Cusco · SACRED VALLEY TOURS
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The valley between Cusco and Machu Picchu is where the Inca grew their food, and it rewards a full day. These are the best Sacred Valley tours: Pisac’s cliff-top market and ruins, Ollantaytambo’s fortress, the salt pans of Maras and Moray’s ringed terraces. What each route covers, what it costs, and which pace suits a first visit.
A one-day Sacred Valley sweep: Chinchero textiles, Moray terraces, Maras salt mines, plus Ollantaytambo and Pisac with lunch.
“We covered a lot of sights and learnt so much about the Inkas, a very comprehensive day! Really enjoyed the trip and lovely lunch too!”
One long day through Cusco’s Sacred Valley: Chinchero textiles, Moray terraces, Maras salt ponds, plus Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
“Had a great trip . Our guide Samuel was very informative . Overall the experience was very good and we saw all the places listed in the activity to our satisfaction.”
12-hour Sacred Valley tour from Cusco with Chinchero textiles, Moray and salt mines, Ollantaytambo and Pisac, plus an Urubamba buffet.
“Thank you for the amazing tour Victor, you made our day worthwhile. The sites that were covered worth watching, the guide (Victor) was amazing as a guide, lot of information to be taken from him. Not to mention that the driver of the bus made the ride comfortable and smooth. Overall highly recommend and worth your money.”
Quad bike from Cusco to Moray terraces and Maras salt mines, with guided ATV practice, big Urubamba views, and great value for time.
“We saw some really cool places and the ATVing was very fun. The times for pickup were a little confusing cause the tour said 1 but then they said be ready at 1:15 so when they showed up earlier we were still in our room and not 100% ready cause we thought we had more time. Other than that the guides were great and we also got to try some salts/chocolate which was really cool.”
Two days from Cusco to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with small-group guides, train views, Aguas Calientes overnight, and included entrances.
“This trip was outstanding! As a non Spanish speaking tourist I was immediately put at ease when a representative came the day before the trip and explained the process. Being escorted from my hotel to the tour bus by the tour guide was fantastic. Having someone meeting and my party at the train station to take use to the next location was superb. Both tour guides were outstanding, very personable and knowledgeable about the history and people. I would suggest this trip a thousand times over.”
Full-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco with Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero textiles, and Urubamba lunch, plus optional Ollantaytambo drop-off.
“Really nice tour! Long day, but well spaced. Nice lunch and a really enthousiastic guide, Eddy, who gave us a lot of interesting information!”
One day in Peru’s Sacred Valley with Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Maras salt. Hotel pickup, a big buffet lunch, and a pro guide.
“The Sacred Valley trip was absolutely worth it. There was so much to see, and the lunch buffet was incredibly rich. I decided to stay only in the Sacred Valley this time instead of going to Machu Picchu, because it truly deserves it.”
Sacred Valley food and culture tour with market tastings, Chicha in Ollantaytambo, and lunch with a Huilloc indigenous family.
“Far beyond the food, Liat brings her heart and soul to the tour, a rare opportunity to truly experience the Peruvian people and not just another tourist attraction.”
Private 2-day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco with hotel pickup, guided citadel tour, lunch, and tickets included.
“Willy was a wonderful guide. He cares so much for his tourists, he knows very well the story. He was very helpful and pleased all the people in the tour. I recommend him 100% for your next visit to Peru.”
Private Sacred Valley day trip from Urubamba or Ollantaytambo. Hits Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras salt mines, and Chinchero.
“We had a great experienced guide, Percy, who added lots of depth to everything we visited. My wife wasn't feeling well so they stopped ata pharmacy to buy meds. We shortened the tour for her and they were very accommodating and then arranged a comfortable car for our return to Lima the next day”
A small-group Sacred Valley day from Cusco with Pisac markets, Urubamba lunch, Ollantaytambo ruins, and Chinchero weaving.
“Excellent tour, with very attentive and explaining guide. Followed the rhythm of the group and explained with all the historical detailsAuto-translated”
A hands-on Cusco textile workshop with Ruth Pimentel: pick botanicals, dye baby-alpaca yarn, and learn backstrap weaving with lunch included.
“Wow, this was an incredibly special day and I am so grateful to Edwin & Ruth for sharing their home and culture with me! I loved every aspect of this from the warm welcome I received to walking in the forest and collecting leaves, the natural dyeing of the wool and finally learning how to use a back strap loom. I also was enamoured with the delicious food they prepared - pineapple, passion fruit, papaya, avocado, yucca - all from the yard! I can't recommend this highly enough, especially if you have an interest in textiles, this will be a day you will never forget!”
Tandem paragliding from Cerro Sacro over the Sacred Valley. Hotel pickup, expert instruction, and a flight video included for $120.
“Amazing day! Our guide Simon was great and made sure that we had a safe and fun day. There is no food included but I think the price is worth it for the experience.”
Small-group 2-day Cusco tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with hotel night, guided tickets, and transport included.
“The Viagen agents were very supportive and punctual. They texted you to update status of the tour and the plan before the trip and standby for inquiries. In Sacred Valley, i was put in a main Spanish speaking group but Franco the guide translated everything in Eng, only to me. Bus is comfortable- small leg rooms but manageable. Instruction are clear where to go next. For MachuPiccu, I got a private tour (as I book only one month in advance). I decided to start at6am and I got MachuPiccu view without other tourists!”
Full-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco with Pisac and Ollantaytambo ruins, Chinchero stop, and a buffet lunch, ending in Cusco or Ollantaytambo.
“Well planned tour, very nice guide. Got to see the most important sites of sacred valley, would recommend it. Although it’s a full day, it’s not too challenging overall.”
