Private Sacred Valley Tour

Private & Tailored Tour

From $150 PP

Overview

Our Sacred Valley Tour covers the length of the valley from Pisac to Ollantaytambo. It includes the most sort after spots and a few others that are unique to us. Enjoy the archeological sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray and the Maras Salt Mines among other amazing sites. All while travelling in the lap of luxury in our modern private vans.

The valley played a very important agricultural and historical role to the Incas. Our tour will take you through ancient Inca ruins, driving past terraces that were and are still used for farming today. Enjoy the succession of quant villages that line the mountain sides. The climate is warmer and it is at a lower altitude than Cusco, making it the perfect prelude to a visit to the world-famous Machu Picchu. Watch the locals still  preserving the ancient Incas way of life, with many still speaking Quechua (the indigenous language of Peru).

No other travel agency besides Glamping Peru treks visits all of these sites in their Sacred Valley Tour!

Activities

cultural and history

Experts

Private Guide, Driver, Trip Managing Expert

Activity Level

Easy

SERVICES

Minimum 2 people

Itinerary – Private Sacred Valley Tours Full Day

We will pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 am with our private van and head to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Our first stop is the Manos de la Comunidad, which has a variety of Camelids indigenous to Peru like the llama, alpaca, guanacos and the Vicuna that produces very fine wool and can only be shorn every three years. Visit the farm to pet, feed and take pictures with these animals. Also, in the center are local women dressed in local garments, weaving items using the wool from these animals. As you exit, encounter a museum and souvenir shop. The workers are always around to answer any questions, but never feel pressurized to buy anything.

The alpaca, guanacos and vicuna are in the top 5 of the finest wool in the world, with the vicuña at number 1. The only thing that seperates them is cashmere and merino wool. If you purchase a vicuna garment, be sure to grab your certification, it is a national protected animal and the weavers need special permission to use the wool.

PISAC

Then, we stop at the Mirador of Taray to enjoy a beautiful overhead view of the Urubamba valley, which accents the surrounding mountains. Next, we head to the Pisac archaeological site, where you can see the biggest Inca cemetery with more than 2,000 tombs lining the mountain side. We learn more about the value of this site in terms of Agriculture. Explore the many Inca farming terraces, food storage warehouses at the top of the hill and the water channels for irrigation purposes.

Later, we start driving towards Urubamba for lunch, passing small farming towns like Coya and Calca before stopping at Urubamba for a delectable buffet lunch. The restaurant has an impressive spread of different foods and is vegan and vegetarian friendly. There is a variety of fresh vegetables, salads, protein dishes, desserts, tea and coffee.

SALT MINE

After lunch, we continue towards the colonial town of Maras, to reach the Pre-Inca salt mines. Enjoy this historical site, that has been mined since pre-Inca times and continues to be the bread and butter for this small community. The salt stream above feeds the thousands of salt pans, once the water has evaporated the salt is collected and sold. The salt mines are one of the few left in the world that produce a natural pink salt and have not adopted any modern techniques for mass salt mining. The locals have full mining rights and all the salt sold on site belongs to the locals. It still supplies Peru with over 90% of its salt. A great place to grab a souvenir.

MORAY

Next, we visit Moray, which was an experimental farming site built in the form of an amphitheater, which each level naturally with a different temperature to grow different types of crops. These levels of terraces were carved before the Incas took control of the Sacred Valley and then used by the Incas to research optimal growing conditions for their crops. The Incas brought in different soil samples from other regions, to optimize their research. The locals were still using it for growing their crops, until the 1970s when it was preserved and protected for tourism.

OLLANTAYTAMBO

After Moray, drive to Ollantaytambo and explore this quaint Inca village and the amazing Inca Ruins on the hilltop above. These ruins are where the Incas fought their last battle with the Spanish conquerors, before they had to retreat and flee into the dense jungle. Most of the structures were unfortunately incomplete. There is a section with a number of boulders that were carved, but didn’t make it to their destination. Another possibility, is that the battle was so intense, it caused a lot of damage to this massive Inca site. Finally, we will return to Cusco, dropping you at your hotel around 6:30 pm.

