the towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. It is possible to access it through three paved roads A succession of picturesque villages (some with splendid colonial churches), platforms and other Inca archaeological remains, as well as wide fields where excellent corn is planted and an exceptional climate, make this valley a Mandatory destination for everyone who visits Cusco. Among the tourist activities that can be developed in the place include the mountaineering, practiced in the snowy Chicón, Wakay Willca (which is part of the Veronica massif), Pitusiray, Sawasiray, Terijway and Sunchubamba (all summits of the Vilcanota mountain range with more 5 000 meters high); Hiking or Trekking; canoeing (in the sections Pisac, Calca, Huarán, Ollantaytambo); horseback riding and mountain biking. In the villages of the Sacred Valley of the Incas there are numerous HOTELS and restaurants of typical food. It is recommended to stay overnight and then visit the beautiful surrounding villages.
Itinerary
8:00 a.m. Will pick you up from your hotel to board our bus to bring you to the picturesque village of Pisac and then to the ruins where guided tour will also have time to visit the craft market. Urubamba where we continue to enjoy the buffet lunch and continue until Ollantantaytambo guided tour and finally the tour will visit Chinchero very old and typical artisan market where the inhabitants of the communities still maintain the custom of barter.
Places to visit:
- Pisac ruins and handicraft market
- Urubamba (lunch
- Ollantaytambo ruins
- Chincheros Typical market
Inclusions
Included:
- Transfer HOTEL
- Professional bilingual guide
- Private tourist transportation
- Buffet lunch
Not Included:
- Entrance tickets to the ruins
Recommmendations
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Rain poncho in rainy seasons
- Personal documents
Faqs