Journey into the heart of the Sacred Valley to discover Pisac, where ancient Inca terraces cascade down mountain slopes above a vibrant indigenous market. Experience the living culture of the Andes through archaeological wonders and traditional crafts in this essential Peruvian highland adventure.
Your professional Daytrip driver provides comfortable transportation through the Sacred Valley's mountain roads, ensuring you reach ancient Pisac safely while enjoying spectacular Andean scenery without altitude or navigation concerns.
Explore Pisac, one of the Sacred Valley's most spectacular archaeological sites, where massive Inca terraces carved into steep mountain slopes demonstrate the incredible engineering skills of the Inca civilization that transformed impossible terrain into productive agricultural lands. Climb through the extensive ruins, discovering residential areas, ceremonial centers, and the famous Intihuatana stone (hitching post of the sun) that served as an astronomical calendar, while enjoying breathtaking views over the Sacred Valley that stretches toward distant snow-capped peaks of the Andes. Visit the colonial town below to experience the famous Sunday market where indigenous vendors from surrounding mountain villages sell textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and traditional foods using techniques passed down through generations, creating a vibrant display of living Andean culture. Learn about traditional weaving techniques using alpaca and llama wool dyed with natural colors from local plants and minerals, sample traditional foods like cuy (guinea pig) and quinoa soup, and purchase authentic handicrafts directly from the artisans who create them using methods that have remained unchanged since Inca times. The combination of archaeological wonder and living culture makes Pisac an essential stop for understanding how ancient traditions continue to thrive in modern Peru, where indigenous communities maintain their connection to the land and ancestors while adapting to contemporary economic realities. The cost of entry is included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.