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Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day Tour: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisac

Five of the best Inca sites and Andean towns in one day from Cusco, with a professional guide and buffet lunch in Urubamba.

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Tour Overview

Five Sites in One Day

Sacred Valley Tour: Inca Sites, Andean Culture and Living Towns

The Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day tour takes you to five of the most important places in the Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo and Pisac, in one well-organized day from Cusco.

You discover Inca terraces, temples and towns, a traditional textile demonstration and colorful markets, with a buffet lunch in Urubamba. As the valley is lower than Cusco, it is also a great way to acclimatize before Machu Picchu or a trek.

DurationAbout 12 hours
Sites5 in one day
Altitude2,700–3,700 m
DifficultyEasy

Chinchero

Inca terraces, a colonial church and a weaving demonstration with natural dyes.

Moray and Maras

Circular Inca terraces and thousands of salt pools run by local families.

Ollantaytambo

The best-preserved Inca town, with the Temple of the Sun.

Pisac

Huge agricultural terraces and a colorful traditional market.

Read the full Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day description

We pick you up in Cusco between 6:15 and 6:45 AM and start in Chinchero, then visit the circular terraces of Moray and the Maras Salt Mines. After a buffet lunch in Urubamba, we explore the Inca town of Ollantaytambo.

In the late afternoon we visit the terraces and market of Pisac, and return to Cusco around 6:30 to 7:00 PM at Plaza Regocijo. Taking the train to Machu Picchu? You can leave the group in Ollantaytambo around 3:00 PM.

Continuing to Machu Picchu? See our Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour, or add another day hike like the Rainbow Mountain Tour.

Private Sacred Valley Full Day Tour

Enjoy the Sacred Valley Full Day Tour at your own pace with a private tour for you, your family or friends: flexible departure times, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.

Special Price for Returning Customers

Have you traveled with Machu Picchu Team before? Contact us before booking to receive a special returning-customer rate for the Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, subject to verification of your previous booking.

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

The Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day runs every day of the year, subject to availability. Book months ahead or at short notice: when spaces are available, we accept bookings until 9:00 PM the day before.

Taking the train to Machu Picchu? If you wish, we can drop you off in Ollantaytambo around 3:00 PM so you can catch your train to Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes). Just let us know when you book.

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Click BOOK NOW and open the calendar.

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Choose your date and enter your details.

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Pay securely online and receive your confirmation.

DeparturesDaily, all year
Book until9:00 PM the day before
Train to Machu PicchuDrop-off in Ollantaytambo, 3:00 PM

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700  ·  📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day Tour

Nine reasons travelers choose this Sacred Valley tour with Machu Picchu Team.

  • ✓5 Sites in One Day
    Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo and Pisac.
  • ✓Textile Demonstration
    Learn about alpaca wool and natural dyes with a local family.
  • ✓Moray Terraces
    Circular Inca terraces, believed to be an agricultural laboratory.
  • ✓Maras Salt Mines
    Thousands of salt pools still worked by local families.
  • ✓Ollantaytambo
    The best-preserved Inca town, with its Temple of the Sun.
  • ✓Pisac
    Terraces, ceremonial areas and a colorful market with valley views.
  • ✓Buffet Lunch in Urubamba
    Peruvian dishes, with vegetarian and vegan options.
  • ✓Great for Acclimatization
    Lower than Cusco: ideal before Machu Picchu or a trek.
  • ✓No Unnecessary Shopping Stops
    Just one cultural textile demonstration.
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Duration Full Day
Starts in Meet at Machu Picchu Team Office at 6:45 AM
Group size 16
Departures DAILY DEPARTURES
Physical level Easy
Trip style Classic
Distance TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
Meals B, 1 L, D
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4.9 Excellent · 2,800+ reviews

"Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attent..."

BoardingPass605159 28/09/2026

"Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifiqu..."

Bouhet M 28/09/2026

"This experience was amazing. The guys are really nice and the landscapes seems like AI...."

Jose Alejandro Navarro 27/09/2026

"Great experience, an unforgettable adventure all thanks to Eduardo and Marx. Big thank ..."

Kristina K 27/09/2026

"Eduardo is the best guide! Really tailored our experience around our pace and flexibili..."

Zak L 27/09/2026

"I had such a great time on this guided tour! Everything was really well organised, and ..."

Mihai 26/09/2026

"Incredible, a very polite and attentive person, he knows a lot about the mountain, a to..."

Renato C 26/09/2026

"Nothing to say about the trek itself. The landscapes are magnificent and the organizati..."

lara j 25/09/2026

"The trek is magnificent, the landscapes are breathtaking, and the organization is decen..."

nuno29 25/09/2026

"We did the 2-day trail and were very satisfied with our guides Miguel and Alice. The wa..."

