Sacred Valley of the Incas 1 Day

Pisac Market & Ruins - Ollantaytambo - Chinchero

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Duration

1 day

Tour Type

Overview

Explore the Sacred Valley and immerse yourself in the heart of Inca culture. This tour reveals a blend of vibrant traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and extraordinary archaeological sites. Visit charming Andean communities, discover ancient terraces and temples, and witness the living legacy of the Inca civilization through local markets, crafts, and cultural practices. A perfect journey for travelers seeking history, authenticity, and unforgettable views of the Andes.

Tour Category:
Cultural & Historical / Inca Civilization / Sacred Valley / Archaeology & Local Traditions

Travel Information / Highlights:

Pisac Market & Ruins: Morning market on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Experience local traditions, bartering, and Quechua Mass on Sundays. Explore the archaeological site with terraces and Inca architecture.
Ollantaytambo: Visit Pachacutec’s fortress, the Temple of the Sun, Royal Hall, Incahuatana, and Princess Baths. One of the few places where the Spaniards were defeated during the conquest.
Chinchero: Explore the royal Inca hacienda, colonial temple, and local Sunday market with handicrafts and fresh produce. View surrounding areas including Sacsayhuaman, the “puma-shaped” Inca city, and learn about the Inti Raymi festival celebrated every June 24th.

Included/Exclude

Private Transportation
English Speaking Guide
Buffet lunch

Tourist Ticket
You should buy the Tourist Ticket
Official Tourist Ticket = S/ 130.00 soles (Valid for 10 days to visit 16 sites)
With ISIC CARD S/ 70 you will use the same Ticket to do City Tour
Partial Ticket = S/ 70. Soles (Valid for 1 day)

Tour Plan

Pisac Market & Ruins

The town of Pisac is an important archaeological site in the region of Cusco.
There is a colourful market on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning.
Here we experience a vibrant atmosphere of communities, traditions and bartering.
There are many handicrafts and textiles made in true pre-Columbain style to purchase.
Every Sunday there is also a procession of the mayors, who at around 09h30 go to church to attend the traditional Mass held in Quechua.

Ollantaytambo

It is here in this most beautiful, strategic spot, 60 kilometres from Cusco, that the Inca Pachacutec built his fortress of Ollantaytambo. It is a beautiful setting and the hills that surround it hide some of the most impressive ruins in the Valley.
It contains structures such as the Temple of the Sun, the Royal Hall, the Incahuatana and the Banos de la Princesa (Princess Baths).
This site is one of the few places that the Spaniards lost a battle during the conquest.

Chinchero

The remains of what was the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui, as well as a beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations.
There is also a Sunday market here, although it attracts fewer tourists than Pisac. You can find many handicrafts and local produce here. The Incas envisioned Cusco as having a puma shape – Sacsayhuaman was the head.
The magnificent zigzag walls are the major attraction. The grounds surrounding Sacsayhuaman are still used today for the colourful festival of Inti Raymi which is held on the 24th June every year.