The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour

4.9
(625 reviews)

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Beat the Crowds: Experience the magic without the masses. We've meticulously planned our itinerary to ensure you arrive before the crowds at each destination.

Deep Dive Exploration: Enjoy a leisurely 40-50 minutes at each site. While many touristic tours rush through in 20-30 minutes, we give you ample time to fully absorb the beauty, take photographs, and immerse in the history.

4 Wonders, One Day: Explore the weaving magic of Chinchero, the shimmering Maras Salt Mines, the agricultural marvel of Moray, and the majestic Ollantaytambo fortress.

Personal Touch: Dive deeper into the wonders of the Andes with a more personalized touch. Our group is limited to just 8 travelers, ensuring everyone gets a front-row view of history.

Seamless Comfort: Travel in style and comfort. We prioritize your ease with our top-notch transportation, ensuring every journey between sites is as remarkable as the destination itself.

What's Included

Small group tour (max. 2-8 people; if there's only 2 people there's an extra of $15 p. person)
Professional local tour guide
Buffet lunch at a colonial styled hacienda, highly ranked, in the heart of the Sacred Valley
Modified transportation for a more comfortable experience (no back-pain or other problems)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Breakfast
Drinks at restaurant (tea is included)
Sacred Valley Sites

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick you up from your hotel/hostel/Airbnb in Cusco. IMPORTANT: You can decide whether to be dropped off at the train station in Ollantaytambo, at its main square or to head back to Cusco. We'll ask you about your preference after the reservation has been made (via the Viator/Tripadvisor chat).

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sacred Valley of the Incas

    6:45 am: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco and 1h ride to Chinchero

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Chinchero

    8:00 am: Meet Roxana who is part of the eldest family keeping the weaving traditions alive. Her alpacas and guinea pigs will welcome you and you can feed them their breakfast. Further, learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create impressive textiles by hand.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Moray

    9:30 am: Imagine the impressive Inca terraces and the beautiful Andes in the background. This view is just stunning, the story behind even more. Your guide will teach you about the Inca's agricultural laboratory, and how they created different climatic zones in these terraces. We'll enjoy this place for about 45min - 1h.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Maras

    11 am: Staying in front of thousands of salt ponds, still intact. Here you have the chance to take one of the most famous pictures in the Sacred Valley. Our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you. From here we continue our tour to have delicious lunch.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Urubamba

    1 pm: Enjoy an outstanding lunch buffet (vegetarian and vegan options available) in one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley, the highly ranked Tunupa.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

    2:40 pm: Our last discovery for that day: The terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This place was highly protected as it was the entrance to the path to Machu Picchu. Thus, much happened here during the Spanish invasion.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Ollantaytambo

    3:50 pm: You have the option to be dropped off at the train station in Ollantaytambo, or to return with us to Cusco.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Cusco

    5:35 pm: Arrival at your hotel in Cusco, filled with lots of magical moments. Note: All times are approximations.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring adequate clothes according to the weather and a raincape just in case
  • Use sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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