Thomas L 25/09/2026

Five of the best Inca sites and Andean towns in one day from Cusco, with a professional guide and buffet lunch in Urubamba.

Five Sites in One Day

Sacred Valley Tour: Inca Sites, Andean Culture and Living Towns

The Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day tour takes you to five of the most important places in the Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo and Pisac, in one well-organized day from Cusco.

You discover Inca terraces, temples and towns, a traditional textile demonstration and colorful markets, with a buffet lunch in Urubamba. As the valley is lower than Cusco, it is also a great way to acclimatize before Machu Picchu or a trek.

DurationAbout 12 hours
Sites5 in one day
Altitude2,700–3,700 m
DifficultyEasy

Chinchero

Inca terraces, a colonial church and a weaving demonstration with natural dyes.

Moray and Maras

Circular Inca terraces and thousands of salt pools run by local families.

Ollantaytambo

The best-preserved Inca town, with the Temple of the Sun.

Pisac

Huge agricultural terraces and a colorful traditional market.

Read the full Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day description

We pick you up in Cusco between 6:15 and 6:45 AM and start in Chinchero, then visit the circular terraces of Moray and the Maras Salt Mines. After a buffet lunch in Urubamba, we explore the Inca town of Ollantaytambo.

In the late afternoon we visit the terraces and market of Pisac, and return to Cusco around 6:30 to 7:00 PM at Plaza Regocijo. Taking the train to Machu Picchu? You can leave the group in Ollantaytambo around 3:00 PM.

Continuing to Machu Picchu? See our Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour, or add another day hike like the Rainbow Mountain Tour.

Private Sacred Valley Full Day Tour

Enjoy the Sacred Valley Full Day Tour at your own pace with a private tour for you, your family or friends: flexible departure times, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.

Special Price for Returning Customers

Have you traveled with Machu Picchu Team before? Contact us before booking to receive a special returning-customer rate for the Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, subject to verification of your previous booking.

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

The Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day runs every day of the year, subject to availability. Book months ahead or at short notice: when spaces are available, we accept bookings until 9:00 PM the day before.

Taking the train to Machu Picchu? If you wish, we can drop you off in Ollantaytambo around 3:00 PM so you can catch your train to Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes). Just let us know when you book.

01

Click BOOK NOW and open the calendar.

02

Choose your date and enter your details.

03

Pay securely online and receive your confirmation.

DeparturesDaily, all year
Book until9:00 PM the day before
Train to Machu PicchuDrop-off in Ollantaytambo, 3:00 PM

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700  ·  📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day Tour

Nine reasons travelers choose this Sacred Valley tour with Machu Picchu Team.

  • ✓5 Sites in One Day
    Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo and Pisac.
  • ✓Textile Demonstration
    Learn about alpaca wool and natural dyes with a local family.
  • ✓Moray Terraces
    Circular Inca terraces, believed to be an agricultural laboratory.
  • ✓Maras Salt Mines
    Thousands of salt pools still worked by local families.
  • ✓Ollantaytambo
    The best-preserved Inca town, with its Temple of the Sun.
  • ✓Pisac
    Terraces, ceremonial areas and a colorful market with valley views.
  • ✓Buffet Lunch in Urubamba
    Peruvian dishes, with vegetarian and vegan options.
  • ✓Great for Acclimatization
    Lower than Cusco: ideal before Machu Picchu or a trek.
  • ✓No Unnecessary Shopping Stops
    Just one cultural textile demonstration.

Sacred Valley Tour Itinerary

Cusco → Chinchero → Moray → Maras → Urubamba → Ollantaytambo → Pisac → Cusco

Your Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day tour starts with pickup in Cusco between 6:15 and 6:45 AM. Around 7:45 AM we reach Chinchero (3,700 m): the Inca site, the colonial church built on Inca foundations and a textile demonstration with a local family.

Next we visit the circular terraces of Moray (about 9:45 to 11:00 AM) and the Maras Salt Mines around 11:30 AM. Between 1:00 and 2:00 PM we enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba.

Around 2:30 PM we explore Ollantaytambo and its Temple of the Sun, and between 4:00 and 5:00 PM the terraces and market of Pisac. We return to Cusco around 6:30 to 7:00 PM.

DifficultyEasy
Sites5
Altitude2,700–3,700 m
Back in Cusco6:30–7:00 PM

Good to know: Bring cash in soles for the Cusco Tourist Ticket and the Maras entrance. There are stairs at Ollantaytambo and Pisac.

Included Today

  • ✓Hotel pickup and transport
  • ✓Bilingual guide
  • ✓Textile demonstration
  • ✓Buffet lunch in Urubamba

Drop-off

At our office on Plaza Regocijo. Taking the train? You can stay in Ollantaytambo around 3:00 PM.

