Morning Pickup in Cusco

Your Sacred Valley Full Day Tour begins with morning pickup from your hotel or an agreed meeting location in Cusco between approximately 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

After meeting your guide and fellow travelers, leave Cusco by tourist transportation and begin the journey toward the valley’s archaeological and cultural highlights.

Explore the Archaeological Park of Pisac

Begin the main archaeological portion of the tour at Pisac, an impressive Inca complex built across the mountainside above the modern town.

Walk among agricultural terraces, ceremonial spaces, and panoramic viewpoints while your guide explains how the Incas adapted their architecture and agricultural systems to the surrounding terrain.

The elevated location also offers excellent views across the valley before continuing toward the town below.

Visit Pisac Artisan Market

Continue to the town of Pisac and explore its colorful artisan market.

Browse traditional textiles, silverwork, ceramics, decorative pieces, and other locally produced crafts while experiencing the commercial and cultural life of this Sacred Valley community.

Buffet Lunch in Urubamba

Around midday, travel to Urubamba for an included buffet lunch at a local restaurant.

Enjoy a selection of Peruvian and international dishes while taking a break before continuing with the afternoon portion of the journey.

Discover Ollantaytambo

The afternoon continues in Ollantaytambo, where monumental terraces rise above one of the Sacred Valley’s most historically significant towns.

Explore the archaeological complex with your guide and learn about its monumental stonework, ceremonial areas, agricultural terraces, and strategic importance during the Inca period.

The surrounding town retains streets and water channels with Inca origins, making Ollantaytambo one of the most distinctive stops of the day.

Chinchero & Traditional Andean Textiles

The final cultural experience takes place in Chinchero.

Visit a local textile center where artisans demonstrate how wool is prepared, colored with natural dyes, and woven using traditional techniques that continue to be practiced in Andean communities.

Depending on the operating itinerary, you will also appreciate the historical surroundings where Inca and colonial influences remain visible.

Evening Return to Cusco

After Chinchero, begin the final drive back to Cusco.

Arrival near the historic center is normally between approximately 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., bringing your full-day Sacred Valley experience to an end.