Super Sacred Valley Tour — Full Day
The most complete Sacred Valley day trip: Pisac, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero.
Most Sacred Valley tours force a trade-off: see the classic anchors (Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero) or see the iconic Maras Salt Mines + Moray — but not both in the same day. The result: you either skip half of what makes the Sacred Valley extraordinary, or you split it across two separate days you don’t have.
The Super Sacred Valley Tour is engineered specifically to solve this tradeoff.
Five reasons travelers choose the Super Sacred Valley over the standard format:
1. The most comprehensive single-day coverage in the Sacred Valley. This is the only tour in our catalog that combines Pisac archaeological site, Maras Salt Mines (4,500 cascading salt pools), Moray (Inca agricultural amphitheater), Ollantaytambo fortress, and Chinchero textiles in one private day. Six iconic Sacred Valley destinations in 11 hours. No fragmentation across 2 days.
2. Buffet lunch + ALL entrance tickets INCLUDED. Unlike our Sacred Valley Full Day Tour (where lunch and Boleto are NOT included for transparency), the Super Sacred Valley is our premium all-inclusive option. The buffet lunch is at our partner restaurant in Urubamba — the same generous Andean buffet that other tours charge extra for. The Boleto Turístico Parcial Circuit 3 (covers Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray) is included. The Maras community entrance fee is included. You handle nothing beyond showing up — perfect for travelers who value comprehensive simplicity.
3. Two itinerary versions — choose the one that fits your next step. Most tours have one fixed route. We offer two strategic versions:
4. Private service — your group, your guide. Not a shared group format. Just your party, with a dedicated bilingual guide and right-sized vehicle. Private tour pricing scales by group size — $301 USD solo down to $79 USD per person at 10 travelers. For larger groups (+10): contact us for custom quotes. Same comprehensive itinerary, customized pacing for your group.
5. Hotel OR Cusco airport pickup, train station drop-off available. Land in Cusco at 06:30 AM and want to start the same day? We pick you up at the airport at 07:00 AM. Continuing to Machu Picchu mid-afternoon? We drop you at Ollantaytambo train station so you walk straight to your train. These flexibility USPs are common in our other Sacred Valley tours but uncommon in the broader Cusco operator market.
| ⏱️ Duration | Full day (~11-12 hours) |
| 🕐 Pickup time | 07:00 AM (recommended — limited flexibility due to extensive itinerary) |
| 📍 Pickup options | Your Cusco hotel OR Cusco airport |
| 📍 Drop-off options | Version 1: Cusco hotel · Version 2: Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo train station |
| 🏛️ Sites visited | 6 or 7 sites depending on version (see itineraries below) |
| ✅ Buffet lunch | INCLUDED (Urubamba partner restaurant) |
| ✅ Entrance tickets | INCLUDED (Boleto Turístico + Maras community fee) |
| 🎫 Format | PRIVATE TOUR (your group only) |
| 👥 Group size | 1-10 travelers (larger groups: contact for quote) |
| ⛰️ Max altitude | 3,762 m (Chinchero — Version 1) / 3,650 m (Pisac — Version 2) |
| 💪 Difficulty | Moderate (cumulative across 6-7 sites) |
| 📅 Departures | Daily — year-round |
| 💲 From | $79 USD per person (group of 10) |
| 🎓 Ideal for | Travelers wanting maximum sites in one day, train-day travelers, comprehensive premium experience |
The Super Sacred Valley Tour turns 1 day into a genuinely unforgettable trip. – Taray viewpoint — classic panoramic Sacred Valley introduction. – Pisac archaeological site — spectacular Inca agricultural terraces and ceremonial complex. – Ollantaytambo fortress-temple — monumental Inca masonry, 1537 Inca victory site. – Maras Salt Mines (Salineras) — 4,500 cascading white salt evaporation pools (one of the most photographed sites. The Super Sacred Valley Tour — genuine Andean history, start to finish.
The Super Sacred Valley Tour Full-Day is the most comprehensive single-day Sacred Valley experience in our entire catalog. It exists for one specific type of traveler: someone with only one day available who wants to see everything — not fragmented across two separate tours, not a condensed version, not a “highlights only” route.
