Peru · Archaeology

9-Hour Sacred Valley Tour to Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo

9 Hours Round trip from Inca Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Moray Archaeological Incan Complex and its enormous agricultural laboratory
  • 02 Visit Salineras and learn about artisan salt mining
  • 03 See Pacarictampu and the Inca princess's bath fountain in Ollantaytambo
  • 04 Experience Chinchero's living traditions, from typical dress to baby Alpaca wool spinning and dyeing

Embark on this 9-hour tour through the Sacred Valley to witness the impressive Andes and explore remarkable Inca and colonial heritage. Visit Chinchero, Moray, Salineras, and Ollantaytambo, discovering Inca temples, channels, agricultural terraces, altars, carvings, and the Inca princess's bath fountain. Along the way, learn about traditional textile processes, artisan salt mining, and Chicha processing while enjoying views of the Andes, including Apu Veronica.

Visit the Moray Archaeological Incan Complex, with its enormous natural hollows in the ground surface that the Incas used to construct an agricultural laboratory.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray, Maras
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Sacred Valley Journey through Chinchero, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo

  • Depart from Cusco at around 08:00 am and stop in Chinchero, home to the San Pedro Colonial Church and an extensive Inca sanctuary.

  • Witness local people wearing typical clothes, especially ladies with unique braids, and see them spinning baby Alpaca wool, dyeing wool, and carrying out all the processes.

  • Visit the Moray Archaeological Incan Complex, with its enormous natural hollows in the ground surface that the Incas used to construct an agricultural laboratory.

  • Enjoy views of the Andes, including Apu Veronica.

  • Then, head to the picturesque town with its colonial doors and visit a house to learn more about Chicha processing.

  • Go to Salineras to learn about artisan salt mining and afterwards have lunch in the Sacred Valley.

  • Next, proceed to Ollantaytambo to see the famous Pacarictampu, the Inca princess's bath fountain, and locals in colourful ponchos.

  • Later, transfer to your hotel in Cusco to conclude the tour.

Moray agricultural laboratory, Salineras salt pans, Ollantaytambo Pacarictampu, Chinchero baby Alpaca spinning

Where this trip takes you

Moray agricultural laboratory, Salineras salt pans, Ollantaytambo Pacarictampu, Chinchero baby Alpaca spinning

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Inca 5 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Comfortable private vehicle

  • Professional guide service

  • Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees

  • Lunch and drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cusco, Peru
Tour start
Inca, Surquillo 15047, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Inca.

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