Our company specializes in organizing trips through the Sacred Valley and making sure that travelers take with them an unique and unforgettable experience while seeing the valley´s beauty, Inca history, the most fascinating Inca buildings, famous handicrafts market, sacred river and culture. Together with us you will get to know Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero. Enjoy and immerse yourself in the rich history together with us on this tour.
SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS OVERVIEW
Pick up from your hotel at 7:30am, and then we set out on our drive through the sacred Valley of the Incas.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Our Itinerary is as follows:
Briefing/ smoothllamaperu Cusco office.
It will be in our office which is located at Street Lizandro Montero Ñ – 4
All travelers are required to visit the Cuzco office for a mandatory briefing on your trek one day prior to departure at 6:00 pm. At this meeting you will receive detailed information on the route, a list of what to bring, confirm your pick-up for the morning of the trek and be able to ask questions. However, if you wish to receive all the information in your hotel, let us know and our guide will kindly approach your hotel for the informative meeting.
Our adventure starts early in the morning with our team picking you up from your hotel at 7:30am, then we set out on our drive through the sacred Valley of the Incas,
In 30 minutes of ride we get cross Cusco valley, Corao valley and the main Inca valley (folkloric name called inter-Andean valleys) Afterwards, we will continue heading to “El Mirador Del Valle Sagrado”. This lookout of the valley will give you a perfect opportunity to photograph the Andean mountain range and the Sacred Valley of the Incas with crops dressing the mountains like a carpet, all together. Forward we drive to the Archeological site of Pisac for 45 minutes.
PISAC
Pisac archeological site is one of the most fascinating Inca buildings in Cusco region, where we can see the terracing system which harmoniously blend into the natural curvature of the mountain, is beautiful and unique, looks like unreal the views from there, we have a walk to explore some Inca constructions that are compounding the Inca park, like the Inca guard houses, the old Inca trails, water fountains, water channels, the biggest Inca cemetery with more than 3000 tombs and many other ritual places of this majestic Inca citadel, once finished we head back to the colorful market of Pisac, Forward we drive to the Pisac Market for 15 minutes.
PISAC MARKET
Pisac is located at the entrance of the sacred valley; it is quaint and scenic Inca village that is famous for it´s being the largest and inter – Andean pre – Columbian style handicraft and textile marked in the region of Cusco. This is one of the most famous craft fairs of the continent, where you can interact with local artisans and find all kinds of Cusquenian crafts such as pottery, straw hats, Alpaca goods of all types, such as sweaters, gloves and much more, musical instruments, paintings, antiques, a huge silver jewelry, decorations, art works, among others which are made right there, Forward we drive to Urubamba town for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
URUBAMBA TOWN
Urubamba is a province located in the sacred valley of the Incas, here is an appropriate place for a traditional Peruvian lunch (not included), surrounded by high Andean snow peaks, after our delicious lunch we continue with the journey towards Sanctuary of Ollantaytambo for 30 minutes of drive.
OLLANTAYTAMBO
Right here the Inca Ollantay builds his fortress/ Sanctuary of Ollantaytambo, Here we will find the religious sector, Temple of the Sun, The Royal Hall, Plazas, trails, Baños de la Princesa (princess baths), farming areas, the main Inca door, the ornamental windows, surrounded towering mountain peaks and colorful valleys (plus a view of a faraway glacier), by the other side the Incan city, where the people maintain the preservation of their streets, houses, and irrigation canals which are all still in use. This town is the most well-preserved layout of a typical Incan-built city with its narrow, cobbled streets and stone walls, its conservation allows for the enduring legacy of the Incan people to live on for us today!, then we drive towards Chinchero for 1 hour.
CHINCHERO
Finally we will visit Chinchero on our way back to Cusco; we will make a final stop at the Inca town of Chinchero, and here we will have the opportunity to visit the area of agriculture terraces, the main square of barter Inca, religious trapezoidal niches, a beautiful colonial temple known for its mural painting above the entrance way (this temple was built on top of Inca foundations). We will also have the opportunity to see the Incan walls in the town´s plaza.
Inclusions: Cusco Accommodation Pick-Up, transport Cusco – tour sacred valley
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Very Easy
WHAT IS INCLUDED
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Note: The price of the entrance tickets (BTG / Tourist Ticket) are:
ADULT PARTIAL TICKET: 70 soles o 23 USD
STUDENT PARTIAL TICKET: 70 soles (with student card)
Includes: Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero (valid 1 day)
ADULT GENERAL ADMISSION: 130 soles o 43 USD
STUDENT GENERAL ADMISSION: 70 soles (with student card and must be under 25 years old)
Includes: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, Tambomachay, Folk Art Museum, and Regional Historical Museum, Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art, Qorikancha Site Museum, Qosqo Native Art Center, Pachacutec Monument, Tipon, Pikillacta, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero & Moray. (Valid 10 days)
PRICE: US$180 solo person
DISCOUNTS:
BOLETO TURISTICO (tourist ticket)
You have the Option to Purchase a 1 Day or a 10 Day Boleto Turístico.
Note: The price of the entrance tickets (BTG / Tourist Ticket) are:
ADULT PARTIAL TICKET: 70 soles o 23 USD
STUDENT PARTIAL TICKET: 70 soles (with student card)
Includes: Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero (valid 1 day)
ADULT GENERAL ADMISSION: 130 soles o 43 USD
STUDENT GENERAL ADMISSION: 70 soles (with student card and must be under 25 years old)
Includes: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, Tambomachay, Folk Art Museum, and Regional Historical Museum, Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art, Qorikancha Site Museum, Qosqo Native Art Center, Pachacutec Monument, Tipon, Pikillacta, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero & Moray. (Valid 10 days)
Note: The entrance ticket to the main archeological sites like Sacsayhuaman, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Tipon and Moray cannot be sold individually; you must buy the Boleto Turístico to visit them. You can get it in Avenida el Sol nearby Peru office or at the time you enter the first site that you are visiting.
YOU MUST PAY IN SOLES, NO CREDIT CARD OR US DOLLARS ARE ACCEPTED.
Important: These entrances are not included in the Boleto Turístico.
WHAT ABOUT THE PAYMENT BALANCE?
It would be greatly appreciated if you pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 6% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPAL account using our email address of smoothllamaperu@gmail.com
WHO QUALIFY FOR THE STUDENT DISCOUNT?
Those passengers who booked their trip using the discounted price for ISIC Student Holders must bring their original and valid CIIU card (not a copy and not expired). This document must be shown at the Control Gate. Unfortunately, if you do not bring your card, you will be denied entry to the Trail as the permits won’t be valid without your card.
SCHOOL STUDENT
With the passport or national ID – original ones, from 8 to 17 years old
WILL THE CAR IS GOING TO DROPP OFF US AT THE HOTEL?
Absolutely! Included in our packages is dropping you off at your hotel on the return from your trek or tour.
WHAT ABOUT TIPPING?
Tips for the staff (smoothllamaperustaff receives a fair and decent payment immediately after they end their trip.
**** (Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.)
ARE YOU PART OF THE SUSTAINABLE WORK?
Yes, we are a local sustainable & responsible tourism operator in that we incorporate the universal principles of tourism, protect the environment and benefit the local communities respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our staff to know, understand and respect the local places and its people.
THINGS YOU MUST BRING WITH YOU
