About this experience
Discover the best of the Sacred Valley in one unforgettable day. Enjoy breathtaking views, ancient Inca sites, colorful markets, traditional villages, and some of the valley’s most famous attractions.
Visit the Taray Viewpoint, Pisac archaeological site and market, Moray terraces, Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo. Travel in a small group with comfortable transportation and an expert local guide who brings the history of each place to life.
Tour Highlights
• Small-group experience with personal attention
• The best panoramic views of the Sacred Valley
• Pisac ruins and traditional market
• Mysterious circular terraces of Moray
• Thousands of ancient salt pools at Maras
• Impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo
• Transportation, entrance tickets, guide, and buffet lunch included
See more of the Sacred Valley in one day. Book early to secure your place.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr–10 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr–10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Professional native tour guide
- Pick up from your hotel
- Buffet lunch at a local reaturant
- Confortable Transportation
- Entrance tickets to all places we visit
Not included
- (Optional) available for purchase at the restaurant.
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 a.m. and travel to the Sacred Valley.
Our first stop is the Alpaca Center, a living museum where you can learn about traditional Andean weaving and meet llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos up close.
Afterward, drive for approximately 10 minutes to the Taray Viewpoint, where you can enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Sacred Valley.
Next, continue to Pisac, one of the most beautiful towns in the Sacred Valley. Explore its impressive hilltop Inca site, with ancient terraces, temples, stone buildings, and breathtaking valley views.
Afterward, visit the lively Pisac Market, where you can browse colorful textiles, handmade crafts, jewelry, and local products.
After visiting Pisac, continue through the beautiful Sacred Valley to Urubamba, where you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, continue to Moray, one of the most fascinating Inca sites in the Sacred Valley. Its impressive circular terraces descend deep into the earth, creating different temperatures at each level. Moray is believed to have been an agricultural research center where the Incas tested crops under different growing conditions.
Next, visit the spectacular Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools cascade down the mountainside. These ponds have been used for generations and are still worked by local families today. Their striking colors and unusual setting make Maras one of the most memorable sights in the Sacred Valley.
The final major stop is Ollantaytambo, one of Peru’s most remarkable living Inca towns. Explore its impressive archaeological complex, with massive terraces, stone stairways, ceremonial spaces, and beautiful views across the valley. Its original streets, water channels, and Inca layout are still part of daily life today.
After the visit, return to Cusco for drop-off at your hotel at approximately 6:00 p.m. If you are continuing to Machu Picchu by train or staying in Ollantaytambo before an Inca Trail departure, you may request drop-off near the train station.
Meeting and pickup information
- We also pick up from AirBnB's and any other locations inside Cusco city.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- TreXperience
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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