--- title: Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 127 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 212 duration_minutes: 540 duration_max_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 3 of 72 (Sacred Valley Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/sacred-valley-full-day-private-tour-from-urubamba-ollantaytambo/ --- # Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo **Guidekin's take:** Visit Ollantaytambo, Maras Incan Salt Pools and Moray on a private tour for your party. Hotel transfers from Urubamba or Ollantaytambo and private transport are included; guidance is English only, and site tickets and lunch cost extra. 4.99 from 212 reviews at €127 per person for 9h–10h. In our comparison: #3 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore the best and most unique sites of the Sacred Valley on a leisurely full-day tour with a local guide. This private experience is perfect for those who have only one day to explore the Sacred Valley and want to see the best sites. Explore its stunning highlights; Visit the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo, an ancient Incan fortress, Explore the Maras Incan Salt Pools, a unique cultural and natural attraction; Discover the archaeological site of Moray, an Incan agricultural laboratory; and Visit the Chinchero Ruins and see the traditional weaving techniques of the locals. Unlike the standard bus tours, we do not waste your time by stopping at commission stores. You get to explore and experience the real Sacred Valley with a friendly local guide. Avoid crowds and enjoy a private tour at your pace. Enjoy a personal experience, and go at your own pace. You will be able to talk to your guide and ask questions and be involved during the tour. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €127 per person for the Best of Sacred Valley Tour option; other options up to €141 - Duration: 9h–10h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 212 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Cusco Local Friend - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.99 from 212 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 212 of 212. - 5 stars: 209 (99%) - 4 stars: 3 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise flexible pacing, knowledgeable guides and safe driving; altitude sickness affected some travellers **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of Inca history and local life - Flexible pacing and time at sites tailored to travellers - Safe driving in comfortable vehicles - Smooth pickups and dropoffs at hotels and airports - Clear communication and help tailoring the itinerary **Complaints:** - Altitude sickness affected some travellers during the tour Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2026-06-26 to 2026-10-22); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Best of Sacred Valley Tour | €127 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Best of Sacred Valley Tour: You will visit: OLLANTAYTAMBO, MORAY, the SALT MINES, and CHINCHERO. Pickup included | | Absolute Sacred Valley Tour | €141 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Absolute Sacred Valley Tour: You will visit: OLLANTAYTAMBO, MORAY, the SALT MINES, and PISAC Pickup included | ## What's included - Professional English-speaking local tour guide - Customizable drop-off options (including Cusco hotel or airport upon request) - Hotel pickup and drop-off in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo - Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Lunch - Gratuities for driver and guide (optional) - Maras Salt Mines - Ollantaytambo, Moray and Chinchero ## Itinerary 1. **Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo** (2h) - We start this tour visiting Ollantaytambo – One of the grandest Inca sites in the Sacred Valley, boasting Inca terraces, an otherworldly Temple of the Sun, a Water Temple with ceremonial fountains, and much more. From here, it will take about 1 hour to get to the next site. 2. **Maras Moray Tours** (1h) - Guided visit to the amazing circular Inca Terraces of Moray, Unique among the Inca sites in the Sacred Valley area, believed to be an elaborate agricultural laboratory. From this site, it takes about 30 mins driving to the next site. 3. **Salinas de Maras** (45m) - Guided visit to the famous Salt Mines of Maras, where locals, since pre-Inca times, have been obtaining Salt by evaporating warm salty water from a local subterranean stream. 4. **Maras** (1h) - We will have some time to get a deserved lunch in a local restaurant in this area (Lunch is not included) Then it will take about 30 mins to get to the next site. 5. **Chinchero** (45m) - Visit Chinchero, A small town famous for its spectacular mountain views, the traditional textile weaving centers, and the well-preserved Incan ruins. After visiting this site, it will take about 1 hour to arrive to your Hotel. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The total duration of the tour is 5 hours and 30 minutes, the remaining time is for travelling from one location to another. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €254 | €127 | | 4 | €384 | €96 | | 6 | €540 | €90 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Sacred Valley Tours start at €90 per person. ## Compared with other Sacred Valley Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 72** | €127 | 9h–10h | 4.99 (212) | private | | [2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Cusco](/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-sacred-valley-and-machu-picchu-guided-tour-from-cusco/?format=md) | €501 | 2 days | 4.99 (1022) | shared | | [Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley](/peru/cusco/tours/food-and-culture-full-day-tour-in-the-sacred-valley/?format=md) | €251 | 10h | 5.0 (184) | shared | | [4-Day Machu Picchu , Sacred Valley and Cusco-Private Guided Tour](/peru/cusco/tours/4-day-machu-picchu-sacred-valley-and-cusco-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | €1248 | 4 days | 5.0 (137) | private | Ranked #3 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €1348, median €428; typical length 2 days. 31 of 72 are private. 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