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Sacred Valley Tour: Explore Inca Heartland
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10 Ratings
Ollantaytambo
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Sacred Valley on this full-day tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco. Explore ancient Inca sites, vibrant markets, and breathtaking landscapes with experienced guides. Discover the rich heritage of Peru on this educational and memorable journey.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Sacred Valley on this full-day tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco. Explore ancient Inca sites, vibrant markets, and breathtaking landscapes with experienced guides. Discover the rich heritage of Peru on this educational and memorable journey.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ollantaytambo - Begin the tour of the Sacred Valley at the Ollantaytambo ruins, a prime example of Inca architecture. A local expert will share detailed insights about the various sections of this archaeological site, enhancing the tour experience.
- Urubamba - Following the exploration of Ollantaytambo’s remarkable archaeological site, with…
- Ollantaytambo - Begin the tour of the Sacred Valley at the Ollantaytambo ruins, a prime example of Inca architecture. A local expert will share detailed insights about the various sections of this archaeological site, enhancing the tour experience.
- Urubamba - Following the exploration of Ollantaytambo’s remarkable archaeological site, with its ancient terraces and stunning Inca architecture, the journey continues to the heart of the Sacred Valley — Urubamba. The route offers breathtaking Andean landscapes, charming farming communities, and fields of corn and quinoa lining the Urubamba River. Upon reaching Urubamba, there will be time to unwind and enjoy the serene environment.
- Moray - After taking in the beautiful views in Urubamba, the next destination is Moray, where circular agricultural terraces reveal the Incas’ diverse cultivation techniques.
- Maras - The tour then proceeds to Maras, renowned for its salt mines. Here, a unique type of salt is produced, and visitors can learn about the cultivation methods. The tour includes stops to taste the famous chicha de jora and frutillada, a strawberry-based drink, and learn their preparation.
- Chinchero - The final stop is Chinchero, known for its textile weavers. A knowledgeable guide will lead a brief tour of the agricultural center, significant since the Inca era. Visitors can enjoy the handmade crafts at the markets before returning to Cusco around 4:00 pm, arriving back at the hotel.
What's Included
- Hotel drop-off in Cusco
- Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- Tourist transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Box lunch (picnic)
- Pick up at the Hotel/Ollantaytambo train station
- Hotel drop-off in Cusco
- Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- Tourist transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Box lunch (picnic)
- Pick up at the Hotel/Ollantaytambo train station
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Tips for guide and driver
- Entrance tickets to archaeological sites, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Salt mines, Chinchero)
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Tips for guide and driver
- Entrance tickets to archaeological sites, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Salt mines, Chinchero)
Additional Information
Discover the wonders of the Sacred Valley on a guided cultural tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco with Encuentros Peru Adventure. This full-day tour offers a fascinating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Journey through iconic Inca archaeological sites, lively local markets, and awe-inspiring landscapes that embody the spirit of the Andes….
Discover the wonders of the Sacred Valley on a guided cultural tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco with Encuentros Peru Adventure. This full-day tour offers a fascinating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Journey through iconic Inca archaeological sites, lively local markets, and awe-inspiring landscapes that embody the spirit of the Andes. Our knowledgeable local guides bring Peru’s history to life with engaging storytelling, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and personalized experience.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, cultural adventurers, and newcomers, this Sacred Valley tour provides a comprehensive, educational, and memorable experience.
Reserve your spot now and immerse yourself in the living heritage of Peru.
- Total Tour duration includes travel time
- El servicio es de 2 personas a mas
Location
Ollantaytambo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Tara_w
Oct 26, 2025
Very knowledgeable guides! - We had a wonderful day with Jose and Yoselin! We were staying in Ollantaytambo and had already seen the ruins, but Jose was very accommodating about making a few changes to our itinerary. We learned alot, saw some incredible things and had a lovely picnic lunch out in the countryside. Both guides were very patient answering all of our off topic questions. Would totally recommend this tour if you need to travel between Ollantaytambo and Cuzco.
