Green Urubamba River valley seen from a viewpoint in the Sacred Valley near Cusco

Cultural tour · Classic route

Sacred Valley Tour 1 Day: Pisac & Ollantaytambo

Inca terraces and a market in Pisac, lunch in Urubamba and a living Inca town at Ollantaytambo, all in one day with a local guide.

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Duration

Full day

Pickup

Valley or Cusco

Service

Private or shared

Difficulty

1 · Easy

Lunch

Included

Terraces, markets and Inca towns: the classic Sacred Valley in one day.

This is the valley the Incas chose for its fertile land and its water, and the route most travelers picture when they think of the Sacred Valley. Walk above the terraces of Pisac, take a relaxed lunch in Urubamba and end the day wandering the stone streets of Ollantaytambo. Mountains, river and open sky stay with you from the first stop to the last.

Ideal for: first-time visitors who want the essential Sacred Valley in a single day. In the private service you can adapt the day to what you enjoy most: more time in one place, fewer stops or a different order.

THE DAY

Pisac

Market · Archaeological site

Urubamba

Lunch at Sukha

Ollantaytambo

The day, stop by stop

Inca stone buildings at the Pisac archaeological site with yellow wildflowers in the foreground

Stop 1 · Pisac

A market and Inca terraces above the valley

Start in Pisac: wander the village market, then visit the archaeological site on the mountainside, where Inca stone buildings and curved terraces look over the valley. Your guide explains how the Incas lived, farmed and watched the sky here.

Andean ceviche with sweet potato and corn served at Sukha restaurant in Urubamba

Stop 2 · Urubamba · Sukha

A relaxed lunch in Urubamba

Sit down for a set-menu lunch at Sukha restaurant, which serves Nikkei cuisine. Drinks are not included.

Inca stone alley with a water channel in the town of Ollantaytambo

Stop 3 · Ollantaytambo

An Inca fortress and a living Inca town

Ascend the stone terraces of the fortress and temple for views over the town and the valley, then walk streets where Inca water channels still run. Your guide explains how the Incas built, defended and used this place.

Illustrated route map of the Sacred Valley classic tour: Pisac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo

Private or shared: you choose

Private service

Only your group, fully customizable
Adapt the day to what you enjoy: more time in one place, fewer stops or a different order
Suggested schedule 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with pickup from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley (you can change it)
Guide in the language of your choice

Shared service

Fixed schedule and fixed places
Daily departure at 8:00 a.m. (pickup 7:45–7:55 a.m. from your hotel in Cusco), back around 6:00 p.m.
Small groups of up to 15 travelers
Guide in Spanish and English together, with shorter explanations
The most economical option for solo travelers and small groups

What is included

The tour includes

Transfer from and to your hotel
Transport during the tour
Professional guide
Lunch at Sukha restaurant, Urubamba (drinks not included)

Not included

Entrance tickets (Boleto Turístico General, BTG)
Drinks with lunch
Tips

Good to know

How much are the entrance tickets?

Tickets depend on whether you are a Peruvian or a foreign visitor and on the age of any children. Tell us both when you write to us and we will confirm what applies to your group.

Where do you pick us up?

At your hotel in Cusco or in the Sacred Valley. The private service follows a suggested 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. schedule that you can change; the shared service picks up between 7:45 and 7:55 a.m. from your hotel in Cusco and leaves at 8:00 a.m.

What should I bring?

Comfortable shoes, sun protection, a warm layer and a rain jacket, because the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Bring water and some cash for the Pisac market.

Is it a demanding tour?

No. It is rated 1 · Easy: most of the day is spent in the vehicle and on short visits at each site.

How do I book?

Write to us on WhatsApp with your dates, number of travelers, hotel and whether you prefer a private or shared service, and we will reply with availability and options.