How To Get From Cusco To Sacred Valley – All Possible Ways

Last updated on June 10th, 2023 at 05:26 pm

We will tell you how to get from Cusco to Sacred Valley. The distance from Cusco to Sacred Valley is 50 kilometers depending on your destination.

The travel time from Cusco to Sacred Valley by taxi is around 1 hour and 20 minutes. The taxi fare is around $20-40 USD. If you want to avoid the hassle in Cusco book online your Peru tours in advance with Exploor.

The cheapest way from Cusco to Sacred Valley is by public bus for 5 PEN which is less than $2 USD. The travel time by bus from Cusco to Sacred Valley is around 2 hours.

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WHERE TO STAY IN CUSCO

Accommodation price can take you around $10–15 USD if you stay in a cheap room. For mid-budget accommodation starts at $30-50 USD and for more than $80 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Cusco.

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Cusco To Sacred Valley

Bus From Cusco to Sacred Valley (Cheapest Way)

The cheapest way from Cusco to Sacred Valley is by bus. There are public buses from Cusco to Sacred Valley. The buses are going from Cusco to Pisac, Chinchero, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Maras.

Bus From Cusco To Urubamba

The bus fare from Cusco to Pisac is 10 PEN which is less than $3 USD. The travel time from Cusco to Urubamba is around 1 hour and 45 minutes by bus.

From Urubamba, you can take buses and vans for 3 PEN going to Ollantaytambo and Maras. The travel time from Urubamba to Ollantaytambo and Maras is around 45 minutes.

Bus From Cusco To Chinchero

The bus fare from Cusco to Chinchero is 4 PEN which is $1 USD. The travel time from Cusco to Chinchero is around 40 minutes by bus.

Bus From Cusco To Pisac

The bus fare from Cusco to Pisac is 5 PEN which is less than $2 USD. The travel time from Cusco to Pisac is around 45 minutes by bus.

Bus From Cusco To Ollantaytambo

The bus fare from Cusco to Ollantaytambo is 10 PEN which is less than $3 USD. The travel time from Cusco to Ollantaytambo is around 2 hours by bus.

Bus From Cusco To Maras

The bus fare from Cusco to Maras is 8 PEN which is $2 USD. The travel time from Cusco to Maras is around 1 hour and 30 minutes by bus.

Taxi from Cusco To Sacred Valley

The taxi fare from Cusco to Sacred Valley will be around $20-40 USD depending on your final destination. The travel time from Cusco to Sacred Valley by taxi is around 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Cabify, InDriver And Uber Cusco To Sacred Valley

You can order thru Cabify App, InDriver and Uber a car from Cusco. The cost will be similar to a taxi or maybe a little bit cheaper. The travel time will be 1 hour and 20 minutes from Cusco to Urubamba depending on the traffic and your final destination. Prices will be between $20-40 USD.

Day Tour from Cusco to Sacred Valley (Best Way)

The best way from Cusco to Sacred Valley is to join a day tour as we did with Exploor Peru. It’s the best way to go around and the tours are starting from $20-90 USD depending if you join to a group or you get a private tour.

They will organize everything for you. The day tours from Cusco to Sacred Valley are visiting Salineras de Maras, Moray, Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Most of the tours are stopping for a buffet lunch in Urubamba.

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BEST WAY FROM CUSCO TO SACRED VALLEY

The best way from Cusco to Sacred Valley is to go by bus if you are on a budget. You can go by bus from Cusco to Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Maras and Chinchero for $2-4 USD. It will be around 1-2 hours travel time from Cusco to Sacred Valley.

To move around Sacred Valley between the most popular attractions and markets you will be able to combine public buses, taxis and moto-taxis for affordable prices.

If you prefer comfort and traveling with more people you can join a day tour from Cusco to Sacred Valley or Cabify, Uber or InDriver Apps, a taxi for $20-90 USD you will be able to go from Cusco to Sacred Valley.

WHAT TO DO IN SACRED VALLEY

CUSCO TOURISTIC TICKET: ENTRANCE FEE SACRED VALLEY

The Sacred Valley Entrance Fee is for 2 days which is around $19 USD or 130 PEN valid for 10 days which is $35 USD. The entrance ticket for Sacred Valley will include 16 tourist spots around Sacred Valley.

