This is a tour through the Sacred Valley,which is dotted with quaint little Andean towns,nestled below gigantic mountains,where you can join the locals for a glass of chicha(alcohol made from fermented corn),or browse through the colourful arts and craft markets.
Winding around breath-taking mountains you will see some asolutely picturesque scenery of the lush green valley.We will stop at several Inca ruins along the way,and our guide will explain their history.
Departs: Every day from 9am – 6.30pm
·Total distance: 150km
INCLUDES:
English/Spanish speaking official tour guide
Transportation costs
TOWNS WE WILL VISIT:
Pisac – arts and crafts market(Tuesday,Thursday and Sunday only)
Inca ruins
Qoya(just passing through)
Calca
Urabamba – where we will eat lunch
Ollantaytambo – Inca ruins
Chincheros – church
Arts and crafts market(everyday)
YOU NEED TO BRING:
Lunch money
Water
Hat/sunscreen
Rain poncho
Camera
Tourist ticket(not included in the price - $45)
Price: US$32 per person Departures: Every Day (9:00am - 6:00pm)
NOT INCLUDED :
Officially known as the Boleto Turistico Unico (BTU) this visitors ticket costs US$45 (half price for students) and is valid for 10 days. It is sold at the Instituto Nacional de Cultura (INC) on the corner of Calle Garcilaso and Plaza Regocijo.
Note that the ticket does not include the Koricancha-Santo Domingo complex - separate entrance fee of 15Soles (about US$5).