About this experience
Discover 5 of the Sacred Valley’s most iconic attractions in one complete day: Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac.
Travel through spectacular Andean landscapes, explore impressive Inca sites, experience traditional local culture, and enjoy a buffet lunch. With hotel pickup, tourist transportation, and a professional guide included, it’s an ideal choice for travelers who want to see more of the Sacred Valley in just one day
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Sacred Valley Travel Guide From Cusco
Plan a Sacred Valley trip from Cusco with practical route choices, transport tradeoffs, overnight options, rail connections, budgeting advice, accessibility questions, and current 2026 travel cautions.
A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
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Sacred Valley With Kids Guide
Plan a calmer Sacred Valley family trip with practical advice on Cusco Tourist Tickets, child fares, flexible pacing, rail connections, packing, and accessibility questions.
What is included
- Visits to Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisac
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Professional bilingual tour guide in English and Spanish
- Round-trip tourist transportation
- Pickup from hotels in Cusco’s historic center
- First-aid kit
Not included
- Total entrance fees: 90 Peruvian soles, per person, payable in cash on-site on the day of the tour.
Itinerary and highlights
HOTEL PICKUP & DEPARTURE FROM CUSCO
Our first stop is Chinchero, a traditional Andean town surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Learn about local culture and traditional textile techniques before continuing the journey.
Continue to Moray, one of the most unusual Inca archaeological sites in the region. Explore its impressive circular agricultural terraces while your guide explains how the Incas adapted crops to different conditions.
Visit the spectacular Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools cover the mountainside. Enjoy panoramic views and learn how local families have harvested salt here for generations.
Midday Stop – Enjoy a Buffet Lunch
Travel deeper into the Sacred Valley and enjoy a buffet lunch before visiting Ollantaytambo.
Explore this remarkable Inca town and archaeological complex, famous for its massive stone terraces, temples and impressive mountain setting.
Continue to Pisac, one of the Sacred Valley's most important archaeological sites. Walk through its impressive terraces and discover panoramic viewpoints overlooking the valley.
RETURN TO CUSCO
After completing the Sacred Valley route, relax aboard our transportation for the return journey to Cusco.
Arrival is approximately 6:45 - 7:00 PM
Meeting and pickup information
- Don’t worry if your hotel does not appear on the list. Simply select “Main Meeting Point” when booking. We provide pickup from hotels in Cusco’s city center. If your accommodation is outside the pickup area, we’ll arrange a convenient meeting point for you.
- We pick you up at your hotel or Airbnb; if tourist vehicle access is restricted in some areas, we may ask you to walk a few minutes to a nearby meeting point for the van. We contact all travelers 24 hours in advance via the WhatsApp number provided, sharing helpful travel tips and the exact pickup time. Don’t worry about the entrance tickets—just bring the suggested amount of S/90 in cash per person to cover the local entrance fees.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- MC Peru Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For the total duration of 12 hours, lunch time and travel time are already included.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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We contact all travelers 24 hours in advance via the WhatsApp number provided, sharing helpful travel tips and the exact pickup time.
Don’t worry about the entrance tickets—just bring the suggested amount of S/90 in cash per person to cover the local entrance fees.
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