Departure times
- Departure: 8:00 AM
- Back around 6:30–7:00 PM
Essentials at a glance
- Duration
- 10 h
- Type
- Private
- Departures
- 08:00
- Pickup
- Hotels in Cusco’s historic center
- Languages
- English & Spanish
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
The experience
Why you’ll love this
A full day in the Sacred Valley with your private guide. Watch traditional weaving in Chinchero, walk among the circular terraces of Moray and the more than 3,000 salt pools of Maras, and after lunch in the valley, climb the terraces of Ollantaytambo, a fortress-temple in a town still lived in since Inca times.
Tip: book at least 24 hours in advance and plan this tour after your first day in Cusco.
- Watch traditional weaving in Chinchero
- Walk the terraces of Moray
- See the Maras salt pools
- Explore the fortress of Ollantaytambo
Step by step
Your route
Private hotel pickup
Your private vehicle picks you up at your hotel in Cusco’s historic center at 8:00 AM.
Chinchero
A traditional Andean village known for its textile weaving demonstrations and its archaeological and colonial site.
Moray
The massive circular terraces of an Inca agricultural laboratory, built to study crops at different temperatures and altitudes.
Maras Salt Mines
More than 3,000 hand-worked salt pools fed by a natural spring, still harvested by local families.
Lunch
A main course and a drink at a restaurant in the Sacred Valley.
Ollantaytambo
An impressive Inca fortress-temple with steep terraces and a ceremonial center.
Hotel drop-off
Back at your hotel in Cusco around 6:30–7:00 PM.
Everything taken care of
What’s included
- Private transport
- Private bilingual guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch (main course and a drink)
- Maras Salt Mines entrance
Not included
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTI or BTP)
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Good to know before you go
Plan your day with confidence
Pickup and return
- Hotels in Cusco’s historic center
- Be in your lobby 5–10 minutes early.
- Urubamba or Ollantaytambo? Ask us for a quote.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Cash in soles for the Tourist Ticket and the market
Important information
- Cusco sits at 3,400 m and Chinchero at 3,800 m. Acclimatize for a day first.
- Book at least 24 hours in advance.
- 50% surcharge on Peruvian national holidays.
- Dietary or mobility needs? Tell us in advance.
- Card declined? Ask your bank to enable international online purchases. If it still fails, write to us and we will give you another payment method.
Clear before you confirm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. This is a private experience for your group only. You’ll receive your confirmation email within 15 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cusco Tourist Ticket included?
No. You’ll need it for Chinchero, Moray and Ollantaytambo. Bring cash in soles to buy it.
What does the day look like?
About 10 hours. We pick you up at your hotel at 8:00 a.m. and drop into the Urubamba valley, some six hundred metres below Cusco, which makes it feel milder. Lunch is included, with a main course and one drink, as is the entrance to the Maras salt pans.
Why do the Sacred Valley before Cusco city?
Altitude. The valley sits lower than Cusco, so spending your first full day there helps you acclimatise better than staying in the city. Many travellers find this out too late and lose their first day in Cusco to a headache. If your itinerary allows it, this tour makes a good first day.
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