The Sacred Valley stretches between Cusco and Machu Picchu, following the Urubamba river. For the Incas it was the empire’s breadbasket; for modern travelers it’s one of the best day tours in Peru.
Cusco (3,400 m) is the usual starting point, but the valley itself sits lower — around 2,800 m (9,186 feet). That makes it kinder on altitude-affected lungs than Cusco, and many travelers now stay in the valley rather than the city.
The main stops are Ollantaytambo (temple complex and working Inca town), Pisac (ruins and market on Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday), and Urubamba for lunch. Longer tours add Moray’s circular terraces, built as an Inca agricultural experiment, and the Maras salt pans in the hills above.
Peruways runs the day with licensed guides, transport, and lunch at a valley picantería. Itineraries can be adjusted — add Chinchero’s weavers’ cooperative, swap in a river rafting segment, or stretch to two days with an overnight.
Book your Sacred Valley tour at Peruways.
