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Full-Day Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco, Personalizado

About this experience

Discover the Sacred Valley Your Way

Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas from Cusco on a private and personalized experience, available for 2 or more travelers.

Travel through spectacular Andean landscapes and explore the impressive Inca sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, discover the fascinating agricultural terraces of Moray, and visit the famous Maras Salt Mines.

At midday, enjoy a delicious Peruvian buffet lunch in Urubamba, at Tunupa or Don Ángel, depending on availability. This is a great opportunity to taste a variety of traditional Peruvian and Cusqueñan dishes while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the Sacred Valley.

With private transportation and a professional guide, you can enjoy the day at a comfortable pace, take photos, ask questions, and learn about the history, culture and traditions of the Incas.

Private tour from 2 travelers • Buffet lunch included • Professional guide • Private transportation • Full-day Sacred Valley experience

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr–13 hr
  • Private experience

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Full-Day Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco, Personalizado
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Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr–13 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 12 hr–13 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

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Profesional private guide

Not included

  • Any personal expenses
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Tourist Ticket and Entrance Fee to the Maras Salt Mines

Itinerary and highlights

We will leave Cusco at approximately 7:00 a.m. and travel through beautiful Andean landscapes to the traditional town of Chinchero.

Here, we will visit the Chinchero Archaeological Site, exploring its impressive Inca terraces, stone structures and historical remains while learning about the importance of this ancient settlement.

We will also visit a traditional textile workshop, where you will learn about the ancestral culture of Chinchero. Local artisans will demonstrate traditional techniques such as spinning and preparing alpaca or sheep wool, natural dyeing, and hand weaving.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet local artisans, learn about their traditions, see how natural materials are transformed into colorful textiles, and appreciate a living part of Andean culture.

Next, in 25 minutes we will arrive at the archaeological complex of Moray. Moray has several circular agricultural terraces. According to some historians, these structures were used by the Incas to grow plants from warmer climates.

Our next stop will be the Maras Salt Mines, which are located 25 minutes from Moray. The Salt Mines contains dozens of square wells of salt water. These wells are filled with salt water that comes from the underground. After being exposed to sunlight, the water evaporates leaving the salt behind. Then, the salt is gathered by the local population and sold at the local market.

After exploring the Maras Salt Mines, we will drive to Urubamba town. Urubamba is located in the lowest section of the Sacred Valley, so the climate is a little warmer. We will be having a buffet lunch here.
After having lunch, we will visit the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo.

We will leave Urubamba after lunch and in 30 minutes we will be in the town and archaeological park of Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo is famous for its long stone stairs, which lead to main area of the complex. Like Pisac, Ollantaytambo was an Inca royal palace.
We will also visit the Ollantaytambo town, where you will be able buy some souvenirs.

(After the tour in Ollantaytambo, if you have a train booked to Aguas Calientes, we will also drop you off directly at the Ollantaytambo train station so you can continue your journey to Machu Picchu without any inconvenience.)

After exploring Ollantaytambo, the transportation will take us for 1 hour and 30 minutes to the town and archaeological complex of Pisac, located in the Sacred Valley. The town of Pisac is a cozy village located next to the Urubamba river. It has a traditional market where you can buy souvenirs and taste the local food.
On the other hand, the archaeological complex of Pisac is located on a nearby hilltop. It comprises numerous stone buildings that were the houses of the Inca nobility.
After exploring this beautiful place, we will return to Cusco city, where we will be arriving around 7:00 pm.

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Minimum booking: 2 travelers.
This experience is available for 2 or more travelers. If you are traveling alone, you can still book the tour, but you will pay the price for 2 travelers.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Main square of Cusco

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Peru Jungle Trips

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr–13 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–11; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 66+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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