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Sacred Valley Day Trips: The 15 Best from Cusco

91 tours  ·  from $17 a head

The valley loop is the classic second day in Cusco, lower and warmer than town. These 15 differ on which stops they make, Pisac, Maras, Moray, Chinchero or Ollantaytambo, and on whether lunch is a buffet or a proper sit-down.

From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Maras Salt Mines Tour with Lunch - Moray: Inca farming in steep country
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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Maras Salt Mines Tour with Lunch

1.Sacred Valley & Maras Salt Mines Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,227 reviews · 1 day · from $28Our pick

From Cusco, visit Chinchero’s weaving traditions, Moray’s Inca terraces, Maras’s salt ponds, Ollantaytambo’s fortress and Pisac’s ruins. A bilingual guide leads the full-day route, with a buffet lunch in Urubamba. Guides have included Liliana, Jorge and Kevin. Entrance fees are extra, and the Ollantaytambo stop involves more than 200 steps.

“Fantastic day full of amazing archaeological wonders and cultural experiences. Jorge was a wonderfully knowledgeable guide with a great attitude. Our only wish is that this tour was offered as a two-day tour so that we could have spent more time at each spot!”

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Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray - Chinchero: textiles, fibers, and natural dyes
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Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray

2.Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,058 reviews · 12 hours · from $28

This 12-hour shared tour links Chinchero’s weaving traditions, Moray’s circular terraces, Maras’s working salt pools, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. A bilingual guide leads the visits, and a buffet lunch in Urubamba is included. Guides such as Edith, Samuel, Rudy, and Victor have led recent departures, but the guide varies. Expect brief stops and extra entrance fees.

“Comfortable bus and great tour! Thank you Sam and Joel! On the last site part of it was already closed, so it would be nice to have an earlier start and be able to make it on time”

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Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch - Moray: the Inca terraces in a high bowl
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Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch

3.Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 501 reviews · 12 hours · from $25Best value

This 12-hour shared tour links five Sacred Valley stops: Chinchero’s textile center, Moray’s circular terraces, the Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. Expect a bilingual English or Spanish guide, a buffet lunch in Urubamba, extra entrance fees and a brisk pace. Guides have included Victor, Rudy and William, but assignments vary.

“Excellent guide! Our guide Victor was super knowlegable and pationate about Inca culture and history. He made a lovely photos during our visit. That was a great experience! The food in the restaurant was delicious.”

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Sacred Valley: Maras & Moray by Quad Bike from Cusco - Riding toward Moray
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Sacred Valley: Maras & Moray by Quad Bike from Cusco

4.Maras & Moray by Quad Bike from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 418 reviews · 6 hours · from $39

Travel from Cusco to Cruz Pata by van, learn the ATV basics, and ride toward Moray with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll visit the Inca terraces, then see Maras’s salt pans from a viewpoint, since ATVs are not permitted at the mines. Guide names vary, with Joel, Carlos, Alex, Floyd, and Edgar among those who have led tours.

“The pick up and drop off was good, you four wheel for about an hour total. Great and simple instructions to feel comfortable!”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu - Pisac’s terraces, stonework, and market
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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

5.2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 265 reviews · 2 days · from $370

Travel from Cusco through Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then take a scenic train to Aguas Calientes and visit Machu Picchu with a guide the next morning. The small group is capped at 15, and the package includes transport, entrance to Machu Picchu, and lunch in Aguas Calientes. Accommodation is included only with selected options.

“It was INCREDIBLE ! The organisation is very clear and the tour is very complete! Our guide for the sacred valley was Wally, he was so nice and happy to share his culture with us! He is a solar human being, full of joy ! The train ride to Machu Picchu was so beautiful .. Then on the second day we had the chance to be guided by Uriel, he was an history professor (and a photographer, for your photos it’s perfect ☺️). He is passionate and passionating !!! He shared with us many interesting informations about the machu picchu and we couldn’t wished for a better guide than him…”

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Cusco:Sacred Valley Pisaq,Ollantaytambo,Chinchero with Lunch - Taray’s mountain view on the way to Pisac
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Cusco:Sacred Valley Pisaq,Ollantaytambo,Chinchero with Lunch

6.Sacred Valley Pisaq,Ollantaytambo,Chinchero with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 10h 30m · from $28

Travel from Cusco to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup, and buffet lunch in Urubamba. Expect Inca terraces and temples, a Pisac market stop, Chinchero’s colonial church and weaving workshop, plus a long day on the road. Guides such as Julio, Nora, and Eddie have led the tour; assignments vary.

“Everything. I got to see everything I was promised, and then some. I highly recommend the activity to all future travelers.”

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Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco - Chinchero: Inca foundations and colonial layers
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Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco

7.Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $47

Leave Cusco early for a guided circuit through Chinchero, Moray’s agricultural terraces, the Maras salt pans, Ollantaytambo and Pisac, with a buffet lunch in Urubamba. Hotel pickup, transport and a guide are included. Most entrance fees are extra, and the schedule moves quickly, so expect a full day rather than long visits at each site.

“This was a wonderful tour! They took us from site to site keeping us busy all day with beautiful experiences, and views. We really enjoyed the buffet lunch as well.”

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Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley - Heading up to Huilloc for lunch and conversation
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Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley

8.Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $200Top rated

Join guide Liat for a 10-hour food and culture tour from Urubamba. Taste local food in the market and main square, visit Ollantaytambo for chicha, then meet an Indigenous family in Huilloc for a traditional lunch and a look at local crafts and daily life. The day ends back in Urubamba with dessert.

