The 15 Best Tours in Urubamba

1.Sacred Valley Pisaq,Ollantaytambo,Chinchero with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 10h 30m · from $28Our pick

Spend about 10.5 hours touring the Sacred Valley from Cusco with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Julio, Nora, or Eddy. Visit Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero, stop at artisan workshops, and enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba. An optional drop-off in Ollantaytambo makes this useful before a train connection.

“The sights were incredible and our guide was a great storyteller. The tour is perfect to get a flavor for the Sacred Valley hotspots.”

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2.Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Meet Eric or a team guide in Aguas Calientes, ride to Machu Picchu, and spend up to three hours touring the citadel in a group of 10 or fewer. Expect clear English, Spanish, or Portuguese explanations, historic photo materials, patient pacing, and help taking polished photos with your phone.

“Emerson was absolutely fantastic and so enthusiastic about the mountain and its meaning. I couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. He is also a professional photographer and will help you pose and get the greatest pictures! Thank you so much Emerson! You’re the best!”

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3.Tour Guide Service & Entrance Ticket Circuit-2

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 90 reviews · 3 hours · from $160

Visit Machu Picchu on Circuit 2 with an advance entrance ticket and a 2.5-hour guided walk. You meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at the sanctuary entrance and handle transport yourself. Guides such as Frank and Edgar are praised for clear explanations, personal attention, and excellent photos. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“Great English and communication.super nice and took great photos.Highly recommend .very sweet”

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4.Chinchero, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $45

Spend nine hours touring four Sacred Valley highlights from Cusco. You’ll see Chinchero’s Inca ruins, learn alpaca textile-making, inspect Moray’s circular terraces, visit Maras salt pools, eat an Andean buffet in Urubamba, and finish at Ollantaytambo. English and Spanish guides, transport, hotel pickup, and lunch are included. Richard and Miguel have led especially well-regarded departures.

“We really enjoyed this trip. Richard was fantastic. Nice way to spend a day seeing sites before heading to train to Machu Picchu.”

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5.from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo:Sacred Valley Full-Day Private

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 10 hours · from $107Top rated

Spend 10 hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide exploring Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras, and Chinchero. Guides such as Felipe, Julio, Ricardo, and Hipolito add history, culture, and humor, while a private driver handles the mountain roads. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our day with guide Pablo! Very knowledgeable and informative at all the sites and we will always look back on this day fondly! Muchas Gracias Pablo!!”

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6.One Day Tour to Machu Picchu with Train Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $170

You leave central Cusco at 3:50 AM, ride to Ollantaytambo, then take a 110-minute train to Aguas Calientes. A bilingual English or Spanish guide leads a two-hour Machu Picchu visit covering the terraces, Temple of the Sun, and Sacred Rock, followed by free time and the return journey.

“An unforgettable day exploring Machu Picchu. Great communication, punctual service, and an amazing overall experience. Highly recommended!”

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7.historical and photographic guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 3 hours

Meet Ericson in Aguas Calientes for a three-hour private tour of Machu Picchu. He combines five years of university study with photography training, archaeological knowledge, and local cultural insight. Expect the best postcard viewpoints, historical explanations, scientific context, and photos of your visit. Entry and bus tickets cost extra.

“We had an amazing experience touring Machu Picchu with this provider. Emerson, our guide, was super knowledgeable on the history and construction of Machu Picchu. He kept us informed and entertained every step of the way and was super friendly! Not to mention he was also quite the photographer and took over a hundred gorgeous pictures of me and my partner. Highly recommend!”

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8.4 days/3 nights: Inka Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 4 days · from $420

This four-day route from Cusco to Machu Picchu mixes a mountain bike descent, jungle hiking, Inca trails, hot springs, rafting, zip lining, and a train return. English and Spanish guides lead groups of up to 15. Guide Gustavo Candia has earned especially warm praise, but you should confirm luggage instructions, Machu Picchu ticket type, and the rafting policy before booking.

“Our guide Gustavo Candia really made this trip truly good!”

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9.River Rafting Adventure Full Day | Adrenaline Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 8 hours · from $85

Spend about eight hours on the Upper Urubamba River with guides Wendy and William, rafting class II and III rapids before lunch, hot showers, and a sauna at Cusipata River Camp. Add the optional four-cable zip-line across the river. Transport, equipment, guide service, and lunch are included, with groups limited to eight.

