Sacred Valley VIP Tour (Full Day)

Overview

The Sacred Valley VIP Tour (Full Day) is a half-day journey from Cusco that will take you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The valley is known for being one of the most fertile regions in southern Peru and has been of great importance since the time of the Inca civilization, which persists to this day.

The Sacred Valley VIP tour is designed for people with little time, allowing them to visit several important places in a single day.

On the Sacred Valley VIP tour, the attractions are visited in the following order: Chinchero (40 minutes), Salineras de Maras and Moray (30 minutes), lunch in the Sacred Valley, then we will visit Ollantaytambo (30-40 minutes), and finally we will visit Pisac. We usually arrive at the latter place when the archaeological center is closing, so if we are lucky, we will have the opportunity to take our last tour here.

In Ollantaytambo, the group splits between those who board the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo and those who finish the tour visiting Pisac and returning to Cusco. If you wish to connect with Machu Picchu Pueblo to then visit Machu Picchu, we recommend our Sacred Valley Tour with VIP Connection to Machu Picchu (2 Days).

If you want to spend more time visiting the attractions of the Sacred Valley, we recommend the Classic Sacred Valley Tour (approximately one and a half hours per location).

Price Includes

Pick-up from your hotel. Hotel pickups start from 6:35 am for group tours. For private tours to the Sacred Valley, the pick-up time can be arranged.
Bilingual professional guide (Spanish and English).In group tours, the tour is conducted in Spanish and English, one after the other. In private tours, you can choose to have the tour in Spanish, English, or Portuguese.
TransportationIncludes tourist transportation to the attractions.
Buffet lunch. We will enjoy a buffet meal in Urubamba.
For the lunch,you can serve yourself spaghetti, white meat (chicken crackling, loin, loin stew, trout crackling), red meat (lamb stew, loin meat, pork crackling), quinoa fried rice, legumes, Andean potatoes, as well as white rice or garden rice (Peruvian dish with vegetables). At lunch, you also have 2 varieties of salads: cooked (carrot, broccoli), raw (lettuce, cucumber, tomato, excellent vegetarian options). If you want soup, you can serve yourself quinoa soup. For dessert, you can try mazamorra morada or rice pudding (both are among the most popular Peruvian desserts), gelatin, or a peach stew. Hot drinks are included: muña tea, coca tea, coffee.

Price Excludes

Partial Tourist Ticket( S/. 70.00 Soles – Foreigners | S/. 40.00 Soles – Peruvians)
Entrance to the Maras Salt Mines( S/. 20.00 Soles – Foreigners | S/. 10.00 Soles – Peruvians)

Itinerary

Day 1Sacred Valley VIP Tour (Full Day)

On this day, we will pick you up from your hotel between 6:35 am and 6:45 am to start our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Sacred Valley is located at an altitude of 2,790 meters above sea level and includes Chincheros, Moray, Salineras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. Each of these locations houses archaeological remains built by different Incas. The Sacred Valley holds great historical significance as one of the main agricultural centers, recognized for its fertile lands that produce the best corn grains today.

Our first stop will be Chincheros, a place that has preserved its traditional textile and ceramic art. Here we will stay for about 40 minutes, and we will visit the colonial church, known for its outstanding paintings from the 15th and 17th centuries. Next, we will visit Moray, an agricultural research center where crop experiments were conducted at different altitudes. Afterward, we will explore the Salineras de Maras, also known as the Maras Salt Pools, which consist of over 3,000 wells of different sizes and dimensions. These wells are owned by local families who harvest the generated salt and treat it with iodine before selling it in the market. We will spend 30 minutes in Maras and Moray.

Continuing our journey, we will arrive in Urubamba, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch. After the meal, we will visit the city of Ollantaytambo, which dates back to the 15th century. Finally, we will explore Pisac, known for its archaeological site and vibrant craft market. The tour in Pisac will last 30 to 40 minutes. At the end of the tour, we will drop you off approximately 2 to 3 blocks from the main square of Cusco.

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Tour Map Sacred Valley VIP Tour (Full Day)

FAQS

Are the schedules fixed?

The schedules are flexible to the taste of the visitor. If tourists like it, they can spend more or less time at different tourist attractions. The coordination is directly with the tour guide.

How to pay for the All Inclusive Service?

To make the payment of the tour you must complete the information required in our ‘reservation form’ and add the extra services you wish to add. Then payment by credit card must be made.

How many people maximum is in a tour shared and private service?

The shared service tour allows a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 18 tourists per group. The private tour allows a maximum of 6 tourists per group.

Where does the 1 day tour to the Sacred Valley begin and end?

The 1-day Sacred Valley tour begins with the tourist pick-up from the door of your hotel. The tour ends with the return in Plaza San Francisco, a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas of Cusco. The ‘Private’ service ends at the visitor’s hotel door.

How to book a tour guide in another language?

El tour incluye un servicio de guía turístico en inglés o español. Si desea un guía en otro idioma, debe enviar un correo electrónico solicitando un guía privado en el idioma de su preferencia.