Who specifically benefits from this tour:
(1) Travelers with only one day in the Sacred Valley. The standard Sacred Valley Full Day Tour ($33 USD) covers the classic anchors (Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero) but skips Maras and Moray. To see Maras + Moray, you’d need a separate Maras Moray Half Day Tour on another day. If you only have ONE day, this Super tour is the only way to see all six destinations in one comprehensive itinerary.
(2) Travelers with Machu Picchu booking separately (Version 2 USP). If your Machu Picchu day is fixed and you want to maximize your Sacred Valley exposure on the day before (or after), Version 2 of this tour drops you at Ollantaytambo train station at the end of the day. Walk straight to your train, no backtracking to Cusco. This is logistically more efficient than any standard Sacred Valley tour.
(3) Same-day Cusco airport arrivals (premium scenario). Land at Cusco airport at 06:30 AM, meet your driver/guide at 07:00 AM with luggage in the vehicle, and start a full comprehensive Sacred Valley day. Drop luggage at the Ollantaytambo hotel for the next day’s Machu Picchu, or back at the Cusco hotel.
(4) Couples and families dispuestos a pagar premium por comprehensive private service. This is not the budget option. The Sacred Valley Full Day Tour shared group at $33 is for value travelers. The Super Sacred Valley at $79+ is for travelers who want:
(5) Photography enthusiasts wanting Maras + Moray + Sacred Valley in same day. The Maras salt mines are one of the most photographed landscapes in Peru — and they look dramatically different from Pisac’s curved terraces and Ollantaytambo’s pink granite blocks. Photographers wanting to capture this visual diversity in the same lighting conditions and on the same trip need a single-day comprehensive tour.
(6) Travelers who already did Cusco City Tour and want maximum Sacred Valley. If Day 1 of your Cusco visit was the Cusco Half Day or Full Day, this Super Sacred Valley is the natural Day 2 — covering 6-7 sites in one ambitious day before continuing to Machu Picchu on Day 3.
(7) Larger groups (4-10 travelers). Private group pricing scales economically — group of 8 = $88/person, group of 10 = $79/person. For groups of 6+, the Super private tour becomes competitive with shared group pricing of the standard Sacred Valley Full Day Tour.
(8) Cultural travelers wanting comprehensive coverage. Sacred Valley contains the agricultural genius of the Incas (Pisac terraces + Moray laboratory), the religious sites (Ollantaytambo temple), the salt economy (Maras), the colonial transition (Chinchero church), and the textile tradition (Chinchero weaving). This tour covers all of these in one comprehensive narrative day.
| Feature | Super Sacred Valley (this tour) ✓ | Sacred Valley Full Day | Sacred Valley Private | Maras Moray Half Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | PRIVATE (your group) | Shared group | Private (your group) | Mostly private |
| Sites visited | 6-7 sites (max) | 5 sites | 5 sites (customizable) | 4 sites (Maras + Moray focus) |
| Maras Salt Mines | ✅ INCLUDED | ❌ Not visited | Optional add-on | ✅ Primary focus |
| Moray | ✅ INCLUDED | ❌ Not visited | Optional add-on | ✅ Primary focus |
| Buffet lunch | ✅ INCLUDED | ❌ Your choice | ❌ Your choice | ❌ Your choice |
| Entrance tickets | ✅ INCLUDED | ❌ Pay in soles | ❌ Pay in soles | ❌ Pay in soles |
| Duration | ~11-12 hours | ~10-11 hours | Flexible | ~5 hours |
| Ollantaytambo train station drop-off | ✅ EXCLUSIVE | Available | Available | Not applicable |
| Airport pickup | ✅ Available | Available | Available | Not applicable |
| From | $79 USD | $37 USD | Higher | $28 USD |
Translation:
This comprehensive full-day tour combines Pisac, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero into a single itinerary — the most complete version of the Sacred Valley circuit available as a day trip, covering markets, salt mines, agricultural terraces, and living Inca towns in one outing.
