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Tucked between Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley is a truly special place. A slightly warmer climate, the gentle presence of the Andes Mountains, a sprinkling of ancient fortresses, and villages like Pisac and Ollantaytambo steeped in age old traditions is what you’ll experience on a tour to the Inca heartland.
The Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco; A private tour designed for those visitors who choose to spend the night in the charming town of Ollantaytambo or Urubamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, either after having a great adventure to the World Wonder of Machu Picchu Inca City or hike the world-famous Inca Trail on the way back to their Cusco hotel or we can even drop you right at the airport for your flight back home home.
This wonderful tour of Sacred Valley from Ollantaytambo of one day long is also perfect for those visitors who choose the town of Ollantaytambo as a base either to explore incredible Inca ruins and villages in the Sacred Valley or as a stop off on their way to a Machu Picchu tour.
Embark on a private tour from Ollantaytambo and make most of their trip to the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas visiting all the must see sites in the area such as Ollantaytambo, Moray, the Salt Mines and Pisac on a full day or multi-day tour with a private knowledgeable guide at your side.
To begin our Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco full day, we will pick you up from your hotel in Ollantaytambo at 7:30 am. Then, we will visit the amazing Ollantaytambo archaeological site, including a Temple of the Sun, its royal bath and the many terraces at this site, where we will spend an hour. After exploring the Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo with your local tour guide.
Then, we will drive for about an hour to the stunning Inca ruins of Moray, a striking archaeological complex made up of overlapping farming terraces that was used by the Incas as an agriculture research station at Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru. After we finished exploring the circular terraces of Moray.
We head in our private transportation to Maras Salt Mines, also called Maras salt evaporation ponds, along the way we enjoy picturesque views of the Urubamba mountain range with peaks like Veronica, Chicon. Upon arrival at Maras salt ponds, enjoy the spectacular nature and admire the unique quilt work of over 3,000 salt ponds spilling into the Sacred Valley. Salt is obtained in Maras by using evaporation ponds that are fed by subterranean streams.
After exploring the famous ancient salt mines and the amazing circular Inca Terraces of Moray in the Western side of the Sacred Valley, we head down to Urubamba to enjoy lunch (not included) at a local restaurant. Onward, we drive in our private van to archaeological complex of Pisac through the incredible Sacred Valley’s picturesque Andean village, following the Urubamba River, also called the Vilcanota River.
Arriving at the ruins of Pisac, we will be amazed by the incredible archaeological complex of Pisac, located high in the mountains overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with impressive stone walls, agricultural terraces, irrigation systems and the largest cemetery of the Inca Empire with more than 2,000 tombs. At the end of Sacred Valley guided tour from Ollantaytambo, we’ll drop you off at your hotel in Cusco around 6:00PM
Experienced & English speaking licensed local guide: Our expert guides are graduates of the professional career of Tourism of the National University San Antonio Abad of Cusco and also graduate from the Technical College as a leader in the tourism industry. They all grew up in this region and have a true passion to teach others about their heritage. They are fun yet professional and will ensure you are safe and happy.
Private transportation with a professional driver: We will pick you up in our private van, directly from your hotel. The van will be waiting for you at each stop, after the tour. We will drop you off directly at your hotel. The type of vehicle will be provided based on the size of the group.
There are two main seasons in the sub-tropical Peruvian Andes:
But, When is the best time of the year to do Sacred Valley Tour?
The tour can technically be completed all year round, the peak trekking season to Machu Picchu occurs during the dry season and is busiest between May and September. So, the best time of year to do the Sacred Valley Tour is from the shoulder of wet months March/April all the way through to the shoulder of dry months October/November.
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We're a family-owned Travel Company and Tour Operator located in the heart of the Inca Empire, Cusco, Peru. We create individually customized tours and treks to Peru's most iconic attractions, as well as untouched, off the beaten track locations high in the Andes Mountains.
