Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray
Andes Mountains, Peru, Peru
Experience the magic of the Sacred Valley of the Incas: breathtaking landscapes, iconic archaeological sites, and villages steeped in history, from Moray and salt mines to Pisaq and Ollantaytambo.
This full-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco suits travelers seeking to explore key Inca sites and markets in one day.
Highlights
- Chinchero, Moray, and Maras Sacred Valley tour
- Sacred Valley and Pisac market tour
- Sacred Valley tour ending in Ollantaytambo
- Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour option
Description
Experience the Sacred Valley, preserving Inca history and traditions, on an exclusive one-day tour covering major sites.
Tour Start
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco between 6:00 a.m. and 6:35 a.m. Please be ready in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time.
Sites You Will Visit
- Chinchero: Discover ancient Andean weaving techniques and natural dyes at this textile center.
- Moray: Visit the Inca agricultural terraces used to create different microclimates for crop experimentation.
- Maras Salt Mines: Explore thousands of salt pools fed by an underground spring, still in use today.
- Urubamba: Take a break in this town, enjoy lunch, and browse the local market with regional products.
- Ollantaytambo: See the Inca fortress and town with preserved urban layout, cobblestone streets, and stone temples.
- Pisac: End at Pisac with Inca ruins above a colonial town known for its artisan market.
Special Option: If continuing to Machu Picchu, the tour can end in Ollantaytambo around 3:00 p.m., where you can board the train to Aguas Calientes.
Return to Cusco
The tour finishes at Cusco's Main Square around 6:30 p.m. after a full day of cultural and historical visits.
Includes
- Hotel pickup in Cusco
- Shared tourist transportation
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Professional English/Spanish guide
- Visit to Chinchero textile center
Excludes
- Tourist Entrance Ticket (70 soles)
- Salt Mines Entrance Ticket (20 soles)
- Drinks
- Tips
Important Information
- This tour covers 5 main attractions with scheduled time at each site, suitable for travelers with limited time.
- Visitor tickets can be purchased in cash (soles) at Chinchero.
- Luggage allowance on the bus is 12 kilos per passenger.
- Pickup details are coordinated the day before the tour from 6:00 p.m.; guests will be notified individually via the contact method provided at booking.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable shoes, sun protection, and cash in soles for entrance fees. Booking in advance is recommended to secure your preferred pickup time.
