About this experience
Discover the best of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this immersive private tour with South Adventure Peru Tours. Visit the unique circular terraces of Moray, the ancient Maras Salt Mines still in use today, and enjoy a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes. On the final day, explore the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu with a professional guide. With door-to-door service, expert narration, and flexible pacing, this exclusive tour blends archaeology, culture, and natural beauty into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Visit the remarkable Maras Salt Mines and the agricultural marvel of Moray
- Enjoy a train ride through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
- Private, fully guided tour of Machu Picchu with time for self-exploration
- Ideal for travelers seeking a blend of culture, history, and nature in comfort
- Personalized service and private transportation by South Adventure Peru Tours
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Maras Salt Mines Day Trip From Cusco
Plan a practical day trip from Cusco to the Maras Salt Mines, with route estimates, entry guidance, walking considerations, and an optional Moray stop.
A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
Skip the rushed day tour. This three-day route gives the Sacred Valley the time it deserves, with honest notes on transport, food, and where to sleep.
Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu
PeruRail or IncaRail, Vistadome or Expedition, Ollantaytambo or Poroy. The trade-offs nobody explains until you're already at the station.
What is included
- Emergency equipment: First aid kit, oxygen, and satellite phone.
- All transfortation during the tour. Including hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cusco, with comfortable private transfers to and from the train station.
- Train Tickets: Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes →Ollantaytambo
- All taxes included, including Peru’s 19% Government Sales Tax (IGV).
- Entrances fees along the Sacred valley, and Moray even salt mines
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Guided tour and entrance fee to Machu Picchu
- Breakfast
- Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes at a comfortable ***star hotel
Not included
- Lunch and dinner on Day 2 are not included, but there are plenty of great local restaurants in Aguas Calientes—we’re happy to recommend our favorites!
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We offer pick-up from hotels, Airbnbs, and other accommodations within Cusco City and the Sacred Valley. Please enter your exact address or hotel name in the search bar during booking.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- South Adventure Peru Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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