Tours/Cusco/Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Private or Small-Group
Viator · Private tour

Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Private or Small-Group

4.9(37)Cusco1 hour
VIATOR4.6(5)TRIPADVISOR5.0(32)

Description

This is the perfect day trip for those looking to experience a mix of culture as well as natural beauty. Learn the ancient textile techniques of Chichero weavers, the salt mines of Maras, farming Terraces of Moray, discover the handmade process of the sacred drink of the Incas 'Chicha' and the Citadel of Ollantaytambo will take your breath away. Don't forget that if you book with advance time a VSA photographer will be part of your adventure. (coordinate the details by message) Why Visit South America? -This tour is a private or 6 small group adventure. -We connect with the communities: We visit a local house where premium handmade textiles are produced where the locals teach you the manufacturing process step by step. Also, we visit a local Peruvian bar where they produce the famous drink of the Incas 'Chicha' -Enjoy local gastronomy! Our guide will help you choose among the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley to enjoy a different gastronomic experience.

Tour Options

Sacred Valley VSA circuit
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included60 min

We'll learn about traditional women Tissue and coloring techniques.

Admission not included360 min

Pick up at 8am. We drive for about 45 mins and stop by the small town of Chinchero to learn about the ancient techniques of arts and textiles by local people of the area. We then continue to visiting Moray, the agricultural testing site of the Incas while passing through beautiful valleys and begin to see snow capped peaks of the Andes. The Incas carved out the dome-like shaped into the ground to test out optimal growing temperatures for difference crops. After spending 30mins exploring, we drive 15mins to Maras, where we will explore and learn about the ancient salt mines. We will see 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountain which is fed by a mountain stream of water. After exploring the area, we drive about 45 mins to our final stop of Ollantaytambo before returning to Cusco. Marvel at well-preserved features such as the Temple of the Sun and Manyaraqui Square while observing the megaton rock structures, terraces, and steps leading up to the highest point. Return to Cusco by 4/5pm.

Admission not included40 min

Maras are incredible salt mines that date back to pre-Inca times.

Admission not included40 min

Moray is known as the ancient Inca agricultural testing site.

Admission not included30 min

A massive Inca fortress with large stone terraces on a hillside

Highlights

Private transportation
Bi-Lingual Guide (English / Spanish)
First Aid Kid / Oxygen

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Bi-Lingual Guide (English / Spanish)
First Aid Kid / Oxygen
Not included
Gratuities
Lunch
Breakfast
Entrance: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick up from all Hotels in Cusco and & Sacred Valley

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(37)

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stefaniab287
May 5, 2026
Visit South America

Visit South America is amazing! We gave them a two and a half weeks itinerary: from the Peruvian Amazon, to the Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu/Cuzco, to Lake Titicaca, to the Bolivian Salt Flats all the way to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile and they arranged it all. Faultlessly. Without a hitch. At a competitive price. We were met at airports, hotels and borders: always on time, always with a smile. The drivers were super safe, the vehicles comfortable and in great condition and the guides were knowledgeable, pleasant and spoke good English. And we were often given room upgrades at various hotels due to their connections. Visit South America’s representatives were always on call, checking on our progress regularly and ready to help if needed. We cannot recommend them highly enough and would definitely use them again.

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AlexanderP1927
February 1, 2026
Most amazing South America trip

Had the most amazing trip with a group of friends visiting Peru and Bolivia with the help of Kevin and the Visit South America team. His assistance in putting together our itinerary from our research and his own recommendations was fantastic. We have had the best trip and couldn’t fault the service at all. Both Kevin and his local team were always available to make sure everything went smoothly and last minute itinerary changes weren’t an issue. Thanks again guys!

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Timmy G
February 1, 2026
Exceptional Service & Truly Reliable

From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Kevin and his team delivered a well-organized, seamless trip across South America, handling every detail with professionalism and care. They were incredibly reliable, responsive, and flexible, especially when it came to last-minute changes and unexpected situations. That level of support made the entire journey feel smooth and stress-free. If you’re looking for a travel partner that is dependable, attentive, and truly experienced, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. An outstanding experience overall.

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Resort57584820687
September 25, 2025
Excellent private experience in Sacred Valley

I recommend this experience both for the itinerary, as well as for the operator and his guides. I am a travel agent and was in touch before, during and after the private tour to Sacred Valley. My clients were very happy with everything, even with the flexibility to start the tour when it came to their preference. Personally, and as a travel agent I recommend doing private tours as attention and personalization make a difference and the cost is competitive and fair.

