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Discover the best of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Ready to experience something truly unique between the Andes and the living history of the Inca Empire?
Our VIP Sacred Valley Tour combines adventure, culture, and tradition in a complete journey through the most iconic sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
During this trip, you’ll explore ancient archaeological centers, agricultural terraces, colorful markets, and villages that still preserve their ancestral customs. Guided by an expert local guide, you’ll learn the history behind each site, discover the traditional weaving techniques of Chinchero, the salt-extraction process in Maras, the craftsmanship of Pisac, and enjoy the exquisite local cuisine of Urubamba.
👉 Join this unforgettable adventure and experience the very best of the Sacred Valley!
Starting from US$130 per person
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Highlights
- Visit the archaeological site of Chinchero, meet the local women weavers, and learn about the textile production process — a tradition passed down through generations.
- Enjoy stunning views as you travel through the Sacred Valley, observing locals in their daily activities and the variety of crops flourishing in the fields.
- Explore the famous Inca agricultural laboratory of Moray and marvel at its large, circular terraces shaped like an amphitheater, used more than 500 years ago.
- Discover the Maras Salt Mines, a truly unique place in the world, famous for its traditional salt production method sourced from a natural mountain spring.
- Walk through the incredible Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, located in the last “Living Inca Town” that still bears the same name.
- Experience the vast archaeological complex of Pisac, an even larger site than Machu Picchu, featuring terraces, temples, watchtowers, bridges, and the largest known Inca cemetery.
- Stroll through the charming Pisac Market and see how the locals keep their culture alive through weaving, pottery, and ancient traditions.
Detailed Itinerary
Cusco | Chinchero - Moray - Maras Salt Mines - Urubamba - Ollantaytambo - Pisac - Pisac Artisan Market - Cusco
Highlight of the day: Get to know the Sacred Valley of the Incas from beginning to end.
Discover the most significant Inca sites in the Sacred Valley
We will pick you up early from your hotel and head to Chinchero, a picturesque village in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, in private transportation. Here, you'll be able to explore ancient walls and Inca ruins and learn about its fascinating history. Then, we will go to Moray's famous circular cultivation terraces, where the Incas experimented with different crops and agricultural techniques. After that, we will visit the Maras Salt Mines, where one of the world's finest salts is extracted and used by the Incas for consumption.
After enjoying a delicious buffet lunch of typical Peruvian dishes in Urubamba, we will go to Ollantaytambo, known as the "last living Inca city," and visit its extensive archaeological site surrounded by impressive mountain peaks and colorful valleys. Our next destination is Pisac, where we will visit its archaeological site. Then, we will enter the traditional Pisac market to buy crafts and take with you the best memories of this fantastic trip. Finally, we will return to Cusco in our private transportation to take a break after this exciting tour full of culture and history.
We’ll begin our exciting adventure early, at 7:00 a.m., departing in our private transport toward Chinchero, a picturesque town located in the Sacred Valley, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore its ancient Inca walls and ruins while learning about its fascinating history. You’ll also enjoy a short textile art demonstration at the Awana Wasi (Weaving House), led by talented local women.
We’ll then continue our journey to the famous circular agricultural terraces of Moray, believed to have been used by the Incas for agricultural experiments with different crops and techniques. Next, we’ll visit the Maras Salt Mines, made up of around 4,500 salt ponds, where some of the finest salt in the world is still extracted today. This salt was once used by the Incas in their diet and is now valued for its therapeutic properties.
Without leaving the charming town of Maras, you’ll visit an artisan chocolate shop that produces pure Cusco cacao combined with Andean spices and the renowned Maras salt — a mix of authentic flavors that captures the essence of the Sacred Valley and invites you to take home a sweet memory of this experience.
Later, we’ll stop in Urubamba to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch featuring traditional Peruvian dishes. You’ll find a wide variety of options, such as quinoa chaufa, trout ceviche, papa a la huancaína, among others, along with salads and desserts. It’s the perfect opportunity to taste the traditional flavors of the region.
After lunch, we’ll continue to the town of Ollantaytambo, known as the “last living Inca city.” We’ll explore its extensive archaeological site, which includes water fountains, tall terraces, temples, and much more. The site is surrounded by towering mountain peaks, colorful valleys, and even a distant view of a glacier — a true testament to the impressive architectural skill of the Incas. You’ll also have time to walk through its beautiful cobblestone streets and capture amazing photos while our expert guide answers any questions you may have about this Inca city.
