Sacred Valley Private Tours with Local Guides
Experience our Private Sacred Valley Tours with Local Tour Guides. As Locals, we know every part of this destination very well as we grew up in this area. We know when and where to avoid crowds, we know which sites are worth spending more time on, and We know how to make your experience to be the best possible. Don’t get lost in the crowd and join our exclusive private tours with local guides.
Sacred Valley Private Tours with Local Guides
Best Sacred Valley Private Tours & Experiences
The Sacred Valley in Peru, also known as the Urubamba Valley, is a picturesque region located in the Andean highlands near Cusco. The Sacred Valley valley was considered sacred by our ancestors – the Incas because of its fertile soil that once made agriculture extremely productive for their civilization. It is also famous for its natural beauty, ancient ruins, and vibrant cultural heritage.
The Sacred Valley is home to numerous Inca archaeological sites, including the famous Machu Picchu, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo, as well as several traditional Andean communities where visitors can experience local culture and traditions. With its combination of breathtaking landscapes and rich history, the Sacred Valley is a must-see destination for anyone traveling to Peru!
Exploring the Sacred Valley on a private tour will provide you with much greater flexibility in determining your route and time through the Sacred Valley. Depending on your interests and preferences you will be free to spend longer in the areas of most interest or at particular ruins with no rush.
If your time is very limited in the area but still want to make most of your trip in the Sacred Valley? Then a private Sacred Valley Tours is the best option. Our Best of the Sacred Valley tour is the perfect option for those with limited time.
It is also perfect for those planning to stay in the Sacred Valley, private option is perfect for those who are heading to Ollantaytambo for the train to Machupicchu and want to visit the Sacred Valley must-see sites on the way. We can pick you up from hotels located in Cusco city and the Sacred Valley; drop-off can be at any location in Cusco city or the Sacred Valley, also at the Train station in Ollantaytambo.
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Best Sacred Valley Tour options
Examples of our private Experiences are listed below, you can request any changes to them and we will be more than happy to help you customize a great itinerary.
Best of Sacred Valley Tour: Ollantaytambo / Moray / Salt Mines / Chinchero
This tour option is a great alternative to the Classic Sacred Valley Tour which includes not only the most popular Inca sites but also you get to visit unique sites like the famous Salt Mines of Maras and the amazing circular Inca terraces of Moray. *** This Tour can depart from Hotels in Cusco city, Ollantaytambo or Urubamba.
Absolute Sacred Valley Tour: Ollantaytambo / Moray terraces / Salt Mines / Pisac
This is a perfect option for those with very limited time and still want to visit all the must-see highlights of the Sacred Valley and the surrounding areas such the hilltop sites, including the amazing circular Inca terraces of Moray and the Maras salt mines, which normally are part of a different tour. *** This Tour can depart from Hotels in Cusco city, Ollantaytambo or Urubamba
Sacred Valley from Cusco to Ollantaytambo:
This tour option is perfect for those heading from Cusco to Machu Picchu or those planning to stay in Ollantaytambo or Urubamba after your Sacred Valley tour. This Tour can depart from Hotels in Cusco City, You can choose to visit the following Itineraries:
- Cusco City – Pisac Ruins – Ollantaytambo Ruins
- Cusco City – Chinchero – Moray – Salt Mines – Ollantaytambo Ruins
- Cusco City – Pisac – Moray – Salt Mines – Ollantaytambo Ruins
Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo:
This tour option is especially recommended for those staying in Ollantaytambo before or after your Sacred Valley visit. *** This Tour can depart from Hotels in Ollantaytambo (also train station) and End in Cusco City OR vice-versa.
- Cusco City – Pisac Ruins – Ollantaytambo Ruins
- Cusco City – Chinchero – Moray – Salt Mines – Ollantaytambo Ruins
- Cusco City – Pisac – Moray – Salt Mines – Ollantaytambo Ruins
Sacred Valley Cultural Experience: Chinchero / Moray terraces / Salt Mines + Farm Visit + Lunch
This is a fantastic tour to explore the Western side of the Sacred Valley. You will see amazing views of the Urubamba mountain range with peaks like Veronica Mountain and the green valleys of farms. On this day trip, you will be able to learn about agriculture, textiles, and the history of the Incas. This tour would also include a visit to a rural village and lunch with local farmers; Or a Hike around the beautiful scenery nearby. If you are interested in this experience, please feel free to contact us at info@cuscolocalfriend.com
Custom Sacred Valley Tours
Custom-made tours are ideal for those looking to see/do specific sites/activities in and around the Sacred Valley. Choose an existing tour or customize the tour you want by combining different sites. No matter where in the Sacred Valley you stay, we will pick you up from your Hotel in Ollantaytambo, Urubamba or Pisac. Your tour is private – just you and the people you choose. Customize your tour HERE
Are you traveling SOLO, with a Group or with family including kids? Please feel free to inquire, we can offer special deals for you.
What is the Boleto Turistico or Tourist Pass?
Note that in order to visit the historical sites in the Sacred Valley you must get the Boleto Turistico Parcial (Partial Tourist ticket for the Sacred Valley) The price is about $25 USD per person and it is valid for 02 Consecutive Days and grants you access to 4 sites including Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray and Chinchero. This Ticket is not included in our Tour Price unless otherwise specified.
On the other hand, if you are visiting other sites out of the Sacred Valley, you can buy the Boleto Turistico General (Full Tourist Ticket) The price is PEN 130.00 Soles (about $45 USD per person) It is valid for 10 days and grants you access to 14 different locations including Cusco and Sacred Valley historical sites.
* Kids under 10 Years old, do NOT pay the entrance tickets (Boleto Turistico)
* To visit the Maras salt ponds, you will have to pay a separate admission ticket
Why take a Private Tour ?
- No big bus groups, flags to follow. Our Services are always personal, flexible and you feel like a Local friend is showing you around.
- Private tours start and end from/at any Hotel in Cusco city or the Sacred Valley so if you choose the Sacred Valley as a base to explore the area, please include your hotel information and the drop-off location when Inquiring for the tour.
- All our tours include additional stops at interesting local places on the way which will enhance your Sacred Valley experience.
- Our tours don’t follow the crowds, while we include the must-see highlights on this tour, we make every effort to avoid crowds.
- We are bilingual tour guides who speak clear English, so if you are not proficient in Spanish or don’t speak it at all, effective communication will never be a problem.