I travel internationally several times a year. This day trip into the Sacred Valley with guide Jacob and driver Julian was one of the best tour experiences I’ve ever had. They were both very down-to-earth, friendly, kind, and sincere. I felt very comfortable with them, and I had a wonderful time seeing various sites – all in one day. Jacob reached out right away after I had booked to let me know the itinerary. I had previously used another tour company to go to Machu Picchu, and they were slow to get in touch with me about plans so I really appreciated Jacob‘s proactiveness. I would love to go back to Cusco and do another tour with both Jacob and Julian!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional native tour guide
- Pick up from your hotel
- Buffet lunch at a local reaturant
- Confortable Transportation
- Entrance tickets to all places we visit
Excludes
- (Optional) available for purchase at the restaurant.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 a.m. and travel to the Sacred Valley. Our first stop is the Alpaca Center, a living museum where you can learn about traditional Andean weaving and meet llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos up close. Afterward, drive for approximately 10 minutes to the Taray Viewpoint, where you can enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Sacred Valley.
Next, continue to Pisac, one of the most beautiful towns in the Sacred Valley. Explore its impressive hilltop Inca site, with ancient terraces, temples, stone buildings, and breathtaking valley views. Afterward, visit the lively Pisac Market, where you can browse colorful textiles, handmade crafts, jewelry, and local products.
After visiting Pisac, continue through the beautiful Sacred Valley to Urubamba, where you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, continue to Moray, one of the most fascinating Inca sites in the Sacred Valley. Its impressive circular terraces descend deep into the earth, creating different temperatures at each level. Moray is believed to have been an agricultural research center where the Incas tested crops under different growing conditions.
Next, visit the spectacular Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools cascade down the mountainside. These ponds have been used for generations and are still worked by local families today. Their striking colors and unusual setting make Maras one of the most memorable sights in the Sacred Valley.
The final major stop is Ollantaytambo, one of Peru’s most remarkable living Inca towns. Explore its impressive archaeological complex, with massive terraces, stone stairways, ceremonial spaces, and beautiful views across the valley. Its original streets, water channels, and Inca layout are still part of daily life today. After the visit, return to Cusco for drop-off at your hotel at approximately 6:00 p.m. If you are continuing to Machu Picchu by train or staying in Ollantaytambo before an Inca Trail departure, you may request drop-off near the train station.
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Reviews
Our trip to Rain ow Mountain was wonderful! Our guide, Pamela Rivas was knowledgable, friendly and spoke great English. We were the only two people in our group so it was very special :)
We did the Sacred Valley VIP Tour with Maras & Moray on Oct 12 with TreXperience and had a fantastic day. Our guide Juan was very knowledgeable and supportive throughout — he explained the history at Pisac, Maras salt mines, Moray terraces, and Ollantaytambo so well, and made sure everyone was comfortable. The itinerary was well-paced, lunch in Urubamba was great, and the views were incredible. Highly recommend Juan and TreXperience for anyone visiting Cusco!
I went on the sacred valley day tour with 5 of my friends and our experience was amazing. The stops we made were all fun ,interesting, beautiful, or all three. Juan Miranda was our tour guide and I don’t think we could have had a better option. Not only was he personable & knowledgeable about all of the stops, but deeply passionate about the sites we visited and culture we experienced.
We had an absolutely fantastic day on our Sacred Valley tour, and a huge part of that was down to our tour guide, Juan. He was brilliant from start to finish, incredibly knowledgeable and informative, and explained the history and culture of each place we visited in a way that was really interesting and engaging. You could tell he was passionate about what he does, and he made sure we got the most out of every stop along the way. Juan went above and beyond to make the day special for us, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. He was friendly, welcoming and always happy to answer any questions we had. The Sacred Valley is an incredible place to visit, and having Juan as our guide made the experience even more memorable. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area, especially if you get the chance to have Juan as your guide!
We had a full action packed day…saw multiple sites and our guide Jacob was so full of information and was really great!
We have had nothing but excellent experiences with TreXperience beginning with responsiveness when trying to book plans ans additional trips for family members between Cusco Airport and Ollantaytambo. Today was our much-awaited Sacred Valley tour with Maras and Moray. Amadeo (guide) was superb! He was so knowledgeable (he was an archeologist ) and it helped that he shared photos and gave us many options for how to spend our time and told us about some things to do in Cusco. Jaimie our driver was wonderful and helped with our bags and we always felt safe in some challenging driving conditions. Mil gracias for setting up this wonderful trip for us. We all learned so much about Peruvian history , saw so many beautiful things and enjoyed the variety of experiences.
Excellent. The Kenny was knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and made the entire experience enjoyable and memorable. He explained everything clearly and was happy to answer questions.
