Sacred Valley Private Tour from Cusco
A fully private, flexible version of the Sacred Valley circuit, at your own pace.
The Sacred Valley Private Tour visits the same iconic sites as our Sacred Valley Full Day Tour (Taray viewpoint, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero) — but the experience is fundamentally different. Where the Sacred Valley Full Day Tour operates as a shared group with optimized timing for crowd avoidance, the Sacred Valley Private Tour is exclusively yours: your group, your pace, your modifications.
Five reasons travelers choose PRIVATE over shared group:
1. Your group’s pace, not the group’s pace. With 10 strangers on a shared bus, the tour has to move at the speed of the slowest walker, the longest restroom stop, the most thorough photographer. Private means YOUR group sets the pace — fast if you’re energetic, slow if you have kids or seniors, photography pace if that’s your priority. No delays. No compromises.
2. Flexible base itinerary you can modify. We have a base matrix of sites (Taray + Pisac + Ollantaytambo + Chinchero) that works for most travelers. But this is YOUR tour — request modifications:
Our guide adapts the day based on your group’s preferences.
3. Strategic pauses when YOUR group needs them. Active seniors need rest stops. Kids need snack breaks and restrooms. Photographers need extra time at viewpoints. Honeymooners need quiet moments. A private tour pauses when YOUR group needs to pause — not when a shared bus driver decides.
4. Personalized recommendations from your dedicated guide. Our guide is 100% focused on your group for the entire day. They learn your specific interests, dietary restrictions, energy level, and cultural curiosity within the first hour — and recommend the best lunch restaurant for YOUR group, the best photography position for YOUR camera, the best textile vendor for YOUR style. Recommendations are personal, not generic.
5. Premium add-ons for special occasions. Celebrating an anniversary? We arrange a champagne toast at lunch with a flower at the table — no extra charge. Honeymooning? Private vehicles become more intimate, fine-dining options are recommended, and golden hour timing is optimized. Family with young kids? Booster seats provided free, kid-friendly lunch options identified, kid-paced site visits. Tell us about your group, and we will adapt the day.
| ⏱️ Duration | Full day (~10 hours, 07:30-18:00 typical, adjustable) |
| 🕐 Pickup time | Flexible (07:00-09:00 standard, custom on request) |
| 📍 Pickup options | Your Cusco hotel OR Cusco airport |
| 📍 Drop-off options | Cusco hotel (default) OR Ollantaytambo (no extra charge, for Machu Picchu continuation) |
| 🏛️ Sites base itinerary | Taray + Pisac (ruins + market) + Ollantaytambo + Chinchero |
| 🎯 Format | PRIVATE TOUR siempre (no shared option) |
| 👥 Group size | 1-10 travelers (larger groups: contact for quote) |
| 🔄 Itinerary modifications | Modificable según requerimiento del cliente |
| 🎁 Popular add-ons | Maras + Moray · Fine-dining (MIL/Tunupa/Huayoccari) · Wine tasting · Professional photographer |
| 🍽️ Lunch | NOT included — strategic stop with custom recommendations |
| 🎫 Boleto Turístico | NOT included — pay in soles at sites |
| ⛰️ Max altitude | 3,762 m (Chinchero) |
| 💪 Difficulty | Easy (adjustable pace based on group) |
| 📅 Departures | Daily — year-round |
| 💲 From | $37 USD per person (group of 10) |
| 🎓 Guides | English-speaking + Quechua/French/German/Italian/Japanese on request |
The Sacred Valley Private Tour from Cusco: 1 day through some of Peru’s most memorable landscapes. – PRIVATE TOUR siempre — your group only, never shared. – Group’s pace — fast or slow, your group decides. – Modifiable itinerary — adapt to your interests. – Flexible departure — 07:00-09:00 standard, custom on request. Every detail here defines the Sacred Valley Private Tour from Cusco.
