Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Urubamba

It was an amazing tour and our guide Ray was excellent; he introduced us to his culture in a wonderful way. All the plac...

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On this day trip through the Sacred Valley, we'll explore the ancient ruins of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chincheros - the perfect way to discover some of the most important archaeological sites in Peru.

Details

Duration

12 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup & drop–off
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Buffet lunch (depending on selection)

Not included

Ticket for foreigners: 70PEN per person
Ticket for Peruvian nationals: 40PEN per person
Admission to the salt mines: 15PEN per person

When to book

You can book up to 8 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Only some areas are accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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From

US$349

Reviews of our customers

8.2

Excellent 770 Travelers·41 reviews

May 31, 2026
Héctor
Guadalajara, Mexico
It was an amazing tour and our guide Ray was excellent; he introduced us to his culture in a wonderful way. All the places we visited were very beauti...
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April 25, 2026
Kiomara Fosaty
Spain
100% recommended, comprehensive and with lots of explanations. We really enjoyed it. Ketty was our fantastic guide.
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May 5, 2024
Anna Armendáriz
Peru
The excursion started with rain and very cold, so that surely affects my opinion. Our guide, Rosita, was a little quirky in her way of explaining, but...
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August 8, 2025
Anónimo
Spain
A tour where we were able to see various tourist attractions, but on a tight schedule. Visits to the weaving workshop and jewelry store are not recomm...
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July 12, 2025
Santiago Acquarone
Argentina
Everything was great, both with the service and the guide. The places we visited were very nice, and the buffet where we ate was good. In my opinion, ...
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August 13, 2024
Anonymous
Barcelona, Spain
The places visited are incredible and essential, but the tour goes too fast and does not give you time to see it or get to know it well.
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August 18, 2025
Stella
Buenos Aires, Argentina
A very good excursion. The guide Carlos was excellent!
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August 2, 2025
Cristina
Barcelona, Spain
Excellent. Very comprehensive. Our guide, Jimmy, gave us a very enjoyable tour.
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July 14, 2025
Guillermo Agustin Canteros
Santa Fe, Argentina
Too many hours (many of them spent traveling in a stifling minivan) make the tour, despite being beautiful, exhausting. The guide was good, friendly, ...
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May 12, 2025
Natalia Santarelli
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Everything was great. The agency was a 10. Carlos, Julio, and Jenny made our lives easier. Highly recommended.
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Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas

When making your reservation, you can choose between the following options:

Standard tour (10 hours)

We'll pick you up at your hotel between 7:30 and 8 am and set off toward the ruins of Pisac, where we'll visit some of the most breathtaking Incan remains in Peru. Get your cameras ready!

Once in Pisac, we'll head towards the local shops to look at beautiful artisanal goods made by locals. Later, we'll continue down the Vilcanota River to arrive at Urubamba, the Sacred Valley's capital. Here, you can enjoy a meal at a local restaurant or a typical Andean buffet.

Then, we'll head to the Ollantaytambo ruins for a guided visit through the historical site. Be sure to take note of the sheer strength of these structures as we walk through them. Once we've explored the area, we'll return to Cuzco and make a quick pit stop in Chincheros to visit the Church of Nuestra Señora de Monserrat and learn about its history.

The tour will come to an end back at your hotel.

Complete tour (12 horas)

Between 6:30 and 7 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel and head to Chincheros, our first archeological site of the day.

Afterward, we'll head to Maras, where we'll arrive at Moray and find circular terraces with a fascinating history. We'll also visit the salt mines and discover their use during the Incan era. There are more than 3,000 ponds of various sizes and dimensions that belonged to local families who took advantage of the salt. They treated it with iodine and sold it later in the market.

We'll return to Urubamba and enjoy a delicious lunch full of typical Andean foods. You can also enjoy lunch at any of the local restaurants in the area.

The next stop on our tour is Ollantaytambo, which dates back to the 15th century. We'll discover its important sites, such as the Temple of the Sun, the Princess baths, and the Intihuatana.

To wrap things up, we'll visit the Pisac ruins, where we can see a huge amount of Andean ruins and the most well-preserved Andean cemetery in the country.

We'll finish our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas back at your hotel.

Pickup

With both tour options, hotel pickup is only available to hotels in Urubamba's historic city center. If you're staying in a different area, we'll tell you where to meet for pickup.

