Chinchero Textile Village, Moray Circular Terraces, Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo Sun Temple, Pisac Ruins & Market
15 PhotosThe Super Sacred Valley All Day Trip is one of the most complete and rewarding excursions from Cusco, offering travelers the opportunity to explore some of the most important archaeological, cultural, and natural attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas in a single day. This tour combines history, stunning landscapes, traditional villages, and remarkable Inca ruins, making it an ideal experience for travelers who want to fully understand the significance of this legendary region.
One of the reasons travelers love this tour is the diversity of destinations included along the route. The Sacred Valley was one of the most important agricultural, cultural, and spiritual centers of the Inca Empire, and many of its impressive archaeological sites remain well preserved today. Visitors will discover ancient terraces, ceremonial structures, and stone constructions that reflect the extraordinary engineering and architectural knowledge of the Incas.
Another highlight of the tour is the breathtaking scenery that surrounds the valley. The Sacred Valley lies between the Andes Mountains and follows the path of the Urubamba River, creating fertile lands that have been cultivated for centuries. Travelers will enjoy panoramic views of mountains, rivers, and traditional farming landscapes that still maintain strong connections to Andean culture.
The tour also provides an opportunity to experience the cultural richness of the region by visiting traditional towns such as Pisac and Ollantaytambo. These towns are known for their vibrant markets, colonial architecture, and living Inca heritage.
Unlike shorter valley tours, the Super Sacred Valley experience allows visitors to explore a wider range of archaeological sites and landscapes, making it one of the most complete ways to discover the history and beauty of the Sacred Valley in a single day.
For travelers interested in Inca history, Andean culture, and spectacular mountain scenery, this tour offers an unforgettable journey through one of the most important regions of Peru.
The Super Sacred Valley All Day Trip explores one of the most historically and culturally significant areas of the former Inca Empire. Located between Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley served as a strategic agricultural and administrative center for the Incas.
The valley’s unique geography, fertile lands, and mild climate made it ideal for farming, which allowed the Incas to produce crops such as maize, potatoes, and quinoa. These agricultural advantages made the Sacred Valley a vital region for sustaining the Inca population.
Today, the Sacred Valley is famous for its impressive archaeological sites, traditional villages, and dramatic Andean landscapes. The region offers visitors a chance to explore ancient Inca cities, terraces, and ceremonial centers while enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
The Super Sacred Valley tour expands on the traditional valley itinerary by including additional destinations that reveal different aspects of Inca history and Andean culture. Along the journey, travelers will explore archaeological complexes, traditional markets, and unique agricultural laboratories that demonstrate the advanced knowledge of the Inca civilization.
The Sacred Valley is also home to living Andean communities that preserve traditions, languages, and farming techniques passed down for generations. Visiting these areas allows travelers to better understand the cultural continuity that still exists between modern Andean life and ancient Inca heritage.
With its combination of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes, the Sacred Valley remains one of the most fascinating destinations in Peru and an essential part of any journey through the Andes.
The Super Sacred Valley All Day Trip explores one of the most historically and culturally significant areas of the former Inca Empire. Located between Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley served as a strategic agricultural and administrative center for the Incas.
The valley’s unique geography, fertile lands, and mild climate made it ideal for farming, which allowed the Incas to produce crops such as maize, potatoes, and quinoa. These agricultural advantages made the Sacred Valley a vital region for sustaining the Inca population.
Today, the Sacred Valley is famous for its impressive archaeological sites, traditional villages, and dramatic Andean landscapes. The region offers visitors a chance to explore ancient Inca cities, terraces, and ceremonial centers while enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
The Super Sacred Valley tour expands on the traditional valley itinerary by including additional destinations that reveal different aspects of Inca history and Andean culture. Along the journey, travelers will explore archaeological complexes, traditional markets, and unique agricultural laboratories that demonstrate the advanced knowledge of the Inca civilization.
