Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco to Ollantaytambo (Private Tour)

The Perfect Introductory Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Duration: Approximately 6 hours
Pickup Time: 8:00 AM at your hotel in Cusco
Ending Point: Ollantaytambo town or Ollantaytambo train station
Travel Style: Relaxed Cultural Experience

Our first stop will be a local alpaca farm in Chinchero, where you’ll see alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, and other native Andean animals, while learning about their importance in local life and culture. Here, you’ll also watch a demonstration of traditional Andean textile crafts, as local artisans explain the ancestral weaving techniques and natural dyeing methods passed down through generations.

Continuing through the picturesque landscapes, we’ll arrive at the Maras Salt Ponds, a spectacular landscape built into the mountainside, consisting of thousands of white salt pools. Your guide will explain the history of these salt mines, which date back to before the Inca civilization, and how local families still harvest salt using traditional methods to this day.

Next, we’ll visit the fascinating archaeological site of Moray, renowned for its massive circular terraces carved into a natural depression in the Andes. Believed to have served as an agricultural laboratory for the Incas, Moray not only showcases the advanced engineering and agricultural knowledge of the Inca civilization but also offers a spectacular panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.

After exploring these extraordinary sites, we will continue on to Ollantaytambo, with the tour scheduled to conclude around 1:00 PM. We will comfortably transfer you to your hotel in Ollantaytambo or directly to the Ollantaytambo train station, making this tour the perfect stopover for travelers heading to Machu Picchu.

Explore Andean traditions and Inca heritage with a local guide
Duration: Approximately 7 hours
Pickup Time: 8:00 AM at your hotel in Cusco
Ending Point: Ollantaytambo or return to Cusco
Tour Style: Cultural and Historical Exploration

Pisac Inca Trail Hike

Our first stop will be a traditional alpaca farm, where you’ll have the opportunity to observe alpacas and llamas up close. Here, local families will demonstrate ancient weaving traditions and explain how they use natural dyes and techniques passed down through generations to create handmade textiles.
We will then proceed to the spectacular Pisac Archaeological Park, one of the most striking Inca sites in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Perched on a mountainside, Pisac offers not only breathtaking panoramic views but also stunning terraced fields, ceremonial temples, and ancient stone structures that showcase the advanced engineering of the Inca civilization.
After exploring the ruins, we’ll descend to the colorful Pisac Market, a traditional hub for local handicrafts, traditional textiles, jewelry, and souvenirs.
This is an excellent opportunity to experience the local culture, interact with artisans, and soak up the lively atmosphere of one of the Sacred Valley’s most famous markets.
Next, our journey will take us through the heart of the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo one of the last remaining living Inca towns in Peru. Here, we will visit the breathtaking archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, renowned for its magnificent stone terraces, ceremonial temples, and extraordinary Inca architecture. Your guide will explain the site’s historical significance it once served as a vital military, religious, and agricultural hub of the Inca Empire.

After the guided visit, we will drop you off either at your hotel in Ollantaytambo, at the Ollantaytambo train station for your journey to Machu Picchu, or return comfortably to Cusco depending on your travel plans.

The Most Comprehensive Sacred Valley Tour
Duration: Approximately 9 hours
Pickup Time: 8:00 AM at your hotel in Cusco
Drop-off Location: Ollantaytambo town or Ollantaytambo train station
Tour Style: A comprehensive historical and cultural adventure

The Ruins of Ollantaytambo

Your adventure begins at 8:00 a.m. with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Cusco. As we drive into the Sacred Valley, your guide will share fascinating insights into Inca history, Andean culture, and the importance of this important region along the way.

Our first stop is the colorful traditional market of Pisac, one of the most famous craft markets in the Andes. Here, you can explore local handicrafts, traditional textiles, handmade jewelry, and souvenirs while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of a traditional Andean town.

We will then proceed to the spectacular Pisac Archaeological Park, a site perched high above the valley that offers breathtaking panoramic views.
This extraordinary Inca site features agricultural terraces, ceremonial areas, temples, and stone structures, fully showcasing Pisac’s advanced engineering during the Inca Empire and its spiritual significance.

After the tour, we will drive you to the famous Maras Salt Flats, thousands of white salt pans cascade down the hillside. Your guide will explain how these salt pans have been in use since before Inca times and continue to support the livelihoods of local families to this day.

Next, we’ll visit the fascinating site of Moray, famous for its massive circular terraces carved into the Andes Mountains.
Our final archaeological site is the Ollantaytambo ruins, one of Peru’s best-preserved Inca towns. Surrounded by towering mountains, this spectacular fortress features massive stone terraces, ceremonial temples, and extraordinary architecture, and played a vital military, religious, and administrative role during the Inca Empire.
Following the guided tour, we will comfortably transfer you back to your hotel in Ollantaytambo or directly to the Ollantaytambo train station, making this itinerary the perfect choice for travelers continuing their journey to Machu Picchu.