With five stops across the valley, Chinchero remains the day’s highest point at around 3,762 m. Given the breadth of this itinerary, spending adequate time acclimatizing in Cusco (3,400 m) before the tour is particularly worthwhile, since the day itself involves more walking and more stops than the shorter Sacred Valley tour versions.
The Super Sacred Valley Tour offers two distinct itinerary versions — choose the one that fits your next step:
Both versions are private tours, with the same 11-12 hour duration, same buffet lunch, and tickets included.
Pickup — Hotel or Cusco Airport (07:00 AM)
Hotel pickup: your driver/guide arrives at your Cusco hotel reception 5 minutes before 07:00 AM. Identified with the Kondor Path Tours sign.
Cusco airport pickup: your driver/guide waits in the arrivals area with a Kondor Path Tours sign displaying your name. The vehicle accommodates your luggage. Common scenarios:
For airport pickup: confirm at least 48 hours before booking. Provide flight number.
Why 07:00 AM is the recommended pickup time: this is a comprehensive 6-7-site itinerary. We need maximum daylight at sites. Later pickups compress the day and force cutting sites. Limited flexibility on this timing compared to our shorter tours.
For travelers staying in Cusco that evening.
The drive from Cusco descends through the eastern highlands toward the Sacred Valley. About 45 minutes into the drive, we reach the Mirador de Taray — the classic panoramic viewpoint over the entire Sacred Valley.
What you’ll experience here:
A 20-minute drive from Taray brings us to Pisac — the eastern anchor of the Sacred Valley. We focus on the archaeological site (the market is skipped in Version 1 to make room for more sites).
Key elements:
Walking: main loop ~1.5 km with elevation gain ~100m. Some Inca stone steps. Guide adjusts pace to group fitness.
A 45-minute drive from Pisac (with views of the Sacred Valley) brings us to Ollantaytambo — the only town in the Sacred Valley still inhabited on its original Inca street grid.
Village walk (~20-25 min):
Fortress-temple climb (~50-60 min):
Historical context: site of one of the few Inca victories against the Spanish (1537, Manco Inca vs. Hernando Pizarro).
After Ollantaytambo, we drive 20 minutes to Urubamba for the buffet lunch INCLUDED at our partner restaurant (Los Tres Mosqueteros).
Typical buffet offerings:
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options available with 48 hours advance notice.
One non-alcoholic drink is included. Additional drinks (beer, wine, premium coffee) extra.
A 30-minute drive from Urubamba brings us up to Maras — the iconic salt evaporation pools.
What you’ll experience:
The Salineras complex:
Activities at Maras:
Photography note: this is one of the most photographed sites in Peru. The geometric pattern from above is the iconic Maras shot.
A 15-minute drive from Maras brings us to Moray — the Inca agricultural amphitheater.
What you’ll experience:
The circular terraces:
The agricultural laboratory function:
Photography:
A 30-minute drive from Moray brings us to Chinchero at 3,762 m — the highest altitude site of the day.
What you’ll experience:
The Inca terraces and ruins:
Why Chinchero is visited last in Version 1: By the end of the day, your body has acclimatized to the various altitudes, making the highest-altitude site manageable.
At Chinchero, we offer an optional addition of the traditional weaving demonstration with the local Quechua community:
Mention at booking if you want this included. Standard Version 1 includes this option unless you specifically prefer to skip.
A 45-minute drive from Chinchero returns you to Cusco. Drop-off at your hotel typically around 18:30-19:00 PM.
Total tour stats — Version 1:
For travelers continuing to Machu Picchu later the same day, or staying in the Sacred Valley.
Strategic difference from Version 1: we finish at Ollantaytambo instead of returning through Chinchero to Cusco. This optimizes for the train station drop-off — you walk straight to your train without backtracking. Chinchero is skipped to make this geographic flow work efficiently.
Same as Version 1 — panoramic Sacred Valley introduction.
Same as Version 1 — archaeological focus.
Visited BEFORE lunch in Version 2 (instead of after, as in Version 1) — to optimize the geographic route for Ollantaytambo drop-off.
Same content as Version 1: circular terraces, microclimate laboratory function, photography from the rim.