The Sacred Valley is also home to living Andean communities that preserve traditions, languages, and farming techniques passed down for generations. Visiting these areas allows travelers to better understand the cultural continuity that still exists between modern Andean life and ancient Inca heritage.
With its combination of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes, the Sacred Valley remains one of the most fascinating destinations in Peru and an essential part of any journey through the Andes.
Collect hotel 7:30am for Cusco Sacred Valley Trip head to Sacred Valley Incas. First to Taray Viewpoint enjoy usual Urubamba valley scene. Then Ccochahuasi Animal Safe, has Peru animals. On, drive old spot Pisac, see biggest Inca bury place, over 2000 graves. There see farm steps cut peak, check Inca tunnel religious part this important Inca City.
Then back spend time colorful Pisac market. After, drive Urubamba midday meal, then Pre-Inca Salt Mines, then old spot Moray. Time visit Salt Mines Moray, finish trip Ollantaytambo. Check old spot 1.5 hours final, back Cusco drop hotel around 6.30pm.
Pisac Market
At Sacred Valley start, Pisac small Inca town famous biggest pre-Columbian hand made goods textile market Cusco area, full color Inca ways custom. Lots chances test bargain, talk local makers, buy hand made keeps. Find alpaca stuff all kinds, sweaters, wraps, caps, gloves, weave cloth mats, big silver jewels most made town, decor, alpaca mats, art, small things all types.
Pisac Old Spot
Pisac old ruins one best left Inca old spots country. Check Inca Tunnel find biggest Old Inca Bury Place over 2000 graves. Down peak Complex Temples made cut pink stone, with sun temple, ritual tables, water ways wells. Few hundred yards down nice town area on high half round shelf? Ruin around big sweep farm steps blend natural land curve.
Ollantaytambo
Next stop Sacred Valley Trip Cusco beautiful plan spot Inca Pachacutec built fort/safe Ollantaytambo. Town nice set hills around hide impressive ruins Valley. Here find builds like Sun Temple, Royal Hall, Incahuatana Princess Baths. Spot one few places Spaniards lost fight conquest.
Moray
Stunning Inca spot Moray also “Inca Greenhouses.” Diff levels steps cut huge bowl land, part dug Incas. Steps varied small weathers depend deep bowl placed, believe these small weathers used Incas give best conditions crops.
Salt Mines
Near colonial town Maras, Sacred Valley Trip take to Salt Mines (Salineras), Pre-Incan build. Thousands salt pans used salt take since pre Inca time. Hot spring top valley sends small stream heavy salt water, sent small pools salt pans then dry make salt used people animals eat
Ideal for travelers who prefer flexibility, comfort, and a more personal experience with a dedicated guide and private transport.
2 travelers: US$ 140 per person
3 travelers: US$ 130 per person
4 travelers: US$ 110 per person
5+ travelers: US$ 90 per person
Perfect for those who enjoy traveling with others and prefer a lower-cost option while still receiving professional service.
Group size: Minimum 2 – Maximum 10 travelers
Price per person: US$ 90
Note:
At times, small private groups may be combined with other travelers to form a shared group at a lower rate. Please let us know if you’re open to joining others for this option.
Requires the Cusco Full Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico General) and a separate entrance fee for Maras Salt Mines.
Spots Visited on Extra Sacred Valley Trip
Join Extra Sacred Trip see amazing spots like ancient Ollantaytambo ruins colorful Pisac markets. Find magic each place Sacred Valley make memories last.
Alpaca Place
Alpaca place near Cusco gives special time visitors meet feed alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, guanacos. Place teaches animals part local money. Also textile spot place local women show old weave skills. Make nice high quality cloths, help communities keep customs. Spot shows sustainable travel animal care important.
Taray View
Taray View scenic spot Sacred Valley. Known stunning wide views peaks, valleys, farm land.
View about 3,800 meters (12,500 feet) up. Gives visitors breathtaking region natural. From Taray View, see Urubamba River move through valley below snow tops Andes Peaks far.