We had an amazing experience with TreXperience. The guides were knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely cared about us throughout our journey. Our guide, Kenny, was especially wonderful. When my husband wasn’t feeling well, he was incredibly patient and accommodating, made sure we were comfortable, and helped guide us in finding medical attention when we needed it. We are so grateful for Kenny and the entire TreXperience team for making us feel safe and cared for while still allowing us to experience the beauty of Peru. Their professionalism and compassion went far beyond what we expected. Highly recommended!
Great tour and our guide Kenny was amazing, really passionate about history and shared loads of knowledge with us! Worth noting he went above and beyond to ensure everyone was having a great experience!
I booked this tour online directly via TreXexperience with the friendly and efficient help of Acdiel. Our guide, Pamela, was great! She was very communicative coordinating the exact pick-up spot and time the night before. During the tour she provided a lot of interesting information about the sites we visited, using additional material (e.g., images) to support her explanations. Lastly, what really stood out compared to other guides is that she provided also some quick, interesting facts and recommendations during the drive from site A to B. Normally, guides just sit back and relax (or even sleep ...) Also the driver (Risly?) was very friendly and professional, driving our mini-van always safely from A to B. The tour itself was also spectacular; the archeological sites, the surroundings, the llama/alpaca farm, and the buffet-style lunch. However, it's a real full day tour (7:00am to 7:30pm) and can feel a bit rushed at times. If this bothers you, you might consider two sperate tours. In short, I'll definitely book again the TreXexperience.
We did a 1 day sacred Valley tour with TrExperience. It was a full day visiting many historic sites that was made even better due to the narration by our guide Katie. She was very knowledgeable and informative about the Inca history and culture. The historic sites that we visited like sacred Valley, Pisac, Moray, Maras Salt mines. Strongly recommend Katie and TrExperience
Juan was our guide and he’s extremely nice and helpful! He made sure we have a smooth pickup and dropoff, and will make sure you get to your destination on time. He’s also very knowledgeable and from Cusco, so he knows a lot of the history and gave really good introductions.
Pamela Rivas was a wonderful guide. She was very informative and did a great job teaching us the local culture. I highly recommend her for anyone doing a tour around Cusco!
We were happy to find and attend this spiritual and fantastic journey with Trexperience. This amazing 1 day tour was not only VIP in its name but in real as well. We're lucky to have such a wonderful tour guide as Juan. He was not only talented and good at sharing knowledge about the sights we visited but through his view we could get a real authentic insight into the spirituality and wisdom of the inkas and pre-incas.
Kenny was terrific! Friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. He was also attentive to our group, keeping us all together, and pointed out many details that we certainly would not have noticed without him. We came away with much more knowledge of the Incan and Spanish history in the “navel” of Incan civilization. It certainly did not hurt that the weather was blindingly beautiful! Thank you!
Pamela was a great guide who handled everything expected and unexpected with compassion and grace. This is one of the few tours we found that provided Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in a 2-day trip, saving the return to Cusco each day. That alone was a huge bonus!
Juan was an exceptional guide. From the very beginning, he demonstrated outstanding coordination and communication, thoughtfully adjusting our itinerary to help us acclimate to the altitude. He was kind, courteous, professional, and an absolute pleasure to spend time with. His knowledge of the history and culture of the ancient Inkas was remarkable, and he explained everything in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. Visiting the Salt Mines and the Inka terraces was spectacular and truly one of the highlights of our trip to Peru. Juan also treated us to a delicious meal in a local village, giving us a wonderful opportunity to experience authentic Peruvian hospitality. As a thoughtful gesture, he gifted each member of our family an Inka cross, a meaningful keepsake that we will always treasure. What made the experience even more special was the way Juan connected with our teenage son, Levi. He patiently answered every question with genuine enthusiasm and pride, inspiring his curiosity and making him feel included throughout the journey. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, caring, and passionate guide in Peru, we cannot recommend Juan highly enough. He made our visit unforgettable. A special shoutout to our driver, Jose Luis Mesa, who was a champion behind the wheel navigating the windy roads with great care & attention.
Was such a pleasure to have Charly guide us along the high points of the Sacred Valley! Super knowledgeable, with lots of stories about each site and a real passion for all the spectacular accomplishments of the Incas - his people. Both my daughter and I felt his passion and desire to share these beautiful treasures. And we got to see a LOT of those treasures .. this is not a short tour! We started with a convenient pickup outside our AirBnB at 7AM and finished with a drop-off back to the same place a little after 7PM. But well worth it, and wonderful to be part of a diverse group of about 10 people, from North America, Europe and Australia. Couldn't have asked for a more fun or friendlier crew to explore this part of Peru!
5 star! Our guide Frank spoke fluent English. He was always attentive with good info throughout the full day tour. Gracias!
