Summary
Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire, where the main temples and palaces were built. A few kilometres away, the Incas built important citadels and agricultural centres that formed important cities. Today, after more than five hundred years, this whole area stands out for its beautiful green fields, its towns with a lot of tradition and Inca archaeological sites. This area is called the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is made up of several villages where the Incas built terraces, roads, citadels and temples. The most important archaeological sites are the Inca city of Pisac, the Ollantaytambo Fortress and the Chinchero Palace. Today, all these places are part of the 1-day tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (from 8 am to 6 pm on average).
Pisac is the first destination on the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is located just 1 hour by road from the city of Cusco. It was an important city with enormous agricultural terraces, formidable stone constructions, enclosures for the population and even a huge Inca cemetery (plundered by the Spanish in the 16th century). Stone constructions such as the Intihuatana, the sundial, stand out.
The town and archaeological site of Ollantaytambo is 1 hour and 30 minutes from the Inca citadel of Pisac. The town is known as the ‘last Inca town’ because it has an urban structure that has been preserved since the Inca Empire. It also stands out for its impressive archaeological site that served as a temple and enclosure for the Inca elite. It is notable for buildings such as the Temple of the Sun, the Enclosure of the 10 Niches or the Baths of the Ñusta.
An hour from Ollantaytambo, on the way back to the city of Cusco, you arrive at the town and archaeological site of Chinchero. Here the emperor Túpac Yupanqui ordered the construction of his resting palace. However, in the 16th century, it was destroyed by the Spanish who built a colonial church in its place. Even so, in Chinchero you can still see its Inca roads (qhapac ñan) and enormous agricultural terraces.
The classic tour through the Sacred Valley of the Incas also includes a stop in the town of Urubamba where you can enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. The private tour guide service is highly recommended for a well-informed tour full of beautiful landscapes. The guide is a professional with extensive knowledge of the history and traditions of Cusco and the Sacred Valley. It is a highly recommended adventure!
Itinerary:
Included
- Optional briefing one day before the service (at your hotel).
- Private tour guide service through the main tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Not included
- Tourist transport.
- Tickets (Cusco Tourist Ticket).
- Buffet lunch.
- Tips.
Guided tour route map
Can I spend more time at an archaeological site in the Sacred Valley of the Incas? – The tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas includes three Inca archaeological sites: Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. On a normal visit, the tourist spends about 1 hour at each of these tourist attractions. However, since this is a private service, the tourist can choose to spend more time at a certain place. In any case, the tour guide will suggest the appropriate times to see everything. The visitor can also suggest stopping at a certain place. This way, they can get the best photos of the trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The service does not include tourist transportation, entrance fees or buffet lunch. However, these services can be requested internally. The tour starts at 8 in the morning and ends at 6 in the afternoon on average. It is recommended for visitors of all ages.
How to book?
Are you interested in the private tour guide service in the Sacred Valley of the Incas? Follow these steps to book the service:
- The purchase of the private tour guide service in the Sacred Valley of the Incas is done by completing a payment form on the same website. To do so, you must complete the required information, especially the email address and passport number (information required for the purchase of the various services).
- The second option is to do it through a payment link via email with one of our sales consultants. To make the reservation it is necessary to register personal information such as full names and email (very important).
- To pay for the private tour guide service, you must send one hundred percent of the value of the service. Payment methods are credit or debit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal.
Changes and Cancellations
Changes to the private tour guide service in the Sacred Valley of the Incas:
- Changes to the service (name or date of service) must be requested by email to info@machupicchuterra.com. The deadline is 3 days before. The penalty for the change is 10% of the total value of the service. Changes cannot be requested until 2 days before the day of the service.
Cancellations of the private tour guide service in the Sacred Valley of the Incas:
- Cancellation of the private tour guide service in the Sacred Valley of the Incas must be requested via email to info@machupicchuterra.com. The last deadline is 3 days before. The penalty for the change is 25% of the total value of the service. Cancellation cannot be requested until 2 days before the day of the service.
