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Sacred Valley Tour from Urubamba – 1 Day
Code: HCY1S0
Description
Sacred Valley · Full-Day Tour
Discover the heart of the Inca Empire departing directly from Urubamba. Fewer crowds, more time at the sites, and a deeply personal journey through Peru’s most iconic valley.
Discover the heart of the Inca Empire departing directly from Urubamba. Fewer crowds, more time at the sites, and a deeply personal journey through Peru’s most iconic valley.
Tour Overview
Departure & Return
Your hotel in Urubamba / Drop-off in Cusco city center
Your hotel in Urubamba / Drop-off in Cusco city center
Duration
1 Full Day (~8–9 hours)
1 Full Day (~8–9 hours)
Group Size
2–8 people (exclusive small groups)
2–8 people (exclusive small groups)
Difficulty
Easy – suitable for all fitness levels
Easy – suitable for all fitness levels
Languages
English & Spanish
English & Spanish
Meals
Not included (lunch stop in Urubamba or Pisac)
Not included (lunch stop in Urubamba or Pisac)
Max Elevation
~3,700 m / 12,139 ft (Chinchero)
~3,700 m / 12,139 ft (Chinchero)
Transportation
Modern private tourist van
Modern private tourist van
Season
Available year-round
Available year-round
Tour Highlights
- Explore the iconic Inca fortress and Sun Temple of Ollantaytambo with an expert guide
- Visit the Pisac archaeological site and its vibrant artisan market
- Walk the extraordinary circular terraces of Moray, believed to be an ancient Inca agricultural lab
- Discover thousands of salt pools at the Maras Salt Mines — a unique Andean landscape
- Witness Chinchero’s Inca ruins and traditional textile weaving demonstrations
- Meet llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas up close at Awanacancha camelid farm
- Enjoy a quieter, crowd-free start to the day departing directly from Urubamba
Why Book With Rainbow Mountain VIP?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included — no logistics stress
- No souvenir shop stops — your time is spent at actual archaeological sites
- Strictly small groups (2–8 people), never shared with other companies
- Fully licensed, locally owned travel company based in Cusco
- Consistently top-rated on TripAdvisor for reliability and punctuality
- Expert guides who continuously update their knowledge of Inca history
Itinerary
Select the route that best aligns with your travel style. Every journey features a seamless departure from your Urubamba hotel and ends with a comfortable drop-off at your accommodation in Cusco.
Route A
Route A
Full-Day Tour — Ollantaytambo · Pisac Ruins · Pisac Market · Awanacancha
8:00 AM
Hotel Pickup in Urubamba
Your guide meets you at your hotel lobby and your Sacred Valley adventure begins.
~15 min drive
8:30 AM
Ollantaytambo Ruins
Arrive at one of the most impressive Inca sites in Peru. Your guide leads you through the Temple of the Sun, massive agricultural terraces, and the ceremonial water fountains.
~1.5 hours
11:00 AM
Pisac Archaeological Site
Drive to the hilltop Pisac ruins overlooking the valley. Your guide explains the Inca temples, terraces, and funerary towers carved into the mountainside.
~1.5 hours
1:00 PM
Pisac Market & Lunch Break
Stroll through the vibrant Pisac artisan market — one of the most colorful in the Andes. Lunch stop at a nearby restaurant (not included).
~1 hour
2:30 PM
Awanacancha Camelid Farm
Get up close with llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos. Learn about traditional Andean weaving and the cultural importance of these animals.
~45 min
4:00 PM
Return to Cusco
Scenic drive back with drop-off at your hotel in Cusco city center.
~1 hour drive
Route B
Route B
Full-Day Tour — Ollantaytambo · Maras Salt Mines · Moray · Chinchero
8:00 AM
Hotel Pickup in Urubamba
Your guide meets you at the hotel reception. Head toward Ollantaytambo.
~15 min drive
8:30 AM
Ollantaytambo Ruins
Explore this majestic Inca citadel including the Temple of the Sun, the Great Terrace, and the ceremonial water source.
~1.5 hours
10:30 AM
Maras Salt Mines (Salineras)
Discover over 3,000 salt evaporation pools cascading down the Andean hillside, still managed by local families using ancestral techniques.
~45 min
12:00 PM
Moray Circular Terraces
Visit the concentric circular terraces of Moray — believed to be a sophisticated Inca agricultural laboratory engineered to replicate different climate zones.
~45 min
1:30 PM
Lunch Break
Stop at a recommended restaurant along the route (not included).
~45 min
3:00 PM
Chinchero Ruins & Textile Center
Explore Chinchero’s Inca ruins at 3,762 m with panoramic Andean views, then witness natural dyeing and hand-weaving at a local textile cooperative.
~1.5 hours
5:00 PM
Return to Cusco
Comfortable drive back with drop-off at your hotel in Cusco.
~30 min drive
Route C
Route C
Full-Day Tour — Maras Salt Mines · Moray · Pisac Ruins · Pisac Market · Awanacancha
8:00 AM
Hotel Pickup in Urubamba
Your guide meets you at your hotel and you head toward the Maras Salt Mines.
~20 min drive
8:30 AM
Maras Salt Mines (Salineras)
Walk among thousands of pink-hued salt terraces managed by local communities for centuries.
~40 min
10:00 AM
Moray Circular Terraces
Your guide explains the mystery of Moray’s remarkable concentric rings — an Inca agricultural station with impressive climate engineering.
~45 min
11:30 AM
Pisac Archaeological Site
Explore Inca temples, ceremonial areas, and funerary towers as your guide brings the site’s history to life.
~1.5 hours
1:30 PM
Pisac Market & Lunch
Browse the famous Pisac artisan market and enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant (not included).
~1 hour
3:00 PM
Awanacancha Camelid Farm
Meet llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos up close — perfect for photos and cultural learning.
~45 min
4:30 PM
Return to Cusco
Scenic drive to Cusco with drop-off at your hotel in the city center.
~1 hour drive
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