“We did a food-tasting tour with Liat in the Sacred Valley — it was absolutely amazing! Every stop was full of flavors, local stories, and great energy. Liat is super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience unforgettable.”

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Private Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco - Maras and Moray show different kinds of ingenuity
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Private Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco

9.Private Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $600

A private two-day trip from Cusco pairs a long Sacred Valley route with a guided three-hour visit to Machu Picchu. You’ll stop in Chinchero, at Maras’s salt ponds, Moray and Ollantaytambo, then ride a tourist train to Aguas Calientes. Guide names associated with the team include Elvis, Willy and Camille. The price is $600 per person.

“Willy was a wonderful guide. He cares so much for his tourists, he knows very well the story. He was very helpful and pleased all the people in the tour. I recommend him 100% for your next visit to Peru.”

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Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo - Maras salt pans and a local lunch
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Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo

10.Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $135

Starting at 8:00 am from your accommodation in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo, this private, 9 to 10-hour tour visits Inca terraces, Moray’s circular agricultural terraces, the Maras salt pans, and Chinchero’s weaving tradition. Guides have included local experts such as Pablo, Sam, and Ferdinand. Private transport keeps the long day practical, but site tickets and lunch cost extra.

“My mom and I had an amazing private tour with Sam (tour guide) and Willy (driver). Sam allowed us to move at our own pace, and offered detailed explanations for each place we stopped. Sam was also great at taking photos of my mom and I, he got all the angles! I really enjoyed this day in the Sacred Valley. It's hard to get to but so worth seeing. The salt mines were a standout, as were the Incan ruins in Ollantaytambo. We also stopped for lunch at a restaurant with an incredible view of the valley, and delicious food too. My mom and I both felt very safe with…”

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Sacred Valley Tour in Cusco - Pisac’s terraces, temples, and artisan market
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Sacred Valley Tour in Cusco

11.Sacred Valley Tour in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $47

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley on a small-group tour capped at 15 people. A professional guide leads visits to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero, with time for Pisac’s artisan market and a buffet lunch in Urubamba. Transport and lunch are included; budget extra for entrance fees.

“Excellent tour, with very attentive and explaining guide. Followed the rhythm of the group and explained with all the historical detailsAuto-translated”

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Sacred Valley Textile Workshop – Dyeing & Weaving in Cusco - Gathering plants and preparing natural dyes
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Sacred Valley Textile Workshop – Dyeing & Weaving in Cusco

12.Sacred Valley Textile Workshop – Dyeing & Weaving in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $420

Spend a full day near Cusco learning textile-making with Ruth Pimentel and local master weavers. Gather plants for natural dyes, prepare and dye alpaca yarn, then try spinning and backstrap weaving. Private transport and lunch are included, and you take home a handmade piece.

“This was the most amazing day. I feel so lucky to be welcomed into this family for the day and learn all about natural dyeing and weaving. It’s such a beautiful art form and so nice to learn about an important element to another culture’s history. 10/10 would recommend for an amazing day.”

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Cusco: Tandem Paragliding in The Sacred Valley of The Incas - A mountain made for the view
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Cusco: Tandem Paragliding in The Sacred Valley of The Incas

13.Tandem Paragliding in The Sacred Valley of The Incas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $120

Ride from Cusco or the Sacred Valley to Cerro Sacro, then take off in tandem with a professional pilot such as Leo, Simon, or Carlos. The flight lasts about 10 to 20 minutes, depending on conditions, with a video included. Plan on six to seven hours for the full outing, including transport and possible weather waits.

“The day trip with Leo Infantas was spectacular! He explained the rules very well, we feel very safe and we had a blast with breathtaking views over the Sacred Valley. Highly recommended! ☺️”

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Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour - Pisac Market: a quick taste of local trade
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Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour

14.Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $679

Leave Cusco for a guided Sacred Valley day at Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then ride the train to Aguas Calientes for a hotel night. The next morning, visit Machu Picchu with a guide before returning to Cusco by train and transfer. The tour costs $679 per person, includes key tickets and some meals, and has a maximum group size of 16.

“The Viagen agents were very supportive and punctual. They texted you to update status of the tour and the plan before the trip and standby for inquiries. In Sacred Valley, i was put in a main Spanish speaking group but Franco the guide translated everything in Eng, only to me. Bus is comfortable- small leg rooms but manageable. Instruction are clear where to go next. For MachuPiccu, I got a private tour (as I book only one month in advance). I decided to start at6am and I got MachuPiccu view without other tourists!”

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Excursion to Sacred Valley Full Day & Buffet Lunch |Group Tour| - Ollantaytambo: the second major archaeological stop
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Excursion to Sacred Valley Full Day & Buffet Lunch |Group Tour|

15.Excursion to Sacred Valley Full Day & Buffet Lunch |Group Tour|

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $27

Spend about 10 hours exploring Sacred Valley archaeological sites with a professional guide and a group of no more than 15. Pickup in central Cusco and buffet lunch are included; site entrance fees are not. You can finish in Cusco or stay in Ollantaytambo. Christian is one guide associated with the tour, though your guide may vary.

“Great tour. Pick up on time. Went 4 sites in one day. Christian gives great guide with both English and Spanish. It's a little tight schedule to tour 4 sites in one day but he managed it well. We leave Cusco about 7am and went back about 7pm.”

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