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The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour

4.9 · 716 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by exploor Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
12h
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €127 · private from €181
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
06:30 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

This Sacred Valley route combines Chinchero weaving with the Maras Salt Mines.

A local guide, transport, Cusco hotel pickup and return and a buffet lunch are included, but admission to the Sacred Valley sites costs extra. 4.92 from 716 reviews at €127 per person for 12h.

In our comparison: #56 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Small Group Tour The page pricePickup included€127 for 2+ people
Private TourPrivate Tour: Private tour with a private guide only for you. Pickup included€181 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • Buffet lunch at Restaurante Tunupa
  • Professional local guide (English and Spanish)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
  • Round-trip transport in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Modified transportation for a more comfortable experience (no back-pain or other problems)
  • Breakfast
  • Drinks at restaurant (tea is included)
  • Sacred Valley Sites
  • Surcharge ($15/person) if only 2 travelers are booked

Reviews

4.9
716 ratings
Tripadvisor 556 · Viator 160

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 708 of 716

Star breakdown of all 716 ratings

5 stars
677 · 95%
4 stars
31 · 4%
3 stars
3 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
4 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, small groups and lunch; some want more time at Ollantaytambo.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain the sites and answer questions about local history
  • Small groups allow personal attention and conversation
  • Skilled drivers and comfortable vehicles on the winding roads
  • Tasty buffet lunches in pleasant surroundings
  • Well timed visits help avoid crowds at the sites

Complaints

  • Some wanted more time at Ollantaytambo, while others found the pace unhurried
  • Entrance fees are paid separately from the tour booking

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2 June 2026 to 4 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
06:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
exploor; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included Buffet lunch at Restaurante Tunupa

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Sacred Valley Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #56 of 72€12712h4.92 (716)varies by option
2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Cusco€5012 days4.99 (1022)shared
Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley€25110h5.0 (184)shared
Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo€1279h4.99 (212)private

Ranked #56 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 72 Sacred Valley Tours

From €127 per adult · Small Group Tour