Full-Day Sacred Valley, Moray, and Salinas de Maras Tour from Cusco
5.0
95 Ratings
Urubamba Province
Experience the best of the Sacred Valley in one action-packed day tour from Cusco. Visit Chincheros, Moray, Salinas de Maras, Ollantaytambo, Urubamba, and Pisaq Ruins. Departures available daily.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
Highlights
- Chinchero District - We will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco at 7:00 am and travel for one hour by private van to Chincheros, a small village with beautiful views of the Sacred Valley. In this charming village, you will see adobe homes, narrow cobbled streets, and people in traditional Peruvian clothing. Here, the villagers still practice many Inca traditions and crafts. If you wish, you will see the demonstration of how wool is washed and dyed using native plants and minerals.
- Moray - We will then continue our journey to Moray in order to see the fascinating site used by the Incas for agricultural experiments and cultivating seeds. There, you will learn how cleverly designed a drainage system at the bottom of the terraces in order to avoid flooding during the rainy season.
- Salt Mine of Maras - After the tour of Moray, you will take a 20 minute bus ride to the salt mines of Maras. At this amazing site, you can see the pans fed by saline spring water that were built on steep terraces along one side of a narrow valley. The water is sent through the network of channels where the water slowly evaporates leaving the salt behind. Salt has been collected from Maras since pre-Incan times and it is thought that a collective of salt miners has maintained the terraces and channels for hundreds of years.
- Ollantaytambo - We will continue our scenic journey to the amazing town of Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo is a classic Incan city which conserves the traditional Incan urban construction of narrow streets adjacent to flowing streams. As you walk through the stone streets, the gentle sound of flowing water will make it easy for you to imagine the city as it was in the time of the Incas. In the upper part of the town, there is an impressive ceremonial center that was used for water worship and also a mighty fortress that protected the access point to the lower part of the valley. We will follow the beautiful route to Urubamba, the heart of the Sacred Valley, where we will stop for a buffet lunch
- Pisac - After lunch, we will take you to the small village of Pisaq, where you can enjoy your lively artisan market and have some free time to interact with the townsfolk and to shop for handcrafts and souvenirs. Finally, you will be taken to explore the Pisaq Ruins before you return to Cusco between 6:30 am and 7:00 pm
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Round-trip private transfer
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Partial tourist ticket (boleto turístico) (70 soles per person)
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees for the Salt Mine 10 soles per person
Additional Information
We’ve amalgamated the most frequented tours, typically visited on distinct days, into one concise tour for those pressed for time. The destinations covered in this tour include: Chincheros, Moray, Salinas de Maras, Ollantaytambo, Urubamba and Pisaq Ruins.
You’ll be required to purchase a partial tourist ticket (boleto turistico) to access all the listed sites, priced at 70 soles per individual. Please be aware that the entry to Salina de Maras isn’t covered in the Boleto Turistico. Admission to Salina of Maras costs an additional 10 Soles. We schedule departures everyday from 7am to 6pm.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Wear comfortable clothes. walking shoes are recommended
- We allow children under the age of 5 to be part of the tour at no charge
- The Cusco Tourist Ticket officially called “Boleto Turistico del Cusco,” is a ticket which allows you to gain entrance to multiple attractions in and around Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
- You have two options. You can either buy the partial tourist ticket which costs 70 soles and last 2 days. This allows you to visit the places listed in this tour. The other option is the full tourist ticket which costs 130 soles which allows you to visit 16 places and is valid for 10 days you will need this option only if you will stay in Cusco and do any other tour.
- Where can I buy the tickets? The tickets can be bought on the way. Do we need to pay extra to visit Salinas de Maras? Yes, you will need to pay an extra 10 soles to visit Salinas de Maras. How many places will you visit on this tour? You will visit six places. Will I have enough time to visit all these places? Yes, you will have plenty of time to visit each place. You will have a guided tour of at least 40 minutes in each place with an extra ten minutes for your own exploration. Where do we stop for lunch? Not, included in the tour, but we will stop for lunch in Urubamba What time does the tour start and finish? The tour starts at 7 am and finishes at 6 pm However, we can be flexible with the times to suit your preferences.
Location
Chinchero District
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(95 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Vacation59084895891
May 8, 2024
Peru with Jorge and Jaime - Our guide Jorge was very attentive and enthusiastic, his passion for the history and culture of Peru was evident! Jaime, our driver, was meticulous and responsible. A perfect pair to accompany us through the journey
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Traveler17700980351
May 8, 2024
Fun and educational tour - Couldn't have had a better guide than Jorge, he was very knowledgeable and charismatic. Jorge made sure everyone in the group participated in one way or another in a very organic manner. He was very considerate with the fact that we were travelling with a child that needed some time to keep up. Jaime the driver was great too!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
713eduardob
May 5, 2024
Highly recommended - Very good option, the guide (Jorge), very friendly and very explanatory, an orderly and pleasant tour, the driver responsible and attentive.
You should definitely do the tours with them if possible.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Vishalcn
Apr 2, 2024
Thanks Team Inti!! - It was great trip for us and Juan and Carlos were wonderful. They tailored the trip per our needs and Juan provided excellent information about the attractions, Sacred Valley, Moray, Salt mine etc.. Could not have asked for more from a day trip around one of the most beautiful parts on the world.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Danielleka9825si
Jan 2, 2024
We had the best time touring the sacred valley - We had an amazing time touring the sacred valley. Jorge took us to all the cool places and did a great job explaining everything to us.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Danielle_k
Dec 22, 2023
We had a wonderful time! - Jorge our tour guide was wonderful he took us to so many extra places. Trip advisor does charge a lot so I would go with a Peruvian company but this tour covers so much in one day!
Review provided by Viator
Emilybk4935gu
Nov 30, 2023
A MUST do day trip from Cusco - Wow, what a day! My husband and I opted for a private day tour and our expectations were far exceeded. Our guide Juan and driver Modesto were fantastic. Ask for Juan! We did not feel rushed at all and he answered our many questions throughout the day. This was a great opportunity to see so many different and authentic cultural and historical places. 100% recommend - you will not be disappointed.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Takedgya2023
Nov 7, 2023
Mara salt flats - Incredible tour, on the way to Machu Pichu. Salinas was a fantastic experience and the sacred valley with the train ride at the end.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Andriyk938
Sep 30, 2023
Good way to explore the Sacred Valley - Full day private tour is the best way to sample key sights in the Sacred Valley. The guide was informative and with great English. Highly recommended.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lmbail2006
Sep 29, 2023
Professional, clean and organized - worth the extra money - We had an amazing day on this tour. They picked me up promptly at the hotel in a very clean van. The tour guide Juan spoke English well and was so knowledgeable and friendly and it was like being on a trip with an old friend. The driver was very safe and I never felt unsafe once as some of the roads are pretty windy and narrow. We stayed in front of all the tour buses and there were many, so we were able to beat the crowds at every stop and then some. This made a BIG difference. When we booked, George was quick to respond to multiple questions on a Saturday night and very professional. I couldn’t have asked for a better day. It was a highlight and a great way to spend a day to get in many sites that you may not have had time for otherwise. I would recommend this company!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
More activities from this operator
