Sacred Valley Private Tour
- 6–9 hours
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Experience the heart of the Andes with your 2026 Sacred Valley Private Tour, designed as the cornerstone of your "Altitude Staircase" acclimatization strategy. At a gentle 9,400ft, the Valley is where your journey truly begins. Avoid the "big bus" crowds as your private guide (like your local expert, Jorge) leads you through the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo and the geometric salt pans of Maras. Unlike generic tours, we prioritize "Human Proof" moments—like a private lunch with a weaving collective in Misminay or an ancestral farming demo. Why Choose this Private Tour? Logistics: Door-to-door transport in your 2026 GPS-tracked fleet. Flexibility: We adjust the pace for seniors and kids in real-time.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- A lunch buffet is included with your tour.
- Entrance fee
What's not
- Tips or gratuities
- Souvenirs
Itinerary
08:30 AM | Private Hotel Pickup (Cusco)Meet your private guide and driver at your hotel doorstep. We head northwest into the high Andean plateau
09:30 AM | Chinchero: Visit a private textile home for a demonstration of ancient weaving techniques. Witness how natural plants and minerals are used to create the vibrant colors of the Andes.
11:00 AM | Moray: The Incan Laboratory. Explore the massive circular terraces of Moray. Your guide will explain how the Incas used these varying microclimates as an advanced agricultural research center.
12:30 PM | Maras: The Salt Pools. Walk along the edges of 3,000+ ancient salt ponds. We visit a private section of the mines to learn how local families have harvested "Maras Pink Salt" for over a millennium.
1:00 PM: A lunch buffet is included in your day trip.
Explore the Sun Temple and the steep terraces of this "living town." We wander the original Inca streets, where water channels still flow 500 years later.
4:30 PM | Arrival in Cusco. Direct transfer to your hotel lobby.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Journey Machu Picchu
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 178% above the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
- It is shorter than most of them.
About Cusco
Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.
Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.
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