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Sacred Valley

Sacred Valley tours: Chinchero, Moray, the Maras salt mines, Pisac and Ollantaytambo with lunch and certified guide from Cusco.

Sacred Valley

The Sacred Valley of the Incas

Between Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Urubamba river opens a fertile valley that the Incas considered sacred. Here you will find terraced citadels like Pisac and Ollantaytambo, the circular terraces of Moray — an Inca agricultural laboratory — and the Maras salt pans, still worked by local families.

It is also the best place to start your trip: it is lower than Cusco (around 2,900 m), it has excellent hotels and it connects by train to Machu Picchu.

Sacred Valley tours

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Sacred Valley

What makes it unforgettable

  • Pisac and Ollantaytambo

    Two great Inca citadels and their famous terraces.

  • Moray and Maras

    Concentric terraces and thousands of salt pools on the mountainside.

  • Chinchero

    Weaving traditions and natural dyes explained by local artisans.

  • Andean lunch

    Buffet in Urubamba with products of the valley.

Why travel with us

Live Sacred Valley with Peruvian Path

  • 15+years of experience
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  • 24/7support during your trip
  • Quality

    High service standards in every tour: punctual transport, comfortable vehicles and carefully selected partners.

  • Local guides

    Certified guides born in Cusco who share the living culture of the Andes.

  • Safety

    Registered operator, insured transport and 24/7 assistance during your trip.

  • Responsibility

    We protect our communities, heritage and children through the ESNNA code of conduct.

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FAQ

Questions about Sacred Valley

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Can I go from the Sacred Valley directly to Machu Picchu?

Yes. Many of our travelers finish the Sacred Valley tour at Ollantaytambo station and take the train to Aguas Calientes the same afternoon.

Is lunch included?

Our Sacred Valley Full Day includes a buffet lunch in Urubamba. Check the "Included" section of each tour.

Is it good for acclimatizing?

Yes. The valley is lower than Cusco, so it is an excellent first stop to adapt to the altitude.

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