PERU · SACRED VALLEY
The valley runs 600 m lower than Cusco, which is why it is the standard first day out. These 15 take in Pisac, Ollantaytambo, the Maras salt pans and Moray in different combinations, priced and timed, with a note on which ones actually stop long enough to walk.
One-day Cusco tour to Chinchero, Moray, Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac, with a bilingual guide and Urubamba buffet lunch.
“You see so much with an informative guide (Lilly/alex the driver) they were really attentive and explained everything well. The buffet was massive and worth it!”
2 days from Cusco to Machu Picchu by train. Sacred Valley ruins, overnight in Aguas Calientes, guided Machu Picchu visit, early start.
“What a beautiful 2 day tour. The first day was discovering the sacred valley starting with a visit to a llama farm feeding the llamas and seeing women weaving ponchos the traditional way. I must give a special thanks to our guide Gary Nelson who is such a generous tour guide and a great photographer. I learned so much from his knowledge about the Inca culture and his love for the work he's been doing for 15 years. The next day I had the privilege of having my own tour guide all to myself Paul. Another incredible human being. Being at Machu Pichu had been on my bucket list for…”
Full-day Cusco Sacred Valley tour: Chinchero, Moray, Maras salt mines, Urubamba lunch, Pisac, Ollantaytambo. End at Cusco or 3 pm for Machu Picchu.
“This was an awesome tour, going to so many great Incan sites-juet amazing! Samuel was excellent guide and able to provide seamless information in both Spanish and English (and his English was excellent and very clear), and he was extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter. Both Samuel and our driver (sorry, can't remember his name) were very helpful and accommodating. Things went very smoothly and information was clear about timing for travel, free time, etc. This was a very reliable tour to book, and communication was great. We really had a terrific time! Much thanks to our guide Samuel and our driver.”
Early Cusco start for Moray terraces, Maras salt pans, Ollantaytambo and Pisac, plus buffet lunch and oxygen kit.
“Warner, our guide, was impeccable. It was a bilingual tour, and although we were the only native English speakers, Warner was sure to provide adequate translation and attention. There is a lot of bus time bc you are cramming MANY sites into one day, but if you’re short in time I wouldn’t recommend any other way.”
Small-group Sacred Valley day tour from Cusco with Chinchero weaving, Moray and Maras salt ponds, and a Tunupa buffet lunch.
“Got to see a lot of sites in one day. The meal was delicious and learned a lot of information. Our guide was wonderful”
2D1N Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with guided Inca stops, alpaca weaving farm, train, hotel, and expert guides.
“Our tour of the Sacred Valley with its mystery and rich culture culminating in the majestic grandeur of Machu Picchu was a life changing experience made even better my our tour guide, local historian and passionate guide David. His passion for Peruvian culture and his love of Incan history made our trip unforgettable.”
Quad bikes in Peru’s Sacred Valley, visiting Moray and Maras salt mines with gear, transfers, and guided stops. Morning or afternoon options.
“Must do in Cusco!! So underrated! I would have appreciated if we had spent an hour instead of half n hr at moray, but it wasn't a deal breaker. Our guide was amazing with giving us the safety tips for riding ATVs”
A 12-hour Sacred Valley day trip from Cusco with Chinchero textiles, Moray and Maras, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, plus buffet lunch.
“What a day! Such a good tour! Very well managed and put together. All the sites were amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and for the most part, for a tour like this did not feel rushed. The buffet lunch was very nice, I was not expecting that, a pleasant surprise. Our driver did an amazing job. I was very pleased with this tour and highly recommend if you want to see multiple places, with transportation, guide and lunch. Well worth the money!”
6 days exploring Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with guided visits, lodging, train, transfers, and lunches included for $975.
“We had a fantastic honeymoon doing this trip in Peru. We had 3 different guides over the course of the trip (which is really 5 days and 5 nights of touring, the 6th day there are no activities), starting with Mario for the first 2 days in and around Cusco, then Jose Maria for the nRead more”
Quad bike the Sacred Valley from Cusco, riding to Moray terraces and Maras salt mines for big views, great photos, and real Inca farming.
“Amazing! Our guide Floyd was very knowledgeable and friendly. His English was great too. Had a wonderful time, would highly recommend! One of my favourite activities I’ve done in Peru so far :)”
See Chinchero, Maras salt mines, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac in one 12-hour small-group day from Cusco, with buffet lunch.
“Can't believe how many incredible things we saw in one day. Def worth it as a whirlwind tour before deciding if you want to spend more time in one particular place. I'm definitely going back to two of them.”
Sacred Valley full day tour from Cusco with small group, vegan lunch, Chinchero, Moray, Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo, Pisac.
“Pamela was awesome. Kept us on time and was very fluent in English. Learned more than I expected to during a very long day. (Be prepared)”
2 days from Cusco to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by train, with guided ruins, salt mines, and Circuit 2 entry.
“Great trip with lots of things to see. The first stop with local people, the moray circles, the maras salt valley and the ollantaytambo ruines, all nice. Lunchstop with good fresh food. And the guide was great, left us at the train station and in aguas calientes we were welcomed by our tourguide for the machu picchu. Good hotel! And great tour at the Machu Picchu. Real value for money.”
Two days from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to a guided Machu Picchu visit, with train ride, Aguas Calientes overnight, and lunch.
“Lennin was the absolute man. Loved this tour, if you want to forget about everything book it.”
A 7-day small-group Peru tour from Lima to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu with Voyager train plus all entrances and transfers.
“The hotel in Cusco did not provide with hearting, and it was cold in Cusco, rest of the trip was fine.”
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