Sacred Valley Complete Tour + Maras & Moray
The Sacred Valley Complete Tour + Maras & Moray is the most comprehensive way to explore the heart of the Inca civilization in a single, perfectly organized day. This tour is designed for travelers who want more than the classic Sacred Valley route, combining iconic archaeological sites with unique Inca engineering wonders and stunning natural landscapes. By adding Maras Salt Mines and the Moray agricultural terraces, this experience goes deeper into Inca science, agriculture and daily life. The result is a full-day journey that blends history, culture, innovation and scenery, offering a true understanding of why the Sacred Valley was so important to the Inca Empire.
Detailed itinerary:
06:30 – 06:50 hrs:
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco and start of our tour (depending on your reservation)
07:40 hrs:
Arrival in Chinchero, where we will visit the Textile Interpretation Center to learn about ancient Andean techniques of dyeing and traditional weaving.
09:30 hrs:
Exploration of the impressive Moray Archaeological Center, an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory used for experimenting with crops in different microclimates.
11:00 hrs:
Visit to the famous Maras Salt Mines, a group of more than 3,000 salt pools exploited since pre-Inca times by the local community.
12:30 p.m.:
Buffet lunch in the town of Urubamba, featuring a variety of typical Peruvian dishes.
2:00 p.m.:
Guided tour of the majestic Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site, one of the most important fortresses of the Inca Empire.
4:40 p.m.:
Visit to the archaeological complex of Pisaq, renowned for its agricultural terraces and strategic location above the valley.
6:30–7:00 p.m.:
Return to the city of Cusco and final transfer near the historic center.
Includes:
• Pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Cusco (valid only if you activate the hotel pickup option)
• Authorized tourist transportation in modern vehicles equipped to operate in the Sacred Valley
• Partial Tourist Ticket (valid only if you activate the admission option)
• Entrance fees to the Maras Salt Mines (valid only if you activate the admission option)
• Professional guide accredited by the Peruvian government, with extensive experience and historical and cultural knowledge.
• Guided service in Spanish or English, according to passenger preference.
• Buffet lunch in Urubamba, with a variety of typical Andean and international dishes. (Valid only if you activate the lunch option)
• Return and drop-off in the center of Cusco, near the Plaza de Armas.
Meeting point: Plaza de Armas (Banco de Credito ATM) Corner of Plateros and Espaderos. (see map)
Time: 6:30 a.m. (Please wait at the meeting point as there are sometimes delays)
Not included:
• Additional beverages, such as bottled water or alcoholic beverages.
• Tips, which are voluntary and at your discretion.
• Accommodation in Cusco, before or after the tour.
• Travel insurance, recommended during your stay in Peru (we suggest purchasing it from your country of origin)
Important note: We recommend bringing cash in soles (Peruvian currency) to purchase entrance tickets to archaeological sites (if you wish to pay directly).