About this experience
Explore the Sacred Valley with Diego, a local guide with 18 years of experience living and guiding in the valley. This private full-day tour combines the valley's most important archaeological and cultural sites with the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Travel in your own private SUV and visit Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras and Chinchero, with hotel pickup and drop-off in the Sacred Valley. Your itinerary can be adjusted according to your interests, available time and pace.
Your guide is Diego — not a rotating team of guides. After 18 years guiding in the Sacred Valley, he brings the history of the Incas to life while also sharing the local perspective that comes from living here.
Discover the massive stonework of Ollantaytambo, the remarkable agricultural terraces of Moray, the traditional salt pools of Maras, and the living textile traditions of Chinchero.
No shared transportation, just your group, your private guide and the Sacred Valley at your own pace.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr–8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr–8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Private transportation
- One bottle per person
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Meals
- BTC ticket for Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo -70 soles & Maras ticket - 20 soles
Itinerary and highlights
Explore the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, built into the mountainside with massive stone terraces and temples. You'll walk through the archaeological site, learn about the Inca architecture and engineering, and enjoy panoramic views of the Sacred Valley. Your guide will explain the history and significance of this ancient citadel.
Moray: The Inca's hidden laboratory. Massive circular terraces carved 150 feet deep — but why? I'll reveal the engineering secrets behind these mysterious circles and how the Incas used them to experiment with crops and climate.
Maras: Thousands of ancient salt pools cascading down the mountainside. But how did the Incas harness salt from a mountain spring 500 years ago? Discover the engineering secret behind this living laboratory where salt extraction continues today, exactly as it did centuries ago.
Chinchero: Where Inca ruins meet living tradition. Explore the remnants of an ancient royal estate, then discover how local weavers still use pre-Inca textile techniques passed down for generations. See handmade alpaca textiles and learn the secrets behind traditional Andean weaving.
Meeting and pickup information
- at gas station in the corner of Mariscal Castilla and Ferrocarril
- Hotel pickup at 8:30 AM sharp from your hotel lobby. Please confirm your exact hotel name and location when booking. I'll meet you in the lobby or at the main entrance. If your hotel is in a remote area outside Urubamba/Ollantaytambo town centers, contact me to confirm pickup is available.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Diego Peru Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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