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Sacred Valley Cusco Tour

Book the Sacred Valley Cusco Tour. Includes Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, and buffet lunch. Local operator!

Duration 1 Day
Difficulty Fácil
Max Altitude 3300 asl
Languages Spanish - English
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Sacred Valley VIP Tour Overview

The Sacred Valley Cusco VIP Tour is the ultimate experience to discover the Inca legacy. Enjoy a full-day tour exploring the classic circuit while adding the mysterious agricultural laboratory of Moray and the spectacular Maras Salt Mines to your route.

Unlike the traditional tour, this itinerary optimizes your time and budget, also including a satisfying Andean buffet lunch in the heart of the valley.

Ollantaytambo Ruins Sacred Valley Cusco Tour
Maras Salt Mines Super Sacred Valley Tour

📍 Coverage

Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac.

⏱️ Schedule

Full day (12 hrs). Daily departures from 07:00 to 18:30 hrs.

🌐 Languages

Bilingual professional guide (Spanish / English).

Places You Will Visit

Chinchero: Archaeological site and demonstration workshop of ancestral textile art.
Moray: Impressive Inca agricultural laboratory formed by circular terraces.
Maras Salt Mines: Over 5,000 ancient salt extraction ponds on the mountainside.
Ollantaytambo: The only living Inca town and its imposing fortress of resistance.
Pisac: Majestic archaeological park at the top of the mountain and its traditional craft market.

Why Choose This Tour?

Time-saving: Combines the Classic Sacred Valley with Maras and Moray in a single full-day excursion.
Ideal connection to Machu Picchu: You can end the tour at 16:00 hrs in Ollantaytambo to catch your train to Aguas Calientes.

Perfect acclimatization: The Sacred Valley is at a lower altitude than

Sacred Valley VIP Tour Itinerary (Full Day)

⏱️ Excursion Duration
Full Day (Approx. 11.5 hours)
🕒 Tour Schedule
Start: 07:00 hrs – End: 18:30 hrs
📍 Starting Point
Pickup included from your hotel in the Historic Center

1
Pickup and Departure from Cusco
07:00 a.m.

We begin the day by picking you up from your hotel in Cusco’s historic center. We will board our shared tourist transport and embark on the journey toward the majestic mountains of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

2
Chinchero and Textile Culture
08:30 a.m.

We will visit the archaeological site of Chinchero, an ideal place to begin our altitude acclimatization. Additionally, we will visit a traditional textile center where local families will teach us the art of dyeing alpaca wool using natural ingredients.

3
Moray: The Agricultural Laboratory
10:00 a.m.

Our VIP route takes us to Moray, an impressive system of concentric circular terraces. The Incas used this masterpiece of engineering to create diverse microclimates and adapt crops to different altitudes.

4
Maras Salt Mines
Admission S/ 20 (Not included in BTC)

We will descend into a canyon to marvel at more than 5,000 salt extraction ponds carved into the mountain. This saltwater spring has been harvested since pre-Inca times and offers one of Cusco’s most photogenic landscapes.

5
Buffet Lunch in Urubamba
Lunch Included

We will arrive in the heart of the valley, the province of Urubamba. Here we will take a restful break to enjoy a delicious tourist buffet lunch, savoring the finest Andean and Peruvian gastronomy.

6
Ollantaytambo Fortress
Connection to Machu Picchu (Optional)

We will explore the only living Inca town that preserves its original urban street layout. We will climb the colossal terraces of its fortress. Note: If you have afternoon train tickets to Aguas Calientes, you can end your tour here at 16:00 hrs.

7
Pisac Archaeological Park
04:30 p.m.

On our return journey toward Cusco, we will visit the mountain peak of Pisac. We will walk through its impressive agricultural terraces, explore its military architecture, and view the region’s largest pre-Columbian cemetery from a distance.

8
Return to Cusco
06:30 p.m.

After a full day of exploration and history, our transport will bring us back to the city of Cusco, dropping us off two to three blocks from the Plaza de Armas.

What is Included and Not Included in the Sacred Valley VIP Tour

What is Included

  • Shared tourist transport from your hotel in the historic center.
  • Official professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English) expert in Inca history.
  • Andean buffet lunch at an exclusive tourist restaurant in Urubamba.
  • Continuous assistance and monitoring throughout the entire tour.

What is Not Included

  • Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) essential for entry to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, and Moray.
  • Maras Salt Mines Entrance Ticket (This attraction is communally managed; not included in the BTC).
  • Extra drinks during lunch, snacks, or tips.

Entrance Ticket Costs (Reference – Payment in Peruvian Soles):

Foreign Tourist Ticket (BTC)
S/ 70 Partial (Circuit 3) | S/ 130 General (Full)
National / CAN Tourist Ticket
S/ 40 Partial (Circuit 3) | S/ 70 General (Full)
Maras Salt Mines
S/ 20 (Direct cash payment at the attraction entrance gate)

What to Bring on the Sacred Valley VIP Tour?

Unlike a city tour, the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a full-day excursion (12 hours) where we will travel across different altitudes and microclimates. To make the most of your experience, we recommend packing smart:

🛂 Documents and Money

  • Original passport or physical ID (essential).
  • Physical Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC).
  • Printed or digital train tickets (If you finish the tour in Ollantaytambo).
  • Cash in Soles (For admission to Maras, purchases at Pisac/Chinchero craft markets, and tips).

🧥 Clothing (Layering System)

  • Layered clothing (Cold at 07:00 a.m. in Cusco, warm at midday in Urubamba, and windy in the afternoon).
  • Windbreaker or waterproof jacket.
  • Rain poncho (Mandatory during the rainy season: Nov – Apr).
  • Lightweight trekking shoes with good grip (We will walk along stone Inca terraces).

☀️️ Sun and Personal Protection

  • Sunscreen SPF 50+ (Andean radiation is very strong even on cloudy days).
  • Sunglasses with UV protection.
  • Wide-brim hat or cap.
  • Mosquito repellent (Useful in lower areas like Urubamba and Ollantaytambo).

🎒 Useful Accessories

  • Comfortable and lightweight small backpack (daypack).
  • Snacks or energy bars (Buffet lunch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.).
  • B

What to Bring on the Sacred Valley VIP Tour?

Unlike a city tour, the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a full-day excursion (12 hours) where we will travel across different altitudes and microclimates. To make the most of your experience, we recommend packing smart:

🛂 Documents and Money

  • Original passport or physical ID (essential).
  • Physical Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC).
  • Printed or digital train tickets (If you finish the tour in Ollantaytambo).
  • Cash in Soles (For admission to Maras, purchases at Pisac/Chinchero craft markets, and tips).

🧥 Clothing (Layering System)

  • Layered clothing (Cold at 07:00 a.m. in Cusco, warm at midday in Urubamba, and windy in the afternoon).
  • Windbreaker or waterproof jacket.
  • Rain poncho (Mandatory during the rainy season: Nov – Apr).
  • Lightweight trekking shoes with good grip (We will walk along stone Inca terraces).

☀️️ Sun and Personal Protection

  • Sunscreen SPF 50+ (Andean radiation is very strong even on cloudy days).
  • Sunglasses with UV protection.
  • Wide-brim hat or cap.
  • Mosquito repellent (Useful in lower areas like Urubamba and Ollantaytambo).

🎒 Useful Accessories

  • Comfortable and lightweight small backpack (daypack).
  • Snacks or energy bars (Buffet lunch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.).
  • B

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