Peru · Archaeology

12-Hour Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco with Maras, Moray and Pisac

12 Hours Round trip from Maras 08656 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley of Peru
02 Marvel at Moray's impressive circular terraces once used for agricultural experimentation
03 See traditional salt extraction by hand at the famous salt mines of Maras
04 Admire the impressive Inca architecture of Ollantaytambo
05 Browse the colourful local craft fairs and market in Chinchero and Pisac

Discover a captivating 12-hour journey through the Sacred Valley from Cusco's historic center. Explore the colonial architecture and colourful craft fair in Chinchero, marvel at Moray's impressive circular terraces, and witness traditional salt extraction at the famous salt mines of Maras. Continue to Ollantaytambo to admire its remarkable Inca architecture and learn about its history, then wrap up the day at Pisac's archaeological site and local craft market.

Explore the colonial architecture and colourful craft fair in Chinchero, marvel at Moray's impressive circular terraces, and witness traditional salt extraction at the famous salt mines of Maras.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cusco, Urubamba, Písac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray, Maras

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sacred Valley, Maras and Moray Full-Day Tour

The tour begins with pick-up from accommodation within the historic center between 6:00 and 6:30.
You will begin the tour by heading to Chinchero for approximately 40 minutes, where you will appreciate the beautiful colonial architecture and the colourful local craft fair.
You will visit Moray and observe the impressive circular terraces once used as an agricultural experimentation center.
Then you will appreciate the famous salt mines of Maras, where you can see how salt is extracted and processed by hand.
Afterwards, you will enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba.
Continuing with the tour, you will head towards the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, where you can admire the impressive Inca architecture and learn more about the place's history.
Finally, you will arrive at the archaeological site of Pisac, where you can explore the local craft market and the rest of the place.
You will return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 7:00 p.m.