What Is Included in the Sacred Valley Tour

Hotel or Airbnb Pickup in Cusco

Between 6:15 and 6:45 AM, or meet at our office.

Round-Trip Tourist Transport

All transfers between the five sites.

Professional Bilingual Guide

English and Spanish, with deep knowledge of the Sacred Valley.

Buffet Lunch in Urubamba

Peruvian dishes, soups, salads and desserts. Vegetarian and vegan options.

Textile Demonstration in Chinchero

Alpaca wool and natural dyes, with a local family.

First Aid Kit

Your guide carries a first aid kit and safety equipment.

Free Luggage Storage

At our office on Plaza Regocijo during the tour.

Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico)

Partial ticket: S/70 (2 days, 4 sites) or general ticket: S/130 (10 days, 16 sites). Cash only, in soles.

Maras Salt Mines Entrance: S/20

Separate fee. Cash only, in soles.

Breakfast

Have breakfast before your pickup.

Tips and Personal Expenses

Tips and handicrafts are not included.

Sacred Valley Packing List: What to Bring

On the Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day tour, mornings are cool and middays warm. Dress in layers and bring cash for the entrances.

Clothing and Footwear
  • ✓Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
  • ✓Layered clothing
  • ✓Light rain jacket or poncho
  • ✓Hat or cap and UV sunglasses
In Your Backpack
  • ✓Passport or ID and your booking voucher
  • ✓Cash in soles for the Tourist Ticket and Maras
  • ✓Reusable water bottle and light snacks
  • ✓Sunscreen and lip balm
  • ✓Camera or phone and a power bank
  • ✓Personal medication

Prices and options

Official Rates & Pricing Plans

* All rates are in USD per person
Rate OptionPrice per person
STANDARD Standard Price $27 USD
PROMO Promotional Price $23 USD

2026 & 2027 prices: the rates above are valid for bookings with travel dates in 2026 and 2027.

Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day: Standard or Promotional Price?

The Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day tour includes the same services at both rates. The promotional price is our thank-you to travelers who also explore Peru with us.

Standard

Standard Price

For all travelers who book this tour on its own.

Best for: travelers who want to see the best of the Sacred Valley in one day.

Promo

Promotional Price

For travelers who also book another tour with Machu Picchu Team, or who have traveled with us before.

How to get it: mention your other Machu Picchu Team booking when you reserve this tour.

Your day

5 Sites in the Sacred Valley

  • Hotel pickup in Cusco between 6:15 and 6:45 am
  • Chinchero: textile demonstration, Inca ruins and colonial church
  • Moray: the circular Inca terraces
  • Maras Salt Mines: thousands of salt pools on the mountainside
  • Buffet lunch in Urubamba
  • Ollantaytambo and Pisac: Inca fortresses, terraces and the Pisac market
  • Back in Cusco between 6:30 and 7:00 pm

Included

What Your Price Covers

  • Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off in Cusco
  • Round-trip tourist transport
  • Buffet lunch, with vegetarian and vegan options
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • First aid kit
  • Free luggage storage at our office in Cusco

Entrance fees not included: the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico) and the Maras Salt Mines entrance (S/ 20). Both are paid in cash and in Peruvian soles.

Which tourist ticket? The partial ticket (S/ 70, valid 2 days) covers Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. The general ticket (S/ 130, valid 10 days) covers 16 sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.

Easy level: most of the day is by vehicle, with short walks and some stairs at Ollantaytambo and Pisac. Breakfast is not included, so have it before pickup.

Perfect for acclimatizing: the Sacred Valley is lower than Cusco, so this tour is a great first day before Machu Picchu or a trek.

Group Size

Small groups with a maximum of 16 travelers.

Book solo, as a couple or with friends: you’ll join travelers from around the world who booked the same date.

Daily Departures

We depart every day of the year.

You can book online until 9:00 pm the day before your tour.

Free Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund.

Need to change your date? Reschedule for free until 7:00 pm the day before.

Travel information

Booking Guide

How to Book the Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day Tour

You can book the Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day tour until 9:00 PM the day before, online or at our office.

Option 1

Book Online

Pay by card (3.99% fee) and receive your confirmation by email.

Option 2

Book in Person

At Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, Cusco. Pay in soles, US dollars, euros or by card.

Book Online in 4 Easy Steps

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Choose your date

Click Book Now and select your tour date.

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Enter your details

Full name, nationality, hotel in Cusco and WhatsApp number with country code.

03

Pay securely

Pay by card and receive a confirmation email.

04

Get your pickup time

We send a second message with your exact pickup time.

