Sacred Valley VIP Tour

The Sacred Valley VIP Tour is the most complete tourist excursion in all of Cusco, designed to cover the most representative Inca monuments, Andean landscapes, and living traditions of the region in a single Full Day.

During this must-do journey, you will visit the traditional village of Chinchero and its textile center, the circular terraces of Moray, the white Maras Salt Mines, the city of Urubamba (where you will enjoy a buffet lunch), the living fortress of Ollantaytambo, and the Archaeological Park alongside the Artisan Market of Pisaq.

The main difference lies in the number of attractions included and time optimization. While the classic tour only covers visits to Pisaq and Ollantaytambo, the Sacred Valley VIP integrates three additional iconic destinations: Chinchero, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines.

This VIP option allows you to explore the entire geographical circuit of the Sacred Valley in a single comprehensive day without having to hire separate additional tours.

This Full Day tour has an approximate total duration of 12 and a half hours. Passenger pickup at their respective hotels in Cusco begins at 06:30 am.

The trip concludes around 07:00 pm returning to the city center of Cusco, dropping you off a few meters from the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) so you can rest or enjoy Cusco’s nightlife.

The best time to take the Sacred Valley VIP Tour corresponds to the months of the dry season, which spans from April to October. During this time of year, days are sunny, rainfall is scarce, and the mountain and terrace landscapes appear with maximum clarity.

Nevertheless, the tour operates year-round. During the rainy season (November to March), the valley takes on a lush green color and the Urubamba River increases its flow, offering unforgettable photographic postcards.

It is considered ideal because it offers a complete cultural, historical, and scenic overview of the Inca civilization prior to your visit to Machu Picchu. In just one day, you manage to understand their architecture, advanced agricultural engineering, and living textile customs.

Furthermore, as it travels through areas at lower altitudes than Cusco, it provides an excellent opportunity to acclimatize while enjoying a seamless and deeply enriching experience.

The physical difficulty level of this tour is rated as easy. It is a cultural contemplation tour where long travel distances between valleys are completed comfortably in our tourist transportation.

The walks at each archaeological park are brief and guided, taking place at a unhurried pace that requires no mountain training or heavy physical exertion.

The total combined walking distance on foot throughout the entire day is approximately 3 to 4 kilometers (1.8 to 2.5 miles), distributed progressively among the six archaeological and artisan parks along the route.

You will walk light sections inside the terraces of Chinchero, the viewpoints of Moray, the salt canyon of Maras, and the stairways of Ollantaytambo and Pisaq.

The maximum altitude of the tour is located in the town of Chinchero at 3,762 meters (12,342 feet) above sea level. From that point, the route progressively descends toward Moray (3,500 m / 11,482 ft), Maras (3,200 m / 10,498 ft), Urubamba (2,870 m / 9,416 ft), and Ollantaytambo (2,792 m / 9,160 ft).

This gradual decrease in geographical elevation throughout the day significantly helps oxygenation and physical comfort for passengers.

Yes, both the Ollantaytambo and Pisaq sites feature sections of Inca stone stairways to ascend toward their upper temples. However, climbing to the top is not mandatory if you prefer a more restful option.

The guide offers adapted explanations and itineraries in the flat lower sections so that passengers with reduced mobility can enjoy the visit without fatigue.

Yes, the Sacred Valley VIP Tour is a perfect alternative for children, seniors, and families wishing to travel together. The comfort of our tourist transport and the inclusion of the buffet lunch guarantee an enjoyable outing.

It is recommended that seniors or children advance at their own pace at the archaeological parks and take advantage of the rest breaks at each viewpoint.

It is recommended to dress in comfortable layered clothing. In the morning upon leaving Cusco, the weather is usually cold, but as you descend into the Sacred Valley, the temperature becomes warm and pleasant under the Andean sun.

Always carry a light jacket or windbreaker in your backpack to protect yourself from the cool wind that often blows in the afternoon in Pisaq or Ollantaytambo.

It is essential to wear comfortable sports sneakers or hiking boots with non-slip soles. The Inca complexes feature dirt paths, colonial cobblestones, and steps that require good traction.

Avoid attending in open sandals, flip-flops, or rigid dress shoes with heels to ensure your balance and comfort throughout the itinerary.

In your small backpack, you should carry high-factor sunscreen, sunglasses with UV protection, a wide-brimmed hat, a bottle of water to stay hydrated, insect repellent, and your personal documents.

Do not forget to pack your camera or mobile phone with sufficient memory and a charged battery, as well as cash in Peruvian Soles for your handicraft purchases and entry fees.

To access Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Pisaq, you need the Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC), either in its General or Partial Circuit 3 modality.

