Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo is one of the Inca towns located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is 80 km from the city of Cusco and sits at 2,700 meters in altitude. It is a popular destination because it is close to the starting point of the Inca Trail and near Machu Picchu. Ollantaytambo also boasts impressive ruins that take around a full day to explore, which are some of the most amazing Inca ruins in the area – certainly better than Machu Picchu. Learn more about the town , the ruins and the day trips that depart from Ollantaytambo below.
How to get to Ollantaytambo
There are two ways to reach Ollantaytambo from Cusco by bus:
You can reach Ollantaytambo from Cusco without missing out on exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Visit Pisac and the Alpaca farm on your way to Ollantaytambo.
Explore the ruins of Chinchero, Moray and the Salt Mines either of these two routes is worthwhile as both allow you to explore the Sacred Valley on your way to Machu Picchu.
Climate in Ollantaytambo
The Ollantaytambo has two well-defined seasons: dry and wet. The temperatures are warmer during the day and drop at night.
The dry season runs from April to October. The sun is typical during these months with a minimal probability of rain. Temperatures drop greatly at night) the heat of the day dissipates quickly when the sun goes down.
The rainy season begins in November and ends in March. Clouds dominate the sky during these months. Although Ollantaytambo receives less precipitation than any other region in Cusco. Light morning showers are typical and the afternoon and evening hours can bring heavier rains. The heaviest rains are generally from January to February.
Where’s the Ollantaytambo train station?
The Ollantaytambo train station is a 10 minute walk from the town’s archaeological complex. It has sanitary services and a free luggage deposit where you can check your bags until the time of your train journey. In the waiting room there is free Wifi, if you travel with Peru Rail you will find the wifi password in your ticket. You must be at the train station at least 30 minutes before the train departs.
Day tours & Day Trips from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
¿Are you in Ollantaytambo? and you are looking to do some activities such as visiting the ruins of Ollantaytambo, Maras Salt Mines, Moray, Pisac ruins, Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain. You may have heard that all tours depart from Cusco
Don’t worry; Not all tours depart from Cusco. We will help you arrange your trip from wherever you are.
Why travelers should head straight to Ollantaytambo? Most travelers feel out of breath when arriving in Cusco (3,399 m), especially during physical activity. Ollantaytambo is much better for adjusting to the high altitude than Cusco. Since Ollantaytambo (2,792 m) is at a lower altitude which will help you to acclimate quickly.
Start your tour from Ollantaytambo, if you wonder what tours you can do from Ollantaytambo the answer is all. Don’t let your location limit you to enjoy your trip in Cusco.
Take a private tour from Ollantaytambo. Our private tours are organized in such a way that you can see most of the place you´re visiting , Our full day private tour in Ollantaytambo gives you the chance to enjoy in just one day what you would otherwise see in two or more days.
Private tours are an excellent option for both a family, group of friends or an individual couple that wish to explore from where they are. Whatever you need, we can deliver it! Our drivers and local tour guides stand out due to their knowledge and quality of service who also carefully plan every detail in order to offer you the best possible experience during the tour.