Same as Version 1 — 4,500 salt pools, community salt harvesting tradition, buying authentic Maras salt.
Same as Version 1 — buffet at Los Tres Mosqueteros partner restaurant.
Visited LAST in Version 2 — extended time here because it’s the final site and the drop-off location.
Same content as Version 1: village walk + fortress climb + historical context.
At the end of the Ollantaytambo visit (~17:30 PM), we drop you at your choice of:
Why this version exists: travelers continuing to Machu Picchu typically need to catch the train from Ollantaytambo (not Cusco). With Version 2, you maximize Sacred Valley exposure during the day and walk straight to the train — no time wasted on Cusco↔Ollantaytambo backtracking.
Total tour stats — Version 2:
Buffet
Moderate
A light walks
2 to 3 hours cumulative
Pisac Ruins: 3,650m (11,650 ft)
Ollantaytambo: 2,851m (9,353 ft)
3,762 m (12,343 ft.) — Chinchero
Transport
Guides
Entrance Tickets — INCLUDED
Meals
Other
Meals:
Other items:
You may notice our other Sacred Valley tours (Full Day, Private) don’t include lunch or Boleto Turístico — keeping them separate for transparency.
The Super Sacred Valley is different because it’s our premium all-inclusive option:
Total cost with us (Super tour at $79 USD group of 10): ~$79 USD per person all-in (apart from tips).
Total cost with bundled operators: typically $100-140 USD per person (40-65% markup for same comprehensive experience).
Primary audience:
Honest disclosure (we’ll redirect you to better-fit alternatives):
Everything you need to know about our Super Sacred Valley Tour — the extended full-day itinerary that combines the classic Sacred Valley sites (Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero) with the dramatic Maras Salt Mines and Moray agricultural amphitheater, normally only accessible on a separate tour.
The Super Sacred Valley Tour is a full-day private tour covering 6 or 7 sites in the Sacred Valley in one comprehensive itinerary — depending on which of our two versions you choose.
Sites visited: Taray viewpoint, Pisac archaeological site, Ollantaytambo fortress, Maras Salt Mines, Moray Inca terraces, plus Chinchero ruins (Version 1 only).
The tour includes private transport (van, minivan, or bus by group size), professional bilingual guide for the full 11-12 hours, buffet lunch INCLUDED at a partner restaurant in Urubamba, ALL entrance tickets INCLUDED (Boleto Turístico Parcial Circuit 3 + Maras community fee), hotel or
Cusco airport pickup, and your choice of drop-off (Cusco hotel for Version 1, or Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo train station for Version 2).
From $79 USD per person (group of 10) — private pricing scales by group size.
We offer two strategic versions based on your next step:
Version 1 — Return to Cusco (7 sites):
For travelers staying in Cusco that evening.
Version 2 — Drop-off Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo train station (6 sites): 1.
Taray viewpoint 2. Pisac ruinas 3. Moray 4. Maras Salt Mines 5. Buffet lunch in Urubamba 6. Ollantaytambo ruinas (drop-off at train station or Sacred Valley hotel)
For travelers continuing to Machu Picchu by train, or staying in the Sacred Valley.
Mention your preference at booking. Same price for both versions.
Three key differences:
(1) More sites: this Super tour includes Maras Salt Mines + Moray (NOT in standard Sacred Valley Full Day). 6-7 sites vs 5 sites.
(2) Different format: Super is PRIVATE (just your group). Sacred Valley Full Day is a shared group (up to 10 travelers from different bookings).
(3) All-inclusive: Super includes buffet lunch + ALL entrance tickets. Sacred Valley Full Day is “transparent pricing” — you pay Boleto in soles and choose lunch flexibly.
Choose Super if: you want maximum site coverage + private service + simplicity. Choose Sacred Valley Full Day if: you want classic anchors + best value + shared group savings.
Our Sacred Valley Private Tour is fully customizable — same classic 5 sites (Taray + Pisac + Ollantaytambo + Chinchero) with full flexibility to add/skip sites, customize the order, and change the departure time.
Maras/Moray are optional add-ons in the Private.