This was a fantastic trip and Charly was an outstanding guide! Be sure to ask for Charly who made the trip absolutely unforgettable!
Jose Abad from TreXperience was our guide. He is very knowledgeable, guest oriented in his commentary, respectful, kind and has very good stories to convey the historical events and the archeological facts. He is vested in the community and comes across as very genuine in his interactions with the vendors, the community partners and locals and builds trust and great relationship with the guests! Keep up the great work Jose and thank you for the experience and connecting with our children in the tours!
It was a great experience. Our tour guide Charly was the best, he was very knowledgeable, kept the information interesting, and was also a very funny guide. He made the experience that much more enjoyable, and I’d highly recommend him!
Charly was amazing guide who had answer to every question. Will return 100% and recommend
Here’s a polished version of your review: We had an incredible tour of the Sacred Valley with Katie and Diego. They both went above and beyond to provide the best experience possible and were always flexible when needed. Katie was amazing at sharing the history, culture, and stories of her ancestors at each of the sites we visited, which made the experience even more meaningful. Diego was an excellent driver who worked hard to get us where we needed to go safely and efficiently, minimizing our time on the road whenever possible. If you’re looking for a great tour company to show you the best of Peru, this is it. We highly recommend them!
Charly was a great guide, very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience and everything went smoothly
We had the most wonderful tour with Pamela Rivas! She is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. I can’t imagine doing a big tour like this with anyone else; by the end of the trip, it felt like she had been a part of our group all along. I highly recommend Pamela as a tour guide if you are looking for a truly memorable experience. She’s the BEST, and we were genuinely sad to leave her the end of our trip!
The Sacred Valley day tour from Cusco was absolutely incredible! Daniel was our guide and he was amazing! He had such interesting information to share at every site and his fun energy was infectious! I highly recommend this tour to see so many incredible places in one day and make sure you go with Daniel!
This tour was great. Pamela our guide was very knowledgeable and very pleasant. She was very attentive to our needs. Some of us were a little slower and older than the others in our group. She was very dedicated to our group. I felt she went the extra mile to make our trip memorable and fun. At 72 with a good guide and walking sticks with rubber tips I felt it was not too late to visit Peru. It was challenging but so worth it.
We had a full day experience with Charlie, and he was amazing every single minute. He was knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating. He took great pictures of our group and we left knowing so much about to the Sacred Valley. Book this, and ask for Charlie!
Daniel was an incredible guide & our driver was also great! This was the most cost effective tour we found as it was all inclusive & nothing disappointed. We felt we got great value for money visiting some of the most key parts of the Sacred Valley (it was the “Sacred Valley VIP Tour with Maras and Moray” tour on their website) & Daniel’s knowledge was super insightful and easy to understand - he really bought things to life!! Thank you to the whole team for a great day trip!
Our Sacred Valley tour with TreXperience was one of the highlights of our entire Peru trip. The itinerary was perfectly organized, allowing us to visit some of the most impressive sites in the region, including Pisac, Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo, while learning about the fascinating history and culture of the Inca civilization. The tour covers many of the Sacred Valley's most iconic locations in a single day, making it an excellent introduction to the region. What truly made the experience exceptional was our guide, Charly. His knowledge of Inca history, architecture, and local traditions was incredible, but even more impressive was his passion for sharing it. Every stop felt meaningful because he took the time to explain not just what we were seeing, but why it mattered. He answered every question with enthusiasm and made the history come alive. Charly was also friendly, patient, and genuinely invested in making sure everyone had a great experience. The pacing of the day was excellent—never rushed, yet we were able to see and learn so much. Transportation was comfortable, logistics were seamless, and the entire day felt effortless from start to finish. If you're visiting Cusco and want to truly understand the Sacred Valley rather than simply see the sites, I highly recommend this tour. And if you're lucky enough to have Charly as your guide, you're in for an unforgettable experience. Thank you, TreXperience and Charly, for an amazing day!
My tour guide for sacred valley Javier was really good, he was gentle, warm, accommodating, probably the best ever! I would definitely recommend him to everyone, trip took us to so many spots, he was jovial to be around and always looking out for you, Cheers!!!
Charly was an absolutely fantastic guide for our Sacred Valley tour. He’s a historian who really brought the region to life, connecting the ancient stuff to his own heritage and making it feel super personal. Even though our group was totally exhausted from a packed week of traveling, Charly’s enthusiasm and knowledge made the whole thing worth it. He showed us how the indigenous people created traditional textile dyes, taught us about the terraces and agriculture, cracked jokes to keep things light, and genuinely answered all our questions. We even got to know him over dinner and learned he became a guide because a teacher inspired him early on, and you can totally feel that passion in everything he does. If you want to learn the real history of the Sacred Valley, Charly’s your person. Highly recommend.
