CUSCO TOURS

Complete Sacred Valley 1 Day Tour

Price $ USD 55

Duration One full day

Physical Level Moderate

Max Altitude Chinchero, about 3,762 m / 12,343 ft

Accommodation Sky Domes / Lodge

Departures Daily, subject to availability and route access

Cusco – Pisac – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo – Chinchero – Cusco

Resumen

The Sacred Valley is not a row of ruins joined by a road. It is a working valley where fields climb old terraces, Quechua is heard in markets, and Inca walls still shape daily life in Ollantaytambo.

This full-day route links Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero with enough explanation to understand how geography supported farming, defense, ceremony, and movement toward Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu Premium keeps the day organized, with a licensed guide, dependable transport, and a meal stop that does not turn into a sales detour.

A private departure gives you the freedom to spend longer where your interest grows. The group option keeps the cost lower while following a clear sequence. Both are designed for travelers who want context, not a hurried checklist.

Detalles del Tour

Duration: One full day
Start and finish: Cusco hotel; Ollantaytambo drop-off can be arranged
Route: Cusco – Pisac – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo – Chinchero – Cusco
Highest point: Chinchero, about 3,762 m / 12,343 ft
Lowest main stop: Ollantaytambo, about 2,792 m / 9,160 ft
Walking: Approximately 3–5 km / 1.9–3.1 mi across several sites
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, with sustained stone stairs at Pisac and Ollantaytambo
Transport: Tourist van or private vehicle
Meal: Buffet lunch in the valley
Entry: Cusco Tourist Ticket is required for the archaeological sites

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1

Cusco – Pisac – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo – Chinchero – Cusco

The road leaves Cusco and opens above the Sacred Valley. At Pisac, the route climbs by vehicle toward the archaeological park. You walk along terraces, stone paths, residential sectors, and ceremonial areas set high over the modern town. The ground is uneven and exposed to sun, while steps can be slippery after rain.

The journey continues beside the Vilcanota River toward Urubamba for a buffet lunch. The lower altitude often feels warmer, and the meal gives everyone a useful pause before the longest stair section of the day.

At Ollantaytambo, broad terraces rise above narrow streets and water channels. The ascent is steady rather than technical, yet the large stone steps demand patience. From the upper sector, the valley, storehouses, and opposing slopes explain why this was a strategic point on the road toward the forest.

The return crosses the high plateau to Chinchero. Here, Inca terraces, a colonial church area, and a textile demonstration show several layers of local life in one place. The evening air can be cold. Afterward, the vehicle returns to Cusco.

Day highlight: Standing above Ollantaytambo while your guide links the temple terraces, storehouses, river, and living town below.

Technical details

Total road distance: Approximately 200 km / 124 mi, depending on pickup and return route
Walking time: About 3–4 hours spread across the day
Surface: Inca stone, large steps, compact paths, paved streets, and market walkways
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Altitude range: Roughly 2,792–3,762 m / 9,160–12,343 ft
Transport: Road vehicle throughout; walking inside each stop
Weather: Warm sun in the valley and cooler wind at Chinchero

Pricing List

Private Service Prices

Proposed 2026 rates per person in US dollars. Entrance tickets are listed separately so travelers who already hold a valid ticket do not pay twice.

Travelers	Price per person
1	US$260
2	US$155
3–4	US$119
5–8	US$95

Private service provides your own vehicle and guide, direct hotel pickup, and control over the balance between Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero. It can also finish in Ollantaytambo for travelers continuing by train or staying in the valley.

Optional additions

Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket: budget approximately S/70–80 per person, subject to the official tariff
Full Cusco Tourist Ticket: budget approximately S/130–140 per person, subject to the official tariff
Premium buffet lunch upgrade: US$25 per person
Private drop-off in Ollantaytambo with luggage: included when requested at booking
Alpaca farm stop: from US$15 per person when added without cutting key site time

Group Service Price

US$55 per person

The group departure carries up to 16 travelers, usually from several countries. It follows fixed collection, guiding, lunch, and return windows. The guide must keep the group together on stairways and may give bilingual explanations when required.

Shared service offers good value for travelers who are comfortable with a set rhythm. Private service gives stronger control over site time, photography, family needs, luggage, and an Ollantaytambo finish. Tourist tickets remain separate in both options.

Recommendations

Several weeks before: Decide whether you need a partial or full Cusco Tourist Ticket based on your wider travel plan.
A few days before: Confirm whether you will return to Cusco or finish in Ollantaytambo with luggage.
Wear shoes that grip well on wide, irregular stone stairs.
Use sun protection even when the morning is cold; much of Pisac and Ollantaytambo is exposed.
Carry soles for tickets, drinks, crafts, or small purchases. Ask before using a card.
Eat lightly before long stair sections and tell the guide if altitude causes headache or nausea.
Ask permission before close photographs of textile workers or residents.
Bargain politely, pay an agreed price, and remember that homes, fields, and workshops are working community spaces.

Included

Cusco hotel pickup and return
Tourist transport or private vehicle according to service
Licensed English-speaking guide
Buffet lunch in Urubamba
Guided route at Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero
Textile demonstration without purchase obligation
First-aid kit and emergency oxygen in the vehicle
Ollantaytambo hotel or train-station drop-off when agreed in advance

What to Bring

Passport copy or identification
Cusco Tourist Ticket if purchased earlier
Small daypack
Light rain jacket or poncho
Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip balm
Comfortable walking shoes with grip
Refillable water bottle
Light fleece for Chinchero
Personal medication
Cash in Peruvian soles and a bank card
Camera or phone with spare battery
Small bag for personal purchases

Tell reservations in advance about wheelchairs, crutches, food allergies, service animals, or professional filming equipment. Several archaeological sectors contain steep stone stairs with limited alternate access.

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