Pickup time will be as follows:

Standard tour: between 7:45 am and 8 am. The activity will start in Pisaq at 8:55 am.
Complete tour: between 6:35 am and 6:50 am. The activity will start in Chincheros at 7:50 am.

Tour finishing point

During the booking process you'll be able to choose where to end the tour from the following options:

Your accommodation in the Sacred Valley (Urubamba, Ollantaytambo or Yucay).
In the historic centre of Cusco: next to the Plaza de Armas, between Calle Heladeros and Plaza Regocijo.

Tour with lunch

When making you're reservation, you can choose between a tour with or without lunch. The lunch included will be a buffet-style meal with typical Andean foods.

8.2

Excellent 770 Travelers·41 reviews

May 31, 2026
Héctor
Guadalajara, Mexico
It was an amazing tour and our guide Ray was excellent; he introduced us to his culture in a wonderful way. All the places we visited were very beauti...
With friends
Is this useful?
April 25, 2026
Kiomara Fosaty
Spain
100% recommended, comprehensive and with lots of explanations. We really enjoyed it. Ketty was our fantastic guide.
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 5, 2024
Anna Armendáriz
Peru
The excursion started with rain and very cold, so that surely affects my opinion. Our guide, Rosita, was a little quirky in her way of explaining, but...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 8, 2025
Anónimo
Spain
A tour where we were able to see various tourist attractions, but on a tight schedule. Visits to the weaving workshop and jewelry store are not recomm...
With friends
Is this useful?
July 12, 2025
Santiago Acquarone
Argentina
Everything was great, both with the service and the guide. The places we visited were very nice, and the buffet where we ate was good. In my opinion, ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 13, 2024
Anonymous
Barcelona, Spain
The places visited are incredible and essential, but the tour goes too fast and does not give you time to see it or get to know it well.
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 18, 2025
Stella
Buenos Aires, Argentina
A very good excursion. The guide Carlos was excellent!
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 2, 2025
Cristina
Barcelona, Spain
Excellent. Very comprehensive. Our guide, Jimmy, gave us a very enjoyable tour.
Is this useful?
July 14, 2025
Guillermo Agustin Canteros
Santa Fe, Argentina
Too many hours (many of them spent traveling in a stifling minivan) make the tour, despite being beautiful, exhausting. The guide was good, friendly, ...
With friends
Is this useful?
May 12, 2025
Natalia Santarelli
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Everything was great. The agency was a 10. Carlos, Julio, and Jenny made our lives easier. Highly recommended.
As a couple
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Types of activities in Urubamba

Day trips Hiking

Other activities in Urubamba

Racchi Ayllu Community Visit + Andean Weaving Workshop 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu 5-Day Trek to Machu Picchu 2-Day Trek to Machu Picchu Pachamanca Demonstration & Tasting 4-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu

Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas

When making your reservation, you can choose between the following options:

Standard tour (10 hours)

We'll pick you up at your hotel between 7:30 and 8 am and set off toward the ruins of Pisac, where we'll visit some of the most breathtaking Incan remains in Peru. Get your cameras ready!

The tour will come to an end back at your hotel.

Complete tour (12 horas)

Between 6:30 and 7 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel and head to Chincheros, our first archeological site of the day.

We'll return to Urubamba and enjoy a delicious lunch full of typical Andean foods. You can also enjoy lunch at any of the local restaurants in the area.

To wrap things up, we'll visit the Pisac ruins, where we can see a huge amount of Andean ruins and the most well-preserved Andean cemetery in the country.

We'll finish our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas back at your hotel.

Pickup

With both tour options, hotel pickup is only available to hotels in Urubamba's historic city center. If you're staying in a different area, we'll tell you where to meet for pickup.

Pickup time will be as follows:

Standard tour: between 7:45 am and 8 am. The activity will start in Pisaq at 8:55 am.
Complete tour: between 6:35 am and 6:50 am. The activity will start in Chincheros at 7:50 am.

Tour finishing point

During the booking process you'll be able to choose where to end the tour from the following options:

Your accommodation in the Sacred Valley (Urubamba, Ollantaytambo or Yucay).
In the historic centre of Cusco: next to the Plaza de Armas, between Calle Heladeros and Plaza Regocijo.

Tour with lunch

When making you're reservation, you can choose between a tour with or without lunch. The lunch included will be a buffet-style meal with typical Andean foods.

Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas