About this experience
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Discover Peru’s legendary Sacred Valley on a full-day small-group tour from Cusco, designed for value, flexibility, and authentic local experiences. Visit five must-see sites: Chinchero’s Inca ruins, artisan market, and colonial plaza; Moray’s circular agricultural terraces; Maras Salt Mines for traditional salt harvesting; the impressive Ollantaytambo Fortress and Temple of the Sun; and Pisac’s cliffside temples, palaces, and terraces. Enjoy a buffet lunch in scenic Urubamba and visit two artisan workshops supporting Andean communities. With a friendly, expert guide, flexible scheduling, and seamless support, immerse yourself in stunning mountain landscapes and vibrant culture—all at the best price. Book now to experience Sacred Valley Peru’s top highlights, history, and beauty!
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr–13 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr–13 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- First-aid kit and emergency medical oxygen on board
- Full buffet lunch in Urubamba (with vegetarian and vegan options)
- Professional English and Spanish bilingual tour guide
- Pre-tour briefing at local office
- Hotel pickup within 1 km of Plaza de Armas
- Roundtrip transportation from Cusco in an air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Cusco Partial Tourist Ticket
- Salinas de Maras admission fee
- Gratuities for guide and driver
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up between 6:45 am and 7:00 am from your hotel, then we will leave cusco in the direction of the Sacred Valley where we will visit 5 different destinations. First, we will arrive at the colonial city of Chinchero. There we will visit a craft workshop, the Chinchero Archeological Center for 30 minutes before heading to our second archaeological site.
In this second viewpoint, we will see the mysterious Terrazas de Moray, a unique archaeological site with gigantic natural holes.
In the viewpoint of Salinas de Maras, we will see the salt mines that the Incas used to establish trade to prosper.
After, we go to the Urubamba Valley where you can enjoy an exquisite lunch buffet for 1 hour. After this delicious lunch, you will continue to the Ollantaytambo Fortress to discover its impressive Temple of the Sun
We will visit Pisac, an incredible Inca city that constitutes one of the most important archaeological centers of the region. We will visit the beautiful temples, palaces, and well-preserved terraces built on the edge of the precipices that still conserve their straight aqueducts. After visiting these 4 archaeological sites and the salt mines, we headed to the city of Cusco and arrived at 7:30 p.m.
Meeting and pickup information
- Dear customer, you can send me the details of your hotel after the booking, once you get here in Cusco we will brief you about the tour at our office, then the pick up will be from your hotel if you are 1 km around from the main square (Plaza de Armas) between 6:00 am to 7:00 am. Otherwise, the pick-up will be from the main square at 7:00 am.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Mega Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The guide is bilingual and will conduct the tour in both languages.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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