It’s totally worth it to buy if you are visiting 2-3 spots around Sacred Valley. You will have also included Museums and ruins in Cusco town.

SALINERAS DE MARAS

Salineras de Maras was our first in our tour stop coming from Cusco to Sacred Valley. Salineras de Maras is a beautiful and picturesque spot in Sacred Valley. You can’t go down and you can only enjoy the views from the top and around the salt pools but it’s not allowed to walk around.

SALINERAS DE MARAS ENTRANCE FEE

Salineras de Maras Entrance Fee is 10 PEN per person which is less than $3 USD. Salineras de Maras isn’t included in the ticket for Sacred Valley.

HOW TO GET T OSALINERAS DE MARAS

To get to Salineras de Maras by private transportation is the best option. If you want to go on a budget you can get the bus from Cusco to Urabamba and stop in Maras where you will be able to ride a taxi or moto taxi going to Salineras de Maras.

OLLANTAYTAMBO RUINS

Ollantaytambo Ruins is one of the spots that you can’t miss. The views are so beautiful and inside the ruins will be interesting to hear about the history and how the Incas built this side.

The views to the River and to the mountain are so incredible. The entrance ticket of Ollantaytambo Ruins is included in Cusco Touristic Ticket.

OLLANTAYTAMBO MARKET

Ollantaytambo Market is great if you are planning to buy souvenirs, or try local food. Ollantaytambo Market is so colorful and you will find next to Ollantaytambo Ruins.

MORAY RUINS

Moray Ruins is such a picturesque place in Sacred Valley. The Entrance Ticket is included inside Cusco Touristic Ticket. The views from the top and walking around are amazing. You aren’t able to go down but you can spot 3 places similar to this one in the picture.

PISAC RUINS

Pisac Ruins is a must when visiting Sacred Valley. A great combination of the ruins with beautiful colors in a sunny day. Pisac Ruins is included in the Cusco Touristic Ticket.

LEARNING ABOUT LOCAL TEXTILE IN SACRED VALLEY

Learning about local textiles in Sacred Valley was part of our tour. You will learn about the process of how to make the most popular scarfs, ponchos and much more. They will explain with detail and you will see the difference between the materials with alpacas.

ENJOY A LOCAL LUNCH AT SACRED VALLEY

Enjoy a local lunch at Sacred Valley. Most of the tours will offer a buffet lunch in Urubamba which is so delicious. You will be able to taste local cuisine like Ceviche, some Western options and local desserts too.

ACCOMMODATION IN CUSCO

The accommodation price can take you around $10–15 USD if you stay in a cheap room. For mid-budget accommodation starts at $30-50 USD and for more than $80 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Peru.

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN PERU

A total of $5-6 USD can be your daily food budget travel in Cusco. Local food in a local restaurant will start from $2-5 USD. You can get snacks like street foods for $1 USD. You can buy a combination of ceviche and lomo salteado with a drink for only $3 USD.

BEST TIME TO VISIT IN CUSCO

You can go to Cusco any time of the year. The months of December to February are the best time to visit Peru because is the sunniest and also the peak season. October to November is the months ideal for those working with a budget because it is considered the low season in the country.

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ATMS AND CASH IN CUSCO

The official currency of Peru is called Peruvian Sol (PEN). And $1 USD=3.75 PEN. ATMs and exchange offices are available all throughout the city. And it is also advisable to withdraw as much as you can because fees for transactions tend to be higher for foreign cars. Banco de la Nacion is the only bank that isn’t charging commissions for foreigner cards in Cusco and Peru.

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Bank Fees For Foreigner Cards In Peru

Most of the banks in Peru will charge fees for foreign cards in Peru. We only found Banco de la Nacion that wasn’t charging any fee.

Check the list below with the exact fees for foreigner cards in Peru and how much money are you allowed to withdraw in Peru with every bank.

Bank	Amount Allowed And Fees
Banco De La Nacion	400 PEN Withdraw And No Fees
Interbank	400 PEN Withdraw And 19 PEN Fees
BCP	700 PEN Withdraw And 27 PEN Fees
BBVA	400 PEN Withdraw And 25 PEN Fees
ScotiaBank	400 PEN Withdraw And 20 PEN Fees

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