Summary
Tour to Sacred Valley from Cusco is a cultural adventure that starts and ends in the city of Cusco. The most important thing is that this adventure is a good option for those people who are interested in visiting archaeological sites, learn more about the culture of the Incas. Also during the journey we will observe beautiful green landscapes typical of the high Andean areas, where you will have a connection with nature.
Tour to the Sacred Valley one day, starts at 08:00 am. First we will visit the town of Pisac known for its handicrafts, where we will also visit its archaeological center. At noon we will have lunch in Urubamba, then we will visit Ollantaytambo place known for being a military and religious center during the Inca period and the last point to visit will be the town of Chinchero which is famous for its textiles, our tour ends with the return to the city of Cusco at approximately 7:00 pm.
The climate of the Sacred Valley of the Incas is permanent throughout the year. Therefore, it is favorable to visit the tourist attractions at any time of the year. The temperature varies between 21 to 23 °C during the day and drops between 4 to 8 ° C at night.
The altitude of the Sacred Valley:
Pisac: 2,980 m.a.s.l.
Urubamba: 2,870 meters above sea level.
Ollantaytambo: 2,850 meters above sea level.
Chinchero: 3,762 meters above sea level.
You can also make the Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo, but it would be in private service and would visit the following attractions: Ollantaytambo, Moray, Salineras and Chinchero.
Itinerario
Sacred Valley Cusco Tour Itinerary
1
Day 1
It starts with the pick up from the hotel in the city of Cusco, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. approx.
Then we go to our first destination Pisac, where we will have a guided tour. This place is made up of groups of archaeological remains, among which are platforms, aqueducts, roads associated with walls and gates, channeled water channels, cemeteries, bridges, etc..
Then we go to the province of Urubamba where we will have an Andean buffet lunch, after lunch we will continue through the Sacred Valley to the town of Ollantaytambo.
Continuing with the tour we will go to the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo where we will visit the most important sites of the complex as the Tempo del Sol, in Inca times was another of the many multifunctional villages was an administrative, military, social and economic center, control point of passage to various ecological levels.
Later we will visit the town of Chinchero the archaeological part and the textile interpretation centers.
Finishing our Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco, we head to the city of Cusco, arriving at 7:00 p.m. approximately.
Includes
Sacred Valley Tour Includes
Includes
Pick up from the hotel in the historical center of Cusco.
Round trip transportation.
Andean buffet lunch.
Bilingual guide.
Not included
Cash for extra expenses.
Appropriate footwear for the hike.
Hat, sunglasses, sun block.
Personal documents: Passport (PAS) or National Identity Card (DNI).
Water is provided at lunch. However, you should also bring an extra bottle of water.
Recomendaciones
Recommendations:
Cash for extra expenses.
Appropriate footwear for the hike.
Hat, sunglasses, sun block.
Personal documents: Passport (PAS) or National Identity Card (DNI).
Water is provided at lunch. However, you should also bring an extra bottle of water.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1.- Where is the Sacred Valley located?
It is located in the province of Cusco, the most conventional way to get to this magnificent place is by flight or bus transportation.
2.-Climate of the Sacred Valley?
The climate in the Sacred Valley ranges between 3,000 and 2,050 meters above sea level.
3.- Should I bring extra water for the Sacred Valley 1 Day Tour?
Water is provided at meals. However, you should also carry an extra water bottle to avoid dehydration.
4.- How much acclimatization time before my tour?
The recommended minimum is 1 day of acclimatization before the tour.
5.- What meals are included?
Lunch is included in the tour. We also have vegetarian and vegan options available.
6.- What is the highest point on this trek?
The highest point during the trek is 3700 meters above sea level.
7.- About health and safety?
Participants must inform us before and during the trek about any condition or injury. Although our guides carry first aid kits, it is recommended that you bring your own personal medication. We also suggest that you consult your doctor before booking this tour.
8.- Where to store your belongings?
Any belongings (suitcases and backpacks) that you do not wish to take with you during the tour can be left safely in your accommodation, as they have a luggage storage service. However, if you do not feel comfortable leaving your things there, you can also bring them to our office to store them during the tour.
9.- Best dates for the Sacred Valley 1 Day Tour?
The best time to visit is in dry season, to clarify the city of Cusco has 2 types of weather:
First: Rainy season that oscillates between the months of December to March.
Second: Dry season that oscillates between the months of April to November.
10.- How to get to Valle Sagrado on your own?
In the following link you will find all the information here.