The Sacred Valley Private Tour from Cusco is designed for travelers who value service quality and personalization over shared-group economy. It’s the same Sacred Valley you’d see in any tour — Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero — but experienced fundamentally differently because the entire day is yours to shape.
Critical comparison for travelers deciding between our Sacred Valley Full Day Tour (shared) and this Private Tour:
| Feature | Sacred Valley Private (this tour) ✓ | Sacred Valley Full Day (shared) |
|---|---|---|
| Format | PRIVATE — just your group | Shared group (up to 10 from different bookings) |
| Pace | Your group’s pace | Slowest walker pace |
| Pickup time | Flexible (07:00-09:00) | 07:30 fixed (crowd-smart) |
| Site order | Modifiable | Standard route |
| Site time | Extended/shortened by interest | Fixed standard times |
| Lunch choice | Custom recommendations | Guide recommendations adapted to group |
| Modifications | Maras, Moray, fine-dining add-ons | Standard route only |
| Guide attention | 100% your group | Divided across all travelers |
| Vehicle | Your group only | Shared with others |
| Languages | Multi-language available | English-Spanish standard |
| Special occasions | Free small touches | N/A |
| Photography time | Extended where you want | Standard timing |
| Best for | Couples, families, honeymoons, photographers | Solo travelers, budget couples, value-conscious |
| From | $37 USD | $37 USD |
Both at $37 USD/person (group of 10) but completely different value propositions.
(1) Couples valuing intimate experience.
No 10 strangers on a shared bus. Just you and your partner with a dedicated guide. Conversations, shared moments, photos without group interference. The Sacred Valley becomes your romantic backdrop, not a group activity.
(2) Honeymooners.
This is one of our most-booked tours for honeymooners. Mention you’re celebrating at booking and we add (no extra cost):
(3) Families with children.
Shared group tours are challenging with kids — fixed schedule doesn’t accommodate restroom emergencies, snack needs, energy fluctuations, or interest variations. Private format adapts to kids’ rhythms:
(4) Photography enthusiasts.
Private = photography-focused timing:
(5) Active seniors needing custom pace.
Senior-friendly modifications in the private format:
(6) Travelers with dietary restrictions.
Complex dietary needs (kosher, severe gluten allergies, vegan with allergies) are difficult in shared groups. Private format: your guide knows your restrictions, recommends suitable restaurants, calls ahead for accommodations.
(7) Multi-generational travel groups.
Grandparents + adult children + grandchildren = different energy levels and interests. Private format: route adapts to all generations, kids engage at their level, seniors rest when needed, adults learn deep history.
(8) Anniversary or birthday celebrants.
Mention the occasion at booking. Small touches added free:
(9) Premium travelers valuing exclusivity.
Some travelers simply prefer private service for any tour. Premium hotels, private transfers, private dining — this tour fits that travel style.
(10) Repeat Cusco visitors.
If you’ve already done the Sacred Valley with a shared group on a previous visit, the private format gives you a completely different experience of the same sites — slower, deeper, more personal.
| Tour | Format | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Valley Private (this tour) ✓ | PRIVATE always | Couples, families, honeymooners, photographers, premium travelers |
| Sacred Valley Full Day from Cusco | Shared group default | Solo, budget, value-conscious |
| Super Sacred Valley + Maras | Private with Maras + Moray default | Travelers wanting maximum sites |
| Sacred Valley from Ollantaytambo | Private from Ollantaytambo | Travelers staying in Ollantaytambo |
| Sacred Valley from Urubamba | Private from Urubamba | Travelers staying in Urubamba |
Choose Private Sacred Valley if: you want premium personal service + flexibility + same iconic sites as the shared tour but at your pace.
This private, fully customizable version of the Sacred Valley circuit lets travelers set their own pace and modify stops along the route — typically covering sites like Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, and Moray — without the fixed schedule of a shared group tour.
