Getting Around

The main valley road runs along the south side of the Urubamba river, connecting Pisac, Calca, Yucay, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo. Frequent colectivos shuttle between these towns throughout the day; the typical fare for any leg is 3 to 8 soles. A taxi for a half-day with several stops is around 100 to 200 soles.

To reach the upper sites — Moray, Maras, Chinchero — you need to climb out of the valley onto the plateau, which is awkward by public transport. Most travellers take an organised tour from Cuzco or Urubamba, hire a taxi for the morning, or rent a bike (downhill biking from Maras to the salt pans and then down to Urubamba is a popular half-day option).

Walking between sites is possible but the valley is long — Pisac to Ollantaytambo is over 50 km along the road — so distances add up. Cycling is feasible on the main valley road but watch for traffic, especially in narrow sections.