Extended Sacred Valley Tour

You do not have to let altitude anxiety get in the way of discovering these five magnificent historical sites. Because this extended route reaches a peak elevation of 3,762 meters (12,342 feet) in Chinchero, we structure our driving stops and walking speeds to let your body adjust naturally and safely. Your guide closely monitors your well-being all day and carries professional equipment to treat any early symptoms of elevation discomfort instantly.

• An onboard oxygen cylinder is kept inside our private vehicle at all times for immediate, refreshing relief.
• Certified first-aid training is mandatory for all our guides, who specialize in mountain safety and altitude management.
• An unhurried, gentle walking pace is maintained at every single ruin, allowing you to climb the terraces at your own comfort level.
• Frequent hydration reminders are built into the day to help your system process the mountain elevation with ease.

You will never have to face hidden fees, surprising extra costs, or stressful cash transactions at the entry checkpoints. Your booking includes 100% of the municipal and private entrance fees for Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Chinchero, and the Maras Salt Ponds. We pre-secure all necessary passes in advance so you can skip the queues and walk straight into the history.

• Cusco Tourist Tickets (Boleto Turístico) are pre-purchased and managed by our team before we pick you up.
• Maras Salt Ponds admission is fully paid and included in your initial booking rate.
• Chinchero community entry fees are covered, including your access to the traditional textile demonstration.

Express entry access lets you bypass the crowded public ticketing lines at every single site on the itinerary.

You will enjoy a highly optimized, smooth itinerary that is carefully designed to avoid rushed transitions and long delays. By using private transportation and starting early in the morning, we bypass the heavy tourist traffic and spend less time waiting in transit. This strategic planning gives you ample time to walk, take photos, and explore every single site without feeling pressured.

• Our private vehicle movement eliminates the delays and boarding times associated with massive public tour buses.
• Perfected historical route timing ensures we arrive at each monument during its quietest, most peaceful hours.
• Dedicated exploration blocks are allocated at each site so you can absorb the history at a relaxed pace.
• A comfortable dining break is positioned right in the middle of the day to let you sit back, rest, and recharge.

You can easily complete this tour if you possess a basic, everyday level of physical fitness, as the overall difficulty is rated as moderate-to-easy. While places like Ollantaytambo feature impressive stone staircases, we provide alternative, flatter paths at every single site. Your guide will walk at your preferred speed, ensuring you never feel pushed to move faster than you want.

• Alternative scenic routes are always available if you prefer to bypass the high stone terraces.
• Sturdy handrails and wide steps are present along the main paths to help you maintain easy balance.
• Strategic rest stations are built into the walking routes, offering beautiful spaces to sit down and take photos.
• Gentle gravel and dirt trails are utilized at Moray and Maras, making the walking exceptionally straightforward.

You will enjoy a high-quality regional buffet at a clean, professional restaurant that meets strict international health and hygiene standards. We select dining partners who prioritize food safety, using purified water and freshly sourced local ingredients. This protects your health while giving you a delicious, authentic taste of Andean gastronomy.

• A premium local buffet offers a wide variety of freshly cooked meats, hot vegetable dishes, and safe salads.
• Strict hygiene standards ensure that all ingredients are washed in purified water and prepared in clean kitchens.
• Dietary modifications (including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free diets) are accommodated with ease.
• A peaceful, scenic dining setting provides the perfect mid-day space to relax and rest with your companions.

You can easily coordinate your onward travel plans because we offer complete flexibility for your bags and drop-off locations. If you plan to board a train to Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo or stay at a hotel in Urubamba, you can bring all your luggage with you. We will store it securely in our vehicle while you explore.

• Spacious private luggage compartments keep your large suitcases secure, locked, and dry all day.
• Complimentary drop-offs are available at any hotel in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, or directly at the train station.
• No additional transport fees are charged for bringing your bags or changing your final drop-off location.
• Seamless train coordination ensures we get you to the station with plenty of time before your boarding window.

You will visit a genuine, family-run cooperative where indigenous Quechua women actively preserve their ancestral weaving traditions. The artisans show you the exact natural roots, plants, and minerals they harvest to wash, spin, and dye their handwoven alpaca wool. There are no plastics or mass-produced commercial fabrics here—only real mountain heritage.

• Live masterclass demonstrations explain the step-by-step process of turning raw wool into complex textiles.
• Traditional natural washing roots (Saqta) are used to clean the raw fiber right in front of you.
• Native Andean camelids (alpacas and llamas) are on-site, allowing you to feed them and take photos.
• Direct artisan support ensures your visit directly benefits the local families who handcraft these textiles.

You will view the spectacular 3,000 historic salt pools from our premium, officially designated panoramic overlooks. To protect this ancient mineral spring from environmental pollution, local authorities restrict visitors from walking directly inside the dry salt pans. However, our private viewing platforms place you incredibly close to the pools, giving you the absolute best angles for photography.

• Premium overlook access places you directly above the sweeping white salt terraces for spectacular mountain photos.
• In-depth historical explanations teach you how local families have hand-harvested this mineral salt since pre-Inca times.
• Authentic pink salt shopping is available directly from the community members at the site exit.
• Splendid panoramic views of the surrounding Urubamba mountain range frame your entire visit to the valley.

You will explore in the company of a highly professional, licensed guide who speaks fluent, clear English and Spanish. Our guides are local professionals who hold formal degrees in tourism and are deeply passionate about sharing their culture. They specialize in direct-response service, checking on your physical safety while bringing the stone ruins to life with clear, engaging stories.

• Officially licensed local experts registered with the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism.
• Excellent bilingual communication ensures you can ask complex questions and understand every detail easily.
• Personalized group management keeps the commentary engaging, fun, and easy to hear for everyone.
• In-depth safety training qualifies your guide to handle any medical or altitude needs instantly on the trail.

You can travel with total confidence knowing we are fully prepared to adapt the tour to changing mountain weather. Heavy Andean rain turns the valley exceptionally green and beautiful, and we keep you warm, dry, and safe by utilizing covered spaces, private transport, and adjusting our walking routes to avoid slick areas.

• Onboard rain umbrellas and protective gear are always ready for you inside our private vehicle.
• Safety-first route adjustments ensure we walk on slip-resistant stone paths and flatter dirt trails during showers.
• Covered historical sites and local community centers provide warm spaces to explore during heavy downpours.
• Constant operational updates keep our driver and guide informed of real-time road conditions for a safe journey.