Because the itinerary is flexible, the altitude profile can be adjusted somewhat to the traveler’s preference, but the Sacred Valley’s key sites generally top out around 3,762 m at Chinchero. As with any Sacred Valley excursion from Cusco, arriving already acclimatized to Cusco’s 3,400 m elevation makes the day considerably more comfortable, regardless of which specific stops are included.
This is a base matrix — designed to work well for most travelers but fully modifiable based on your group’s preferences. Discuss modifications at booking or with your guide on the day.
Standard pace: 10 hours (07:30 AM pickup to 18:00 PM drop-off). Compressed pace: 8 hours (start later, skip Pisac market or Awana Kancha). Extended pace: 12 hours (include Maras + Moray, start earlier).
Pickup — Hotel or Cusco Airport (Flexible 07:00-09:00 AM)
Hotel pickup: your private driver/guide arrives at your Cusco hotel reception 5 minutes before the agreed time. Identified with the Kondor Path Tours sign.
Pickup time flexibility:
Cusco airport pickup: directly from the airport if you’ve just landed. Provide the flight number at the time of booking for monitoring delays.
Pre-tour communication: WhatsApp confirmation 24 hours before with driver/guide name + photo + exact pickup time + group preferences.
The drive from Cusco descends through the eastern highlands toward the Sacred Valley. About 45 minutes into the drive, we reach Taray viewpoint — the classic panoramic introduction.
Standard private experience:
Private modifications available:
A 15-minute drive from Taray brings us to the Pisac archaeological site.
Standard private experience:
Private modifications available:
Boleto Turístico: your guide handles ticket purchases at the entrance (you pay S/70 in cash).
After the archaeological site, we drive down to the village of Pisac for the traditional crafts market.
Standard private experience:
Private modifications available:
Lunch is NOT included — but in the private format, we provide personalized custom recommendations beyond the standard options.
Standard private experience:
Custom lunch options:
🍽️ Premium fine-dining (~$30-60 USD per person — popular for honeymoons, anniversaries, special occasions):
🥘 Traditional Andean restaurants (~$10-18 USD per person):
🥗 Vegetarian/vegan/special dietary (~$8-20 USD per person): available everywhere — guide ensures kitchen accommodation
🍔 Quick lunch (~$5-10 USD per person): sandwiches, empanadas — for travelers wanting a brief stop
🥂 Wine tasting upgrade: small Sacred Valley vineyard wine tasting available (~$25-40 USD per person, request at booking 5+ days ahead)
A 30-minute drive from Urubamba brings us to Ollantaytambo — the only town in the Sacred Valley still inhabited on its original Inca street grid.
Standard private experience:
Private modifications available:
A 45-minute drive from Ollantaytambo brings us to Chinchero at 3,762 m.
Standard private experience:
Private modifications available:
Two drop-off options:
A 45-minute drive from Chinchero returns you to Cusco. Drop-off at your hotel.
For travelers continuing to Machu Picchu by train the next day. Drop-off at:
Mention drop-off preference at booking — no additional charge for either option.
The private format unlocks add-ons that aren’t possible in shared group tours:
Add Maras Salt Mines (4,500 cascading salt pools) and Moray (Inca agricultural amphitheater) to the standard itinerary. Most popular customization.
Impact on day: full day becomes 11-12 hours. Skip Pisac market and shorten Chinchero to make time.
Additional cost: $15-25 USD per person depending on group size + Maras community fee S/20 + photography access.
Replace standard lunch with MIL Centro by Virgilio Martínez (one of Latin America’s 50 Best restaurants — near Moray) or Tunupa Sacred Valley or Huayoccari Hacienda.
Booking required: 1 week advance notice for MIL Centro reservations.
Additional cost: $30-50 USD per person at the restaurant (you pay directly).
Small Sacred Valley vineyard tour with wine tasting (~45 minutes).
Booking required: 5+ days advance notice.
Additional cost: $25-40 USD per person.