Pisac Old Spot
Pisac old spot at Sacred Valley begin. One region main Incan spots, known impressive farm steps nice hill top views.
Spot built Incan Empire (1438-1532) served plan military religious center Incas. Ruins Pisac include temple group, live area, admin military builds.
One Pisac impress features farm steps, built steep peak side used grow crops corn, potatoes, quinoa. Steps made max water stop wear, local farmers use today.
Pisac Market
Pisac Market lively outside market town Pisac. Famous colorful shows hand crafts, cloths, traditional Peru foods.
Market open daily, extra busy Sundays vendors nearby towns sell goods. Visitors Pisac Market browse stuff include alpaca wool outfits, pots, jewels, music tools.
One market high points select traditional Peru foods. Vendors sell fresh made dishes roast guinea pig, raw fish, filled pies, fruits veggies spices. Visitors sample traditional Peru drinks like corn ferment, grape spirit national drink Peru.
Moray
Moray old spot upper Sacred Valley, about 31 miles (50 km) Cusco. Known impressive round steps, Incas used farm tests.
Steps Moray built natural low earth, arranged round circles smaller down. Incas used steps test diff farm ways grow crops corn, potatoes, quinoa.
One Moray exciting parts small weathers. Temp center round steps few degrees warmer edges, make range grow conditions let Incas test crop fit diff weathers.
Salineras Maras
Salineras Maras series salt pans on hill side Sacred Valley. Used since pre-Incan times, still used local families salt make.
Salt pans built steep hill side fed natural salt water spring. Spring water sent pans, dry sun, leave salt layer harvest hand. Salt cleaned sold local nearby towns cities.
Visitors Salineras Maras take led tour salt pans, learn history culture salt make region. Site known nice views around peaks country.
Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo small town about 38 miles (61 km) Cusco. Known well kept Incan ruins role as move hub travelers Machu Picchu.
Ollantaytambo named one world best tourist towns by United Nations World Tourism Org (UNWTO). Town noted well kept Incan builds, rich culture past, role gate Machu Picchu.
UNWTO “Best Tourism Towns” plan promote sustainable travel rural areas note important role small towns tourism industry. Select rules include keep culture past, promote local goods services, do sustainable travel ways.
Wayna Peru Tours specializes in providing authentic travel experiences that showcase the rich history and natural beauty of Peru. Our Sacred Valley tours are carefully designed to give travelers a deeper understanding of the Inca civilization and the living culture of the Andes.
Our professional guides are experts in Inca history and Andean traditions. They provide informative explanations about archaeological sites, agricultural systems, and the spiritual significance of the Sacred Valley.
We offer comfortable transportation and well-organized tours that ensure travelers can explore multiple destinations safely and efficiently.
Small group sizes allow for a more personalized experience, giving visitors time to explore the sites and enjoy the landscapes without feeling rushed.
Wayna Peru Tours also supports responsible tourism practices that respect local communities and preserve cultural heritage.
Traveling with Wayna Peru Tours means discovering the Sacred Valley through knowledgeable guidance, excellent service, and unforgettable landscapes.
What is the Sacred Valley of the Incas?
The Sacred Valley is a historic region between Cusco and Machu Picchu that served as an important agricultural and cultural center during the Inca Empire.
Why is it called the Sacred Valley?
The Incas considered the valley sacred due to its fertile lands, spiritual significance, and the presence of important temples and ceremonial centers.
How long does the Super Sacred Valley tour last?
The tour lasts a full day, usually starting in the morning and returning to Cusco in the evening.
Is the tour physically demanding?
No. Most archaeological sites require only short walks, making the tour accessible for most travelers.
Can I see traditional markets during the tour?
Yes, many Sacred Valley tours include visits to local markets where artisans sell textiles, crafts, and local products.
Is the Sacred Valley important for Inca history?
Yes, it was one of the most important regions of the Inca Empire for agriculture, administration, and religious ceremonies.
What animals might I see during the tour?
Visitors often see llamas, alpacas, and various Andean birds throughout the valley.
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