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Sacred Valley Tour: Private Incan Ruins Adventure
5.0
35 Ratings
Ollantaytambo
Discover Sacred Valley’s hidden gems on a private tour. Explore ancient ruins, Incan sites, and local culture with a personal guide.
Discover Sacred Valley’s hidden gems on a private tour. Explore ancient ruins, Incan sites, and local culture with a personal guide.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Ollantaytambo Sanctuary - The tour begins with a visit to Ollantaytambo, a prime example of Inca architecture. It is one of the most magnificent Inca sites in the Sacred Valley, featuring Inca terraces, the mystical Temple of the Sun, a Water Temple with ceremonial fountains, and much more.
From here, it takes approximately 1 hour to reach the next…
- Ollantaytambo Sanctuary - The tour begins with a visit to Ollantaytambo, a prime example of Inca architecture. It is one of the most magnificent Inca sites in the Sacred Valley, featuring Inca terraces, the mystical Temple of the Sun, a Water Temple with ceremonial fountains, and much more.
From here, it takes approximately 1 hour to reach the next destination.
- Salinas de Maras - Enjoy a guided tour of the renowned Salt Mines of Maras, where locals have been harvesting salt from over 3,500 salt pools since pre-Inca times by evaporating warm salty water from a local underground stream.
The journey to the next location is 30 minutes.
- Moray - Experience a guided tour of the remarkable circular Inca Terraces of Moray, unique among the Inca sites in the Sacred Valley, believed to have been an advanced agricultural laboratory.
From this site, it is about a 20-minute drive to the restaurant.
- Maras - Take a break for a well-deserved lunch at a local restaurant with a stunning view of the mountains (Lunch is included).
Then, it takes about 30 minutes to reach the next site.
- Chinchero - Visit a charming colonial church and the archaeological site of Chinchero, a small town renowned for its breathtaking mountain views, impressive terraces, and altars. Stop by a weaving workshop where locals, who continue to practice Quechua traditions, will demonstrate how they create natural dyes from plants.
After exploring this site, it will take about 1 hour to return to your hotel. Whether in the Sacred Valley or Cusco, please inform us once you make your reservation.
What's Included
- Pick up from your hotel in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo
- Private transportation
- English speaking local tour guide
- Lunch
- Return to Urubamba, Ollantaytambo or transfer to Cusco
- Pick up from your hotel in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo
- Private transportation
- English speaking local tour guide
- Lunch
- Return to Urubamba, Ollantaytambo or transfer to Cusco
What's Not Included
- Sacred Valley Tourist Ticket: Ollantaytambo, Moray and Chinchero (PEN 70 p. person)
- Entry/Admission - Maras Salt Mines (PEN 20 p. person)
- Gratuities
- Sacred Valley Tourist Ticket: Ollantaytambo, Moray and Chinchero (PEN 70 p. person)
- Entry/Admission - Maras Salt Mines (PEN 20 p. person)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the most remarkable and distinctive sites in the Sacred Valley with a private tour. Explore the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo, an ancient Incan fortress, visit the Incan salt pools of Maras, and uncover the archaeological site of Moray, an Incan agricultural laboratory. Enjoy a delightful lunch in Maras town.
Explore the ruins of Chinchero…
Discover the most remarkable and distinctive sites in the Sacred Valley with a private tour. Explore the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo, an ancient Incan fortress, visit the Incan salt pools of Maras, and uncover the archaeological site of Moray, an Incan agricultural laboratory. Enjoy a delightful lunch in Maras town.
Explore the ruins of Chinchero and witness the traditional weaving techniques of the locals. Unlike typical bus tours, avoid unnecessary stops at commission-based shops. Experience the authentic Sacred Valley with a knowledgeable local guide.
Avoid the crowds and relish a private tour at your own pace. Enjoy a personalized experience, allowing you to engage with your guide, ask questions, and participate actively during the tour.
Take advantage of the opportunity to be transferred to Cusco or return to your hotel.
- The travel time is included on the total duration of the tour.
Location
Ollantaytambo Sanctuary
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(35 Ratings)
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M7240ohgg
Apr 23, 2026
Julio and His Team are Top Notch - My wife and I did a private tour for 3 days in the Sacred Valley and a 4 hour private tour at Machupicchu. From the very beginning, Julio went out of his way to plan out a specific itinerary that met our needs. It doesn’t matter where you stay in the Sacred Valley or if you change hotels along the way. He will accommodate all your transportation needs and build that perfect itinerary based on your individual interests. The cost is very reasonable. You will ride in a comfortable SUV with a driver and a knowledgeable tour guide which allows the guide to give you undivided attention. The roads in Peru can be quite bumpy and curvy. It was worth the relatively inexpensive increase in cost to ride in comfort as opposed to being crammed into a bouncy 15 passenger van or 30 passenger mini-bus! Full day tours come included with a lunch at well chosen restaurants with great menus. The schedule is yours, so they willingly make adjustments along the way. You need a quick stop at the pharmacy or grocery store or restroom? They will accommodate. Try doing that in a group tour. It just won’t happen! Overall, this company and their staff made our trip to Peru a pleasant and memorable one!
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Tinadc9
Apr 20, 2026
Highly recommend this Sacred Valley tour! - This Sacred Valley tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Peru! From start to finish, everything was seamless, well-organized, and exceeded expectations.
Our guide, Ruben, was absolutely outstanding. His knowledge of the history, culture, and significance of each site was incredibly impressive. He didn’t just give surface-level information—he brought every location to life with detailed stories and context that made the experience so much more meaningful. You could tell he’s genuinely passionate about what he does, and it made a huge difference.