A professional photographer accompanies your group for the full day, capturing portraits at iconic viewpoints, Inca sites, and special moments.
Booking required: 1 week advance notice.
Additional cost: $200-400 USD for the day (depending on photographer and deliverables).
Participate actively in traditional weaving (~45 minutes additional at Chinchero) — take home a piece you wove yourself.
Booking required: 48 hours advance notice.
Additional cost: $10-15 USD per person.
Spanish, English standard. Available on request: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Hebrew.
Booking required: 1 week advance notice.
Additional cost: no extra charge (subject to availability).
Flowers at lunch + champagne toast + special photo opportunity + restaurant recommendation for evening celebration dinner.
Booking required: mention occasion at booking.
Additional cost: FREE — included in private tour service.
If you don’t have a full day available, half-day private tours can cover:
Booking required: 48 hours advance notice.
Additional cost: ~60-70% of full-day private price.
None
Moderate
A light walks
5 to 35 minutes
Pisac Ruins: 3,650m (11,650 ft)
Ollantaytambo: 2,851m (9,353 ft)
Chinchero Ruins: 3,800m (12,467 ft)
Transport
Guides
Service Quality
Other
Boleto Turístico — buy in soles at the sites:
| Ticket | Cost in Soles | USD equivalent | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boleto Turístico Parcial Circuit 3 | S/70 | ~$19 USD | Pisac + Ollantaytambo + Chinchero + Moray (1 day) |
| Boleto Turístico Integral | S/130 | ~$35 USD | 16 sites across Cusco region (10 days) |
Your guide handles ticket purchase at sites — you pay cash in soles. ATMs in Cusco before tour.
Discounts apply directly:
Lunch — NOT included (custom recommendations):
Your guide adapts recommendations:
You pay directly at the restaurant. No commission added.
Optional add-ons (mention at booking):
Other items NOT included:
We refuse to hide markups inside bundled tour pricing.
Total cost with us (Sacred Valley Private at $37 USD group rate):
Compare to bundled operators: typically $90-130 USD per person (35-65% markup).
You save $15-50 USD per person by booking with transparent pricing.
Primary audience:
Honest disclosure (we’ll redirect you to a better-fit alternative):
The Sacred Valley Private Tour is a full-day exclusive exploration of the Sacred Valley with just your group — no other travelers, no shared bus, no fixed schedule.
You get a private vehicle and certified bilingual guide dedicated entirely to you for 10 hours, with the freedom to set your own pickup time, adjust the order of sites, spend more or less time at each stop, and add lesser-known destinations like Maras Salt Mines or Moray.
The base itinerary covers Taray viewpoint + Pisac + Ollantaytambo + Chinchero — fully modifiable based on your interests.
Same iconic sites as our Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, fundamentally different experience because of the private format.
Same destinations, completely different experience.
Sacred Valley Full Day Tour (shared) ($37 USD):
Sacred Valley Private Tour ($37-$229 USD scaling):
occasions
Both at $37/person (group of 10) but completely different value propositions.
Choose private for service quality + personalization, choose shared for value + standard experience.
Five concrete forms of flexibility:
1. Pickup time: standard 07:30 AM, but we can start as early as 07:00 (for photographers chasing golden light) or as late as 09:00 (for travelers who want to sleep in).
2. Site order: reverse the day to visit Chinchero first (high altitude, less crowded at 09:30), then descend to Pisac for the afternoon (after morning bus tours leave).
**3.
Time per site**: extend Ollantaytambo to 2.5 hours if Inca architecture fascinates you, skim Pisac market in 15 minutes if shopping isn’t your interest, or skip a site entirely.
4. Add-on stops: Maras Salt Mines, Moray amphitheater, Salinas viewpoint, traditional weaving cooperative, fine-dining restaurants.
