About this experience
Discover the beauty and history of the Sacred Valley on this private full-day tour that visits Chinchero, Maras, Moray, the salt mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. Enjoy a personalized experience with a professional local guide, comfortable private transportation, and time to explore each site at your own pace. Visit a traditional textile center in Chinchero, admire the breathtaking landscapes of Maras, and learn about the unique circular terraces of Moray. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking culture, nature, and an authentic Andean experience.
Visit Chinchero, known for its Andean weaving traditions and Inca ruins.
Explore the Maras Salt Mines, a spectacular site with more than 3,000 salt pools.
Learn about the impressive circular agricultural terraces of Moray.
Comfortable private transportation with flexible time at each attraction.
Ideal for families, couples, and travelers who prefer a private experience.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 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
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What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Professional driver guide.
Not included
- Salt Mines Ticket S/20.00 soles per person.
- Tourist tickets S/70.00 soles per person.
- Lunch
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
We pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am, then we will go to the town of Chinchero, which is located about 45 minutes from the city of Cusco, in this Inca town we will visit one of the textile centers where we will see the demonstration of dyeing of alpaca wool with natural dyes as it was done in Inca times opting for the natural colors of plants and some minerals, after seeing this demonstration we will visit the Inca citadel of Chinchero where we will see palaces, temples, agricultural terraces among others .
After visiting the archaeological zone of Chinchero, 25 minutes away we will visit the 3000 famous salt mines pools where we see how people harvest salt as it was done in the time of the Incas.
After exploring the salt mines, we will visit Moray, one of the agricultural experimentation centers of Inca times, this place is well known for the large number of microclimates that each Inca platform has from the upper part to the lower part.
About 45 minutes from Moray is Ollantaytambo an Inca citadel that shows us one of the most impressive megalithic works of Inca time, with lithic blocks that weigh between 80 to 100 tons, we will also have the opportunity to visit the famous astronomical temple dedicated to the Sun God. .
After this place 30 minutes away is the town of Urubamba where we will give a 45 stop minute to have lunch, after this place we will visit the archeological zone of Pisaq, with temples palaces, agricultural terraces, and others, after this place we will return to the city of Cusco.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick you up from any hotel of Cusco city to the indicated hour in the itinerary.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Choquequirao Cusco Trek
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum 2 people required to take this private tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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