We visited Ollantaytambo and were blown away by the incredible Inca ruins—truly breathtaking. Moray was fascinating with its unique circular terraces, and the Maras salt mines were unlike anything we’ve ever seen. One of the most memorable stops was Chincero, where we learned about the traditional handmade alpaca weaving process. Seeing the craftsmanship and cultural traditions up close was such a special experience.
A huge shoutout as well to our driver, Alex, who made us feel completely safe and comfortable the entire day. The roads can be winding, but his driving was smooth and professional, which really allowed us to relax and enjoy the scenery.
The included lunch was delicious and a perfect break in the day. We also really appreciated the door-to-door transportation from our hotel in Urubamba—it made everything incredibly convenient and stress-free.
Overall, this tour was the perfect mix of history, culture, stunning landscapes, and comfort. If you’re visiting the Sacred Valley, I cannot recommend this experience enough—especially if you get Ruben and Alex. Absolutely 5 stars!
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Jestina_c
Apr 19, 2026
Highly recommend this amazing tour! - This Sacred Valley tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Peru! From start to finish, everything was seamless, well-organized, and exceeded expectations.
Our guide, Ruben, was absolutely outstanding. His knowledge of the history, culture, and significance of each site was incredibly impressive. He didn’t just give surface-level information—he brought every location to life with detailed stories and context that made the experience so much more meaningful. You could tell he’s genuinely passionate about what he does, and it made a huge difference.
We visited Ollantaytambo and were blown away by the incredible Inca ruins—truly breathtaking. Moray was fascinating with its unique circular terraces, and the Maras salt mines were unlike anything we’ve ever seen. One of the most memorable stops was Chincero, where we learned about the traditional handmade alpaca weaving process. Seeing the craftsmanship and cultural traditions up close was such a special experience.
A huge shoutout as well to our driver, Alex, who made us feel completely safe and comfortable the entire day. The roads can be winding, but his driving was smooth and professional, which really allowed us to relax and enjoy the scenery.
The included lunch was delicious and a perfect break in the day. We also really appreciated the door-to-door transportation from our hotel in Urubamba—it made everything incredibly convenient and stress-free.
Overall, this tour was the perfect mix of history, culture, stunning landscapes, and comfort. If you’re visiting the Sacred Valley, I cannot recommend this experience enough—especially if you get Ruben and Alex. Absolutely 5 stars!
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Guide02834321837
Apr 10, 2026
10/10 - It was a truly great trip. Both the driver, Fernando, and the guide, Juan, were very professional. Juan is an excellent guide—engaged, friendly, and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend it.
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Jsfred1
Apr 4, 2026
One day private tour of the Sacred Valley from Urumbaba - The company was very flexible with our pick up and drop off, and our guide Juan and driver Fernando spent the full day taking us to all the interesting sites in the Sacred Valley. They were both very friendly and helpful, and Juan shared lots of interesting information. Overall we were highly satisfied with our experience.
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Giovanna_t
Mar 29, 2026
Gorgeous tour! - Wonderful tour with guide Ippolito and driver Fernando. Ippolito's knowledge is impressive, and he truly conveys his love for this magical place. Every single minute has been perfect, from the drives to the food and the lovely places visited accompanied by the deep explanation of my guide. I definitely recommend this tour not only for the reasons above which made it unforgettable, but also because it allows you to visit five different places in one day. Gorgeous 🙏🏼🥰
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Louisj_m
Mar 26, 2026
Great Sacred Valley Tour from an alternative city. - Jhon was a very knowledgeable and delightfully friendly guide. We somehow had him to ourselves that day. He and his driver were perfectly on time, picked us up and delivered us back to our hotel, and took us too all the great sights of the day throughout the Sacred Valley. There is so much to see, and it was wonderful that we were able to have this tour from Urubamba instead of Cusco. We had just arrived to the mountains of Peru and chose (with advice from our Machu Picchu tour operator) to acclimate in one of the towns in the Sacred Valley as it's a lower altitude than Cusco, and similar to Machu Picchu. Most tours of the Sacred Valley originate in Cusco, which also makes for a very long day and a lot of time in the van. This was a great way to see the Sacred Valley. Again Jhon was wonderful, cheerful, smart, inciteful, and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this company and Jhon if you're lucky to get him.
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2pissedtocare
Feb 1, 2026
Perfect Way to Explore Sacred Valley - We had a great private Sacred Valley tour with Philippe as our guide and Fernando as our driver. We wanted to really learn about the history and culture of Peru, and Philippe was amazing. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain the significance of each site in a way that was easy to understand and never rushed. We loved being able to go at our own pace (and luckily avoided altitude sickness!).
Fernando was a safe, professional driver and made the day smooth and stress-free. Overall, an awesome experience and definitely a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend Philippe and Fernando if you’re looking to visit the Sacred Valley!
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Anton_y
Dec 29, 2025
Sacred Valley Tour - Excellent crew and a fantastic tour overall. Pickup in the Sacred Valley was seamless, with drop-off in Cusco afterward. We learned a lot about the region, and the guide made everything informative, engaging, and well organized. Highly recommend!
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393ramyap
Nov 25, 2025
Highly recommend this tour in Sacred Valley - Excellent work by Hipo and Americo. We were a group of 6 people with aged parents and 2 kids and they took excellent care of all of our needs. We took a private tour and they covered all the tourist places in the Sacred Valley with detailed information about the history and culture of each place we visited. We covered Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo and are taking back home wonderful memories of our trip.
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