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The Short Inca Trail with José was a once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable experience. In the days leading up to our trek, he was highly communicative and provided all the details we needed (packing lists, expectations, timing) so everything…
Hace 3 meses
After researching extensively, I chose a Peruvian travel company to guide our Sacred Valley adventure for my husband and I. We booked a full day beginning with Maras and Moray, Ollantaytambo, lunch and Pisac.…
Hace 2 meses
We did the Lares Trek with Orange Nation/ Sam's travel and would highly recommend it. Lares has far less tourists than the inca trail (we saw about 4 groups over the two days initial hike up to the 4800m high point). The views are…
Hace 3 semanas
I had extremely high expectations and they were blown away! Our guide Rolando was an absolute legend. You can tell he is looked up to by all the other guides in the industry. He speaks multiple languages, connects deeply with each hiker,…
Hace 5 meses
Two of us did the 2 days Lares trek + 1 day Inca Trail, with a tour of Machu Picchu. We were blown away by the friendliness, knowledge, and kindness showed by both of our guides - Jorge and Carlos. We booked a group tour, but this ended up…
Hace 3 meses
Me and my friend did the 4 day Inca trail with Sam travel Peru, our tour guide was Juan Carlos, he has been doing tours to matchu pichu for over 20 years and his knowledge and expertise was amazing. I would recommend to anyone to as for him…
Hace 5 meses
We did the 2 day Inca trail to Machu Picchu. Our guide was Ray and Michael. It was really great - Ray was amazing and was really passionate about the place and told us loads of amazing stories. We had the perfect weather and even the packed…
Hace 3 meses
Amazing trip across 3 days with Jose! A massive thanks and shout out to our guide, he enriched the entire experience with his massive background of history of the culture and the land…
Hace 5 meses
Me and my Wife did the 5 day Inca trail with Sam Travel in April 2026. Our guide Henry and the incredible team of Porters and our Chef made the trip one of a lifetime. I cannot say enough good things about this group as they went over and…
Hace 3 meses
We were short on time during our trip to Peru, so we decided to do the 1-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Everything was very well organised. We were collected from our hotel and taken to the train, where our journey to the trail began. The first part of the hike was a bit challenging, but it was absolutely worth it. The views of the mountains and the surrounding nature were breathtaking. Reaching the Sun Gate and seeing Machu Picchu for the first time was incredible. After the tour, we were taken back by train and dropped off at our hotel. I would highly recommend this hike to anyone visiting Peru, especially if you're short on time but still want to experience the Inca Trail. I also highly recommend our guide, Antonio. He was brilliant, incredibly knowledgeable, and shared so much interesting information about Machu Picchu, its history, and the local flora throughout the trek. He also allowed us to take breaks whenever we needed them.
Written August 6, 2026
I did the Rainbow Mountain tour, and I was the only one in the group who walked up the mountain. My guide Henry stayed with me the whole way, encouraging me and taking lots of photos along the trail. A truly great experience.
Written July 31, 2026
We had an amazing time with Henry our guide on our trek to Rainbow Mountian. With an early pick we left Cusco for the long car ride to Rainbow mountain with a quick stop for breakfast. When we got there Henry helped us reserve horses (highly recommend) and we started towards the mountain. The terrain, snow capped mountains and sediment settlement are a treat to see but it is worth the 10 extra minutes to the top. Because we had the horses we were able to take a long time at the top to take in all of the beautiful wonders. Henry allowed us time to explore and gave us wonderful information about how this beautiful wonder was formed. We definitely got more than our money's worth out of this gem!
Written July 29, 2026
Carlos Estrada was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and organized! Made our trip easy.
Written July 19, 2026
I had an amazing experience touring Sacred Valley and Machu Pichu with our tour guide, Carlos Estrada. He was quite helpful and knew a lot about everything. I recommend him and this tour!
Written July 19, 2026
Had an awesome day out to Rainbow Mountain with our guide Cesar Siccos! He was full of encouragement and positive energy and we made it to the top! Thank you, Cesar!
Written July 16, 2026
Following a great 2-day Inca Trail experience with SAM Travel, I signed up for the one-day Rainbow Mountain + Red Valley trek. Once again our group was small, just 4 people. Junior was our guide - he was friendly and knowledgeable. He seamlessly adjusted to our request for an earlier start time to beat the crowds, and also managed varying group member speeds / fitness levels well. Another positive experience with SAM Travel - highly recommend booking with them, especially if you are a solo traveler.
Written July 16, 2026
Rainbow mountain hike provided for gorgeous views, bunch of alpaca. At up to 5000 meters it provided for a healthy challenge even if the profile does not look that impressive…. Our guide - Cesar Siccos - was with us the whole way and provided the necessary support to get over the challenge. Great day out.
Written July 15, 2026
My trip to the rainbow mountain with my tour guide Siccos was incredible. Siccos was very energetic and kept our spirits high. I would highly recommend this hike to anyone.
Written July 15, 2026
