
The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 714 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour worth booking?
The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour is a 12-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $119 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 714 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 87 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (714)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $119 per person
Beat the Crowds: Experience the magic without the masses. We've meticulously planned our itinerary to ensure you arrive before the crowds at each destination. Deep Dive Exploration: Enjoy a leisurely 40-50 minutes at each site. While many touristic tours rush through in 20-30 minutes, we give you ample time to fully absorb the beauty, take photographs, and immerse in the history. 4 Wonders, One Day: Explore the weaving magic of Chinchero, the shimmering Maras Salt Mines, the agricultural marvel of Moray, and the majestic Ollantaytambo fortress. Personal Touch: Dive deeper into the wonders of the Andes with a more personalized touch. Our group is limited to just 8 travelers, ensuring everyone gets a front-row view of history. Seamless Comfort: Travel in style and comfort. We prioritize your ease with our top-notch transportation, ensuring every journey between sites is as remarkable as the destination itself.
What you get
About this experience
Beat the Crowds: Experience the magic without the masses. We've meticulously planned our itinerary to ensure you arrive before the crowds at each destination. Deep Dive Exploration: Enjoy a leisurely 40-50 minutes at each site. While many touristic tours rush through in 20-30 minutes, we give you ample time to fully absorb the beauty, take photographs, and immerse in the history. 4 Wonders, One Day: Explore the weaving magic of Chinchero, the shimmering Maras Salt Mines, the agricultural marvel of Moray, and the majestic Ollantaytambo fortress. Personal Touch: Dive deeper into the wonders of the Andes with a more personalized touch. Our group is limited to just 8 travelers, ensuring everyone gets a front-row view of history. Seamless Comfort: Travel in style and comfort. We prioritize your ease with our top-notch transportation, ensuring every journey between sites is as remarkable as the destination itself.
What's included
Included
- Buffet lunch at Restaurante Tunupa
- Professional local guide (English and Spanish)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
- Round-trip transport in air-conditioned vehicle
- Modified transportation for a more comfortable experience (no back-pain or other problems)
Not included
- Breakfast
- Carbonated beverages
- Entrance fees
- Surcharge ($15/person) if only 2 travelers are booked
What you'll see and do
Sacred Valley
6:45 am: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco and 1h ride to Chinchero
60 minutes here
Chinchero
8:00 am: Meet Roxana who is part of the eldest family keeping the weaving traditions alive. Her alpacas and guinea pigs will welcome you and you can feed them their breakfast. Further, learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create impressive textiles by hand.
60 minutes here
Maras Moray Tours
9:30 am: Imagine the impressive Inca terraces and the beautiful Andes in the background. This view is just stunning, the story behind even more. Your guide will teach you about the Inca's agricultural laboratory, and how they created different climatic zones in these terraces. We'll enjoy this place for about 45min - 1h.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Maras
11 am: Staying in front of thousands of salt ponds, still intact. Here you have the chance to take one of the most famous pictures in the Sacred Valley. Our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you. From here we continue our tour to have delicious lunch.
60 minutes here
Urubamba
1 pm: Enjoy an outstanding lunch buffet (vegetarian and vegan options available) in one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley, the highly ranked Tunupa.
60 minutes here
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
2:40 pm: Our last discovery for that day: The terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This place was highly protected as it was the entrance to the path to Machu Picchu. Thus, much happened here during the Spanish invasion.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Ollantaytambo
3:50 pm: You have the option to be dropped off at the train station in Ollantaytambo, or to return with us to Cusco.
10 minutes here
Cusco
5:35 pm: Arrival at your hotel in Cusco, filled with lots of magical moments. Note: All times are approximations.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Private Tour
Private Tour: Private tour with a private guide only for you. Pickup included
Small Group Tour
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- exploor
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring adequate clothes according to the weather and a raincape just in case
- Use sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- Bring bottled water, some snacks and some extra money
- Small group of 8 max. travelers.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 715 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
715 verified traveler reviews for The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Perfect Day Tour
This is a wonderful experience. Each site was beautiful. Our tour guide, Luis, was phenomenal. He provided clear and interesting knowledge about each site and kept us interested throughout the trip. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a quick run through the sacred valley highlights.
via Viator
Wonderful experience with Exploor
I travelled with my mum to Peru, as her dream was to visit the Machu Picchu. I found this great team from Exploor and they exceed our expectations from our trip. From the begging the communication was great and easy going with Erik, via WhatsApp, phone calls and emails. Very smooth and flexible process to create our own trip, with their recommendations. Once we were there a whole team took care of us in every moment. We felt very well cared, with a great and warm attention. We are so grateful to all of them, as well as the transports very comfortable, the flexibility, the visits so authentic and in great time to have the place for us, and the kindness from drivers and guides. Special regards to Vidal, who we spend most of our visits with.
via Tripadvisor
Enjoyable day trip
A very relaxed and interesting day. A little disappointed there was an additional 180 Soles (£40) to pay for entrance fees but we still enjoyed the trip. It was no surprise there were 'shopping' opportunities along the way but no hard sell so not really an issue. We were only a small group so had lots of time to enjoy the various sites and our guide Vidal was great in providing the history for each one. Lunch was good in a very nice location.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience with Exploor
Great experience, great guides!!!
via Tripadvisor
Sacred Valley Tour
Karina was wonderful. She is extremely knowledgeable. Best guide we have had so far in our trip to Peru and we have had some great guides. I enjoyed all the sites we visited. The time at each place was quick, but long enough to learn some interesting facts without being overwhelmed with too much Our driver was great. He was kind and very helpful. The lunch buffet was very tasty and had beautiful surroundings
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $119 to $199
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 250
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 87
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour cost?
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Prices start at $119 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cusco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cusco is not rushed.
Is The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 714 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour?
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Around 250 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cusco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cusco and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cusco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cusco?
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On Outty we rank every Cusco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, Full-Day Humantay Lake Trek (Meals Included), Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cusco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour?
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Included: Buffet lunch at Restaurante Tunupa; Professional local guide (English and Spanish); Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco; Round-trip transport in air-conditioned vehicle; and Modified transportation for a more comfortable experience (no back-pain or other problems). Not included: Breakfast; Carbonated beverages; Entrance fees; and Surcharge ($15/person) if only 2 travelers are booked. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 246 listed pickup locations in and around Cusco. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time.
What languages is The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour?
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Across 714 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Private Tour, Small Group Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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