CLASSIC TOUR OF THE SACRED VALLEY

Important: These day trips can start from the airport upon your arrival, hotel in Cusco or from the Sacred Valley. The choice is yours.

Duration: 8 to 10 Hours
Type of Tour: Cultural/Historical
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate

The Sacred Valley of the Incas was a divine place for the Incas, a gift that the Sun God gave them for their subsistence, for its geography and its wonderful climate. Journey through the Pisac archeological site and the colorful market, Ollantaytambo Inca town with its fabulous ruins on the side of town and finally the small town of Chinchero for a colorful traditional weaving demonstration.

PRICES

IMPORTANT: IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO HAVE A GUIDE PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THE DRIVER IS NOT A LICENSED GUIDE AND CANNOT ACCOMPANY YOU TO THE SITES.

PRICE PER VEHICLE:

VEHICLE	PRICE WITH DRIVER ONLY	PRICE WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE
	(USD$)	(USD$)
SUV 2 MAX	$ 125.00	$ 229.00
VAN 4 TO 6	$ 141.00	$ 245.00
Short MINIBUS 7 TO 10	$ 172.00	$ 293.00
Large MINIBUS 11 TO 15	$ 196.00	$ 319.00
BUS 16 TO 30	$ 267.00	$ 411.00

Itinerary

In the morning we leave Cusco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a scenic drive admiring the surrounding Andes mountains and valley. We will stop in the Awanacancha Center to see the camelids, alpaca and llamas and then continue to the Inca ruins of Pisac for a visit. Walk around the ruins and then down to the Sun Temple to see water canals and surrounding agricultural terraces. After our visit we will drive down to the town of Pisac for walk around the handicraft market where you may pick up some souvenirs. Drive along the Vilcanota River to the town of Urubamba for lunch. Tour the Inca town of Ollantaytambo where you will walk around the archeological site which faces town. Our last visit will be of the town of Chinchero for a colorful traditional weaving demonstration, see the colonial church and the ruins. Return to Cusco or Sacred Valley.

Note: If you start the tour in Cusco and will stay in the Sacred Valley you will not be able to visit Chinchero. However, if you want to visit Chinchero it will be for an additional cost. Consult us.

Included

Private transportation + driver
English speaking guide
Tours as per program
Complimentary water 1 bottle per person

Not included

Entrance Ticket to Ruins as per program.

– Halt tourist ticket valid for 2 days only in the Sacred Valley US$31.00 per person.

– Full Tourist valid for 10 days for ruins in the Sacred Valley + Ruins above Cusco US$58.00 per person

Lunch
Anything not mentioned in program
Tips

What to bring

Hat/Sunglasses
Sun protection cream
Camera
Good walking shoes
Light clothing and a windbreaker jacket
Rain poncho (for rainy season).
Extra money for souvenirs, lunch, tipping, etc.

CLASSIC TOUR OF THE SACRED VALLEY