About this experience
Seamless Machu Picchu Connection: Don't waste time backtracking to Cusco. This itinerary is perfectly timed to drop you off safely at the Ollantaytambo station for the 15:37 or 16:36 trains, featuring secure luggage storage on board.
Incan Agricultural & Textile Wonders: Discover the living history of the Andes. See the massive, circular terraced depressions of Moray used as an Incan agricultural laboratory, and participate in an authentic weaving demonstration in the scenic village of Chinchero.
The Complete Maras & Ollantaytambo Route: Walk alongside thousands of ancient, hand-chiseled evaporation pans at the Maras Salt Mines before exploring the monumental stone terraces of the towering Ollantaytambo Fortress with an expert, fluent English-speaking guide.
Small-Group Intimacy: Avoid the massive, crowded 20-person tour buses. We limit our groups to a maximum of 10 travelers for a personalized, flexible, and comfortable day through the valley.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 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
A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
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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.
Sacred Valley Travel Guide From Cusco
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What is included
- Air-conditioned tourist transport
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Professional English & Spanish speaking guide
- Small group tour & bottled water
Not included
- Entrance fees & tickets (Unless selected)
- Lunch & drinks (Unless selected)
- Tips/Gratuities (Optional but customary for guides and drivers)
Itinerary and highlights
Start your journey with a seamless, stress-free morning pickup right from your Cusco hotel or Airbnb. Meet your expert guide, load your large luggage securely on board our comfortable vehicle, and relax as we leave the city behind and head into the spectacular Andes Mountains.
Arrive at the scenic colonial village of Chinchero. First, enjoy an interactive, live demonstration at an authentic textile center where local master weavers show you how they transform alpaca wool using natural dyes. Afterward, take an optional walk to admire the beautiful colonial church built directly on top of massive Incan palace foundations.
Stand on the rim of the breathtaking, circular terraced depressions of Moray. Your fluent English-speaking guide will bring history to life, explaining how the Incas engineered this incredible site as a highly advanced agricultural laboratory to experiment with crops at different microclimates.
Marvel at the spectacular patchwork of over 3,000 ancient, hand-chiseled evaporation pans. Fed by a subterranean saltwater spring, these pink salt pans have been continuously harvested by local families since pre-Incan times. It is one of the most unique, photogenic landscapes in all of South America!
Take a relaxing break in the scenic heart of the valley to relax and refuel. Enjoy a delicious meal featuring a rich variety of fresh, authentic Andean ingredients and flavors at a beautifully situated, high-quality local restaurant in Urubamba.
Explore the magnificent, living Incan town of Ollantaytambo. Hike up the towering stone fortress terraces where the Incas won a famous battle against Spanish Conquistadors.
After the tour, we drop off travelers directly at the Ollantaytambo Train Station—perfectly timed for the 15:37 or 16:36 trains to Machu Picchu with all your luggage safe on board!
For guests not heading to Machu Picchu today, hop back on board for a comfortable, scenic drive back across the Andes. We will return you safely to Cusco's historic center in the evening, concluding an incredible, comprehensive day exploring the best of the Sacred Valley.
Meeting and pickup information
- We are happy to pick up from hotels, AirBnb
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu Latin America
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note: If you require an infant seat, we can assign one for an extra cost.
- This tour does not have specific restrictions unless you are in a very bad serious health conditions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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