About this experience
The Sacred Valley Tour of the Incas offers the opportunity to visit five incredible sites in one full day: Chinchero, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. This comprehensive itinerary allows you to explore the most significant locations in the Sacred Valley, showcasing the impressive stonework of the Incas.
During the tour, you'll interact with local people and enjoy the stunning mountainous landscapes, glaciers, rivers, and the warm hospitality of the valley's residents. You'll visit Chinchero to see Inca ruins, a colonial temple, and learn about Andean textiles from a local family. Next, you'll explore the circular terraces of Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo, the largest archaeological center in the Sacred Valley. Finally, the tour will take you to Pisac before returning to Cusco.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience—book your Sacred Valley Tour today and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Incas!
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.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- English/Spanish speaking professional tour guide
- Buffet
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
- Roundtrip transportation
- Tourist ticket for Maras Salt Mines
- Tourist ticket for Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Pisac
Not included
- Breakfast
Itinerary and highlights
We will begin the day by picking you up from your hotel at around 7:00 AM and heading to the town of Chinchero. There, you will explore Inca wall constructions and a colonial church rich in history. Additionally, we will visit a local textile center for a brief participation in their activities.
Continuing our visit, we will go to the famous circular terraces of cultivation of Moray, this archaeological site was very important in Inca times, especially in agriculture.
Next, we will descend to the salt mines of Maras, a picturesque location known for its stunning landscapes. Here, we will explore over 3,000 salt ponds, historically used by the Incas for their consumption.
We will then arrive in the city of Urubamba to enjoy a buffet lunch. Afterward, we will continue our journey to Ollantaytambo, famously known as "The Last Living Inca City."
After concluding our visit to Ollantaytambo, we will head to the picturesque town of Pisac, situated on the slopes of Intihuatana Hill ("The Place where the Sun is Tied").
Meeting and pickup information
- At the meeting point our guide will be waiting for you and will be calling your name.
- 15 minutes before the tour starts, our transfer will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the meeting point.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Yawar Peru Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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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