SACRED VALLEY TOUR FULL DAY WITH MARAS AND MORAY FROM CUSCO
General description
SACRED VALLEY TOUR FULL DAY WITH MARAS AND MORAY FROM CUSCO
The Complete Sacred Valley Tour allows you to visit, in a single day from Cusco, the main archaeological and cultural sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The tour includes visits to Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac, representative sites of the agricultural, urban, and social development of the Inca period.
Throughout the journey, you will visit archaeological complexes and Andean villages that preserve elements of Inca territorial organization, as well as areas linked to agricultural and productive practices that are still in use today. The tour combines organized transportation, guided visits, and time to rest, concluding with the return to the city of Cusco.
Sacred Valley VIP Tour – Full Route
The Complete Sacred Valley Tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco, heading first to the Archaeological Site of Chinchero. After the guided visit at the Chinchero Archaeological Site, we will descend to the local Textile Center, where you will have time to purchase souvenirs before continuing the journey.
The next stop on the Sacred Valley tour is the Archaeological Site of Moray, where you will observe the circular terraces, also known as altitude levels, used for agricultural experimentation. We then continue to the Maras Salt Mines, followed by a stop in Urubamba to take a break and enjoy lunch.
After lunch, we continue the complete Sacred Valley tour with a guided visit to the Fortress of Ollantaytambo, recognized as the last stronghold of military resistance during the Spanish invasion.
Finally, we will stop at the Pisac Archaeological Site to observe Inca roads, bridges, aqueducts, and cemeteries, before concluding the Sacred Valley tour with the return transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS VIP TOUR ITINERARY
The complete Sacred Valley tour begins at approximately 6:30 AM with pickup from your accommodation in the city of Cusco. We will head to the Chinchero Archaeological Site, where our guide will explain the use of terraces, temples, platforms, roads, and water channels built by the Incas who once inhabited this region. Afterward, we will descend to the Chinchero Textile Center for a brief demonstration of the weaving and dyeing process of textiles made from alpaca and baby alpaca wool.
We will continue the Sacred Valley tour with a visit to the Moray Archaeological Site, also known as the Agricultural Laboratory, as it was used for agricultural experiments across its different altitude levels. Today, the knowledge developed at Moray is still applied to various farming techniques throughout the Andes.
The next stop on the complete Sacred Valley tour is the Maras Salt Mines, where we will learn more about salt production dating back to the time of the Inca Empire and its role as a traditional system of value exchange, known as Ayni.
We will then travel to Urubamba, where we will take a short break from the Sacred Valley tour and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in the capital of the Sacred Valley. After lunch, we will continue with the complete Sacred Valley tour by visiting the Fortress of Ollantaytambo, the last living Inca town still inhabited today. This site was the final point of military resistance during the Spanish invasion. Our guide will share these and many other historical details before continuing to the final attraction.
The last site visited on the complete Sacred Valley tour is the Pisac Archaeological Site, where we will learn about the importance the Incas placed on the construction of agricultural terraces, aqueducts, Inca roads, bridges, cemeteries, and more.
We will conclude the complete Sacred Valley tour with the return transfer to your hotel or to the surroundings of Cusco’s Historic Center
Included
- Pre-tour information.
- Tourist transportation to all the attractions mentioned.
- Entrance tickets to all the attractions mentioned.
- Professional bilingual guide (English – Spanish).
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba.
Not Included
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Tips.
- Other services not mentioned
Recommendations
- Wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip.
- Bring your original passport or a valid ID.
- Dress in layers, as temperatures can change throughout the day.
- Carry a waterproof jacket or rain poncho, especially during the rainy season (November–March).
- Use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to protect yourself from the strong Andean sun.
- Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
- Carry some cash (Peruvian soles) for souvenirs, snacks, or personal expenses.
- Bring a camera or smartphone to capture the stunning landscapes and archaeological sites.
- Eat a light breakfast before the tour, as pickup is early in the morning.
- If you are sensitive to high altitude, consider bringing altitude medication or coca candies.
- Respect the archaeological sites by staying on marked paths and following your guide’s instructions.
- Arrive at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
- Keep your personal belongings secure throughout the tour.
- Inform your guide in advance of any dietary restrictions or special requirements for lunch.
Prices
Price: Shared group.
60 USD per person
Price: private group. ( To organize this tour, we need a minimum of 2 people).
2 persons 130 USD per person
3 persons 120 USD per person
4 persons 110 USD per person
5 + persons 100 USD per person
Starting from
Duration
1 Day
Destination
Cusco
Type of activity
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