The Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley of Peru are a must in Peru, if not all of South America. The Sacred Valley of the Incas, as the name suggests, held great significance for the Incas in Cusco’s region. Since agriculture was their primary occupation, the fertile land along the banks of the Urubamba River greatly favored them.
The Cusco to Sacred Valley Tour offers a detailed insight into the life and culture of the Incas and Andean traditions. On this full-day journey, you will visit Chinchero, Maras and Moray, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and the Pisac ruins.
This Sacred Valley Peru Tour is one of our signature tours. We have a dedicated team of English-speaking travel experts to guide this tour. To enhance the Cusco Sacred Valley Tour experience, we will serve you a buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Urubamba.
The tour begins with an early morning transfer from your hotel in Cusco to Pisac. We will then take you to Ollantaytambo, Urubamba, the Maras Salt Mines, the Moray agricultural terraces, and Chinchero.
Each archaeological site in the Sacred Valley Peru tour has a different story. You will discover them on this full-day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas with our English-speaking local tour guide.
We are a fully locally owned tour company in Cusco. The Sacred Valley Peru Tour operates daily in small groups and as a private tour.
We highly recommend doing this before your Machu Picchu Tour to gain insight into Andean traditions and the Inca civilization.
At the end of the tour, we will take you back to Cusco and drop you off on Plateros Street, just two minutes from the Plaza de Armas.
Cusco Hotel Transfer
07:00 AM
Our Sacred Valley Peru Tour will begin at 07:00 AM, we will be picking you up from your hotel in the City of Cusco. We will then embark on a 45 minutes drive to visit Chinchero.
Locals here are known for their handicrafts. People here have maintained their age-old traditions and customs. In fact, most people still continue to converse in Quechua.
We will be visiting the archaeological complex which was once the summer capital of the Incas. Emperor Pachacutec built a beautiful Royal Palace here. It was demolished during the Spanish conquest and a Cathedral was built on its remains.
After visiting Chinchero, we will be driving you to Moray.
These circular terraces were used as agricultural laboratories during the Inca empire.
Moray farming terraces are circular terraces dug into the ground. Each level has a different temperature. This allowed the Incas to determine the best weather condition needed to grow any crop. After an immersive tour, we will be driving you to Maras.
Maras is home to salt mines. Locals continue to extract salt using the traditional Solar Evaporation method.
After visiting Maras, we will be driving you to Ollantaytambo. On our way, we will be stopping in Urubamba for a buffet lunch.
We will then drive you to Ollantaytambo. To the Incas, Ollantaytambo was an administrative capital. During Pachacutec’s rule, the village saw rapid development.
Here we will be giving you a guided tour of the complex. Today, Ollantaytambo is where you will be boarding the train to Aguas Calientes to visit Machu Picchu. It is also the closest major town to the trailhead of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Once you have had your fill of this beautiful village, we will be driving you to Pisac.
Here we will be visiting the archaeological remains perched on a hilltop at 2972 meters (9750 feet) above sea level. It is just second to Machu Picchu in size.
The imposing Inca site features farming terraces, a drainage system, and remains of Inca temples, and ceremonial sites. Pisac is also popular in the traditional market. Locals from the neighboring villages sell their products here at quite a reasonable price, the best place to shop for some souvenirs.
After the tour, we will embark on an hour’s drive back to Cusco City.
Our tour may be finished for this point, however, you can contact us to let us help you with any inquiries you may have.
The Cusco to Sacred Valley Tour with Peru Amazon Trips was simply amazing! The perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty made it an unforgettable journey. Highly recommended!
Peru Amazon Trips’ Cusco to Sacred Valley Tour was an absolute delight! The guide’s knowledge and enthusiasm brought the ancient sites to life, and the breathtaking landscapes left us in awe. It was an incredible experience from start to finish, and we can’t thank them enough for the memories we made. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary adventure!
Our family had the most incredible time with Peru Amazon Trips on their Cusco to Sacred Valley Tour! From grandparents to kids, everyone was enthralled by the beauty and history of the region. The guide was fantastic with children, making the tour engaging and educational for them.
Exploring the ancient ruins and picturesque landscapes together created a deep bond and appreciation for the Peruvian culture. Peru Amazon Trips ensured that every member of our family felt comfortable and included throughout the journey.
If you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure that will leave lasting memories, look no further than Peru Amazon Trips. We can’t recommend them enough for a truly unforgettable experience in the Sacred Valley!
Everything went as planned. It was a long day but we saw a lot of sites. Excellent day and well worth the money.
A must do in Cusco! We visited 5 sites of Sacred Valley tour on this day trip. It was very informative and fun filled experience. Pisac is an amazing place, we felt so nice that we even visited Pisac on our free day exclusively.
Hilda is a fantastic cordinator, she went above and beyond in ensuring that we had a nice time on the tour. Thanks to the whole team of Peru Amazon Trips.
