Transportation
Private modern Van
Group Size
Up to 10 people
Duration
Full Day
Difficulty
Moderate
Join our Sacred Valley Full Day Tour and discover the heart of the ancient Inca civilization. We’ll begin early from the Cusco Historic Center, heading into the Valley of the Incas with our expert tour guide.
This day tour will offer stunning views of the Andes and colorful local markets. We’ll explore the Chinchero Archaeological Site, famous for its agricultural terraces and textile center. After walking the ancient places, we’ll visit the nearby artisan market. Our group will continue through scenic valleys surrounded by towering peaks and traditional villages.
Then we’ll be able to explore the Salt mines from Maras and the Moray Archaeological Park. Our professional guides will explain the history of these ancient places, the agricultural, and religious importance.
At midday, we’ll enjoy lunch in the town of Urubamba, just 30 minutes from Ollantaytambo. In the afternoon, we will walk through the Ollantaytambo archaeological site, a living Inca town filled with stone-built alleys and temples.
In our final tour we’ll visit the archaeological zone of Pisac before we go back to Cusco. We’ll return to Cusco by private transport, ending the day around 18:30 PM. This Sacred Valley Tour with Cusco In Travel offers a complete Andean experience in one unforgettable day.
From your hotel or the Plaza de Armas in Cusco
6:30 AM
Early in the morning we’ll pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco’s historic center at 6:30 AM. Then we intend to travel northwest to the Andean village of Chinchero.
This scenic drive lasts around 45 minutes. So we’ll enjoy views of great mountains and green valleys.
At Chinchero, we’ll explore the archaeological site and colonial church. Later we’ll visit a local textile workshop to learn traditional dyeing and weaving techniques. Where women in colorful clothing will demonstrate how they craft alpaca wool into vibrant textiles.
We will continue to Maras by vehicle. This small town is famous for its ancient salt evaporation ponds. Over 3,000 salt pools cover the mountainside and shine under the sun. We’ll explore the site and learn about salt harvesting traditions.
Next, we will visit the Moray Agricultural testing grounds. We will see concentric circular terraces used by the Incas. These terraces created microclimates to test crops at different temperatures.
Our guide will explain the site’s historical and agricultural significance.
Around mid morning we’ll head to Urubamba, located in the Sacred Valley’s heart. Farmers grow corn, fruit trees, and quinoa in this fertile valley. Here we’ll enjoy a buffet lunch in a local restaurant with Andean flavors (Optional).
After lunch, we will drive to Ollantaytambo, an Inca town still inhabited today. We will explore the impressive archaeological complex and terraces. The Incas transported massive stone blocks from nearby quarries using advanced engineering techniques. We’ll climb the stone steps to the Sun Temple for panoramic views.
We will continue our journey to Pisac, located on a mountain ridge. The Pisac ruins feature Inca tombs, ceremonial baths, and agricultural terraces. We will hike a short trail to explore the vast complex and its temples. We will also visit the Pisac handicraft market in the town below.
After exploring Pisac, we will return to Cusco. We will drop you off at Plaza Regocijo around 6:30 PM. You may relax or continue exploring Cusco’s vibrant evening life.
A perfect day exploring Inca history!
The Sacred Valley tour was an amazing experience! Every site was breathtaking, especially Ollantaytambo and Moray. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made history come alive. The lunch in Urubamba was delicious. Highly recommend it!
A perfect day exploring Inca history!
“Great for families and first-timers”
We traveled with our two kids, and the tour was easy and fun for everyone. The guides were patient and the sites were fascinating. The Pisac market was perfect for buying souvenirs. Would do it again!
“Incredible landscapes and rich culture”
Each stop had something unique. The salt mines were unlike anything we had seen. The mix of archaeology, culture, and nature made this day tour perfect. Don’t miss it if you’re in Cusco!
