What’s included in the Sacred Valley tour, version by version
What each version includes
The service is the same on all four: what changes is the route, the departure time and where the day ends. Here’s the full breakdown.
| What’s included | Traditional Sacred ValleyReturning to Cusco | Traditional Sacred ValleyEnding in Ollantaytambo | Sacred Valley + Maras & MorayReturning to Cusco | Sacred Valley + Maras & MorayEnding in Ollantaytambo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup in downtown Cusco | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Return to Cusco | Yes | No: ends 15:30 in Ollantaytambo | Yes | No: ends 15:30 in Ollantaytambo |
| Tourist transport | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Certified guide, English and Spanish | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Buffet lunch at Rustica | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Transfers between sites | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| First-aid kit | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Boleto Turístico | Separately | Separately | Separately | Separately |
| Maras Salt Mines entrance fee | Not applicable | Not applicable | Separately | Separately |
| From | US$30 | US$29 | US$32 | US$31 |
Lunch: included, with three upgrades
The Andean buffet at Rustica, in Urubamba, is included on every version. If you’d prefer another restaurant, choose the upgrade when you book and pay only the difference.
| Restaurant in Urubamba | Price | Nota |
|---|---|---|
| Rustica | Included | — |
| 14 Inkas | +US$4 | Most popular |
| Don Ángel | +US$15 | |
| Tunupa | +US$20 |
With the upgrade you choose, the price per person looks like this:
| Final price per person | Rustica | 14 Inkas | Don Ángel | Tunupa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sacred ValleyReturning to Cusco | US$30 | US$34 | US$45 | US$50 |
| Traditional Sacred ValleyEnding in Ollantaytambo | US$29 | US$33 | US$44 | US$49 |
| Sacred Valley + Maras & MorayReturning to Cusco | US$32 | US$36 | US$47 | US$52 |
| Sacred Valley + Maras & MorayEnding in Ollantaytambo | US$31 | US$35 | US$46 | US$51 |
Have a dietary restriction? Let us know on WhatsApp when you book and we’ll confirm it with the restaurant.
What’s not included
- The Boleto Turístico, on all four versions.
- The community entrance fee for the Maras Salt Mines, on the two + Maras & Moray versions.
- Travel insurance.
- Drinks and snacks.
- Tips, which are optional.
- Shopping at the markets.
- On the versions ending in Ollantaytambo, the ride back to Cusco and the train to Machu Picchu.
How entrance tickets work and what each one covers: entrance tickets guide.
If you go private
The private tour includes private transport, driver, guide and lunch at 14 Inkas, with a vehicle and guide just for your group. Entrance tickets are extra here too. It costs from US$90 per person depending on group size.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Sacred Valley tour include?
Pickup and tourist transport, a certified bilingual guide, the Rustica buffet, transfers between sites and a first-aid kit. The versions returning to Cusco also include the ride back downtown.
Are entrance tickets included?
They’re not in the price. The Boleto Turístico is paid on every version and the salt mines fee on the two + Maras & Moray versions; both can be added to your WeTravel payment.
Can I change restaurants?
Yes. Rustica is included; 14 Inkas costs US$4 more, Don Ángel US$15 and Tunupa US$20. You choose it when you book.
Is tipping the guide mandatory?
No. It’s optional and up to you.
Is the train to Machu Picchu included on the versions ending in Ollantaytambo?
No. Those versions only change where the tour ends; the train, the bus and the Machu Picchu ticket are bought separately.
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