The Cusco Sacred Valley Tour or Super Sacred Valley Tour is one of the most popular full-day trips from Cusco, offering an immersive journey through the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This incredible tour takes you to all the must-visit archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley, including the iconic Maras Salt Mines and Moray’s circular terraces.
Why Choose the Super Sacred Valley Tour?
This is one of our signature tours designed to offer you the best of the Sacred Valley in one unforgettable day. To enhance your experience, we include an authentic Peruvian buffet lunch at a traditional restaurant in Urubamba, where you can savor local flavors.
We highly recommend the Sacred Valley Tour as the perfect introduction to Inca civilization, especially if you’re preparing for your trip to Machu Picchu. This tour is ideal for acclimating to the altitude in Cusco while immersing yourself in the rich history and culture of the Incas.
Start your day with the best Sacred Valley tour! Our transportation will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco between 6:30 am and 7:00 am, and from there, you’ll begin your journey to discover the most fascinating Inca treasures.
Get ready to explore, learn, and capture lasting memories of the Sacred Valley’s rich culture and stunning landscapes.
Our first stop is Chinchero, where you’ll experience a live demonstration of traditional weaving techniques. Next, we’ll explore the archaeological site and its impressive terraces, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the region.
You’ll have about one hour to wander, learn about local traditions, and capture stunning photos—making this an ideal stop for culture enthusiasts and photographers alike!
We will continue to Moray, home to the famous circular terraces used by the Incas as an agricultural laboratory, you will spende there about 1 hour.
Next, we’ll visit the Maras Salt Flats, an ancient network of salt mines carved into the hillside and essential to the local community. Spend one hour at this stunning, photogenic location, arriving at the perfect time for a nearly private experience. You’ll have the opportunity to capture breathtaking photos with fewer tourists around, making it an unforgettable stop.
Then, we will enjoy of a buffet lunch in Urubamba with delicious typical dishes of the region for 45 minutes, before continuing to our last stop.
Our next stop is the impressive Ollantaytambo Fortress, where you’ll enjoy a 360° view of the Sacred Valley while exploring its ancient temples, terraces, and intricate water channels. This remarkable site showcases Inca military strategy and architectural brilliance, offering a deep insight into the culture of the Incas.
You’ll have over one hour to explore, learn about its fascinating history, and immerse yourself in its cultural significance.
If you’re taking a train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, simply let us know, and we’ll be happy to drop you off at the station.
After approximately two hours, we’ll begin our journey back to Cusco, where each traveler will be dropped off at their respective hotels. Your unforgettable adventure through the Sacred Valley will conclude, leaving you with lasting memories of ancient history, adventure, and the breathtaking beauty of the Andes.
Sacred Valley Tour is one of the most popular tours in the region. The Sacred Valley of the Incas was a crucial area for the Inca empire and it functioned as both an agricultural, spiritual and political center for them.
Throughout its length there are many Inca and Pre-Inca sites that can be found and the Sacred Valley tour visits the 4 main sites, Chinchero, Moray, Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo. Many tourists opt to do this tour just before their visit to Machu Picchu as you can choose to finish in Ollantaytambo from where you take the train on to Aguas Calientes (the town at the base of Machu Picchu).
This full-day Sacred Valley experience begins with a visit to Chinchero, an enchanting town known for its Inca ruins and vibrant textile traditions. From there, you’ll explore:
At Tunqui Expeditions, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.
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Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course
During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
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Group Tours
Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route.
It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.
Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.
Lost objects
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
Remember to check this list before packing your bags to make sure you don’t forget anything important. Have a nice trip!
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The “Super Sacred Valley Tour” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.
Group Price: US$ 180.00 US$ 150.00 per person
This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests.
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