Full-Day Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco
Description
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a place full of old Inca ruins. The most impressive are Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Both structures are built with huge stone blocks. This tour also goes to the Maras Salt Mines and the archaeological site of Moray.
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Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel at 6:40 am. We will be leaving Cusco city at 7:00 am. Our first stop will be Chinchero town. Here we will be visiting the archaeological site of Chinchero.
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 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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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(83)
We had a wonderful time exploring parts of the Sacred Valley. There were a lot of things to see, and our guide made it happen.
Thank you! We're so glad you had a wonderful time in the Sacred Valley. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to see you again on your next visit to Peru!
Our tour to scared valley was fantastic! We made about 7 stops, it was a long day but all worth it. Out tour guide Leo was amazing very knowledgeable, did a fantastic job explaining in detail. And he was a great human being really showed us amazing hospitality.
Thank you! It was a pleasure having you with us. We're really happy you enjoyed the tour and that Leo made such a great impression. He'll be thrilled to hear your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to Peru someday!
Tour was ok. Lunch was terrible and everything that was supposed to be hot was cold. And music and noise very loud.
Dear Frida, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us We truly appreciate your comments and are glad to know that you enjoyed the tour overall. We are very sorry that the lunch experience was not completely to your liking. We understand how important it is to enjoy a comfortable meal during the tour. During lunchtime, the restaurant usually offers live traditional music as part of the cultural experience, and we apologize if the atmosphere felt too loud for you. We also appreciate your comments regarding the food, as your feedback helps us continue improving our service and the overall experience for our future guests. Thank you again for your visit and for your kindness in sharing your experience with us. We hope you enjoyed the beautiful landscapes and memories from Peru Warm regards,
This tour took you to all the sites it listed, but time at the historically and archaeologically significant sites were sacrificed at the expense of trying to rip tourists off. At every opportunity, we were taken to a vendor who could play tricks to take tourists money, while only being given 10 minutes to explore each historic site actually advertised as part of the tour. English was presented on this tour as an after thought, with long complex descriptions and discussions had in Spanish and then a very concise description provided in English.
Dear Ms. Victoria, First of all, we would like to sincerely thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly sorry that some aspects of the tour did not fully meet your expectations. We would like to explain that nowadays, near several archaeological sites such as Chinchero, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, and Pisac, local communities and residents offer their handicrafts and traditional products as part of their culture and daily livelihood. Our agency does not own or operate any shops or sales stands. During the tour, we only make a brief stop in Chinchero, where local people demonstrate the traditional Andean weaving and spinning process, and another short stop in Pisac, where visitors receive an explanation about local jewelry and handicrafts. We completely understand your point of view and are very sorry that you felt the time spent at some archaeological sites was too limited. Your comments are very important to us, as they help us continue improving and providing a more balanced and enjoyable experience for all our visitors. We also sincerely apologize if the English explanations did not meet your expectations. We will certainly take your comments into consideration in order to improve the attention and quality of information provided to our English-speaking passengers. Thank you again for your visit and for sharing your feedback with us. We truly hope that, despite this inconvenience, you were still able to enjoy the beauty and history of Cusco and the Sacred Valley Kind regards and best wishes.
We had an amazing experience on this tour! Andy was a fantastic guide - super fun, engaging, and incredibly informative. He shared so much about Inca history and culture, and we learned a lot throughout the day. Everything was very well organized, with timely pickup and drop-off, and great communication from start to finish. The sites we visited were absolutely stunning, and each stop felt worthwhile. One of the highlights was a stop at a baby alpaca shop, where they walk you through the entire process of how the products are made and dyed. It was really interesting, and you also have the option to purchase items if you’d like. We did the full tour, including the final stop in Pisac, which was beautiful and definitely worth it. Just a heads-up: some people in our group chose to end their tour early at Ollantaytambo to catch their train to Machu Picchu, so that’s an option if you coordinate ahead of time. Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience and that Andy made the tour fun and informative. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Peru. Warm regards,
Loved it. Jimi was an awesome guide, very knowledgeable. We hit Pisaq, which was my favorite, Ollantaytambo & those ruins were amazing. It was my birthday & at lunch they had the restaurant make it a whole thing, which was sweet. We also hit the salt mines, & lots of other places, too many to remember. Overall great experience
Hi, Aaron, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re very happy to hear that you had a beautiful experience in the Sacred Valley and that Jimi made the tour even more special with his knowledge. It’s great to know that you enjoyed Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, and the salt mines—and that we could celebrate your birthday during lunch! Thank you for traveling with us. We hope to welcome you again in Cusco for another adventure.
This was a wonderful tour. We learned and saw so much. Our driver was kind and proficient. Our guide was knowledgeable and kind. It was easy to arrange and such a cool tour. The stops were all amazing.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and that everything—from the driver and guide to the stops—made it such a great experience. It truly means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure very soon!
The tour guide is good, we did visit all the spots, but it's too short for some of sites such as Pisac, pretty much didn't get to see much at Pisac. You might need to do that separately. The only major complain I have is that they take you to shopping sites... there were 3 spots we stopped for shopping, which did not mention in the details.
Dear [Name], Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the guide and were able to visit all the main sites. We’re sorry that the time in Pisac felt too short. We understand your concern, and we can help you arrange a separate visit if you wish. We also apologize for the shopping stops not being mentioned in the program. We will review this with our team to ensure better communication and avoid unnecessary stops. Thank you again for helping us improve. Best regards,
Very good experience, the guide explained the places we visited, they gave us enough time to take the photos and appreciate the landscape, my children of 11 and 12 years were happy and entertained, my wife and I enjoyed the family day taking our children to know in a safe and didactic way the history of the Sacred Valley of Cusco.
Estimado viajero, ¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que usted y su familia disfrutaron del recorrido por el Valle Sagrado, y que tanto los niños como ustedes pasaron un día agradable, aprendiendo y admirando los hermosos paisajes del Cusco. Nuestro equipo se esfuerza por ofrecer experiencias seguras, educativas y llenas de momentos especiales, así que sus palabras nos motivan a seguir dando lo mejor. ¡Gracias por confiar en nosotros y por permitirnos ser parte de su visita familiar al Cusco! Los esperamos con los brazos abiertos para una próxima aventura. Con aprecio, Pedro y el equipo de Peru Jungle Trips
Amazing way to see the best of the sacred valley in one day. Andy was a great guide explaining things in English and Spanish.
Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear you had a great experience exploring the Sacred Valley and that Andy helped make the day enjoyable with his explanations in both English and Spanish. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to see you again soon for another adventure in Peru