Sacred Valley Tour Booking Policy

1. Free Rescheduling

Change your date or switch to another full-day tour for free until 7:00 PM the day before, subject to availability.

2. Cancellation and Refunds

More than 24 hours before: 100% refund. Less than 24 hours, but before 7:00 PM the day before: 50% refund. After 7:00 PM the day before, or no-show: no refund. Card processing fees may be non-refundable.

3. Bad Weather or Safety

If we must cancel for severe weather, road closures or safety reasons, we offer a new date, another tour or a refund.

4. Entrance Fees

The Cusco Tourist Ticket and the Maras entrance are paid on site, in cash and in soles only.

5. Pickup Time

Be ready at your hotel at the confirmed time. Late arrivals may miss the tour, without refund.

FAQs

Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does this tour help with acclimatization?

Yes. The valley goes from 3,700 m (Chinchero) down to 2,700 m (Ollantaytambo), an excellent way to adjust to the altitude before hikes or Machu Picchu.

2. Can I start the tour in the Sacred Valley?

The group tour starts in Cusco on a fixed route. With a private tour, you can start in the Sacred Valley.

3. How much walking is there on the Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day tour?

Transport between sites is included. Inside the sites, walks are moderate, with stairs and slopes at Ollantaytambo and Pisac.

4. Are there markets?

Yes, handicraft stalls in Chinchero, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. Buying directly supports local families.

5. How long do we stay at each site?

About 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the site and the group’s pace.

6. Where is lunch?

A buffet in Urubamba (about 1 hour), with Peruvian dishes, salads and desserts, and vegetarian or vegan options on request.

Why choose Machupicchu Team

The Machu Picchu Team Difference

Why Book the Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day Tour with Machu Picchu Team?

01

100% Local Operator

Based in Cusco, managing every tour directly.

02

No Unnecessary Shopping Stops

Only one cultural textile demonstration, so you have more time at the sites.

03

Professional Guides

Certified guides with deep knowledge of the Sacred Valley.

04

Honest Prices

Competitive rates that reflect the real cost of the service.

05

Quality Without Shortcuts

Well-organized logistics from start to finish.

Traveler Reviews

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Read recent experiences from travelers who booked with our local team and shared how the service, organization, and on-trip support felt in real situations. These reviews help future passengers understand what to expect before choosing their tour.

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Charlotte Sou

28/09/2026
Google

Nous avons passé 5 jours avec Omar pour le Salkantay trek et c’était super ! La qualité des logements, des repas et l’accompagnement lors du trek était parfait ! Petit point négatif sur le dernier hôtel et dernier restaurant à Aguas Calientes très mal notés et certains ont eu des puces de lit, à changer car pas du tout hygiénique.En tout cas merci beaucoup à Omar pour cette aventure, sa gentillesse et sa bonne humeur !

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Anton Hoffstadt

28/09/2026
Google

We did the 5 day Salkantay Trek with Machu Picchu Team. Our guide Amoroso was the best. Super chill guy, very fun to be around and he just made the whole Salkantay experience feel complete. Overall good experience and organisation by Machu Picchu Team, would recommend.

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Lea Jungmann

28/09/2026
Google

We did the 5 days salkantay trek. Our guide Amoroso was the best. He was really patient with us and made this experience unforgettable!! He explained everything really well and made us feel included even if we were always last. The trek was amazing but be prepared for night one to be really really cold. We can only recommend doing this trek with Machu Picchu Team.

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BoardingPass605159

28/09/2026
Tripadvisor

Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attentive. Thank you to the kitchen staff as well! Definitely a challenge, but in the end it all worth it!

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Bouhet M

28/09/2026
Tripadvisor

Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifique avec des paysages très variés. Tout est bien rôdé, transport, repas, couchage. On mange très bien et en quantité ! Par contre prévoyez de quoi manger pendant la randonnée ce n’est pas inclus. Pour moi c’est la meilleure façon pour se rendre au Machu Picchu en passant par le col du Salkantay et en montant le dernier jour par les marches du chemin de l’Inca. Un petit bémol sur la transparence du prix annoncé , ce trip se veut all inclusive, en réalité ce n’est pas le cas. Certains frais imprévus viennent s’ajouter tout au long des 5 jours ( frais supplémentaires pour les activités, taxe pour certains passages de pont ou col, Tips un peu forcé ). Ce ne sont pas des gros frais mais au cumulé ça représente aux alentours de 300 soles. Je trouve personnellement que l’organisme ferai mieux d’intégrer ces frais dans le prix de leur expérience car on a vraiment la sensation d’être mis sur le fait accompli. Prévoyez des gourdes filtrantes car les bouteilles d’eau sur place sont vendus à prix d’or !

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