Amaru, Pisaq & Ollantaytambo Expedition

The Living Heritage of the Andes

Step beyond the typical tourist trails and immerse yourself in the authentic, living heritage of the Sacred Valley. This exclusive full-day expedition seamlessly weaves together profound cultural encounters and breathtaking archaeological discoveries, offering a complete perspective of both ancient and modern Andean life.

Your private journey begins high in the mountains with the indigenous community of Amaru, where you will witness ancestral weaving techniques, learn traditional farming methods, and share a heartfelt, farm-to-table lunch with the local families. As the day unfolds, you will descend into the vibrant Pisaq artisan market before exploring its monumental hilltop citadel. Finally, you will step back in time in the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo, where you are invited inside an original Incan home before climbing the colossal stone fortress that guarded the empire.

Expedition Highlights

Detailed Itinerary

Culture & Stonework

Average Altitude: 2,900 m / 9,514 ft

1. Journey to the Mountains

Your private driver and expert guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning. We will drive deep into the Sacred Valley, ascending into the mountains until we reach the traditional Andean community of Amaru.

2. Cultural Immersion & Farm-to-Table Lunch

Here, you will experience a heartwarming encounter with the locals. Observe the ancestral process of weaving vibrant textiles, and explore the community's agricultural practices, learning about traditional planting and harvesting methods. Following this immersion, you will share a meal with the local families, tasting authentic dishes prepared with ingredients grown in their own fields—a genuine expression of Andean hospitality and culinary heritage.

3. Pisaq Artisan Market & Citadel

After a beautiful lunch, we descend to the town of Pisaq to stroll through its famous daily market—the perfect place to find high-quality, handmade souvenirs directly from the artisans. Afterward, we drive up the mountain to the incredible Pisaq Ruins to explore its massive agricultural terraces, ancient water channels, and the Sun Temple.

4. The Living Town of Ollantaytambo

Continuing our journey through the picturesque valley, we arrive at Ollantaytambo. Many of the houses here stand exactly as they did during the Incan empire. You will be exclusively invited to step inside a local Andean house to observe the original interior architecture and the daily life of its current inhabitants.

5. The Imposing Fortress

To conclude the tour, we will explore the powerful Ollantaytambo ruins. Your guide will decode the history of this monumental complex, which served religious, military, and agricultural purposes, and stands as one of the few places where the Incas successfully repelled the Spanish conquistadors.

6. Return & Relaxation

After a day filled with profound cultural connections and historical wonders, your private driver will escort you back to your hotel, leaving you the rest of the evening to relax.

Inclusions & Prices