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618rusellc
Oct 15, 2025
Sacred Valley Cuckoo return - I did the tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco ending our machu picchu tour with our guide was very friendly and extensive knowledge to Serca of history actually I really loved it I highly recommend doing these two tours thanks Jose
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Luis
Sep 30, 2025
Amazing tour - Such a great tour! Getting picked up in Urubamba and dropped off in Cusco made things so easy for me. The guide was super friendly and knew a lot about the area, and the stops along the Sacred Valley were just incredible. Everything was well-organized but still felt relaxed. Definitely recommend
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Wanderer64192288674
Sep 21, 2025
Thanks Jose - Did this Sacred Valley Tour after visiting Machu Picchu while returning to Cusco and it was such a perfect trip. We saved plenty of time as the sites were on our way. Jose Luis was our tour guide and he went above and beyond in making this trip a memorable one. Highly recommend
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318elenaq
Sep 16, 2025
100 percent recommended for a different tour - We did the Sacred Valley tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco with Encounters Peru Adventure and it was an excellent experience. From the beginning the organization was clear and punctual. We visited amazing places like the fortress of Ollantaytambo, Moray, the Salineras de Maras and Chinchero, where we learned a lot about the Andean textile tradition.
Our guide José was exceptional: very professional, attentive and with a great knowledge of Inca history and culture. Thanks to it, each site became even more valuable and we better understood the importance of the Sacred Valley.
I totally recommend Encuentros Perú Adventure and the guide José for those who want to live a cultural and well organized experience in the Sacred Valley.
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Alison_w
Apr 22, 2025
Great tour of the Sacred Valley! - Great day! We were picked up in Ollantaytambo and dropped off in Cusco and along the way we got to visit a lot of archaeological and cultural sites in the Sacred Valley. Our guide, Dario, was very knowledgeable (and accommodating!) and kind and our driver, Fernando, made us feel very safe on some truly gnarly mountain roads! Highly recommend!
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Elizabethml6887rg
Oct 24, 2024
I recently took a private full-day tour of the Sacred Valley - I recently took a private full-day tour of the Sacred Valley, and it was fantastic! The landscapes were breathtaking, and each stop offered a unique insight into Incan history. The guide was very friendly and shared lots of interesting information. I loved exploring the local markets and trying traditional foods. Overall, it was a memorable experience that I highly recommend!
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Devinc439
Sep 16, 2024
Amazing! - Stevin was our guide and he was amazing! He showed us the ruins of Ollantaytambo, Moray, the salt mines, and then took us to lunch. After, he took us to a place where a woman showed us how she makes clothing out of alpaca wool and then to the town of Chinchero. This was all in one day and has been the highlight of our Peruvian experience. He explained the history of every place we went to and was so kind. If anyone is visiting Peru, I would recommend getting Stevin as a guide!!
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Ravimm7030pm
Jul 3, 2023
Immersive Tour - Quite an insightful and an indepth tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas on the way back from Machu Picchu with Encuentros Peru Adventure. They recieved us from the train station and did the tour which was very informative and we never felt rushed or hurried. Jose Luis is a very informative tour guide with a true passion of sharing his knowledge on Inca mythology. Highly reccomend if you want to get an immersive tour off the beaten crowd.
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Pamelanb1563cl
May 29, 2023
Sacred Valley with Jose - Quite a peculiar trip. We did this on our way back to Cusco after visiting Machu Picchu. Jose is such a wonderful guy who did everything to make this trip an experience of a lifetime. The tour included visits to the prime archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the guide gave an indepth explanation to the local traditions, history and culture. It was nice to hear from a local on their way of life and how locals have preserved the age old Inca traditions and customs. This was a oprivate tour, we never felt rushed or hurried. Jose spoke good English as well. Highly reccommend this after visiting Machu Picchu.
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