Peru · Archaeology

Full-Day Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco with Maras and Moray

1 Day Round trip from Chinchero Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Chinchero Handicraft Market, a vibrant display of traditional crafts and textiles
  • 02 Visit the circular terraces of Moray and the Salt Mines of Maras, striking examples of Incan engineering
  • 03 Enjoy Urubamba's fertile countryside and a typical buffet lunch from the region
  • 04 Discover Ollantaytambo's archaeological site, including the Temple of the Sun and the Intihuatana
  • 05 Experience Pisac, known for its important archaeological site and renowned handicraft market

The Sacred Valley of the Incas, in Peru's Andean region, was an important agricultural and strategic area for the Incas. Stretching along the Vilcanota River between Pisac and Ollantaytambo, it is known for its archaeological sites, traditional villages, and breathtaking landscapes. This tour offers an immersive experience that blends history, culture, and nature in one of the most remarkable areas near Cusco.

Here, you will find circular terraces of different sizes that were used for agricultural experimentation.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
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

1
Day 01

Sacred Valley, Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Pisac

  • Pick up from your hotel at 6:30 am.
  • Chinchero Handicraft Market

    This town is located 28 km from Cusco on the paved road to Urubamba. It is home to a beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations. Its main attraction, however, is the handicraft market, originally dedicated to the barter of agricultural products between the villagers of the valley and those of the highlands. Today, the market is a true spectacle of color and movement, fascinating visitors with its offer of handicrafts and textile garments made in the purest pre-Columbian style.

  • Moray

    Located 7 km from Maras and about 1 hour from the city of Cusco via Chinchero, this is one of the most spectacular visits in the region. Here, you will find circular terraces of different sizes that were used for agricultural experimentation. It is also considered a place of concentration of feminine energy and a magnetic center of the Pachamama.

  • Salt Mines of Maras

    Located northwest of the town of Maras, these salt mines are made up of about 3,000 small wells. Salt has been obtained here since pre-Hispanic times through a system of drying salt water from an underground stream in the sun. Once the water has evaporated, the salt is ready for sale.

  • Urubamba

    A great place known for Inca production, especially corn, and today for its beautiful countryside and abundant fruit trees. It is also an excellent place to enjoy a typical buffet lunch from the area.

  • Ollantaytambo

    This typical Inca village is located 21 km from Urubamba at 2,800 meters above sea level. It was named in honor of the cacique Ollanta, famous for his romance with an Inca princess, daughter of Pachacutec. One of its best-preserved areas extends north of Hanan Huacaypata Plaza, with 15 blocks of mansions built on carved stone walls. In the vast archaeological site on the hill above the town, buildings such as the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, and the Baths of the Princess stand out.

  • Pisac

    Pisac is located 33 km from Cusco by paved road in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It has an ancient town, an archaeological site considered among the most important in Cusco, and a modern town of colonial origin. This place also has a very famous handicraft market that attracts thousands of visitors.

  • The tour can also end in Ollantaytambo for tourists who have planned their trip to Machu Picchu at 15:30.
  • End of the tour in Cusco at 7:00 pm.
Chinchero Handicraft Market, circular terraces of Moray, Salt Mines of Maras

Where this trip takes you

Chinchero Handicraft Market, circular terraces of Moray, Salt Mines of Maras

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Chinchero 7 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
  • Tourist mobility (shared service)
  • Buffet lunch in Urubamba
  • Professional guide in English / Spanish

What's Not Included

  • Tourist entrance ticket (70 soles)
  • Entrance ticket to the salt mines (20 soles)
  • Travel tips

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash
  • Biodegradable insect repellent

Know before you go

  • This activity covers 5 places of tourist interest.
  • This activity follows a time-controlled schedule at each place visited. It is an excellent option for people with very limited days.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Centro Histórico, Cusco, Peru
Tour start
Chinchero, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Chinchero.

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