Cusco Sacred Valley Tour or Super Sacred Valley Tour is one of the most preferred full day trips from Cusco. It takes you to all archeological sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas including Maras Moray.
This full day Sacred Valley Tour starts with a visit to the archaeological site in Pisac and continues to different Inca sites in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray and culminates with a visit to the ancient inca ruins in Chinchero.
This is one of our signature tours. To offer you the best of this full day experience, we include authentic Peruvian buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Urubamba.
We recommend signing up for the Super Sacred Valley Tour while you acclimate in Cusco as the tour offers the best introduction to Inca civilization. This will be useful on your trip to Machu Picchu.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
✔ Round Trip Transport
✔ English Speaking Local Tour Guide
✖ Admission to Moray and Maras $15 per person
Pickup Locations
1. Estancia San Pedro Hotel
2. Kaaro House Cusco
3. Hotel Piedmont
4. Hostal Sol Imperial
5. New Day Hotel
6. Sol Andino
7. Luna De Oro Hotel
8. Anahuarque Hotel Boutique
9. Katari Apart Hotel At Qorikancha
10. Sara Casa Boutique
11. La Posada Tinkuy hotel by Mundo Incaico
12. Hotel Cusco Pacha Inti
13. Redy's House
14. Hotel Santoyo Inn
15. Muyurina Inn
16. Feimar Hotel
17. Casa Fideranda Hostel & Apartments
18. Hotel Alejandros
19. Turi Wasi House Boutique
20. Elsa Wasi Cusco
Itinerary
1
Pisac
We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco at 0700 AM. Then in our private transport we will embark on a journey to Pisac. On our way we’ll be having a quick stop at a viewpoint in Taray.
It offers a stunning view of the valley below. You will be able to see Urubamba river snaking through the villages in the Sacred Valley of Incas.
Pisac is home to one of the massive and a beautiful inca site perched on a hilltop overlooking the village. We will be driving you up the hill to the main entrance of the complex. Here our local expert will be giving you a guided tour of the complex.
After touring the complex, we will be driving you down to the main plaza. During weekends, the narrow cobblestone streets here get filled with local people selling their handicrafts.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Urubamba
Once you have had your fill of this beautiful village, we will be driving you to Urubamba. It is the lowest part in the Sacred Valley of Incas. Here we will be stopping for a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Ollantaytambo
After relishing a typical meal, we will be continuing the tour and will be visiting Ollantaytambo. This was the most prominent site during the Inca empire. Here you will be able to witness the advancement of Incas town planning. Ollantaytambo is one of the oldest and continuously inhabited villages of the Inca empire.
The village is sandwiched between two Inca ruins. This is also the place from where you will be boarding the train to Machu Picchu and Inca Trail.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Moray
After touring Ollantaytambo, we will be visiting Maras and Moray. Both these sites have played a prominent role and continue to do even today. Moray is home to circular agricultural terraces which served as an agricultural laboratory to Incas.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Maras
Maras is home to the salt mines. It has been passed down generation after generation. Locals here continue to practice the traditional Solar Evaporation salt farming method. Our local expert will be explaining to you in detail.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Chinchero
Culminating the full day sacred valley tour, we will be visiting Chinchero. It is home to Andean textile. This beautiful and serene village is often overlooked by tourists. It houses a white washed church which was once a royal palace of Incan emperor Pachacutec.
Among all sites in Sacred Valley, Chinchero has the most fertile soil. During the Inca civilization, under the leadership of Pachacutec, they built many farming terraces. The water channels here are a testament to the advancement of Inca engineering.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Cusco
Later in the evening, we will be driving you back to Cusco city. We will be dropping you off at Plaza Regocijo, a block away from Cusco’s main square – Plaza de Armas.
Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
