Sacred Valley Excursion: Visit Ollantaytambo, Pisac Ruins, and Sample Local Farm Produce

Embark on a Sacred Valley excursion to explore the ancient Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo and Pisac. Sample local farm produce and experience the vibrant local market in Urubamba.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo - Pick up at 8:30 am at your hotel in Ollantaytambo, from Cusco at 7:00 am in private transportation, we will visit the Inca ruins in Ollantaytambo, which was the lodging of the Inca emperor Pachacutec and later served as a military checkpoint for the Incas trying to protect the roads to Machu Picchu from the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Local professional guide
  • Private transport
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees (requires purchase of Boleto Turistico for entrance into Ollantaytambo and Pisac ruins (130 soles-$37 covers entrance to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray, multiple museums in Cusco, and Sacsayhuaman or 1/2 ticket: 70 soles–$23 which covers only some of these sites)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This tour visits two amazing Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo and Pisac .You will have a private guided tour of these sites and will learn a tremendous amount about Inca history while taking in majestic views of the Sacred Valley. We will then visit a local farm where we will taste local fruits and vegetables fresh from the land and feed…

Location
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
Cancellation Policy

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

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Daleyb2025
Jan 5, 2025
Highly Recommend Valentin's Pachamama Journeys! - Valentin and his team were excellent to work with from start to finish. I was having trouble hearing back from other companies when planning my family's trip to Peru, but Valentin's company was different. I visited their website and reached out to the team with some questions after I read all the great reviews on TripAdvisor. Lydia responded quickly and could answer all my questions and provide guidance on how to best plan my family's itinerary. Response times were always prompt and helpful. We did the Lake Humantay, Rainbow Mountain, and Sacred Valley with Gourmet Lunch tours. Each of them was phenomenal. Time after time, everything was taken care of for us. Valentin was flexible and able to adjust to what we needed, such as picking us up from our hotel in the Sacred Valley and dropping us off at our new hotel in Cusco after we had hiked Rainbow Mountain. Spending so much time with Valentin, Kenny, and Roger was so wonderful. We learned so much on our tours not only about the sites we were seeing, but also what life is like living in Peru. The Private Ollantaytambo, Pisac Ruins Tour with Farm Visit and Gourmet Picnic Lunch tour is a must-do. Valentin is so knowledgeable on the area and you can tell he is proud of where he comes from, and rightfully so. The food prepared by Roger was phenomenal. Everything tasted so fresh, and you could tell how much time and attention went into preparing the food. The view over the local farm was also gorgeous. I cannot say enough good things about this company. I would not have booked through them without the reviews I saw that expressed the same opinion. Our trip would have been wildly different if we had gone with a different company, and I am so glad we went with Valentin's Pachamama Journeys.
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Elaine_c
Aug 8, 2024
Valentin is very, very... - Valentin is very, very knowledgable about Peru. It was so great having a guide who grew up in the Sacred Valley and knows the locals. It was so informative to learn about the day-to-day life of the Andean villages (e.g. diet, weather, economy, agriculture). If you want an in-depth and thorough understanding of this wonderful region of Peru, this is a great tour to take.
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Jay
Aug 18, 2023
Local, professional, Nd passionate - Valentin’s Pachamama Journeys should be the only tour group you’re considering. valentin and his team made our visit to Peru incredible!!! They took care kf every detail and everything felt so personalized and stress free . Valentin was so proud to share his wonderful country with us and it showed every day. We did Lake Humantay, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain and the Pisac ruins.. My girlfriend and I’s bags were lost so we couldn’t hike the trail, but Valentin made sure we had everything we needed and helped us fill the time lost with some other great excursions to make up for the trail. I can’t imagine having any other tour group taking care of us the way they did. Amazing amazing amazing. Having a local who knew all the ins and outs of the area that also took the most care to make sure we enjoyed ourselves made the entire trip.
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Sherpa574881
Aug 11, 2023
Great tour!! Must do! - Be sure to make this day-trip a part of your experience in the Cusco area! It was our first bit of exploring after arriving, and was a perfect introduction to the Sacred Valley, learning about important Inca settlements, and seeing local farms and communities. The lunch made by Roger, who was also the chef during our 4-day Inca Trail trek, was delicious and couldn't have been more farm-to-table. Seeing him use the pachamanca technique was a highlight, and we enjoyed learning from Valentin about his family and the local area. Our driver for this day and for everything we booked was on time and super professional too, taking the stress out of any of the travel we did in and around Cusco.
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Kahredancer
May 30, 2023
Thank you for an unforgettable experience! - Dear Valentin and the Pachamama Journeys Team, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the fantastic experience our Journey and Serve group had with you recently, in April 2023. Our journey with Valentin, Nilton, and Kenny was nothing short of extraordinary. Your staff were knowledgeable, friendly, and spoke great English, making the whole journey effortless. I was also very impressed with how professional yet personal each activity felt; it truly felt like a personalized experience! Thank you for being so accommodating and for making our trip unforgettable. I will definitely recommend your services to all our friends and family! Sincerely, Nicole Kahre
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Cruzerj3
Apr 22, 2023
Need a Guide? Use them - We did a full week with them with Carlos as our guide. The entire experience from pickup to drop off was excellent. We visited everything the Machu Picchu area had to offer and Carlos filled us with so much knowledge. Valentin, the owner, opened up his home and gave us a tour of his farm with an amazing lunch. What made this even more special is the amount he gives back to his community. We came home feeling fulfilled and that we didn't miss a thing. Highly recommend to book them for any length, but with a week, you really get to know the people of Valentin's and how great they are.
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Linds7513
Oct 3, 2022
The Best Guides for Cusco and The Sacred Valley - I had an incredible experience with Valentin and his guides. The love for their sacred land is evident in their delivery of the ancient wisdom. My group really enjoyed the gourmet lunch and visiting the farm. There was so much to learn and marvel at. We were so happy to see him for our adventures and I look forward to seeing him again in the future.
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J6489vilisab
Jun 21, 2022
Wonderful Experience - My husband and I booked a tour with Valentine's Pachamama Journeys and couldn't have been happier. It was truly an amazing cultural experience. Our guide Carlos was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. We also had a driver (Julio) who took photos and videos of our trip and then sent them to us, which was totally unexpected. This allowed us to just enjoy the experience. I highly recommend booking a tour with this company. They are very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.
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M1571bosaraha
May 15, 2022
Una Experiencia Inolvidable - What an incredible way to explore the Sacred Valley. I truly can’t think of a better way to have spent a day in this area. Valentin and Kenny went above and beyond to help me learn more about life as a local. The time we spent at each place was well paced, not rushed at all like many other tours can be in this area. A perfect mix of educational, entertaining and enlightening. I will cherish this experience forever!
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Paul
Oct 5, 2021
Can’t get better than this tour operator! - One of the absolute best tour operators in Peru. You can’t go wrong with them. Our time touring the sacred valley, Valentin’s farm, the school, and sites in Cusco were huge highlights in my wife and i’s trip to Peru. not only was Valentin’s English and translation skills amazing. The care Valentin put into making our visit memorable was evident at all times. Our luggage was lost at the airport and when it did finally turn up we were taken to the airport, given time to get ourselves ready and then taken on an amazing tour. Thank you Valentin’s Pachamama Journeys for everything!
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