Cusco to Ollantaytambo: Private Transfer & Sacred Valley Route

90 Minutes Through the Sacred Valley, No Rental Car Needed

You're picked up from your Cusco hotel or airport at your chosen time and driven 90 minutes through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, with a professional driver and private vehicle. No navigation, no shared minibus schedule, no negotiating the mountain road yourself. Arrange your pickup address and time when you book.

Step-by-step itinerary

Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo

• Pick up from hotel in Cusco
• Drive 90 minutes to Ollantaytambo

The Experience

The road out of Cusco climbs faster than you'd expect. Within twenty minutes the city shrinks behind you and the valley opens up—terraced fields, stone walls that have been there for centuries, the kind of landscape that makes you understand why people settled here in the first place. A private transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo means you're not navigating the switchbacks yourself or waiting for a shared minibus to fill up; your driver knows the route and the timing, and you're watching the scenery instead of the road.

The 90-minute drive is straightforward. You get picked up from your hotel or Airbnb in Cusco at whatever time you choose—early if you want to catch the morning light, later if you're recovering from altitude. If you're flying in, you can arrange airport pickup instead; just include your flight details and arrival time when you book. The driver handles the route through the Sacred Valley, and you sit with the window open or closed depending on the weather, which at this elevation can shift between sun and cloud without warning.

Ollantaytambo is where most people catch the train to Machu Picchu, so this transfer gets you there without the hassle of renting a car or figuring out which minibus goes where. The driver and vehicle are included; you're not splitting costs with strangers or waiting for other passengers. If you need to stop for photos or a bathroom break, that's something to mention when you arrange the pickup time, but the core trip is straightforward—hotel to town, no detours, no surprises.

What’s included

• Private vehicle pickup from your Cusco hotel or airport at your chosen time.
• professional driver for the 90-minute route to Ollantaytambo through the Sacred Valley.
• drop-off at your destination in Ollantaytambo.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Montaña Palcoyo

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving in Cusco and need to reach Ollantaytambo without renting a car or waiting for a shared shuttle—the fixed pickup time and private vehicle mean you control when you leave and travel without other passengers.

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Top questions

Can I be picked up from Cusco airport instead of my hotel?

Yes. Include your flight number, airline name, and arrival time when you book, and the driver will meet you at arrivals.

How long is the drive from Cusco to Ollantaytambo?

Approximately 90 minutes, depending on traffic and road conditions.

What if my flight is delayed or I arrive later than expected?

Let the operator know your flight details when you book. They track arrivals and adjust the pickup accordingly.

Is the driver included in the price?

Yes. The driver and vehicle are included; you're not paying separately for the transportation.

Can I stop along the way for photos?

Discuss any stops or breaks when you arrange your pickup time. The 90 minutes is the standard drive time without extended stops.

What if I'm traveling with an infant?

Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the transfer.

Do I need to be fit or have experience with mountain roads?

No. The transfer is suitable for all fitness levels. You're a passenger, not doing any physical activity.