Our next stop is the archaeological site of Pisac. The complex is famous for its terraces that stretch harmoniously from the base of the mountain to the summit. You’ll also see the largest Inca cemetery ever discovered in the region and the Intihuatana of Pisac, known for predicting the solstice and equinox that determined the agricultural calendar of the ancient culture. The most incredible thing about this Inca city is that it was built in the shape of a condor. Afterwards, we’ll visit the traditional Pisac Market to shop for handicrafts and take home the best souvenirs from this unforgettable journey.
Finally, we’ll return to Cusco in our private transport and drop you off at your hotel, where you can enjoy a well-deserved rest after an exciting day full of culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Why Travel with us
Your Safety is Our Priority
All our guides are highly trained in first aid
Expert Local Guides
Handpicked for their knowledge of our country and their dedication to creating unforgettable journeys.
Sustainable Tourism
The Salkantay Foundation supports vulnerable Cusco communities through sustainable and cultural projects.
Small Groups
Travel in groups of no more than 16, uniting solos, couples, families, and friends in authentic adventures.
At Salkantay Trekking, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.
What Is Included?
Permits & Entrance Tickets
Maras Salt Mines Ticket Entrance
High Quality Service & Safety
Experienced Tour Guide - All our guides have professionalism, experience, responsibility, seriousness and passion, which will make your trip safe and comfortable.
Our official tour guides speak English and Spanish and are professionally trained and certified. We choose them for their experience, responsibility, unbridled passion for exploring, and pride in sharing our culture and history. In every experience, they will keep you safe and comfortable so you can enjoy your time worry-free!
Medical Kit or First AID Kit - Our guides are trained to deal with basic emergencies.
All Salkantay Trekking guides have received specialized training in first aid. We hold mandatory training sessions with our guides every February. Your guide will always carry a first aid kit to face basic emergencies (altitude sickness, travelers' diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.) as well as oxygen. If necessary, we’ll evacuate you from the path as quickly as possible and ensure that you arrive at a clinic for treatment.
24/7 Customer Service - We have 24 hours a day telephone service.
We have telephone service available 24 hours/day for ease of communication with Salkantay Trekking leading up to your trek.
Meals
Buffet Lunch in Urubamba
Transportation
Transport
All your transportation is included in this package. We will pick you up from your hotel to explore the Sacred Valley. Once you complete the tour, we will take you back to the door of your hotel.
What Is Not Included?
Cusco Tourist Ticket
This ticket is necessary and allows you admission to many of the most popular attractions in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, including archaeological sites and museums.
- From PEN 70.00 (US$ 20.00) to PEN 150.00 (US$ 45.00) per person.
Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Insurance
Tips for our staff
Tipping is the norm on any excursion in Peru. Although we pay good salaries to our entire team, something extra is always welcome.
Additional costs or delays beyond our control
This includes the occurrence of events such as landslides, adverse weather conditions, itinerary changes for safety reasons, illnesses, pandemics, changes in government policies, political instability, strikes, force majeure, and similar situations.
In most cases, we guarantee your tickets and full logistics in advance—paying ahead for permits, schedules, accommodations, supplies, and even staff mobilization to ensure everything is ready. Therefore, any additional costs that arise due to such unforeseen events must be covered by you, as we must also reorganize several aspects on our side.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation in these circumstances.
We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Salkantay Trekking in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course! During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
Pick up of guests
Please note:
- All pickups are within Cusco City, but we recommend booking a hotel in the historic center for its convenient location.
- Our guide or staff will confirm the pickup time the day before the tour.
- Due to traffic conditions, the pickup time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes.
- Cusco is an old city and has many narrow cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs are located on streets without car access or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to transport luggage. For such reasons, we strongly advise you to book accommodation with good access.
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.
Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.
Lost objects
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport or restaurant. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
ESSENTIAL
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EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED
The "Super Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour" can leave any day of the week, the whole year.
2025 Land Cost
Group Price: US$ 130.00 per person
This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests.
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Price Guarantee
Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the price won’t increase, whatever the circumstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.
Thank you for your interest in having an adventure travel experience in Peru curated by Salkantay Trekking. Please take a moment to complete our short form, so one our friendly Adventure Consultants could provide you all the information for your trip of a lifetime in Peru.
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Remember | One of our Travel Experts will contact you soon to confirm the availability of the trip you chose, give you more information, and/or provide you alternative options. Once availability is established, we will ask for a deposit and a completed online registration to confirm your spot on the trek. Please call us at (+51) 958 191 179 with any questions or to confirm availability over the phone.
Note | Due to the rainy season and trail maintenance, we don't offer this trek during the whole month of february. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, we are working to provide you a better service!
Feel free to reach us via email at info@salkantaytrekking.com or by calling us directly at (+51) 958 191 179
Every Day: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Triunfo Street 392, Office 212 (2nd Floor), Cusco, Peru
