About this experience
Discover the Sacred Valley’s top sights in one day—Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo Fortress. Perfect if you’re overnighting in Ollantaytambo or connecting to your train to Aguas Calientes. If you’re returning to Cusco, enjoy a stop in Pisac too.
At a glance
- Duration: 11 hr–12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 11 hr–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
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What is included
- Final Cusco city center(Main Square) After 6:45 PM
- Tourist-Class Transportation
- Optional: Drop-off in Ollantaytambo after 3:20 PM
- Professional Local Guide
- Buffet Lunch in Urubamba
Not included
- PARTIAL TICKET III (S/.70): Entrance 4 Archaeological Parks: Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Chichero, Moray.
- ENTRY TO MARAS SALT MINES S/.20 (Appox in USD 7.00)
Itinerary and highlights
Early morning pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Meet your local guide and start your journey of 1- hour into the Sacred Valley
Visit the traditional town of Chinchero, known for its Inca terraces, colonial church, and vibrant weaving demonstrations from local families.
Continue to the fascinating circular terraces of Moray, once used by the Incas as an agricultural laboratory.
After this, Continue to the fascinating circular terraces of Moray, once used by the Incas as an agricultural laboratory.
Enjoy a delicious Andean buffet lunch in Urubamba, the heart of the Sacred Valley.
Visit the impressive archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, an ancient Inca fortress filled with history, temples, and stunning panoramic views.
After the tour, you may choose to stay overnight in Ollantaytambo or continue directly to your train station for Aguas Calientes.
We can also drop you off at the train station at 3:15 PM.
If you are a traveler doing the tour and returning to Cusco, after visiting Ollantaytambo we will continue to the Pisac Archaeological Center (about 1 hour by van), where you can admire the famous terraces carved into the mountainside.
Pisac offers breathtaking valley views, remarkable Inca engineering, and a peaceful atmosphere ideal for photos and exploration.
After enjoying Pisac, we will begin our return to Cusco.
Our tour ends in Cusco at the Main Square, conveniently located near most hotels, between 6:30 and 7:00 PM.
Meeting and pickup information
- by the center our guide will call your name. If your hotel doesn’t appear or you haven’t decided yet, please add it in the “Special requirements” section so we can arrange an easier pick-up point or update it later.
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- MC Peru Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers who are pregnant, have back problems, or have serious medical conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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