Sacred Valley of the Inkas Full Day Tour

Perfect guide and clear in the explanations. The tour is highly recommended. Unfortunately 5 sites in one day are really a lot to see and appreciate in their entirety. It remains, however, an excellent experience that is well-managed overall.

I did this tour because I bought the 10-day tourist ticket and this knocked off 4 sites on it. If I had to do over, I would instead do a day trip just to Pisac. All the archeological sites we went to were nice but I don't think it's worth spending so much time driving around for. One annoyance was the tour group wanted a completely useless zoom call . It could just be an email! Another annoyance was that we spent time at places designed to get you to spend money rather than the archeological sites I was interested in,

I have a mobility problem but I decided to do the script. It is possible to visit all the points, some I decided not to do to save me. The guide Vanessa was quite punctual and worried about my well-being. I recommend.

Excellent structure to the day. Edwardo informed us that he had changed the itinerary to allow us to have more time and space at both sights wr visited. Edwardo imparted his extensive knowledge and pitched the tours at the right level.

To be fair, the tour company was upfront about the length of the day and the amount of time spent in the van — so no complaints there. But several things impacted our experience, and honestly, it started before we even left the city. We were told to be at San Pedro Market for pickup between 6:40 and 7:00. At 6:35, the driver messaged saying he'd be leaving by 6:45. We had two children with us and had to run to make it. Not a great way to start a 12-hour day — and unfortunately, it set the tone for everything that followed. The highlight of the day, without question, was Chinchero — particularly the women’s demonstration of traditional alpaca textile-making at the very start. It was authentic, unhurried, and genuinely moving to witness. That experience alone reminded us why we came. As a photographer, some of my favorite images come from the in-between moments — the walk to a site, the quiet details along the way, the things most people walk past. On this tour, that was never possible. The pace was so rushed that there was no time to stop, look around, or capture anything outside of the designated stops. Those are often the most memorable shots, and they were completely lost to the hurry. The back of the van had zero ventilation and was miserably hot all day. When I told the guide I wasn't feeling well, he brushed it off without any concern. Being in the back also meant we were always the last ones off at every stop, and the guide never waited — he'd already be moving through the site by the time we caught up. Lunch was genuinely bad — not just underwhelming, but bad enough that it's worth calling out specifically. For a full-day tour at this price point, the meal should be a highlight, or at least acceptable. This was neither. The gem and stone shop was listed on the itinerary, so no surprise there — but after a long, exhausting day, it felt like a poor use of the little energy we had left. Worth knowing going in so you can mentally prepare. The Sacred Valley itself is breathtaking and worth every bit of effort to see. But the execution of this tour fell short in ways that could easily be fixed.

Luigi is a great guide. Very beautiful experience!

Nixon tours put together an incredible private all day tour for us. Our guide James wonderful! Not only did we see the beautiful landscape of Incan ruins and the Andes Mountains but also participated in workshops learning about the intricate weaving techniques. It was lifelong memories for sure.

Organization is great, they contacted us a few days before with pick up location, time and instructions. We visited many places in one day. Also, the restaurant we went to for lunch was amazing. The variety of food was great.

Our guide Luihi was perfect; he explained everything very well and was fun. The food was the only downside of the experience: before taking the excursion, we were assured that there would be vegan options, but the vegan option was just white rice and potatoes... We found it very disappointing, and in addition to the bad food, when we went to pay for two bottles of water, the restaurant did not have change to return our money, and we ended up losing 10 soles.

My two friends and I had an incredible time on this Sacred Valley tour. The itinerary was very well organized and allowed us to see so many amazing places in a single day. We visiting Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac—each stop had something unique and fascinating to offer. The scenery throughout the valley was absolutely breathtaking, and our guide was knowledgeable and funny. We learned so much while still having plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the experience. We appreciated the visits to local artisan workshops, which gave us a deeper understanding of Andean traditions and craftsmanship. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish, and the tour offered excellent value for money. If you’re visiting Cusco and want to experience the highlights of the Sacred Valley in one day, I highly recommend this tour.