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title: The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 127
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 716
duration_minutes: 720
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 56 of 72 (Sacred Valley Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/the-ultimate-full-day-sacred-valley-tour/
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# The Ultimate Full Day Sacred Valley Tour

**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 (table below).

## Overview

Beat the Crowds: Experience the magic without the masses. We've meticulously planned our itinerary to ensure you arrive before the crowds at each destination.

Deep Dive Exploration: Enjoy a leisurely 40-50 minutes at each site. While many touristic tours rush through in 20-30 minutes, we give you ample time to fully absorb the beauty, take photographs, and immerse in the history.

4 Wonders, One Day: Explore the weaving magic of Chinchero, the shimmering Maras Salt Mines, the agricultural marvel of Moray, and the majestic Ollantaytambo fortress.

Personal Touch: Dive deeper into the wonders of the Andes with a more personalized touch. Our group is limited to just 8 travelers, ensuring everyone gets a front-row view of history.

Seamless Comfort: Travel in style and comfort. We prioritize your ease with our top-notch transportation, ensuring every journey between sites is as remarkable as the destination itself.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Group size varies by option: small group from €127 · private from €181
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 06:30: one departure a day
- Food included: Buffet lunch at Restaurante Tunupa

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €127 per person for the Small Group Tour option; other options up to €181
- Duration: 12h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 716 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: exploor
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €127 · private from €181
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 06:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.92 from 716 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 708 of 716.

- 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 (2026-06-02 to 2026-11-04); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Group Tour | €127 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Pickup included |
| Private Tour | €181 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Private Tour: Private tour with a private guide only for you. Pickup included |

## What's 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)

## Not included

- Breakfast
- Drinks at restaurant (tea is included)
- Sacred Valley Sites
- Surcharge ($15/person) if only 2 travelers are booked

## Itinerary

1. **Sacred Valley** (1h) - 6:45 am: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco and 1h ride to Chinchero
2. **Chinchero** (1h) - 8:00 am: Meet Roxana who is part of the eldest family keeping the weaving traditions alive. Her alpacas and guinea pigs will welcome you and you can feed them their breakfast. Further, learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create...
3. **Maras Moray Tours** (1h) - 9:30 am: Imagine the impressive Inca terraces and the beautiful Andes in the background. This view is just stunning, the story behind even more. Your guide will teach you about the Inca's agricultural laboratory, and how they created different climatic zones in these...
4. **Maras** (1h) - 11 am: Staying in front of thousands of salt ponds, still intact. Here you have the chance to take one of the most famous pictures in the Sacred Valley. Our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you. From here we continue our tour to have delicious lunch.
5. **Urubamba** (1h) - 1 pm: Enjoy an outstanding lunch buffet (vegetarian and vegan options available) in one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley, the highly ranked Tunupa.
6. **Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo** (1h) - 2:40 pm: Our last discovery for that day: The terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This place was highly protected as it was the entrance to the path to Machu Picchu. Thus, much happened here during the Spanish invasion.
7. **Ollantaytambo** (10m) - 3:50 pm: You have the option to be dropped off at the train station in Ollantaytambo, or to return with us to Cusco.
8. **Cusco** (15m) - 5:35 pm: Arrival at your hotel in Cusco, filled with lots of magical moments. Note: All times are approximations.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 06:30
- 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 spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring adequate clothes according to the weather and a raincape just in case
- Use sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- Bring bottled water, some snacks and some extra money
- Small group of 8 max. travelers.

## Compared with other Sacred Valley Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #56 of 72** | €127 | 12h | 4.92 (716) | varies by option |
| [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 |
| [Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo](/peru/cusco/tours/sacred-valley-full-day-private-tour-from-urubamba-ollantaytambo/?format=md) | €127 | 9h | 4.99 (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.

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