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shirishgupt
September 2, 2025
Amazing experience and successful management of unforeseen

We opted for 2 days private Cusco/Machu Picchu tour with upgraded hotel for our family. Best part of ability to customization of the plan and flexibility tour operator to tailored it to our need. We were flying into Cusco from 3 different airports and my son missed the connection to Cusco. Visit South America quickly worked on alternative private transfer to bring him to Machu Picchu with reasonable price and we felt Visit South America knows how to handle such unforeseen situation and get best out of it. Guide was amazing, suggestions they shared for our vegetarian food needs were perfect, minute details they carved called out and discussed were very useful. Visit South America knows what they are into and what their clients needs are.

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STBKT
July 15, 2025
Sacred Valley Tour & Day Trip to Lake Humantay

My husband and I took 2 tours with VSA in 2025 after using our credit and rebooking our cancelled trip from 2020. The communication was straightforward but I noticed typical reply time was not prompt and sometimes delayed for several days. However, our tours were well led with our guide Guillermo. We were grateful for the wisdom he shared, especially his spiritual and cultural insights. Guillermo's relaxed and easy going attitude was a great pace for us and you could tell he was friendly and known in the community. Our Sacred Valley tour was customized based on our pick up and drop off and we enjoyed the rural areas and tourist destinations where we picked up gifts and souvenirs. This was one of our favourite areas to visit in Peru. There were many moments to learn and experience the Incan lifestyle from visiting ruins, seeing textiles, agriculture and food preparation, and mineral harvesting. Our day trip to Lake Humantay was a long drive out for a moderately difficult hike with nice views. I'm unsure if this is a must see if other hiking excursions are planned but it was a great way to experience the acclimatization in altitude. The breakfast and lunch spot was great and we enjoyed our buffet style meals. Lake Humantay was scenic and required moderate fitness level or tolerance to altitude.

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alk786
October 28, 2024
Amazing experience with Visit South America in Peru!

We recently booked two tours with Visit South America – the Sacred Valley tour and the Salkantay Trek – and couldn’t be happier with our experience! From start to finish, the Visit South America team was incredibly helpful and provided support throughout our entire vacation in Peru. They partner with local tour operators who were knowledgeable, professional, and went out of their way to make our trip special. The Sacred Valley tour was full of breathtaking sights, and the Salkantay Trek was a challenging yet rewarding adventure that we’ll never forget. We would absolutely recommend Visit South America to our friends and anyone looking for a well-organized, unforgettable experience in Peru. They made our dream trip a reality!

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Antionette_P
September 8, 2024
Great tour

Very informative and the guide took a lot of great pictures of us. We ate at an awesome buffet with many different options. Only downside is it was a long drive back/ wait because they had to pick up someone else.

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N4385TEgiuliap
August 28, 2024
Interesting and well organized tour

Nice tour, well organized. Guillermo, our Guide, was nice and prepared (sometimes he could give a little more complete directions). Overall, we recommend it.

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sheheram2024
August 15, 2024
Outstanding!

I recently used Visit South America Agency for a retreat I was holding in Peru, and the experience was nothing short of extraordinary. Hilton, the owner, was instrumental in curating a dream retreat that perfectly matched my vision for exploring remote sacred sites. He worked with me for months, displaying endless patience, kindness, and a genuine desire to accommodate all my requests. His communication was excellent, keeping me informed every step of the way, both leading up to and during the retreat. During the retreat, we were accompanied by our personal guide, Guillermo, who was absolutely magnificent. His knowledge extended far beyond the historic aspects of the sites; he was also well-versed in the spiritual and sacred significance of the lands, which was crucial for me and my group. Guillermo’s attentiveness and understanding added immense value to our experience. Our driver, Fernando, was an absolute gem, ensuring that we felt safe and comfortable throughout our journey. The entire team at Visit South America Agency made sure that my group and I were well taken care of, which was incredibly important to me. I am truly grateful to Hilton, Guillermo, Fernando, and the whole team for their dedication and care. If you are planning a trip to Peru and want a tailored, secure, and enriching experience, I highly recommend Visit South America Agency. They surpassed all my expectations and helped create memories that will last a lifetime.

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