Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo
Chinchero District, Peru
Experience the Sacred Valley on a guided tour from Cusco with drop-off in Ollantaytambo. Visit Chinchero, the Moray circular terraces, the salt mines, and enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba.
This full-day guided tour explores the Sacred Valley near Cusco, suitable for travelers interested in Incan culture and archaeology.
Highlights
- Discover the entire Sacred Valley in one day on a guided tour
- Learn about Andean textiles and local culture in Chinchero
- Explore Ollantaytambo, a key Incan city with megalithic buildings
- Visit the circular terraces and salt mines of Moray
- End the tour at Ollantaytambo train station or main square
Description
You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco and travel to Chinchero, a town known for its traditional textile weaving using Incan techniques.
Next, visit the Moray agricultural terraces built on hillsides for efficient crop cultivation in mountain terrain. Adjacent to Moray, explore more than 5,000 salt ponds at Maras, historically used for food preservation.
After learning about Incan farming and salt mining, continue to Urubamba, the capital of the Sacred Valley, for a buffet lunch.
In the afternoon, visit Ollantaytambo, an ancient town with a terraced fortress. Climb over 200 steps to the top of the fortress, a former Incan defensive site overlooking the town. The tour concludes with drop-off at the Ollantaytambo train station or main square.
Includes
- Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
- Bilingual guide
- Transportation
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Drop-off at Ollantaytambo train station
Excludes
- Partial tourist ticket for Chinchero, Moray, and Ollantaytambo (70 PEN, purchased at the first site)
- Entrance ticket to salt mines (20 PEN, purchased on site)
- Tips
- Drinks
- Return transportation to Cusco
Important Information
- Group tours end at Ollantaytambo main square or train station around 15:30. If taking a train, book departures after 16:00.
- Private tours have flexible timing to match your train schedule or hotel drop-off.
- Group service allows one carry-on luggage per person; private service permits larger luggage.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For a smooth experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and cash to purchase tickets on site. The best time to visit is during the dry season from May to September.