5. Lunch choice: from quick sandwich to multi-course MIL Centro experience, vegetarian to fine-dining, your choice.
Yes — most popular customization. The shared Sacred Valley Full Day cannot include Maras and Moray because they’re on a different valley branch, adding 1.5-2 extra hours.
In the private format:
Day adjustment: adding both means we shorten time at Pisac market and Chinchero textiles.
You still get full visits at Pisac ruins, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero.
Additional cost: $15-25 USD per person depending on group size + Maras community fee S/20.
If you want Maras + Moray as default + all-inclusive: consider our Super Sacred Valley + Maras Tour (includes Maras + Moray + buffet lunch + ALL tickets).
Eight popular add-ons:
Wine tasting at Sacred Valley vineyard (5+ days advance) 4. Professional photographer for the day (1 week advance) 5. Hands-on weaving workshop at Chinchero (48 hours advance) 6.
Multi-language guide: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, etc. (1 week advance) 7. Special occasion touches: honeymoon, anniversary, birthday (no advance fee, free) 8. Half-day private option: morning OR afternoon only
Tell us your interests at booking — that’s the core promise of the private format.
Yes — one of our most-booked tours for honeymooners and anniversary travelers. The private format gives you the intimacy that a shared group bus simply cannot offer.
Honeymoon-friendly elements (free, included in private service):
for 2 travelers)
Popular romantic upgrades:
Wine tasting at Sacred Valley vineyard
Mention “honeymoon” at booking — we add small touches at no extra cost.
Excellent for families — arguably better than shared format because of the flexibility to manage child energy and interests.
Family-friendly elements:
request
Child discounts:
Bring: tablets or activities for the 1.5-hour morning drive, layers for variable temperatures, kid snacks.
Yes — one of our top recommendations for senior travelers. The private format adapts to your specific needs.
Senior-friendly modifications:
scenic restaurants en route
Mention all mobility concerns and medical conditions at booking so we plan ahead.
Travelers with serious heart, lung, or blood-pressure conditions should consult their doctor first.
The vehicle scales with your group size:
All vehicles:
Drivers: experienced Andean drivers familiar with Cusco-Sacred Valley route, minimum 5 years professional experience.
Our private guides are certified by DIRCETUR (Peruvian Ministry of Tourism) with tourism or Andean history degrees, with a minimum of 5 years full-time guiding experience.
In the private format:
Photography expertise for specific viewpoint timing
We assign guides based on group profile: archaeology specialists for history buffs, gentle-pace experts for seniors, animated storytellers for families.
Lunch is NOT included — but in the private format we provide personalized recommendations beyond the standard.
Custom lunch options:
🍽️ Premium fine-dining (~$30-60 USD per person):
🥘 Traditional Andean (~$10-18 USD): Pisac, Urubamba, Maras village restaurants
🥗 Vegetarian/vegan/special dietary (~$8-20 USD): available everywhere, kitchen accommodation ensured by guide
🍔 Quick lunch (~$5-10 USD): sandwiches, empanadas
🥂 Wine tasting upgrade (~$25-40 USD): small Sacred Valley vineyard, 5+ days advance
Your guide adapts the lunch timing and location to your group’s preferences. You pay directly at the restaurant. No commission added.
Standard private itinerary (modifiable):
recommendations)
All blocks shiftable based on your group’s preferences.
Add Maras/Moray, skip Pisac market, extend Ollantaytambo — your choice.
Yes — at no additional cost.
Two drop-off options:
Why Ollantaytambo drop-off matters:
Mention at booking:
Private tour pricing scales with group size:
but PRIVATE)
Key insight: at 10 travelers, the per-person price equals the shared tour — but you get all the private tour benefits (your group only, flexible pace, custom modifications).
For groups of 8-10, private tour is excellent value.
For honeymooners and small families (2-4 travelers), the higher per-person cost is the price of exclusivity — typically worth it for special occasions.
Yes — solo private tours available.
Cost: $229 USD for solo (you pay full vehicle + guide cost).
