Sacred Valley Tour: Start from Ollantaytambo

The initial divine valley excursion commencing from Ollantaytambo.

The Incan Sacred Valley tour emerges as the top sought after Peruvian tour. This area was pivotal for the Incan Empire, serving as a hub for farming, spirituality, and governance. Throughout the tour, we’ll behold enchanting vistas and archaeology from both Incan and Pre-Incan eras.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ollantaytambo - We will pick you up 8:00 am to head towards the ruins of Ollantaytambo, Here you will witness and learn about the Inca culture. We will appreciate incredible works of art in stone and impressive agricultural terraces. After spending some time walking through the market we will return to mobility to reach the capital of the sacred…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Tour guide
What's Not Included
  • meals
  • entrances
Location
Ollantaytambo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Awhitemouse
May 10, 2025
Wonderful tour of the Sacred Valley - Had a wonderful, interesting tour of the Sacred Valley. Alberto picked us up at our hotel in Ollantaytambo, and we began with an energetic walk through (up!) the site which borders Ollantaytambo. It was not hurried, and we got a very good sense of the culture and history of the site from Alberto. Next, we drove (there was actually a driver (not Alberto) which deftly navigated the challenging roads throughout the day) the hour or so over to Urubamba, where we had a nice lunch at an impressive buffet restaurant, with the chance to sample a large variety of Peruvian cuisine. Next, we drove the distance eastward to Pisac, where we hiked through most of the very impressive archeological site above the town. Alberto then dropped us off at a shop in town that works with/fashions high quality silver jewelry and gemstones. This unexpected stop was actually very interesting and really made the day even more memorable. Finally, we drove the remaining distance back to our hotel in Cusac. Overall, we had a great experience with Alberto, and the tour added immeasurably to our time in Peru. Well worth the time and cost. Would do it again.
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Pioneer53225955645
Apr 21, 2025
A memorable trip - Our guide was an expert in Inca civilization and provided incredible details about every site we visited, from Pisac to Ollantaytambo. It was fascinating to learn about the advanced engineering of the Incas. This tour is worth every moment!
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Meander60990646229
Apr 20, 2025
Excellent service - Everything was perfectly arranged, from comfortable transportation to the detailed explanations provided by our guide. We appreciated the well-balanced itinerary, which gave us enough time to explore without feeling rushed. This was a smooth and enjoyable experience. Highly recommended!
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Roberts5g
Apr 13, 2025
A perfect adventure - This was one of the best experiences we had in Peru! The journey from Ollantaytambo to Cusco was full of surprises, with stunning views at every turn. We loved the freedom to explore archaeological sites and visit local markets. It’s the perfect tour for those who enjoy both adventure and discovery.
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Marym5g
Apr 4, 2025
An Unforgettable Experience - From the moment we started the tour until we arrived in Cusco, everything was absolutely fantastic! Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about Inca history. The Sacred Valley’s landscapes were breathtaking, especially in Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
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Mariar5c
Mar 30, 2025
The best tour - Our guide was exceptional! Fluent in English, deeply knowledgeable about Inca history, and full of fascinating stories. He answered all our questions and even showed us hidden details at each site.We saw Inca ruins, colonial churches, and stunning landscapes, all in one day!
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Sheilam4d
Mar 20, 2025
A deep dive into Inca history - Our guide was a true historian! We learned so much about Inca architecture, traditions, and daily life. Walking through the terraces of Ollantaytambo and the ruins of Pisac felt like uncovering secrets of the past.
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Mariond3x
Mar 17, 2025
Unforgettable experience - Traveling with kids can be challenging, but this private tour made everything so easy. The guide was patient and engaging, explaining Inca history in a fun way. My kids loved feeding the alpacas at one of our stops!
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Rfd1730kd
May 13, 2025
Do not waste your money!! - We signed up for a tour of ollantaytambo, the sacred valley and return to cusco, with an ENGLISH speaking guide. We understood when the start time was moved back (from 6am to 9am to account for the later opening time of the ollantaytambo archaeological site. Note that this is NOT a 12 hour tour as stated in the tour description/booking! Tour operator needs to change the description/contract since they already know it is not possible to enter the sites early. When the driver arrived, he spoke very little English. When he dropped us off at the Ollantaytambo site, we were connected to a tour guide who did NOT spoke English nor gave us a real tour. Rather, he spoke briefly at the entrance then told us to explore on our own. We felt strange about it as if we were misled by the tour description. We texted with the tour operator who did not understand the problem and did not acknowledge that this was not our agreement. She said that we were wrong and that the guide was qualified as an Englis-speaking tour guide. NOT TRUE! Luckily, we spoke some Spainsh and still had a good day because our driver, Alex, was helpful and knowledgeable and worked hard to make sure we had a good experience. We are very DISAPPOINTED not to have had access to the English language contextual information we were paying for with this tour and, frankly, would have preferred to simply hire a driver in Ollantaytambo to take us to the sites with our guidebook and rop us in Cusco. We would have saved a significant amount of money. Tour operator was contacted through Viator and refused any refund whatsoever, saying they met the terms of the contract. Do not waste your money using this tour operator, MachuPicchu Journey!
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Marcel_v
May 8, 2025
Bad Organiser - Despite saying they’d pick us up from hotel and being told hotel name well ahead of tour, on the day they tried to get more money out of us for having hotel outside of pick up area. Not that driver properly picked us up anyway. Tour guide did not speak English so it was very hard to tell him we did not want to follow their tour but create our own- surely the point of a private tour. Driver himself tried hard but the organiser was the issue.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).