“We had a fun time out on the river. Wendy and the rest of the crew were great. The river was flowing rapidly, but the rapids were not hard to navigate for beginners. After the rafting we went to their compound where we had a simple lunch and got to relax in the sauna. We were provided wet suits so some type of swimwear is required for underneath. Prepare to have a change of warm clothes for after, a towel, and shoes that can get wet. My only issue was that the rafting instructions were not clear. There is strategy to ensuring a safe trip and that proved to be…”

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10.Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, Pisaq

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · from $45

Spend 12 hours visiting five major Sacred Valley sites with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, transport for up to 18 people, and an Andean buffet lunch. You will see Chinchero textiles, Moray’s circular terraces, the Maras salt pans, Ollantaytambo fortress, and Pisac’s Inca cemetery. Hotel pickup is included in central Cusco.

“The Guide is very knowledgeable and kind! Great experienced driver for these tough curves! There were many QUICK stops in order to finish all the site seeing. Loved the experience and definitely recommend. Love the explanation of the Quechua people, their crafts and their beautiful shop.”

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11.Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 18 reviews · 14 hours · from $34

Leave Cusco before dawn for Vinicunca, Peru’s famous Rainbow Mountain. This 14-hour trip includes breakfast, lunch, a guide in English or Spanish, transport, hiking poles, oxygen, and time to see vicuñas and Andean peaks. The hike is demanding at high altitude, and horses or ATVs cost extra. Some departures may be led by Solange.

“El conductor parecía que llegaba tarde a algún sitio, durante todo el trayecto, tanto de ida como de vuelta estuvo adelantando con doble línea continua, sin visibilidad y, en varias ocasiones, teniendo que meterse de nuevo al carril porque venían coches de frente estando a punto de chocar con ellos. Por otra parte, el guía nos ofreció la posibilidad de entrar al Valle Rojo, ya que se encuentra al lado de la montaña, nos comentó que el coste eran 20 soles, cuando realmente eran 10. Recomiendo la visita a la montaña pero nunca con este operador.”

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12.Atv Tour Maras, Moray, and Salt Mines

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 390 minutes - 7 hours · from $34

Ride a well-maintained ATV from Cusco through the Sacred Valley, with time at Moray and the Maras salt mines. You’ll practice in a closed circuit before heading out, wear provided safety gear, and hear history from guides such as Joel and Wilson. Hotel pickup, a guide, and the ATV are included, but entrance fees and food are extra.

“Wilson de Cusco we are the group of 11 Wilson is the BEST guide that we never met any where. We got a lot of FUN and SMILES and Chocolates Thank you WILSON”

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13.Private Guide in Machu Picchu for 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · 3 hours

Meet your licensed guide in Manco Capac Square, ride the 25-minute bus to Machu Picchu, and spend up to three hours touring Route 2-A or the lower-terrace Route 2-B. Guides such as Miguel, Leonel, and Anton have earned strong praise for clear explanations and friendly service. Tickets, buses, trains, and food are not included.

“We had the pleasure of having Leonel as our guide at Machu Picchu, and he truly made the experience unforgettable. From the very beginning, Leonel was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and patient. He explained the history, architecture, and cultural significance of the site with so much passion and clarity that it brought the ruins to life. Leonel took the time to answer all our questions and even helped us find the best photo spots without rushing us. His deep respect for the Incan heritage and connection to the land was evident throughout the tour. We also appreciated how he made the visit engaging for both adults and children in our group.…”

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14.1-day tour by Vistadome Panoramic train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 12 hours · from $460

You’ll leave Cusco before dawn, ride the Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo, and tour Machu Picchu with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. The small-group format keeps the day personal. Panoramic windows, onboard drinks, snacks, music, and a return dance show add comfort, but lunch and your final hotel drop-off are not included.

“From start to finish, everything about my Machu Picchu trip was arranged to absolute perfection. A huge thank you to Christian Perez, who handled all the planning and coordination with such care and professionalism—his communication was excellent from the very beginning right through to the end of my journey. On the ground, Artudo was an exceptional tour guide. His deep knowledge, passion, and storytelling made the experience truly unforgettable. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to make this dream trip come true. Highly recommended to anyone wanting a seamless, well-organized, and memorable visit to Machu Picchu! PS: also big thanks to Katheryn Vargas for being very responsive to…”

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15.Cusco in 3 days: city tour, Rainbow Mountain and Machupicchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 3 days · from $405

This three-day Cusco package combines a panoramic city tour, the high-altitude hike to Rainbow Mountain, and a guided Machu Picchu visit by train. You will travel in a group of up to 15, with English or Spanish guidance, breakfast and lunch on the Rainbow Mountain day, and most transport and entrance fees covered. Guide Paul has led an especially well-organized Machu Picchu visit.

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