Short itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Pisac – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo – Chinchero – Cusco
- Early morning pickup at your hotel in Cusco or at Plaza Regocijo to begin the journey toward the Sacred Valley.
- Guided visit to the Pisac archaeological site to tour its temples, terraces, and Inca cemeteries.
- Buffet lunch featuring traditional Andean gastronomy in the town of Urubamba.
- Exploration of the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex, including the Temple of the Sun and its terraces.
- Visit to the traditional town of Chinchero, its colonial church, and a demonstration of ancestral textiles.
- Return journey in tourist transportation toward the city of Cusco in the afternoon.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Pisac – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo – Chinchero – Cusco
07:00 – 07:30 Hotel pickup – Transfer to the Sacred Valley. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco (downtown area) or, if applicable, at Plaza Regocijo between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. to begin the journey toward the Sacred Valley of the Incas. During the tour, you will be able to appreciate Andean landscapes and the first traditional towns along the way.
08:30 – 10:30 Pisac archaeological site. Our first visit will be Pisac (2,972 m a.s.l.), one of the most important archaeological complexes in the Sacred Valley. You will tour its impressive agricultural terraces, temples, Inca cemeteries, and natural viewpoints. The Pakareqtampu Travel guide will explain the historical and religious significance of this place while you enjoy the panoramic views.
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch in Urubamba. In the capital of the Sacred Valley, you will enjoy a buffet lunch featuring the best of Andean gastronomy, in an environment surrounded by nature.
13:30 – 15:00 Ollantaytambo – Archaeological complex. We will arrive at the enigmatic Inca town of Ollantaytambo, where you will tour the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, the Princess Baths, and its impressive terraces. This place was the setting for historical battles and preserves Inca urban planning.
15:30 – 16:30 Chinchero – Traditional Andean town. On the way back to Cusco, we will visit Chinchero (3,762 m a.s.l.), a charming town that blends Inca and colonial heritage. Here you will explore the 17th-century colonial church, built on Inca foundations, and tour its agricultural terraces. You will also be able to observe demonstrations of textiles made with ancestral techniques.
17:00 – 19:00 Return to Cusco. The tour concludes with the return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 19:00 hours.
Inclusions
Includes
- Tour guide from Pakareqtampu Travel.
- Tourist transport.
- Buffet lunch.
Does not include
- Tourist ticket (Boleto Turístico).
- Others.
We recommend bringing
- Partial tourist ticket (Boleto Turístico Parcial).
- Comfortable footwear.
- Water, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
- Camera.
- Cash for handicrafts.
