Sacred Valley Classic Hour by Hour

7:20 AM3,350 m

Pickup in downtown Cusco

The van comes to your hotel, Airbnb or downtown meeting point. We confirm the exact time by WhatsApp the night before.

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Bring a jacket: mornings are cold

8:20 AM15 min stop

Taray viewpoint

First wide view of the valley: the Vilcanota river below and terraces on the slopes. A short stop for photos and for the guide to set the scene.

Valley panorama
Short photo stop

9:30 AM3,250 m1 h 30 visit

Pisac archaeological site

A hilltop complex with farming terraces that follow the curve of the mountain and a religious sector crowned by the Intihuatana. Afterwards we go down to the town for the artisan market and the silver workshops.

Terraces and Intihuatana
Artisan market
Silver workshops
Tourist ticket required

12:00 PM2,871 m50 min

Buffet lunch in Urubamba

A break in the middle of the valley. The Rustica buffet is included; if you upgraded at booking, you eat at 14 Inkas, Don Angel or Tunupa.

Andean buffet included
Optional upgrades at booking

2:00 PM2,790 m1 h 30 visit

Ollantaytambo

The temple-fortress rises above the town, with the Sun Temple at the top. Below, the streets keep their Inca layout and are still lived in.

Temple-fortress
Sun Temple
Living Inca town

4:45 PM3,762 m1 h visit

Chinchero

Last stop and highest point of the day. A weaving centre shows the alpaca wool process and natural dyes, next to the archaeological park and the colonial church.

Weaving demonstration
Colonial church
Inca terraces

6:30 PM3,350 m

Back in Cusco

Back to downtown Cusco, close to where we picked you up. You arrive in time for dinner.

End of tour

Questions about the Sacred Valley Classic itinerary

Pickup starts at 7:20 AM in downtown Cusco; we confirm the exact time for your hotel by WhatsApp the night before.

Around 6:30 PM, after visiting Chinchero.

Pisac, because of the steps and the climb between terraces. The rest of the day is gentle walking.

Yes, slightly, depending on traffic, weather or crowds at the sites. The guide decides to make the most of the day.

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Hotel pickupDowntown Cusco

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Buffet lunchIncluded, in Urubamba

The Sacred Valley Classic, hour by hour

Pickup in downtown Cusco

Taray viewpoint

Pisac archaeological site

Buffet lunch in Urubamba

Ollantaytambo

Chinchero

Back in Cusco

From the plateau to the valley floor

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