We had the most amazing day!!! Charlie was extremely informative, and answered all of our random questions without being bothered. He was so kind, and I would highly recommend requesting him. It was one of our favorite days of an 11 day trip!
Charlie was a fantastic guide. Extremely knowledgable about all of the Incan sites we visited and all of the other places we went to.
Charly (from TreXperience) was an outstanding guide. His knowledge of all of the historical sites we visited was so vast and he explained everything so thoroughly. He also provided pictures to accompany some of his explanations which I found very helpful. He was also more than happy to answer any questions that I had and was very patient and approachable. Charly is so friendly and I would recommend him to anybody. Transport wise, we were picked up in a very spacious, clean and comfortable car. It helped to make the day very enjoyable. Our driver was called Nelida and I felt very safe with her. Sometimes she would even meet us in the vehicle after we had walked around a site, to save us having to walk back up a hill. It was greatly appreciated. Overall, our day trip visiting the Sacred Valley couldn’t have been better. I feel well informed of Inca history and had a brilliant time. Thank you!
I booked this tour as part of the 8 days Cusco- Salkantay pass trek. Only me and another lady were in the tour so it felt super private and comfortable with a private SUV car. Charly - our tour guide was so caring and knowledgeable (because he's a history teacher himself!), helping us learning a lots about the culture, architecture, history of the sacred valley. highly recommend it!
Very fun!! Reasonable fees , the guide was well knowledge I highly recommend
Such a unique experience, our guide Charly was amazing he covered the history very and made sure that we are provided with all the information we need to learn about well! It was a good learning curve for me that I will never forget.
Had an incredible experience exploring Cusco and the Sacred Valley with Charly. His depth of knowledge is amazing, and he shared so many fascinating stories that made the history come alive. Charly was exceptionally attentive, especially helping us acclimate to the 3,300m altitude before our trek. He even went above and beyond by helping us clear up our confusion regarding the Inca Trail process, even though it wasn’t his direct responsibility. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Cusco!
We had the best tour with Charly! He was so insightful, and really wanted us to fully understand every single site we visited. Each part of the day was so incredible. Charley’s passion for his country and its history was inspiring. We had a problem with an accident/traffic at the end of the tour, and Charly went above and beyond to organise a another driver on the other side of town for us to avoid it going back to Cusco.
Charly is a great guide. His knowledge and enthusiamsm is anazing and makes the tour fun and engaging. He and his driver made sure the day ran smoothly
Pamela was our guide, we had her for 2 days of touring the Sacred Valley. She met us at the airport in Cusco and after a delicious lunch overlooking the main square in Cusco, we hit the road. The Inca sites were incredible and Pamela’s knowledge of history and Inca civilization was brilliantly insightful. She really helped to bring it all to life, drawing attention to the important details of each site and explaining the relevance of the architectural elements, spiritual practices and Inca customs at each site. She was great, and the tour was excellent. Highly recommend both.
The two days with Pamela touring the Sacred Valley were amazing! She is so knowledgeable and kind! We absolutely could not say enough great things about her and the two days of tours!
Best decision to take this tour. Gary, my guide, was lovely, knowledgeable, attentive, and it felt like we already knew each other for a long time. I had a great time and always felt very safe. I'm so sorry, I don't remember the driver's name but he was impeccable, very focused, professional and courteous. Thank you both for an outstanding experience!
I did the Sacred Valley VIP tour with Gary. The experience was certainly 5 stars. Gary was an attentive, incredibly knowledgeable tour guide, who really added colour to every single place we stopped on. His passion for his culture transpired as he told us about the Incas, the different building techniques and architecture styles, the farming laboratories etc. The driver was also excellent, I always felt safe! The food from the buffet was an excellent choice. The sites - each one more stunning than the other, it’s hard to describe by words. If you want to do a Sacred Valley tour that isn’t rushed or crowded, use Trexperience. I had a wonderful day.
It’s a long day; pickup early, back to Cusco late. Budget the whole day for it, don’t try to squeeze anything else in. You cover a lot of ground: Pisac, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, plus a few stops in between. Each one has its own story and the views are genuinely incredible. Even the drive between sites is scenic. The real reason to book this one though is the guide. We had Charlie and he was excellent. He is friendly, deeply knowledgeable, and clearly proud of the history he was sharing. You don’t often meet people who are this connected to their community and genuinely love what they do. Made the whole day. Recommend.
Very good experience. We did the whole hollín valley. The Lunch very good. But the most wonderfull was Charly our guide Who explain everhthing in everyplace we stop by. Super recommended.
Charly was a great guide very informative and took awesome pictures of us at the unique sites.
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