9 VIP Experiences in Cusco Worth Booking Ahead

1.Sacred Valley (VIP) – Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Spend about 12 hours visiting five Sacred Valley sites from Cusco, with a bilingual English and Spanish guide and buffet lunch in Urubamba. Expect Inca terraces, Maras salt pools, steep steps at Ollantaytambo and Pisac, extra admission costs, and a brisk pace. Hotel pickup is included, but pickup from private residences is not.

“This was a very good tour if you like to see a lot in a small amount of time. I didn’t want to spend two days touring the Sacred Valley so this was a good option. However it was a very long day and some of it was a bit rushed. Be prepared for quick walking and quite a few steps. The guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot.”

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2.Sacred Valley with Peru Vip : Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $299Top rated

Spend about nine and a half hours visiting Awana Kancha and the Inca sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero. A private vehicle, hotel pickup, guide, entrance tickets, and buffet lunch are included. Guides such as Wilbert have been praised for engaging explanations and a thoughtful pace, though several stops involve strenuous walking.

“My partner and I recently took the Viator Sacred Valley tour and had a great time. Our tour guide, Willie, was super friendly and really knew his stuff. He also took some amazing photos that we’ll treasure forever. One thing to note, though, is that Willie repeated a lot of the same history throughout the tour. While it was clear he was passionate about the information, a bit more variety in the storytelling would have kept things even more interesting. Despite that, the beauty of the Sacred Valley, combined with Willie’s enthusiasm and his fantastic photography skills, made the tour totally worth it. With a bit more variety in the…”

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3.Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour in 2 days with Peru Vip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $491

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley, stopping at Awana Kancha, Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Aguas Calientes. The next day brings a guided visit to Machu Picchu and a return to Cusco. Your group travels privately, while a professional guide leads the archaeological visits.

“Great Service and very lovely people. Our main Contact was Wilber and everything work perfectly. On our 3 days/2 Nights Machu Picchu trip we visited also nice places like Ollantaytambo Temple or Pumamarca Ruins. The highlight was Machu Picchu where we went inside twice. Once in the afternoon until sunset and next Morning 6am for Sunrise. We went then as well to the Machu Picchu Mountain. We did also other Private tours with Wilber and Estefanie (best Driver from Cusco!) All tours were fantastic and we enjoyed it very much.”

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4.Sacred Valley VIP Tour with Maras and Moray from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $45

This 11-hour group tour links six Sacred Valley stops, from Chinchero’s textile market to Moray’s circular terraces and Maras’s salt ponds. You travel with an English- and Spanish-speaking guide, share group transport with up to 18 people, and stop in Urubamba for a buffet lunch. Site tickets cost extra, so bring cash and check the current fees before you go.

“Tour guide was very responsible and nice. He introduces the trip without bothering the guests too much. Great experience. Just one minor improvement that I thought thr bus will drive us back to the hotel but it was not.”

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5.Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain in one day, private with Peru Vip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $159

Leave Cusco at 4:00 am for a full-day trip to Vinicunca, at about 5,000 meters. Peru Vip provides transport, a guide, trekking poles, breakfast and lunch. Expect a demanding uphill walk, striking mountain views and changeable, cold weather. Horses are optional for 90 soles, paid directly to local carriers.

“Had a fantastic day on the Rainbow Mountain group tour arrange by Will at Peru VIP. Great information & advice was offered on this & other tours provided by VIP directly & through excursion companies. Will also lent my friend poles free of charge. Very knowledgeable & trustworthy & fair prices.”

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6.Sacred Valley VIP Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $247

Spend a full day exploring the Sacred Valley from Cusco in a private vehicle with a certified guide. The route includes Moray’s Inca agricultural terraces, Maras’s community-run salt pans, lunch in Urubamba, and the archaeological sites of Ollantaytambo and Pisac. Guide names on past tours include Franklin, Fred and Fredy, though your guide may differ.

“Great food, wonderful service and beautiful landscapes, my family and I took several photos and had a lot of fun!Auto-translated”

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7.Cusco | Visit Maras, Moray, Chinchero, Pisac | Valle Vip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $43

Set out from Cusco at 6:30 a.m. for Chinchero, Moray’s Inca terraces, Maras salt ponds, a buffet lunch in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. A bilingual guide and round-trip transport are included. Guide Vergilio has been praised for keeping the day on track. Budget extra for entrance fees and expect a full, fast-paced schedule.

“Tolles Programm für alle die möglichst viel an einem Tag sehen wollen. Kompetenter Guide der auch den Ablauf gut im Griff hatte und ein hervorragendes Mittagsbuffet. Einen Stern Abzug gibt es für die unnötige Verkaufsveranstaltung am Ende der Tour in einem Schmuckladen.”

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8.Sacred Valley VIP Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $32Best value

Spend a full day traveling from Cusco through the Sacred Valley, with a bilingual guide, transport, and buffet lunch included. Visit Chinchero’s textile traditions, Moray’s circular farming terraces, the Maras salt ponds, and the Inca sites of Ollantaytambo and Pisac. Admission fees cost extra, and the schedule is brisk.

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9.Sacred Valley Vip Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews

Uyuni Experience EIRL runs a 12-hour, small-group Sacred Valley tour from Cusco, visiting Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. Expect Inca stonework, circular terraces, salt ponds, a buffet lunch in Urubamba, and time at Pisac’s market. The group is limited to 10, with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide.

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