The Incas Sacred Valley is one of the most impressive areas, it runs along the Vilcanota river (same one that further ahead takes the name as Urubamba or Wilcamayu River) it’s located at 2850 m.a.s.l. We’ll visit the archaeological sites of Pisaq and its typical market, Ollantaytambo, and its artisans market so as Chinchero and its market.
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We’ll first arrive in Pisaq 32 Kms. from the Imperial city, A picturesque village where can be distinguished the colonial characteristical neighbourhood. The main attraction is the Indian traditional market where it can be find a great variety of typical objects made in ceramic and regional textiles. We’ll admire the typical colourful costumes used by the locals; we’ll also observe their ancient customs of commercializing. We’ll visit the ancient colonial church where priests still celebrates Sunday mass in Quechua. “The Varayocs” (local authorities from different cities) we’ll visit the archaeological complex of Pisaq where we’ll be able to appreciate the interesting water channel system for irrigating the land and a fabulous Inca astronomical observatory.
Heading to Urubamba we’ll ride through the villages of Coya, Lamay, Calca, and Yucay. Urubamba is surrounded by beautiful landscapes with abundant flora and fauna were the highlight is the Chicon white peak. Urubamba is located in the heart of the Sacred Valley it’s a very comfortable and fertile area, and is an important pre-Hispanic agricultural centre. We’ll take our lunch in a typical restaurant surrounded by this very pleasant environment.
At noon we’ll be heading to Ollantaytambo also known as Tambo Valley the only inhabited Inca city, is one peculiar site by its surprising archaeological remains in Cusco Peru, by the architectural singularity, size, style, and originality of each of its buildings. We’ll visit here the archaeological remains and the typical market.
On our way back to Cusco we’ll stop by to visit Chinchero, another archaeological centre in the Sacred Valley and its little church. It used to be an important agricultural centre and is best known now by its Indian market were they still use the barter system for trading products, this village is smaller than others but still richer in traditions, and offers at the same time a great variety concerning textiles, Return to Cusco.
Note A: FOR STUDENTS WITH ISIC CARD AND CHILDREN UP TO 7 YEARS OLD THE ENTRANCE FEE IS 50% LESS
Note B: FARE ON GROUP SERVICE DOESN’T INCLUDE THE ENTRANCE TO THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES, MUSEUMS, TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL, MEALS OR BEVERAGES.
· Pick up from your hotel
· Professional guide (English/Spanish).
· Tourist bus.
· Transfer back to your hotel.
· Lunch buffet (optional)
· BTC (Cusco tourist ticket)
· Airport taxes ($6 Local, $30 International)
· Tips and extras
· Private tour
· Visits to the sites and attractions at strategic times to avoid crowds
· Excellent professional English speaking tour guides
· Professional and safe transportation and drivers
· Sacsayhuaman
· Cusco Cathedral
· Temple of the Sun - ´Koricancha`
· San Pedro Market
· Daily departures
