Day Trips

From Cusco: Full-Day Trip to Ollantaytambo with Lunch

Hotel transfers from Cusco, a hearty Andean lunch, and a ready-made itinerary means you can completely focus on Sacred Valley highlights, Yucay, and Ollantaytambo.

Your English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese-speaking guide unpacks fascinating Inca stories and Andean rituals that still shape daily life in the valley.

Wander through Yucay’s Living Museum as artisans spin, weave, and shape silver and clay before your eyes.

Visit the charming Andean town of Ollantaytambo and climb the terraced slopes of this ancient Inca site as you discover its thriving daily life.

Full-day trip to Sacred Valley's Ollantaytambo and Chinchero

Round-trip transfers from Cusco

Expert English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese-speaking guide

Entry to Living Museum of Yucay

Authentic Peruvian lunch

Hotel transfers

Cusco Tourist ticket - BTC

TOTAL DURATION9 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Your hotel in Cusco's Historic Center
52 min by a/c bus
28.2 km
1. Chinchero
1 attraction
Chinchero sits at 3,780m, higher than Cusco, and was once the royal estate of Inca Tupac Yupanqui. It fosters weaving traditions that date back centuries, and it's not uncommon to find handwoven pieces in the main square itself.
Highlights
Chinchero Church
Tickets included
36 min by a/c bus
32.4 km
2. Yucay
1 attraction
39 min by a/c bus
23 km
3. Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site
1 hr 45 min by a/c bus
61.3 km
End point
Your hotel in Cusco's Historic Center
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

Bring sun protection such as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Carry a light jacket or layers, as weather in the Sacred Valley can change throughout the day.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed during the tour.

Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited during the experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Infants must sit on laps during transport.

Additional information

Pickup and drop-off are available only from hotels located in Cusco Historic Center.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

It is important to inform the operator of your hotel name in advance to coordinate your activity.

To visit Ollantaytambo fortress, you must acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) in advance.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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