Sacred Valley of the Incas

Do you want to get out of the city and see the most significant archaeological complexes during the Inca empire? They can be found in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and our tour will take you to them all on a fun day out full of culture, history, and astounding views. You can join us whether you’re by yourself, in a couple, or as part of a larger group.

Our company specializes in organizing trips through the Sacred Valley ensuring that travelers take home a unique and unforgettable experience while soaking up the valley´s beauty, culture, and history.

On this exciting day out, you’ll get an opportunity to visit the most important Inca archaeological complexes in the valley and experience the Andean culture reflected in the art pieces, traditional markets, customs, and popular traditions in the towns of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero. The warm weather throughout the valley perfectly complements the trip to make this tour even more enjoyable.

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to learn more about the fascinating history of the Incas, see some beautiful views throughout the valley, and observe small communities and towns going about their daily lives. It’s the perfect addition to your vacation in Cusco.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas, is an Andean fertile place with areas of agriculture that supplied the large number of cultivation of the ancient Inca state, undoubtedly this Andean place was considered a Sacred place for the Incas, for that reason along this big valley have been constructed temples and Inca palaces.

The Sacred Valley takes place in a full day, and visits the tourist sites: Pisaq market, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero.

1. Enjoy the extensive Pisac Inca complex, which boasts many impressive examples of Inca architecture.
2. Wander around the colorful Pisac market and observe local people who are keeping traditional culture alive.
3. Take in the stunning views as you drive through the Sacred Valley and observe locals going about their daily lives and lots of local produce growing in the fields.
4. Hike around that amazing site of Ollantaytambo and learn all about its history.
5. Visit the Chinchero Weaving Cooperative to learn about local textile techniques and a tradition that goes back generations.

Pisaq (Craft Market) & Ollantaytambo

Description

1. Duration: full day de 8:00am to 7:00pm .
2. Places:Pisac Town, Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo and chinchero.
3. Departures: Daily, all year

Cusco - Pisaq Market (Craft) - Ollantaytambo - Chinchero- Cusco We will take our transportation to go to the Craft Market of Pisaq, After that will continue our tour to the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo and finally will visit the archaeological place of Chinchero.

Note:

The Pisaq Market is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, but Mass is only on Sunday.

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At Rainbow Mountain Trips, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.

High Quality Service & Safety

1. Experienced Tour Guide

English and spanish speaking official tour guide. All our guides are graduates of the professional career of Tourism of the National University San Antonio Abad of Cusco. We choose them for their professionalism, experience, responsibility, seriousness, unbridled passion for exploring, and sincere desire to proudly share in our culture and history. He or she will keep you safe, sound, and comfortable on your trek so that you can enjoy your time worry-free!

2. Medical Kit or First AID Kit

All Rainbow Mountain Trips guides have received specialized training in first aid. We hold mandatory training sessions with our guides every February. Your guide will always carry a first aid kit to face basic emergencies (altitude sickness, travelers' diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.) as well as oxygen. If necessary, we’ll evacuate you from the path as quickly as possible and ensure that you arrive at a clinic for treatment.

Include

1. Tour in shared service.
2. Professional tour guide (spanish and english).
3. Lunch.
4. Tourist Bus.

Not Include

1. Cusco Tourist Ticket

This ticket is necessary and allows you admission to many of the most popular attractions in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, including archaeological sites and museums.

2. Breakfast & Dinner
3. Travel Insurance
4. Tips for our staff

Tipping is the norm on any excursion in Peru. Although we pay good salaries to our entire team, something extra is always welcome.

5. Additional costs or delays beyond our control

Landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to a safety concern, illness, pandemia, government policy changes, political instability, strikes, act of God, etc.

1. Tourist ticket BTG.
2. Entrance tickets to Cathedral of Cusco and Qoricancha.
3. Tips.
4. IGV Tax.
5. Other services not mentioned in the program.

Before you go

We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Rainbow Mountain Trips in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.

Can I store my luggage at your office?

Of Course During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.

Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.

Pick up of guests

Please note:

1. All pickups are within Cusco City, but we recommend booking a hotel in the historic center for its convenient location.
2. Our guide or staff will confirm the pickup time the day before the tour.
3. Due to traffic conditions, the pickup time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes.
4. Cusco is an old city and has many narrow cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs are located on streets without car access or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to transport luggage. For such reasons, we strongly advise you to book accommodation with good access.

Group Tours

Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route.

It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.

Strikes and demonstrations

Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.

Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.

Lost objects

Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport or restaurant. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.