Cusco Sacred Valley Tour and Maras Salt Mines

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13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore the Sacred Valley in one complete experience, visiting Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac with a professional local guide. Learn about Andean traditions, Inca history, local salt production, and the culture of the valley while enjoying time to explore each destination and take photos.

What's Included

Visit to the archaeological site and traditional market of Pisac.
Professional tour guide.
Visit to the Moray archaeological site.
Assistance throughout the tour.
Visit to the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo.
Visit to the archaeological site of Chinchero.
Tourist transportation throughout the tour.
Buffet lunch.
Hotel pickup in Cusco.
Drinks during lunch
Personal expenses.
Tourist Ticket (BTC) for entrance to the archaeological sites
Entrance ticket to the Maras Salt Mines

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup is available from hotels and accommodations located in Cusco's Historic Center. Travelers should provide their hotel name and address when booking. The exact pickup time and details will be confirmed in advance.

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Meeting point

Meet your guide and transportation at Plaza Regocijo in Cusco. Please arrive a few minutes before the scheduled departure time. Your guide will be waiting at the meeting point and will assist you before the tour begins.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Chinchero

    Your experience begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco. We will travel to Chinchero, a traditional Andean town known for its rich culture, textile traditions, and important Inca heritage. Here, you will learn about local traditions and enjoy beautiful mountain scenery.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Zona Arqueologica Moray

    Next, we continue to Moray, an impressive Inca archaeological site featuring circular agricultural terraces. Discover how these structures may have been used for agricultural experimentation, with time to explore the site and take photos.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Salt Mine of Maras

    We then visit the famous Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools cover the mountainside. Learn how local communities produce salt using natural spring water and traditional methods passed down through generations. You will also have time to explore and take photos.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Ollantaytambo

    We continue to Urubamba for a buffet lunch featuring a variety of traditional Peruvian dishes. After lunch, we travel to Ollantaytambo, a remarkable Inca town and archaeological site known for its impressive terraces, temples, and ancient stone structures. Explore the site while your professional guide explains its history and cultural importance.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Parque Arqueologico Pisac

    Next, we continue to Pisac, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley. Explore its impressive Inca terraces, ancient structures, and panoramic views of the valley.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata)

    Finally, we begin our return journey to Cusco. The experience ends with drop-off at your hotel or an agreed meeting point in the city.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by BesTreks

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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