TUEDAY,THURSDAY AND SUNDAY
Duration: 9:00 am - 6:30 pm

Sacred Valley of the Incas
Just an hour's drive from Cusco, the Urubamba Valley, or Sacred Valley of the Incas, is a setting of picturesque communities, impressive terraces and many important archaeological sites. Dominated by the imposing peaks of the Vilcanota mountain range, the valley has been the storehouse for agricultural products for the city of Cusco since Inca times, and today is famous for being home to maize cobs with the largest kernels in the world. The valley includes the area between the Inca communities of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Its mild weather and particular geography make it ideal for outdoor sports enthusiasts to practice rafting, mountain bike-riding, hang-gliding and trekking.
 

Pisac
Pisac lies 33 kilometers from the city of Cusco by a paved road, and has an old quarter; an archaeological site considered one of the most important in Cusco, and a modern quarter; dating from the colonial period. It also has a Sunday market which attracts thousands of visitors and people from remote communities, dressed in colorful, traditional attire. Every Sunday there is the procession of the varayocs, or mayors, who, at around 9:30 am go to church to attend the traditional Mass held in Quechua.

Ollantaytambo
A typical lnca community located 21 km from Urubamba at 2800 masl, named in honor of the chief Ollanta, who was famous for courting an Inca princess, daughter of Pachactec. One of its best -preserved areas, known as Hanan Huacaypata lies north of the main square and contains 15 estates built with elegantly crafted stone walls. Ollantaytambo also features an extensive archaeological site located on the imposing hillside overlooking the town, containing structures such as the Temple of the Sun, and the Maacaray or Royal Hall, the Incahuatana and the Baos de la Princesa. It also has hotels, restaurants and horses and mountain bikes for hire. A branch road leading from Ollantaytambo to the Malaga mountain pass (4,200 masl), goes through towns such as picturesque Huilloc, home to the renowned wayruros (porters).

Chinchero
This community is located 28 km from Cusco on the paved road to Urubamba. Here lie the remains of what was the royal hacienda of Tpac Inca Yupanqui, as well as a beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations. Its main attraction, however; is its Sunday market, which was originally dedicated to the barter of products by the people of the valley and the upper areas. Nowadays, the market is a real hub of activity, vibrant with color and movement which fascinates tourists with its range of handicrafts and textiles made in true pre-Columbian style

What is included:

•  Private transportation.
•  Guided service by an official tourist guide.
•  English or Spanish service available.
•  Buffet lunch (when requested).

What is not included:

• Breakfast.
• Dinner.
• Tourist Ticket (BTG).