Highlights
- Explore the remarkable circular Inca terraces of Moray
- Explore the remarkable circular Inca terraces of Moray
- Admire the thousands of traditional salt pools at Maras Salt Mines
- Discover Chinchero and its living Andean textile traditions
- Visit the impressive Pisac archaeological site overlooking the Sacred Valley
Description
Begin your journey in Ollantaytambo and discover some of the most fascinating places in the Sacred Valley in a single day.
Travel through the Andean countryside to Moray, an impressive archaeological site known for its circular terraces built into natural depressions. Walk around the site with your guide and learn about the agricultural knowledge developed by the Incas.
Continue to the Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of small salt pools cover the mountainside. Admire this unique landscape and learn how local families have traditionally collected salt from the natural spring water for generations.
The journey continues to Chinchero, a traditional Andean town surrounded by farmland and mountains. Discover its cultural heritage and learn about traditional weaving techniques, including how alpaca and sheep wool is prepared and naturally dyed to create colorful Andean textiles.
Afterward, continue through the Sacred Valley, with time to enjoy lunch before heading toward Pisac.
Visit the Pisac Archaeological Site, dramatically located above the valley. Explore its agricultural terraces, ancient structures, and viewpoints while learning about its importance during the Inca period.
Depending on the itinerary, enjoy time in Pisac town and its traditional market before beginning the scenic return journey through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo.
Includes
Pickup from your accommodation in Ollantaytambo
Tourist transportation
Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Guided visit to Moray
Visit to Maras Salt Mines
Visit to Chinchero and traditional textile demonstration
Guided visit to Pisac Archaeological Site
Buffet lunch in Urubamba
First-aid kit
Return to Ollantaytambo
Excludes
Cusco Tourist Ticket (entrance to Moray, Chinchero, and Pisac)
Entrance fee to Maras Salt Mines
Drinks
Personal expenses
Tips
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund