Overview
Full-Day Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco
Full-day small-group Sacred Valley tour from Cusco. Visit Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero weaving center, Visit the famous Salt mines and tour the Inca Agricultural experimentation place.
Explore the Sacred Valley on a full-day, small-group tour from Cusco. Journey through traditional villages, terraced fields and dramatic Andean slopes as you visit Pisac, Ollantaytambo and other important Inca sites. Learn how the Urubamba River (Willcamayu) shaped Inca agriculture and culture, watch local artisans at the Chinchero weaving center, and savor authentic Peruvian cuisine at Wakatay. Perfect for history lovers, photographers and cultural travelers.
Short FAQ
- Duration: Full day (approx. 8–10 hours).
- Meeting point: Pickup from centrally located Cusco hotels.
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate — mostly walking on uneven terrain.
- Age/fitness: Suitable for most travelers; notify us of mobility issues.
- What to bring: Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hat, layered clothing, camera, cash for souvenirs.
- Type of transport: Van transport and walking
- Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
- Type of tour: Historical, scenic, guided, PRIVATE
- Service: From hotel to hotel
- Our guides: Peru by Locals is not only a travel company but a group of great leaders who love sharing our culture with you and being with travelers.
- Departures: This tour is operated by PERU BY LOCALS 100%. When you book your hike or take any tour package, you go with us. We depart every day and year-round, with group sizes from 2 to 5 people on average, allowing us to give you personalized service and help you learn more about our amazing country.
Itinerary
SACRED VALLEY TOUR
Your guide will meet you at your Cusco hotel at 7:00 AM for a scenic one-hour drive to the Pisac archaeological complex. Explore the Temple of the Sun, ancient cemetery, terraces, water fountains and outstanding viewpoints over the Sacred Valley.
Next, travel to Ollantaytambo for a 1.5-hour guided visit to the Temple of Water, Temple of the Sun, the Inca baths and agricultural terraces. Wander the narrow streets of this living Inca town to admire its stone architecture and local life.
Enjoy lunch in Urubamba at NATIVE , one of the valley’s top restaurants, serving authentic Peruvian cuisine. After lunch, visit the extraordinary pre‑Hispanic salt pans of Maras — an extensive network of terraced salt evaporation pools — then continue to Moray to see the concentric Inca agricultural terraces used for ancient crop experimentation.
Our tour also inludes the vist of the Famous Salt mines of Maras.
On the return to Cusco, stop in Chinchero for a traditional weaving demonstration. Local artisans will show natural dyeing techniques using flowers, roots and seeds, demonstrate backstrap‑loom weaving with alpaca and llama wool, and offer a cup of muña (Andean mint) tea while explaining their craft.
- Hotel pickup in Cusco at 7:00 AM
- Pisac archaeological complex and viewpoints
- Ollantaytambo guided tour and town walk
- Lunch at Native (Urubamba)
- Maras salt mines and Moray terraces
- Chinchero weaving demonstration with natural dyes and muña tea
Practical info
- Duration: Approx. 8–10 hours
- Difficulty: Easy–moderate (uneven terrain and stairs)
- Bring: Comfortable shoes, sun protection, layered clothing, camera, cash for souvenirs
Services
INCLUDED
- Private transport to the head trail and back to the hotel either in the Sacred Valley or Cusco
- Professional tour guide
- Lunch at Native restaurant
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees to Pisaq, Ollantaytambo: $20 (S/70 soles) per person
- Entrance tickets to Salineras: $6 each (S/20 soles)
Note: The tickets can be purchased at the gate of each attraction on the same day of the tour, and the payment should be made in Peruvian soles.
Packing list
- Day bag for carrying your belongings
- Phone or camera for pictures
- Clothes (hiking shoes, warm fleece jacket, rain jacket)
- Snacks – it is always good to bring your favorite snacks so you can enjoy them while hiking
- Water (2 liters per person recommended). We highly recommend you bring a water bottle or camel bag to help protect our environment
- Sunscreen SPF 35+ recommended
- Sunglasses
- Repellent
- If you have any medications you use, please don’t forget to bring them with you
Important information
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the terrain like? How challenging is it?
The tour is rated as moderate since we will visit the mentioned places by walking.
How long before should I book this tour?
This tour does not require booking far in advance, but Peru by Locals still needs at least a week to organize everything so you can get the best guide and transport.
What is the weather like during the year?