The Super Sacred Valley has Maras + Moray as default, plus the all-inclusive simplicity of buffet lunch + tickets. Less customization, more comprehensive coverage.
Choose Super if: you want Maras + Moray included by default + all-inclusive simplicity. Choose Private if: you want full customization flexibility.
The Maras Moray Half Day Tour is a focused 5-hour tour dedicated to Maras + Moray only — useful if you’ve already done Sacred Valley separately on another day.
The Super Sacred Valley combines Maras + Moray with the classic Sacred Valley anchors (Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero) in ONE comprehensive day.
Choose Super if: you want maximum coverage in one day. Choose Maras Moray Half Day if: you already did Sacred Valley separately and only need Maras + Moray.
Pickup time: 07:00 AM — recommended.
Why 07:00 AM (limited flexibility): this is a comprehensive 6-7 site itinerary. We need maximum daylight at sites. Later pickups would force us to cut sites or rush the experience.
Unlike our shorter tours (Cusco Half Day, Maras Moray) which offer flexible timing, the Super Sacred Valley operates best at the recommended 07:00 AM.
If you have a specific timing constraint, contact us at booking — we can occasionally accommodate slight adjustments (07:30 max), but not significantly later starts.
Yes — airport pickup is available for travelers arriving early enough at Cusco.
Typical scenario: land at Cusco airport at 06:30 AM (early Lima flight), meet driver/guide at the airport waiting area at 07:00 AM, start the tour with your luggage in the vehicle.
Drop-off options after airport pickup:
Booking requirement: confirm airport pickup at least 48 hours in advance. Provide flight number — we monitor for delays.
Yes — this is one of our key USPs (Version 2 of the tour).
If your Machu Picchu travel plan involves taking the train from Ollantaytambo (the most common Machu Picchu train origin), we drop you at the train station at the end of the Super Sacred Valley day.
Why this matters:
Important:
The buffet lunch is INCLUDED at Restaurant Los Tres Mosqueteros in Urubamba — our partner restaurant known for generous Andean cuisine.
Typical buffet offerings:
Andean potatoes in multiple colors, choclo with cheese, tamales
One non-alcoholic drink included (chicha morada, fresh juice, soda, or water).
Additional drinks (alcohol, premium coffee) extra.
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free options available with 48 hours’ advance notice at booking. Mention dietary restrictions explicitly.
Time: ~60-75 minutes at the restaurant. Generous time to eat properly without rushing.
ALL entrance tickets are INCLUDED in the tour price — different from our other Sacred Valley tours.
Included tickets:
You don’t need to handle cash for entrance fees — your guide manages everything at each site.
Why we include them (different from other Sacred Valley tours): the Super is our premium all-inclusive option. With 6-7 sites involving multiple separate ticket purchases (Boleto + Maras community fee), simplifying the logistics makes the comprehensive experience smoother.
Discounts apply automatically if applicable:
Mention applicable discounts at booking so we can adjust your price.
This tour is PRIVATE — just your group, with a dedicated bilingual guide and private vehicle.
Private pricing scales by group size:
Larger groups (+10 travelers): contact us for custom quotes with best rates and dedicated staff support.
Why private?:
If budget is priority and you don’t need private service, our Sacred Valley Full Day Tour at $33 USD (shared group, 5 sites) may fit better — though without Maras + Moray.
Conditionally yes — but consider the demands.
Pros for arrival day:
Cons for arrival day:
Our recommendation: book this tour for Day 2 or Day 3 of your Cusco stay if possible.
For same-day arrival, choose Version 2 (slightly less demanding — finishes at Ollantaytambo lower altitude).
If you must do same-day arrival: book Version 2 + Ollantaytambo hotel + Machu Picchu next day. This is operationally smoothest.
Yes for children 8+ (recommended minimum age for this comprehensive day).
Children-friendly elements:
Ollantaytambo (Inca steps adventure)
Caveats for kids under 8:
with kids under 8: consider Sacred Valley Full Day Tour (shorter, fewer sites) instead
Child discounts:
Bring: snacks for morning drive, tablets/books for longer drives between sites, layers for variable temperatures.