Aditional Information

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRIVATE SACRED VALLEY TOUR?

· A hand-crafted and fully personalized Premium Package from start to finish.

  • Briefing: We give you all the information needed in order for you to have a pleasant tour with very little surprises. The best part is that we will conduct your briefing in the comfort of your hotel.
  • Door to door service: The day of your trek we will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco. On return we will drop off at your hotel in Cusco.
  • Boleto Turistico : This is the best way to visit all the archeological sites of the region and the Sacred Valley. Most of the main archeological sites are not accessible for free.
  • Professional Bilingual Guide: You will have a guide that is highly professional, experienced and fluent in English throughout the trek. They are very knowledgeable and passionate about Inca heritage and history. Get a two hour fully guided tour of Machu PicchuOur guides dedicate themselves to continuous professional development and growth to ensure that you receive accurate and recognized theories about Inca and Andean culture. They are fun loving, great sportsmen and well–educated, they hold a degree in at least one of the following: Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History or Anthropology.
  • Meals: Lunch in Urubamba
  • Taxes:  All prices include the 18% tax charged by the government

Luxury Amenities and Equipment:  

  • Drinks: bottled water in our private van

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED PRIVATE SACRED VALLEY TOUR?

Tips for the staff (Glamping Peru Treks staff receives a fair and decent wage for their amazing work. Tips are optional but the staff do appreciated it a lot.)

PRICES

Spend more time at the Inca cities in small or private groups!

# of PersonsPrice Per Person
2 persons$167 pp
3 persons$147 pp
4 persons$127 pp
5 + persons$117 pp
  

***Price per person is based on the number of people in the group.  Once we finalize the group, each person will pay based on the size of the final group.  There is no guarantee of how many persons may join except the limit is 8 persons per group.
***A minimum of 2 people is required to start a group

WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE?

If you would like to avoid the high credit card fees in Peru, you may pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. There are many ATMS within the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 5.5% service fee, charged by VISA and PAYPAL.  To pay your balance through PAYPALyou need to log into your PAYPAL account and use our email address info@glampingperutreks.com to complete the payment

TIPPING

If you’re happy with the services provided, a tip – though not compulsory – is appreciated. While it may not be customary in your country, it’s of great significance for the people who will take care of you during the Private Sacred Valley tour. It inspires them to give excellent service and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Glamping Peru Treks destinations. Of course, you are free to tip as much as you would like, depending on your perception on the quality of service and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

ARE WE SUSTAINABLE? 

Yes, we are a locally sustainable & responsible tourism operator. That incorporates universal principles of tourism: protect the environment and benefit the local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to know and understand, respect the places and the local people.

WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK FOR THE PRIVATE SACRED VALLEY TOUR ?

We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 35L for the tour.

  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain gear
  • Fleece
  • Snacks (chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits)
  • Rain plastic poncho
  • Camera
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips

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WHY GLAMPING PERU TREKS

Small Groups

In an effort to provide a more personalized service, we at Glamping Peru Treks have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people.

Private Guide, Car & Driver

You always have private driver & private car flexible upon your travel schedules. Especially, in your Private Tour.

100% Personalized Itinerary

Hassle-free and uniquely personalized! You'll get a completely flexible trip plan tailored to your individual interests, wishes and budget.

Handpicked Hotels & Meals

Whether you are looking for a romantic resort or a boutique hotel, authentic cuisine or street food style; Tour Experts'll create the lifetime journey around your needs .

Camping Equipment

Our camping equipment is top of the line being replaced when needed. Our camping equipment is available for rent as well.

Environmental Sensitivit

As one of the few tour operators that dedicated itself to social responsibility. We are always looking for innovative ways of caring for our natural surroundings.

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