The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
6:45 am: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco and 1h ride to 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
3:50 pm: You have the option to be dropped off at the train station in Ollantaytambo, or to return with us to Cusco.
5:35 pm: Arrival at your hotel in Cusco, filled with lots of magical moments. Note: All times are approximations.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- Bring bottled water, some snacks and some extra money
Reviews(673)
What can I say—this tour team was truly flawless. From communication to pickup, every part of the experience was seamless and perfectly coordinated. Our guide, Jorge, was both informative and genuinely funny. He went out of his way to ensure our needs and preferences were met, creating the perfect experience for our group. We had such a wonderful time; it was the ideal start to our vacation. I was amazed by how much we were able to see and learn in just one day, and it gave us a deeper appreciation for this beautiful country. Thank you for going above and beyond.
From pick up to drop of Mikey was a superb host. His extensive knowledge, helpful nature and friendliness is unparalleled . He said at the start of the tour that by the end of the day we would feel like his family and we certainly did. Can’t recommend this amazing guide enough.
Thank you for this wonderful review! Maik's warmth and ability to make every guest feel like family by the end of the day is truly one of a kind - and it sounds like he delivered exactly on that promise! His knowledge and genuine care for his guests are qualities we're very proud of and we'll make sure he sees your kind words. Best wishes for you from the entire Exploor Peru team!
Sacred Valley is special. From the unbeaten paths of long windy roads to a game of frog at a local bar. The salt minds and the terraces this was an amazing day I will never forget. Do it!!
Hi Nancy, thank you for this fun review - a game of frog at a local bar might just be one of our favourite things to read in a review! Those unexpected off-the-beaten-path moments are what make the Sacred Valley so special, and we're thrilled the whole day left such a lasting impression. We hope to welcome you back to South America one day! Best wishes from the entire Exploor Peru team
We did the full day Sacred Valley tour on June 8 with Maiki and our driver, Jose, who were both wonderful. Our group was very small (just the 4 of us). We visited key sites throughout the Sacred Valley, and the trip was very well-paced - we didnt feel at all rushed through the sites. Maiki was super knowledgeable and friendly, providing necessary context and history to bring the sites to life. We would highly recommend them!
Thank you for the wonderful review! Maik and Jose make a great team and we're so glad the pace felt just right - having the space to truly take in each site without feeling rushed is something we always aim for, especially with a small private group. Maiki's ability to bring the history and context to life really is a gift and we'll make sure both he and Jose hear about your kind words. We hope to welcome you back to South America one day! Best wishes from the entire Exploor Peru team
What a fantastic way to see Sacred Valley! My favorites were the Maras salt ponds, the unbelievable Inca site at Ollantaytambo, the circular terraces in Moray and the textile demonstrations. Our buffet lunch was held at a beautiful site with a tasty buffet. MAIKI catered to all of our needs and was very welcoming and informative. He was the best. The driver commanded the entire trip with precision and skill. It was an ultimate experience.
Fantastic Sacred Valley tour with Vidal! We visited the Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, and a local family who taught us about traditional alpaca wool production. Vidal was knowledgeable, friendly, and brought the history and culture of the region to life. One of the highlights of our trip to Peru—highly recommended!
We had a great time on this tour. Jorge was our tour guide and he was very informative. We did a lot and never felt rushed. We were even added bonus stops as chocolate, salt and chicha (inca beer) tasting. Lunch was also delicious with many options to choose from! I highly recommend this tour and Jorge as a guide!
Cesar is an experienced guide, he is funny and super knowledgeable about the monuments and history. The tour went very well, they did respect our own pace. The lunch was in a beautiful location, a full complete buffet with typical delicious food. He adjusted our tour following our request to drop us at the Ollantaytambo station so we could take the train to AC with all comfort and safety. Thanks again for the experience.
Hi Giovanna, thank you for sharing this! Cesar's humor and depth of knowledge really do make every tour special, and we're glad he was able to adapt the itinerary to fit your plans perfectly - that flexibility is something we pride ourselves on. And that buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley is hard to beat, isn't it! We hope to welcome you back to South America one day! Best wishes from the entire Exploor Peru team
We had a fantastic day in the Sacred Valley with Puma as our guide and Ruben as our driver. We stayed on time, learns a lot of history, and we able to observe many traditions. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for the great review! We hope to welcome you back to South America one day! Best wishes from the entire Exploor Peru team
We had a great tour of the Sacred Valley. Jesus was caring and compassionate about the altitude and our well being. He was knowledgeable and a good communicator of the tour sites. Well worth the tour. The company had great communication before and during the tour. Highly recommend!
Hi Trudy, thank you for the kind words! Jesus really does go above and beyond to make sure guests feel comfortable and well looked after - especially with altitude, which can catch people off guard. We're glad his attentiveness and the team's communication made the whole experience feel smooth and stress-free. Best wishes from the entire Exploor Peru team