With caveats. Active seniors regularly complete the Super Sacred Valley with adjustments:
Senior-friendly aspects:
Portable oxygen in vehicle
Demanding aspects:
Pisac upper terraces can be skipped (lower terraces still rewarding)
Recommendations for seniors:
adjustments
For seniors prioritizing relaxed pace: consider Sacred Valley Full Day Tour
(5 sites, less ambitious) or Senior Travel Peru Package.
Limited accessibility — honest assessment:
Accessible sections:
viewpoint, crater descent not accessible
NOT accessible:
Recommendation: for wheelchair travelers, this tour provides only partial value.
Consider Accessible Peru Tours designed specifically for wheelchair users with 2 dedicated guides for lifting assistance, or contact us to customize a private version focusing on accessible sites only.
Year-round operation with seasonal considerations:
Dry season (May-September) — BEST:
reliable timing
Shoulder seasons (April, October):
Rainy season (November-March):
Photography priority: book May-September for peak Maras Salt Mines visual impact.
Primary languages: English and Spanish. All guides on the Super Sacred Valley Tour are professional English-speaking guides with broad tourism experience.
Quechua-speaking guides available on request (1 week advance notice) — valuable for genuine community interactions at Maras (with salt-harvesting families) and Chinchero (with traditional weavers).
Other languages on request (private tours — this tour IS private):
All guides certified by DIRCETUR (Peruvian Ministry of Tourism) with tourism degrees and specialized experience in Sacred Valley archaeology and culture.
Definitely worth it.
Maras pink salt ranks among the most sought-after culinary ingredients from the Andes. The community sells direct from the salt mines at fair prices, and proceeds support the families who maintain the pools.
Common products at Maras:
soaps)
Cash only at the salt stalls — bring 30-50 soles if you want to buy. Salt is heavy — pack smaller quantities if you have luggage limits.
Maras salt is allowed through customs in most countries — verify your home country’s specific food product import rules.
Clothing:
Sun hat + sunglasses (UV intense at altitude)
Bring:
Snacks for the long drive between sites
Don’t bring: heavy luggage (we hold any luggage in the vehicle if needed, especially for Version 2 with airport pickup + Ollantaytambo drop-off).
Recommended cash in Peruvian soles: S/80-120 ($22-32 USD) per person.
| Expense | Cost in soles |
|---|---|
| Tips for guide + driver | S/40-60 (suggested 10-15% combined) |
| Maras salt purchases (optional) | S/20-50 |
| Additional drinks at lunch | S/10-20 |
| Restroom fees at sites | S/5-10 |
| Reserve cash | S/15-20 |
| Total recommended | S/90-160 |
No additional entrance fees needed — all tickets included in tour price.
ATM locations: Plaza de Armas Cusco has multiple ATMs (Scotiabank, BCP, Interbank). Withdraw before tour.
Cards accepted at restaurant (lunch): yes, Visa/Mastercard accepted at Los Tres Mosqueteros. Cash only at Maras community salt stalls and small purchases.
Cancellations 72+ hours before departure: full refund.
Cancellations 24-72 hours before: 50% refund.
Cancellations within 24 hours: non-refundable, but can be rescheduled within 6 months at no extra cost (subject to availability).
Force majeure cancellations (extreme weather, strikes, road closures): full refund or free reschedule.
Why we’re flexible: no pre-purchased non-refundable items for this tour (no train tickets, no Inca Trail permits).
Changing your date is free with 24 hours’ notice, space allowing.
Version 2 cancellation: if your train ticket changes, contact us 48 hours ahead — we can typically adjust the day timing without rescheduling.
| Persons | Price (p/p) | |
| 1 | $ 301.00 USD | |
| 2 | $ 185.00 USD | |
| 3 | $ 148.00 USD | |
| 4 | $ 123.00 USD | |
| 5 | $ 110.00 USD | |
| 6 | $ 100.00 USD | |
| 7 | $ 93.00 USD | |
| 8 | $ 88.00 USD | |
| 9 | $ 83.00 USD | |
| 10 | $ 79.00 USD |
Larger groups (+10 travelers): contact us for custom pricing — we offer the best rates and dedicated staff support.
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