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Sacred Valley Tour: Explore Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo in Cusco
4.8
46 Ratings
Cusco
Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Incas on this Sacred Valley tour. Explore Pisac, Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo, and indulge in traditional Inca beer.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Incas on this Sacred Valley tour. Explore Pisac, Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo, and indulge in traditional Inca beer.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pisac - Explore these ruins to discover various facets of Inca culture. Marvel at the intricate stone artwork and admire the impressive agricultural terraces.
- Pisac Market - Engage with the local community and purchase unique crafts.
- Sacred Valley - This valley was a significant settlement area for the Incas. Its climate supports…
- Pisac - Explore these ruins to discover various facets of Inca culture. Marvel at the intricate stone artwork and admire the impressive agricultural terraces.
- Pisac Market - Engage with the local community and purchase unique crafts.
- Sacred Valley - This valley was a significant settlement area for the Incas. Its climate supports fertile plains, enabling abundant growth, which is rare in the high Andes. The Incas transformed the mountain slopes with extensive contour terracing and irrigation channels. Our driver and guide will highlight the best photo spots to capture the Sacred Valley’s beauty and vastness.
- Moray - Discover the Terraces of Moray, consisting of three amphitheater-like terraces created by the Incas. These bowl-shaped terraces are believed to have served as an agricultural laboratory to identify optimal crop-growing conditions.
- Salt Mine of Maras - Located just 2 miles away, the salt mines of Maras date back to colonial times and were a center for salt production. Over 3000 salt pools are carved into the mountainside and are filled daily by a small stream. As the water evaporates, it leaves behind a shimmering patchwork of salt. The salt mines offer a stunning backdrop for photos, showcasing the Andes’ beauty and the spectacular Salineras.
- Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo - Upon reaching Ollantaytambo, visit the ruins that showcase the exceptional Inka architecture from the height of the Inca era. This extraordinary site also features a remarkable rock formation representing the Inca god Wiracocha.
What's Included
- Professional guide English / Spanish
- Private Transportation with Air conditioning
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco (If the option is selected)
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Small Group 02 - Max 08 People
- Professional guide English / Spanish
- Private Transportation with Air conditioning
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco (If the option is selected)
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Small Group 02 - Max 08 People
What's Not Included
- Tourist ticket for the sacred valley 70 Soles Only Cash
- Salt mines ticket 20 Soles Only Cash
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Tourist ticket for the sacred valley 70 Soles Only Cash
- Salt mines ticket 20 Soles Only Cash
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
Additional Information
On the Sacred Valley combo day tour, participants will explore the essential sites to visit while in Cusco. Be captivated by the Pisac Market and ruins, the intriguing terraces of Moray, the Maras salt mines, and Ollantaytambo, while learning about Ancient Inca history. Unlike other tours, this one covers these significant locations, typically visited…
On the Sacred Valley combo day tour, participants will explore the essential sites to visit while in Cusco. Be captivated by the Pisac Market and ruins, the intriguing terraces of Moray, the Maras salt mines, and Ollantaytambo, while learning about Ancient Inca history. Unlike other tours, this one covers these significant locations, typically visited over two days, in just one day. Participants will have the chance to step back in time and sample the sacred Inca beverage, the traditional “Inca beer.” This program offers the flexibility to return to Cusco with the guide or stay in Ollantaytambo to continue the journey to Machu Picchu by train.
Location
Plaza Kusipata
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(46 Ratings)
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Julie_f
Jun 20, 2025
Very good! - Very attentive guide, attentive driver, wonderful places visited! Excellent lunch! It's worth it! Congratulations!
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Helida_c
Jun 20, 2025
Great option - It was a great experience, our guide was very kind and attentive, the place of lunch had a lot of variety and full.
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Kevin_b
Mar 14, 2025
Really great experience.... - Really great experience. Loved learning about all the different sites & our guide was very knowledgeable
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Camilla_s
Sep 21, 2024
Fantastic! - What a fantastic tour! Our guide Jaime was excellent, also worth mentioning our driver Celestino. Tania made sure we had everything ready for a wonderful day!
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Gene_b
Jul 28, 2024
This is a great... - This is a great informative trip, very well organized.
Thanks to Juan who made it interesting (in various languages!). It is visible that he is impressed by the Inca culture and wisdom. We learned so much about Incas’ discoveries, science and religious believes. Also very convenient to have the option to end the trip in Ollantaytambo.
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Alejandro
Jun 22, 2024
Spectacular - Excellent experience. The spectacular guide, very cultured, was a unique opportunity to learn about the Incas and pre-Columbian cultures
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Ross_p
May 28, 2024
A very enjoyable day in the Sacred Valley - A very enjoyable day in the Sacred Valley. We visited three Incan sites, the Maras site mines, two 'cultural stops' (which normally we're not keen on as these tend to include forced selling but were actually quite interesting) and stopped for lunch.
Jimy, our guide, was extremely knowledgable and passionate about the Incan culture and history. We learnt a lot throughout the day with him.
The pace and time at each site is about right. We spent 30-60 minutes at Pisac and Ollantaytambo and 15-30 minutes Maras and Moray. Lunch is quite late in the afternoon, around 2pm, but this is probably unavoidable due to the itinerary and location of each site. I'd suggest bringing snacks.
Lunch could be better. It is a buffet-style meal in this big empty hall with very average food, none of it labelled or covered from the flies. We stuck to the plainer options (rice, pasta, etc).
I would definitely recommend this tour run by Willka Travel, especially if you are heading to Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu afterwards like us as we got dropped off in the centre of Ollantaytambo, 5-10 minutes walk from the train station.
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Nicholas_p
May 6, 2024
Great experience - We really enjoyed our visit to the sacred valley. This was my second time in the sacred valley, we booked it the evening before, had some correspondence on WhatsApp around pickup and the trip went smoothly. The guide was professional, interesting and spoke across Spanish and English the whole day.
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Tara
Jun 12, 2024
Busy day! - Juan was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. It was nice that our tour was only 5 people. The historic sites visited were amazing. I think the itinerary was a bit skewed- we were rushed at sites but seemed to have plenty of time to ‘shop’ at vendors selected by the tour company. We didn’t go to the Pisac market- only a jewelry store. Van was not air conditioned. Not a huge deal but may be a consideration for others.
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Michael
Mar 10, 2025
Cancelled trip - The trip was cancelled. Not enough people. I was charged $89 US on my recent credit card.
Please advise regarding a refund
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