Additionally, entry to the Maras Salt Mines complex is community-based and separate, so its direct admission is paid in person at the site’s ticket office in cash Soles.

No, entrance passes for the Sacred Valley do not have limited capacity and do not require reservations months in advance. They are purchased directly at official ticket offices on the day of the tour.

To secure your seats on our private tourist transport with buffet lunch, you only need to book with the agency a couple of days in advance.

The risk of altitude sickness is minimal on this tour, as most of the journey takes place at the floor of the Sacred Valley (between 2,700 and 2,900 m / 8,858 and 9,514 ft above sea level), areas with higher oxygen pressure than the city of Cusco.

Even so, we suggest maintaining constant hydration by taking small sips of water and taking walks at a calm and serene pace.

Yes, our authorized tourist transport carries a fully equipped first-aid kit available to the group at all times to handle minor contingencies.

Our professional bilingual guides are trained in field tourism care to offer you permanent support throughout the tour across the valley.

Yes, the Sacred Valley VIP tour is extremely safe and peaceful. Each archaeological site and artisan market features security personnel and marked pathways.

As a standard precautionary measure in crowded areas, you are only recommended to keep an eye on your valuables at the Pisaq and Chinchero stalls.

Given that the midday sun in the Sacred Valley is usually bright and intense, applying high-factor sunscreen to your face and neck every two hours is mandatory.

Using sunglasses and a hat will prevent heat fatigue or headaches caused by ultraviolet radiation during outdoor guided visits.

If you experience fatigue or dizziness, you must notify your assigned guide immediately. The group will pause to allow you to rest in shaded areas.

Because our tourist bus remains parked very close to the access areas, returning to the vehicle to rest comfortably is fast and completely safe.

Your booking guarantees a top-quality tour package including hotel pickup in Cusco, round-trip private tourist transport, continuous accompaniment by a professional bilingual guide, and a first-aid kit.

Likewise, it includes a varied and delicious buffet lunch in the city of Urubamba, designed to recharge your energy with the best local gastronomy.

The tour cost does not include the Cusco Tourist Ticket (for Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Pisaq), community entry to the Maras Salt Mines, beverages not specified in the buffet, personal expenses, or tips.

We recommend carrying cash in Peruvian Soles of small denominations, as access fees are paid directly at official ticket offices.

Lunch is served at a distinguished tourist restaurant in Urubamba. It offers an extensive buffet featuring varied alternatives from Peruvian and international cuisine: soups, fresh salads, meats, traditional stews, vegetarian dishes, and desserts.

This gastronomic pause midway through the day allows you to regain energy in a relaxed, comfortable environment surrounded by the valley’s nature.

Our booking policies for the Sacred Valley VIP are highly flexible. You can request date rescheduling or cancellations by notifying our customer service team with due commercial notice.

We invite you to contact our advisors directly to receive details on the specific terms applicable to your travel package.

Reserving your spots is extremely agile and fast. You can write to us directly through our official WhatsApp channel, fill out the form on our website, or send us an email.

You will only need to provide your selected date for the excursion, the number of participants, and your hotel details in Cusco to issue official confirmation.

You will experience an enriching journey. In Chinchero, you will observe traditional wool crafting with natural dyes. In Moray, you will contemplate colossal Inca agricultural engineering, and at the Maras Salt Mines, thousands of glittering white pans.

In Ollantaytambo, you will walk through the last living Inca town with its original aqueducts, and in Pisaq, you will marvel at the hanging terracing that borders the river canyon.

Yes, you will have free time at the picturesque Pisaq Artisan Market. There you will find fine alpaca ponchos, colorful tapestries, silver jewelry inlaid with spondylus shell, ceramics, and stone carvings.

Buying directly from local artisans is a fantastic way to acquire authentic souvenirs while supporting the sustainable economy of the Sacred Valley.

Yes, this is one of the biggest advantages of the Sacred Valley VIP Tour. If you have an evening train ticket heading to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), you can choose to end your tour in Ollantaytambo around 03:30 pm.

You only need to notify the agency in advance at the time of your booking so the guide can coordinate unloading your luggage at the Ollantaytambo station without complications.

Yes, this tour is considered a world-class photography paradise. The contrast between concentric terraces, white salt fields, stone fortresses, and towering mountains yields stunning shots.

We suggest bringing your cameras or mobile phones with sufficient storage and fully charged batteries to capture every corner of the Sacred Valley.

It is considered the best one-day tour because it integrates six of Cusco’s most coveted destinations into a smooth, comfortable itinerary with excellent buffet gastronomy and top-tier guides.

If you are looking to optimize your time and experience an unforgettable day packed with history, adventure, and natural beauty, the Sacred Valley VIP Tour is your ideal choice de Semana Santa.