About this experience
Start of the tour:
Pick up from your hotel or meeting point in Cusco to start the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
First visit: Chinchero
Visit the traditional Andean village of Chinchero, known for its Inca terraces and textile centers where you will know ancient techniques of weaving.
Second visit : Moray
Tour of the circular terraces of Moray, used as an agricultural laboratory during the Inca era.
Third visit : Salineras de Maras
Visit the famous salt pools built on the mountainside, one of the most representative landscapes of the Sacred Valley.
Fourth visit : Ollantaytambo
Tour of one of the most important archaeological complexes of the Sacred Valley and its traditional stone streets.
Lunch:
Free time to enjoy a buffet lunch in a local tourist restaurant.
Fifth visit : Pisac
Visit the archaeological complex of Pisac and its impressive agricultural terraces.
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
- Tourist transport throughout the tour
- Accredited professional guide
- Buffet lunch with hot drinks
- Pick up from hotels in the historic center of Cusco
- Visit to Chinchero, Moray, Salineras de Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisac
Not included
- Cusco Tourist Ticket for Peruvians:
- Cusco Tourist Ticket for foreigners:
- Access to Salineras de Maras :
Itinerary and highlights
06 : 30 – 07 : 00 a.m. Start of the tour
Pick up from your hotel or meeting point to start the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
08:00 a.m.: Archaeological center and textiles
Visit the traditional Andean village of Chinchero, known for its Inca platforms, colonial church and textile centers where you will know ancient techniques of weaving.
09: 30 a.m.: Circular terraces of Moray
Tour of the archaeological complex of Moray, famous for its circular terraces used as an agricultural laboratory in Inca times.
10: 30 a.m. Salineras de Maras
Visit the famous salt pans made up of hundreds of salt pools built on the mountainside, one of the most representative landscapes of the Sacred Valley.
11: 30 a.m. Fortress of Ollantaytambo
Visit one of the most important archaeological complexes of the Sacred Valley, surrounded by stone streets and Inca constructions.
01:00 p.m.: Tourist buffet
Free time to enjoy a buffet lunch in restaurant in the Sacred Valley area.
03:00 p.m.: Archaeological complex of Pisac
Tour of the archaeological complex of Pisac, known for its agricultural terraces and panoramic views of the valley.
06 : 30 p.m. (approx.) : Return to Cusco
Arrival at Saphy Street and end of service.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meeting point: Plaza de Armas de Cusco. Show up 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time. Our team will contact you in advance via WhatsApp to provide you with directions of the meeting. Please make sure you provide a valid country code contact number.
- Pick up from hotels located in the historic center of Cusco. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed prior to the tour. Our team will communicate via WhatsApp to coordinate the details. Please make sure you provide a valid country code contact number. If your accommodation is outside the collection area, the Plaza de Armas de Cusco will be assigned as a meeting point. It is recommended to be ready in the hotel lobby 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- iPeruano
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
The exact pick-up time will be confirmed prior to the tour. Our team will communicate via WhatsApp to coordinate the details.
Please make sure you provide a valid country code contact number.
If your accommodation is outside the collection area, the Plaza de Armas de Cusco will be assigned as a meeting point.
It is recommended to be ready in the hotel lobby 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
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What ticket format is listed?
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What is the cancellation policy?
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