What is the sacred valley Vip?
What does the VIP Sacred Valley tour include?
The VIP Sacred Valley Tour is a comprehensive visit to this important area of Cusco, including visits to the most important Inca archaeological sites in the region, such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo and its charming streets, the salt mines in Maras, and the Moray agricultural experimentation center.
The full-day VIP Sacred Valley Tour is one of the most popular excursions in the region. The Sacred Valley of the Incas was a crucial area for the Inca Empire and served as an agricultural, spiritual, and political center.
What does the Sacred Valley tour include?
Sacred Valley Tour 1 Day + Entrance Fees and Buffet Lunch
The full-day Sacred Valley of the Incas tour is highly recommended for its excellent organization and included services: hotel pick-up, all transportation, entrance fees, a professional guide, and a buffet lunch at one of Cusco’s best restaurants.
What does “Sacred Valley” mean?
The name Sacred Valley applies to the section of the Urubamba River valley that includes the towns of Pisac, Calca, Yucay, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo. Here, the river flows between cultivated fields and steep hillsides with terraced fields (the area’s agricultural terraces).
What is the altitude of the Sacred Valley?
What is the altitude of the Sacred Valley? The Sacred Valley of the Incas is located 35 km from Cusco and about 600 meters below the level of the Imperial City. These are the exact altitudes of the towns that make up the valley: Pisac: 2,980 meters/9,776 feet above sea level, located in the Cusco Valley.
How to explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas?
To visit the tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, it is essential to purchase the ‘Cusco Tourist Ticket’. This tourist ticket includes visits to the archaeological sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, and Moray. It costs 70 Peruvian soles (approximately US$22).
Who discovered the Sacred Valley?
At that time, Bingham confirmed the importance of this area due to the hundreds of ruins and vestiges of Inca life found in the Sacred Valley.
Why is it called the Sacred Valley of the Incas?
Named for being the main food supplier for the Inca Empire, the Sacred Valley lies on the banks of the Urubamba River. This river’s source is called the Vilcanota, which comes from the Quechua word Wilcamayu, meaning Sacred River.
How much does it cost to visit the Sacred Valley?
For the Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour, you need to purchase the Partial Tourist Ticket (Circuit III): The price is S/ 70.00 (foreign tourists) and S/ 40.00 (Peruvian tourists). You can purchase it at the first archaeological site you visit; it is not necessary to buy it in advance. For a better travel experience, we recommend hiring a travel agency.
Where is the Sacred Valley of the Incas located?
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is located in the province of Urubamba in Cusco, Peru. It is situated 15 kilometers northeast of the city of Cusco. It is accessible by paved road from Cusco.
How long does it take to get from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu?
The train journey from Ollantaytambo station in the Sacred Valley to the town of Machu Picchu takes 2 hours. From there, the bus ride to the citadel takes 30 minutes.
How to get to the Sacred Valley of Cusco?
Once in Cusco, to get to the Sacred Valley you can take a bus to Ollantaytambo – they depart every 15 minutes. You can also rent a taxi or share a ride with other travelers going to the same destination. Or you can hire the services of a
travel agency. We, as Sakura Expedition Travel Agency, are at your service to ensure you have a pleasant experience visiting the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
How to get to Machu Picchu from the Sacred Valley?
The tour would take you through the Sacred Valley, departing from Cusco around 7:00 AM. The first stop would be Chinchero, followed by Maras, Moray, and the salt mines. We would have lunch in Urubamba and then continue to Ollantaytambo, arriving around 4:00 PM to catch the train that departs at 4:36 PM from Ollantaytambo station. We would spend the night in Aguas Calientes. The next day, we would ascend to the citadel of Machu Picchu with a guided tour of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. We would then return to Aguas Calientes to catch the 7:00 PM train back to Ollantaytambo, and from Ollantaytambo, we would take a bus back to Cusco. (Return train times may vary depending on the passenger’s itinerary.)
