Epic Journey | Breathtaking Landscapes | Inca History
“The Sacred Valley is the cradle of life and peace, the fertile heart of the Andes, where every Inca terrace whispers tales of sun and grandeur.”
“The Sacred Valley, nestled in the lap of the ancestral Apus, is the serene artery through which the Sacred River (Willcamayu) flows, painting each bank with life. It is a sanctuary of perfect geometry, where the Inca terraces climb the mountain like a stone prayer to the Sun (Inti). Here, time seems to stand still so that the soul may whisper in unison with the ancient silence of a civilization that found harmony between heaven and earth. It is the fertile memory of the Empire.”
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ITINERARY
Classic Sacred Valley Itinerary (Full Day)
• 7:30 AM Pick-up in Cusco and transfer to the Corao viewpoint. 3,400 m.a.s.l.
• 9:00 AM Pisac: Archaeological Site. Impressive views of Inca terraces and a pre-Columbian cemetery. 3,347 m.a.s.l.
• 10:30 AM Pisac: Artisan Market. Purchase textiles, silverware, ceramics, and local products. 2,972 m.a.s.l.
• 12:30 PM Urubamba (Lunch). Stop for a buffet lunch (usually included in the tour). 2,870 m.a.s.l.
• 2:30 PM Ollantaytambo: Inca Fortress. Tour of the monumental military fortress, the Temple of the Sun, and the Inca urban planning. 2,792 m.a.s.l.
• 10:30 AM Pisac: Artisan Market. Purchase textiles, silverware, ceramics, and local products. • 4:30 PM Transfer and visit to Chinchero, an Andean textile center and Inca ruins with a colonial church. 3,762 m.a.s.l.
• 6:30 PM End of tour. Return and arrival in Cusco. 3,400 m.a.s.l.
INCLUDES
✅ Transportation: Bus or tourist van service for the entire route (Cusco – Pisac – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo – Chinchero – Cusco).
✅ Professional Guide: Bilingual (Spanish/English) official tour guide service for visits to archaeological sites.
✅ Buffet Lunch: A stop in Urubamba to enjoy a buffet lunch with Andean and international dishes (this is a standard inclusion on this tour).
DOES NOT INCLUDE
❌Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC): This is the most important exclusion. The BTC is a pass that you must purchase separately to access all archaeological sites and is mandatory for entry to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero.
Option 1: General BTC (valid for 10 days, includes 16 sites).
Option 2: Partial BTC (Circuit I) (valid for 1 day, includes Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, and Moray, but can only be used for the sites on your tour).
❌ Additional Lunches/Dinners: Breakfast (provided before departure) and dinner (upon return to Cusco).
❌Personal Expenses: Water, snacks, and extra drinks.
❌Shopping: Purchases at the Pisac or Chinchero markets are not included.
❌Gratuities: Gratuities for the guide or driver are not included.
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The classic itinerary does NOT include two very famous sites in the Sacred Valley: Moray and the Maras Salt Mines.
If you wish to include them, you can choose from:
📄 Maras and Moray Tour (Half Day): Take this excursion separately on a different day.
📄 Extended Tour: Choose a tour that substitutes Chinchero for Maras and Moray (this is less common) or a 2-day tour that covers everything.
Would you like me to describe the itinerary for the Maras and Moray tour or provide you with details of the Cusco Tourist Ticket costs (required for entrance fees)?
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“Behind every image there is a conversation that taught us something, a scent that reminded us of childhood, and a sunset that made us feel insignificant and, at the same time, part of something immense. The true treasure is not the souvenirs, but the collection of memories that the passenger takes with them, now a narrator of their own adventure.”
“They say we travel three times: when we dream it, when we live it, and when we remember it. For the traveler who observes this gallery, the third time is the sweetest. Here lie the fragments of a time when the horizon was the only goal, and each unknown face became a brief but precious chapter in the infinite book of human adventure.”
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