The Cusco area has only two well-defined seasons: the wet season and the dry season. The wet season starts in November and ends in March. During this period, it rains almost every day for three or four hours, but there are also several sunny days. The dry season begins around March and lasts until October. June and July are the coldest months. Paradoxically, at noon the temperatures can reach 23°C (73°F), the annual highest temperature.
Should I tip the guide and driver? If I do, how much should I tip?
Our guides are paid fairly according to Peruvian labor laws – that is why we don’t require our clients to tip the crew. However, most of our clients want to show appreciation for the work our guides do and the service they receive. If you feel like giving appreciation or tipping them, feel free to do so at the end of their work. In that case, we recommend tipping 15% of the total cost.
Are there any limitations?
In this tour, there are no limitations regarding age, religion, different abilities, or sex. We are very happy to have you all.
Peruvian Currency
The Peruvian sol is the currency of Peru and usually fluctuates between 3.3 to 3.8 Nuevo sol to 1 US Dollar.
Language
Spanish is the national language of Peru. Additionally, 20% of Peruvians speak Quechua (Inca language). Our guides are fluent in Spanish and English.
Why Peru by Locals
- Peru by Locals offers tailor-made treks and tours, catering to your interests when planning your tour
- We are committed to providing world-class tours based on exceptional customer service.
- We are a locally owned and highly experienced travel company based in Cusco, Peru.
- Our staff consists of members with decades of first-hand experience in the Peruvian tourism sector.
- All management and staff in Peru by Locals speak English, Spanish, and Quechua (the language of the Incas).
- Our guides and staff members are professionally trained and educated in the history of the Incas, Peruvian history, culture and traditions, first aid in the wilderness, guiding treks and tours, the fauna and flora of the region, and tourism management.
- We are committed to protecting our environment.
- We are committed to creating jobs and empowering local people. We believe in fair labor practices and honor and treat all our employees with dignity.
- We have programs to help with the development of the porters’ families and communities, such as planting trees and buying school books and equipment for poor local communities.
- We honor native communities that have stewarded the land you visit.
- We have also started an Education Fund to support the education of the children of porters. A percentage of income from every tour and trek goes to the education of those in need.
- Our trips are carefully designed to meet your needs, and we create diverse, unique itineraries from 1 to 15 days in length. We offer a wide range of tours and treks, and all the tours guarantee you the experience of a lifetime!
- Peru by Locals organizes worry-free trips for you to enjoy fully.
Peru Small Group Specialists
Our tours are designed for those who love adventure, want to explore new places, experience the local culture, love food, like history or photography, for all ages whether you are traveling alone, with friends, as a couple, or with family. At Peru by Locals, we don’t tolerate racism, religious discrimination, gender discrimination, etc.
Small groups are the best, and the average tour or trek group is around 4 to 8 people. Why is this great? Well, have you ever waited in line while 40 other people get a coffee in the morning? Believe it or not, it is not fun. Taking small groups allows us the flexibility to take you on an adventure to places that nobody else goes.
Price
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GROUP SERVICE
Our tour groups are very important. We run tours from 2 to 8 people usually per group and open any tour dates with 2 guests. This service is considered semi-private for personalized experiences so you can take full advantage of your time.
Accommodations
Costs are based on double bedroom occupancy and US dollars. For single room occupancy, contact us at info@perubylocals.com or at our 24/7 number +51 989585967 (WhatsApp).
To ensure your booking with us, we will require a 20% deposit pre-payment of the total cost, and the outstanding remaining balance will be paid 30 days prior to your trip.
Choosing this option
- Once a tour date is opened with 2 guests, the travel date will probably not be changed later.
- This is a great option to meet other travelers and hang out during the trip.
- The quality of service is the same as the private option.
- If for any reason one of you or others can’t continue the tour, the tours will go as planned from beginning to end.
PRIVATE SERVICE
Our private service can start with 1 person to any number you desire, and you can choose your travel date.
Accommodations
This does not require the use of a hotel.
To ensure your booking with us, we will require a 20% deposit pre-payment of the total cost, and the outstanding remaining balance will be paid 30 days prior to your trip.
Choosing this option
- We cater this tour to your needs with flexibility.
- Once a tour date is opened, it can still be changed if time allows at your requested time.
- This is a great option to spend time with your parents, family, friends, or to travel for special occasions such as a honeymoon.
- The quality of service is the same as other tours.
