Sacred Valley Day Tour: Private Full-Day Tour From Cusco
Visit the Pisac market and ruins, the town of Urubamba, and the fortress of Ollantaytambo in a single private day tour. Your driver stays with you for the full 8 to 10 hours, so your itinerary moves at your pace rather than a group’s.
8-10 Hours
Full Day at Your Pace
From $87
Fixed Price, No Meter
3 Stops
Pisac, Urubamba & Ollantaytambo
SOAT
Insurance Included
Sacred Valley Day Tour Rates
Three Vehicle Categories to Choose From
All prices are per vehicle for the full day, and already include your driver, vehicle, and tolls. The number you see is the number you pay. For full specifications and photos of every vehicle in our fleet, visit our complete fleet page. Group discounts can be arranged directly with our support team.
Sedan
1-3 Passengers
A Toyota Corolla or Hyundai Elantra is ideal for solo travelers and couples with up to 2 large suitcases and 2 carry-ons.
Minivan / SUV
4-5 Passengers
A Toyota Avanza or Hyundai H1 offers extra room for small families or groups of friends traveling together.
Executive Sprinter Van
6-15 Passengers
A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Renault Master with reinforced luggage racks is built for larger groups and trekkers carrying bulky gear.
What a Sacred Valley Day Tour Includes
A full day in the Sacred Valley covers three of the region’s most memorable stops: the Pisac market and hilltop ruins, the colonial town of Urubamba, and the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Your driver waits at each stop and adjusts the pace to your group.
Pisac: Market and Ruins
Pisac is home to one of the region’s best-known artisan markets, along with hilltop ruins with sweeping views over the valley below. Most groups spend an hour or two here.
Ollantaytambo: The Living Inca Town
Ollantaytambo is one of the few places where Inca city planning and terracing survive largely intact, with the town’s narrow stone streets still in daily use. It is also the departure point for most Machu Picchu trains.
Private Day Tour vs. Other Options
Comparing Your Sacred Valley Tour Options
There are several ways to see the Sacred Valley in a single day. The comparison below looks honestly at each, since a large bus tour can be the right fit for some travelers and the wrong one for others.
Large Group Bus Tours
Bus tours move 20 or more people through each stop on a fixed schedule, often rushing through sites to stay on time.
Shared Van Tours
Shared vans mean you share your itinerary and schedule with other travelers you have not met, with the slowest group member setting the pace.
Independent / Public Transport
Reaching all three towns independently requires piecing together several collectivo rides and negotiating entry on your own.
RECOMMENDED
Private Sacred Valley Day Tour
A private day tour lets you decide how long to stay at each stop, skip anything that doesn’t interest your group, and travel directly between towns.
Why Skip the Group Bus Tour
What Every Tour Guarantees
Your Own Schedule
Spend more time at the Pisac market and less at a stop that doesn't interest you, entirely at your discretion.
Flexible Stops
Add or adjust a stop with your driver's input, since the itinerary isn't fixed to a bus company's schedule.
English-Speaking Driver
Every driver on this tour speaks English and can share context on each stop along the way.
Fixed-Price SOAT Coverage
Every tour includes Peru's mandatory transit insurance (SOAT) and tolls, built directly into your quoted price.
How Your Sacred Valley Day Tour Works
Four Simple Steps
1
Book Online
Reserve your date and vehicle category, including your preferred pickup time.
2
Early Pickup From Your Hotel
Your driver picks you up directly from your Cusco hotel, typically between 7 and 8 AM.
3
Full Day Across Three Towns
Visit Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo at a pace set by your group, with your driver waiting at each stop.
4
Return to Cusco
Your driver brings you back to your hotel in the evening, or drops you at the Ollantaytambo train station if you are continuing to Machu Picchu.
What's Included in Every Sacred Valley Day Tour Booking
Every Detail Covered
Why These Details Matter on a Full-Day Tour
An 8 to 10 hour day covering three towns is not the place to discover that a detail was missed. Every Sacred Valley Day Tour includes the following as standard.
Direct 24/7 Support
A direct WhatsApp line to our support team, active around the clock during your tour.
No Hidden Tolls or Fees
Tolls for your driver are already built into the fare shown on this page.
Drivers Who Know the Valley
Every driver is experienced with the Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo stops and their parking areas.
Flexible Itinerary
Your driver can adjust stop order or timing on the day, based on your group’s pace.
Continuing Your Sacred Valley Trip
Ending Your Day in Ollantaytambo?
Our Ollantaytambo Shuttle can time your drop-off to your PeruRail or Inca Rail departure. Our sacred valley map shows how Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo connect on a single day route. Weighing self-drive against a private driver? See our guide to car rental Cusco.
Want to Add Maras and Moray?
Our Maras, Moray & Chinchero tour covers the salt pans and circular terraces on a separate half-day trip.
Need a Hotel Transfer Too?
Our Sacred Valley Shuttle can take you directly to your hotel in the valley before or after your tour day.
Safety & Legal Guarantees on Your Sacred Valley Day Tour
What We Guarantee on Every Tour
Every Sacred Valley Day Tour we operate follows the same safety and legal standards as the rest of our fleet, across all three stops.
SOAT Transit Insurance
Every vehicle carries the mandatory Peruvian SOAT policy, which covers passengers in the event of a traffic accident.
Licensed, Vetted Drivers
Our drivers are professionally licensed and experienced with the full Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo route.
24/7 English Support
Our support team is reachable over WhatsApp at any hour throughout your tour day.
COMMON SACRED VALLEY DAY TOUR QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Sacred Valley Day Tour take?
The tour typically runs 8 to 10 hours, including travel time and stops at Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo.
Does the price include entrance tickets?
No, entrance tickets to the Pisac and Ollantaytambo archaeological sites are not included. These are typically covered by the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico), which you can purchase separately.
Can we choose our own stops?
Yes, your driver can adjust the order or timing of stops based on your group’s interests and pace.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included in the tour price, but your driver can recommend restaurants at each stop or wait while you dine.
Can this tour end at the Ollantaytambo train station?
Yes, many guests end their tour day at the Ollantaytambo train station to continue on to Machu Picchu. Just let us know when booking.
Is this a private or shared tour?
This is a 100% private tour. Your vehicle and driver are reserved exclusively for your group for the entire day.
For an in-depth look at every option, read our guides on Cusco Airport Transportation and Cusco Airport to Hotel. Still have questions? Visit our full FAQ page, or read more on our About Us page.
Ready to Book Your Sacred Valley Day Tour?
Reserve your private Sacred Valley Day Tour in under two minutes. Also combine with an Ollantaytambo Shuttle or Maras, Moray & Chinchero tour. Heading to Ollantaytambo? See our one-way Cusco to Ollantaytambo via Maras & Moray transfer. Explore all of our routes and services from the Machupicchu Shuttle home page. Whatever your itinerary looks like, our team is ready to confirm every detail with you directly over WhatsApp.