Combo Sacred valley Pisac Moray Salt mines and Ollantaytambo
Description
The full day experience through the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a full day tour that visits all of the four main historical sites of the Sacred Valley in one day: Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo. The first stop of the day is Pisac where you’ll visit the famous Pisac and get in contact with the local culture, and the Ruins of Pisac famous for the inca terraces and an ancient inca cemetery. Next stop is Moray, the Inca’s Agricultural Lab, famous for the circular terraces, and the amazing Maras Salt Mines with more than 3000 natural salt pools. After stop for lunch in Urubamba before heading to our final destination: Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo is known as one of the last “living testaments” of the Incas in Peru because it was built upon Incan fundamentals and groundworks. The Incan irrigation system still works and water runs through stone canals on the sides of streets.
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Itinerary
we will pick you up early in the morning between 6:30 to 7:00am from your hotel located in the city center of cusco and you guide will explain you what you will visit this day Travel time is included in the duration of this attraction.
The first stop of the day is Pisac where you’ll visit the famous Pisac and get in contact with the local culture, and the Ruins of Pisac famous for the inca terraces and an ancient inca cemetery we will spend approximately.
We will make a stop for optional local handicraft shopping.
Afterwards, we will continue the trip to the district of Maras – Moray. Moray is made up of three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in the shape of a basin, are believed to have been used as an agricultural laboratory to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops.
After exploring Moray you will head to the Maras Salt Mines which are only 2 miles away. Dating back to colonial times, Maras was considered a salt-producing center. Carved into the mountainside are more than 3,000 salt pools, which are filled daily with a trickle of water. Once the water evaporates, it leaves behind a brilliant mosaic of salt.
Then we will continue the trip to the province of Urubamba for lunch in a local restaurant where we will enjoy a delicious Andean food. (This meal is included in the tour).
After lunch, we will continue with our adventure in the Valley. We will drive along the Urubamba River towards the city of Ollantaytambo. We will visit the ruins once we reach Ollantaytambo. This site highlights the remarkable Inca architecture that was built during the Incas heydays. This is an extraordinary Inca site and in addition to the ruins, you will see an amazing rock formation representing the Inca God Wiracocha. You can end your trip here, around 4:30 pm or your can return to Cusco, arriving back around 6:00 pm, depending on the traffic.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you are in a Airbnb or private apartment you have to come to the meeting point Willka Travel office calle Garcilaso 265 of 3
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(207)
Great experience. Juan was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Would recommend this tour and Juan to everyone
I really did not enjoy this tour at all. It became obvious very early on that most of the day was going to be wasted on unwanted, time-consuming shopping visits. We were hurried around the archaeological sites with almost no time to appreciate them, given only a few minutes before being hurried along, but forced to spend 1/2 hour blocks at an Alpaca farm / shopping outlet, a silver shop, etc. I honestly just wanted to leave after the second shopping stop. This is not what I am interested in at all. Complete waste of time and money. I will complain to Viator about this, as it was the worst experience I had in Peru.
I had a wonderful experience! Juan was a great guide and provided loads of knowledge about the history and culture. The small group size was perfect. We had plenty of time to take lots of photos as well as explore the sites.
This was a very nice tour. We were able to see some of the highlights of the sacred valley . We also enjoyed the option to end the trip in ollantaytambo, as that’s where we were staying for the night.
Overall, we had a very good experience! Our tour guide Jhonnatan was incredibly knowledgeable of all the sites and the history behind each location. We did not have the greatest physical fitness or altitude adjustment, but we’re able to make it through the entire tour with the patience and understanding of Jhonnatan. Would highly recommend this tour. We were two families, seven total people, including three children aged 8 to 9.
It was very nice to visit the locations and learn more about the culture of the Incas. The guide Juan speaks 5 languages (including Portuguese) and gave us very detailed explanations of the places we visited.
Humberto was such an enthusiastic and informative guide ~ we learned so much! He even used space on his camera to take photos and add them to the group chat. We were grateful the tour team allowed us to bring our luggage since we were stopping and staying in Ollantaytambo. They even dropped us off at a different hotel location than our original pick-up. Things you should know: • bring water • bring cash • bring sunscreen and apply it regularly • bring a light jacket for rainy season or simply to use as a protect and against the sun • bring a small snack ~ you won't eat lunch until around 14:00 • bring hand sanitizer • bring a small pack of tissues (females, to use as toilet paper) • bring ibuprofen and take or prior to the first destination of this is your first or second day in Cusco. Elevation sickness is no joke, no matter how fit and young you are, you'll get winded easily and migraines.
Dear traveller, thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that Humberto’s enthusiasm and knowledge helped make your day truly enriching. It’s wonderful that his photos and extra support added even more value to your experience. We’re also glad our team could assist with your luggage and arrange a convenient drop-off in Ollantaytambo—your comfort is always our priority. Your practical tips for future travelers are incredibly valuable, and we appreciate you sharing them. The Sacred Valley is a beautiful journey, but the altitude and weather can certainly be challenging, so your advice will help many others prepare better. Thank you again for choosing to explore with us. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure in Peru! Best regards, Willka Travel Team
We had a wonderful day! Humberto was an outstanding guide. We visited all the places listed and more! The food was delicious as well.
Dear traveller, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful day exploring the Sacred Valley. Humberto will be very happy to know his guiding made your experience exceptional. It’s great to hear you enjoyed every stop on the itinerary — and even more so that the food was a highlight as well. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon! Best regards, Willka Travel Team
My husband and I had a wonderful time. Humberto was a great guide. He is professional, knowledgeable, and kind. We saw all the sites promised and more. The food we ate during lunch was delicious as well! Peru is beautiful and we are so happy we booked this tour.
Dear Michel, thank you so much for your beautiful review. We’re thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your day exploring the Sacred Valley. Humberto will be delighted to know his professionalism, knowledge, and kindness made your experience even more special. It’s wonderful that you were able to visit all the promised sites — and more — and that you enjoyed the lunch along the way. Peru truly is a stunning place, and we’re very grateful you chose to discover it with us. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures! Best regards, Willka Travel Team
This has been our favourite tour in South America so far! Juan was incredibly knowledgeable about Incan history and all of the sites we visited. His explanations were detailed and he also provided additional imagery to support this. The buffet lunch was also amazing! I would highly recommend this tour with Juan, you will not be disappointed!
Dear Alex, thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review. We’re truly honored to hear that this experience has been your favourite tour in South America so far. Juan will be thrilled to know that his knowledge, detailed explanations, and additional visuals made your visit to the Sacred Valley meaningful and memorable. We’re also delighted that you enjoyed the buffet lunch and that the entire day met your expectations. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we’re grateful you chose to explore these incredible sites with our team. Best regards, Willka Travel
