| Bus Operator | First Bus | Last Bus | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | 17:00 | 2 hrs 5 mins | VIEW PRICE | |
| 03:00 | 19:00 | 1 hrs 15 mins | VIEW PRICE | |
| 03:00 | 17:00 | 1 hrs 30 mins | VIEW PRICE | |
| 03:00 | 19:00 | 2 hrs 0 mins | VIEW PRICE |
You can also time-to-time redBus offers while booking your bus tickets online from Cusco to Ollantaytambo. Follow a simple, fast and secure bus booking procedure. This helps save time and also helps to create a joyful travel experience!
Cusco or Cuzco (both graphical symbols are acceptable according to the RAE, Real Academy of the Spanish language) is the main destination that you can get to know on your trips through Peru. Learn more about it in this section.The legend tells that Cusco was founded by 2 ancestral patriarchs, who, due to the design of the deity Sun, emerged from the Titicaca lake with the mission of putting in order the Andean men’s life. They would be the beginning of the vast Incan Empire, which as time goes by would reach its maximum glory consolidating as a powerful State. In 1911 the American explorer Hiram Bingham would refind the incan citadel to the world’s eyes with the discovery of Machu Picchu. From that day the growth of Cusco has been exponential, turning to be one of the most visited worldwide tourist destinations and favourite place for national and foreign tourists to “discover” the beauty of the Machu Picchu citadel on its travel to Cusco.
Ollantaytambo is a city located in Urubamba, Cusco. It is situated 2792 meters above sea level and it shows the urban planification the incas had. Ollantaytambo is famous due to its chocolate, introspective activities, unforgettable landscapes and tourist attractions, full of andean history.
Ollantaytambo has to seasons during the entire year. The first one is the rainy season (from October to March), when the temperature varies from 11° to 18°C, and the sky is cloudy. The second one is the dry season (from April to September), with a cold atmosphere during the night and an intense sun during the day. The temperature varies from 5° to 23°C.
● Hostal Valle Inca
- Calle Principal, Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru.
- Price: From PEN S/.68.00
- Services: Hostel with single and double rooms. Garden. Rooftop. TV. Wi-fi. Smoking areas.
● Picaflor Tambo Guest House
- Lari Calle 444, Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru.
- Price: From PEN S/.134.00
- Services: Well located hotel. Hot water. Gardens. Stairs.Wi-fi. Breakfast is included.
● Hotel Tierra Inka
- Urbanizacion San Isidro, Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru.
- Price: From PEN S/.227.00
- Services: Big and comfortable rooms, mixing modernity with andean contemporaneity. Wi-fi. Hair dryer. TV. Gardens. Includes breakfast and hot drinks.
● Chullos Restaurant & Craft Beer
- Imperio de los Incas 612, Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru.
- Price: From PEN S/.56.00
● Mawic Restaurant
- Av. Ferrocarril 119, Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru.
- Price: From PEN S/.54.00
● Chuncho
- Chaupi Calle, Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru.
- Price: From PEN S/.45.00
● Pinkuylluna Archaeological Site: A place that offers a magical view of the city and iconic ruins.
● El Albergue Farm: A refuge to learn about the production of local inputs and enjoy a Pachamanca for lunch.
● Perolniyoc Waterfall: A photogenic spot to relax and take a walk.
● October 28th - 29th - At the Anniversary party of Ollantaytambo, local bands come together to celebrate this wonderful city.
● Taxi: It is pretty easy to take one in the middle of the street.
● Bus: They have different routes that travel around, being the cheapest way to travel around the city.
Ollantaytambo by bus: Travelling from Cusco to Ollantaytambo takes an hour in average.
Special food prepared in Ollantaytambo:
● Lechón al horno
● Choclo con queso
● Frutillada
Things to remember your adventure in Ollantaytambo:
● Paintings
● Chocolate
● Alpaca coats
Ollantaytambo is located in Urubamba, Cusco. It has a population of more than 10 thousand, and more than the half belong to rural areas.
If you want to be impressed by beautiful landscapes and delicious chocolate, this must be your next destination.
You can book a bus of your choice to any destination in Peru by logging on to the official website of redBus which is redbus.pe/en/ . The site is user-friendly and you can book your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.
You can either visit the terminal and go the booth belonging to the bus operator of your choice, wait in line, select a seat, and book your ticket. If you’d rather not do that, you can visit redbus.pe/en/ and book your seat within 5 minutes.
There are two main scenarios that you might fall into when you have to board a bus. Now, if your boarding point is at any terminal in redbus.pe/en/ , passengers will have to take a print out of the bus ticket that has been sent to the email in a PDF format. The second scenario is when your boarding point is a bus stop and not a terminal. In this case, you will receive an M-ticket that you will have to produce before boarding your bus. If the operator does not provide an M-Ticket, you will have to take a printout of the ticket (PDF) that has been sent to the registered email ID that you have used to book the bus ticket on the redBus website. Some operators might levy a charge if these conditions are not followed.
Yes, you can. But this feature is limited to only a few bus operators in Peru. Look for the reschedule icon before booking your ticket.
There are a number of different modes of payment offered to customers. Customers can either pay by credit card, debit card, or they can select any of the banks listed when you click the “FPX (Peru Online Bank Transfer).