Benefits for solo private:
Popular with: serious photographers, writers, archaeology students, travelers on once-in-a-lifetime trips.
If budget is priority: book the shared Sacred Valley Full Day Tour at $37 USD instead.
Year-round operation — the private format actually extracts value from non-peak seasons:
Dry season (May-September): peak crowds at sites, but the private format lets you avoid worst-crowd hours by timing modifications.
Shoulder seasons (April, October): arguably the best — lower prices, fewer crowds, lush green landscapes.
Rainy season (November-March): most overlooked — dramatic clouds, lush valleys, very few tourists, lower prices. Bring a poncho. Private format navigates rain easily by shifting indoor sites first.
High season (May-September): book 2-4 weeks in advance (private tours require specific vehicle + guide allocation).
Shoulder season (April, October): 1-2 weeks.
Low season (November-March): 5-10 days.
Last-minute bookings (within 48 hours): subject to availability.
Advance notice required for specific add-ons:
Two main options:
(A) Same-day train handoff: do the Private Sacred Valley Tour, end the day in Ollantaytambo, take the evening train to Aguas Calientes, sleep there, visit Machu Picchu next morning. Saves a Cusco-Ollantaytambo transit day.
(B) Two separate days: Private Sacred Valley as Day 2 of your Cusco trip, then Cusco-Machu Picchu tour on Day 3 or 4.
For full-package convenience: see our Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour.
Recommended: 100-200 Peruvian soles ($27-55 USD) per person.
| Expense | Cost in soles |
|---|---|
| Boleto Turístico Parcial Circuit 3 | S/70 (~$19 USD) |
| Lunch (your choice, average) | S/50-150 (depends on restaurant choice) |
| Tips for guide + driver (10-15% private = slightly higher) | S/30-60 |
| Restroom fees | S/5-10 |
| Market purchases | S/20-50+ |
| | Reserve cash | S/15-20 | | Total recommended | S/200-350 |
Higher tips for private guide + driver: suggested 10-15% reflects personalized attention.
ATM locations in Cusco: Plaza de Armas has multiple ATMs (Scotiabank, BCP, Interbank). Withdraw before tour.
Cards accepted: most restaurants accept Visa/Mastercard. Cash only at ticket offices and market vendors.
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).
Private tour considerations: because we reserve a dedicated guide + vehicle (and sometimes a premium restaurant table), last-minute cancellation costs are slightly higher than shared format — but we remain flexible.
Force majeure cancellations (extreme weather, strikes, road closures): full refund or free reschedule.
Travel insurance recommended — available through World Nomads.
Six concrete reasons:
1. Time control — spend 2 hours at Ollantaytambo instead of 75 minutes if Inca architecture fascinates you, or skip Pisac market entirely.
2. No waiting — avoid the inevitable 15-minute delays at every site while a 10-person shared group reassembles.
3. Better photography — revisit a viewpoint at golden hour, set up tripods, take your time.
**4.
Deep guide attention** — your questions answered fully, not divided across 10 strangers.
5. Vehicle comfort — leather seats (sedan or SUV for 2-4), no shared baby cries or loud neighbors.
6. Customization — Maras, Moray, fine-dining, wine tasting, multi-language guides — the Sacred Valley becomes your Sacred Valley, not a checkbox itinerary.
At 10 travelers, the per-person price is the same as a shared format — meaning private tour value increases as group size grows.
PRIVATE TOUR pricing — based on group size.
| Persons | Price (p/p) | |
| 1 | $ 229.00 USD | |
| 2 | $ 132.00 USD | |
| 3 | $ 97.00 USD | |
| 4 | $ 75.00 USD | |
| 5 | $ 64.00 USD | |
| 6 | $ 55.00 USD | |
| 7 | $ 49.00 USD | |
| 8 | $ 44.00 USD | |
| 9 | $ 40.00 USD | |
| 10 | $ 37.00 USD |
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