Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour with Moray & the Salt Mines
Description
Cusco Sacred Valley Tour or Super Sacred Valley Tour is one of the most preferred full-day trips from Cusco. It takes you to all archeological sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas including Maras Moray. This full-day Sacred Valley Tour starts with a visit to the archaeological site in Pisac and continues to different Inca sites in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray, and culminates with a visit to the ancient Inca ruins in Chinchero. This is one of our signature tours. To offer you the best of this full-day experience, we include authentic Peruvian buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Urubamba. We recommend signing up for the Super Sacred Valley Tour while you acclimate in Cusco as the tour offers the best introduction to Inca civilization. This will be useful on your trip to Machu Picchu.
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Itinerary
We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco at 0700 AM. Then in our private transport we will embark on a journey to Pisac. On our way we’ll be having a quick stop at a viewpoint in Taray. It offers a stunning view of the valley below. You will be able to see Urubamba river snaking through the villages in the Sacred Valley of Incas. Pisac is home to one of the massive and a beautiful inca site perched on a hilltop overlooking the village. We will be driving you up the hill to the main entrance of the complex. Here our local expert will be giving you a guided tour of the complex. After touring the complex, we will be driving you down to the main plaza. During weekends, the narrow cobblestone streets here get filled with local people selling their handicrafts.
Once you have had your fill of Pisac, we will be driving you to Urubamba. It is the lowest part in the Sacred Valley of Incas. Here we will be stopping for a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
After relishing a typical meal, we will be continuing the tour and will be visiting Ollantaytambo. This was the most prominent site during the Inca empire. Here you will be able to witness the advancement of Incas town planning. Ollantaytambo is one of the oldest and continuously inhabited villages of the Inca empire. The village is sandwiched between two Inca ruins. This is also the place from where you will be boarding the train to Machu Picchu and Inca Trail.
After touring Ollantaytambo, we will be visiting Maras and Moray. Both these sites have played a prominent role and continue to do even today. Moray is home to circular agricultural terraces which served as an agricultural laboratory to Incas. Each level has a different temperature. The Incas used this place as an agricultural laboratory to determine the best weather condition needed to grow a crop.
Maras is home to the salt mines. It has been passed down generation after generation. Locals here continue to practice the traditional Solar Evaporation salt farming method. Our local expert will be explaining to you in detail.
Culminating the full day sacred valley tour, we will be visiting Chinchero. It is home to Andean textile. This beautiful and serene village is often overlooked by tourists. It houses a white washed church which was once a royal palace of Incan emperor Pachacutec. Among all sites in Sacred Valley, Chinchero has the most fertile soil. During the Inca civilization, under the leadership of Pachacutec, they built many farming terraces. The water channels here are a testament to the advancement of Inca engineering.
Later in the evening, we will be driving you back to Cusco city. We will be dropping you off at Plaza Regocijo, a block away from Cusco’s main square – Plaza de Armas.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(62)
My assessment is very positive. I loved the walk. Would do naughty
This was the last tour we took after spending 30 days touring South America. We were physically exhausted especially after multiple high elevation hikes. However our private tour guide made this tour very enjoyable and we were enlightened with cultural information. The buffet lunch was great too!
Dear Eric, Thank you so much for sharing your experience on the Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour with Moray & the Salt Mines. We’re so glad to hear that, even after such an extensive adventure across South America, our guide was able to make your final tour both enjoyable and enriching. It’s wonderful to know you appreciated the cultural insights and the buffet lunch — the perfect way to end your journey! If you ever come back to Peru, we recommend exploring Huacachina and Paracas, where desert dunes meet the ocean — a completely different but equally unforgettable side of Peru 🌅. Warm regards, The Machu Picchu Tours Team
Fabulous day. Christian was a wealth of knowledge and patient as I was still acclimating to the altitude. And as a solo traveler, he took photos capturing me in the adventures of the day.
Dear NorthStar, Thank you so much for sharing your experience on our Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour with Moray & the Salt Mines. We’re thrilled to hear you had a fabulous day and that Christian’s knowledge and patience made such a difference while you were acclimating to the altitude. It’s wonderful that he was able to capture those special moments for you as a solo traveler — memories like these are priceless, and we’re so glad you’ll have them to look back on. For your next trip, have you thought about exploring the coast of Peru with our Huacachina & Paracas Tour? Between sand dunes, a desert oasis, and the amazing Ballestas Islands, it’s an unforgettable combination of adventure and relaxation. Warm regards, The Machu Picchu Tours Team
We booked a trip with Machu Pichu Tours to Sacred Valley. Christian was our guide. Everything was well organised and on time. Christian was just wonderful, he was telling us many interesting things about the places we were visiting and even more about the history and the culture of Peru. It was a great day! Thank you
Dear traveler, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour with Moray & the Salt Mines. We’re delighted to hear that everything was well organized and that you felt supported throughout your journey. It makes us so happy to know that Christian’s knowledge and passion helped bring the history and culture of Peru to life for you. At Machu Picchu Tours, we truly value the trust our travelers place in us, and your feedback reminds us why we love what we do. We’d love to welcome you back. Next time, you might enjoy the 7 Lagoons Trek of Ausangate, a magical adventure surrounded by turquoise lakes and the majestic Andes. Until then, thank you again for trusting us with your travel experience. Which part of the Sacred Valley left the biggest impression on you? Warm regards, The Machu Picchu Tours Team
The Sacred Valley tour was a whirlwind, but Machu Picchu Tours made it unforgettable. Their service was flawless. I'm eager to recommend them to friends and family – great job
Dear Karina, Thank you so much for your kind words about the Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour with Moray & the Salt Mines! We're delighted to hear that, even with the whirlwind pace, the experience left a lasting impression on you. It’s especially rewarding to know that John’s guidance and our team’s service made the day smooth and memorable. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we’d be honored to welcome your friends and family on their own unforgettable journey through Peru! With warm regards, The Machu Picchu Tours Team
Our guide Julio was very kind and patient, taking time to explain each attraction and answer all our questions. However, the tour itself felt poorly designed. It crammed too many stops into one day, giving us only about 30 minutes at each site before rushing to the next. Additionally, three of the stops were local shops—selling silver, alpaca clothing, and snacks—which seemed more focused on encouraging purchases than sightseeing, which wasn’t what we signed up for
Dear Jilinna, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with the Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour with Moray & the Salt Mines. We're truly grateful for your kind words about Julio — it’s wonderful to hear he provided thoughtful explanations and patient guidance throughout the day. At the same time, we sincerely apologize that the tour’s pacing and commercial stops did not meet your expectations. Your comments are important to us, and we take them as an improvement. We’re committed to continuously improving our itineraries, and your insights help us ensure that future travelers enjoy a more balanced and enriching experience. Thank you again for your honesty and trust in Machu Picchu Tours. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and offer you a better experience next time. Warm regards, The Machu Picchu Tours Team
The attention, responsibility and respect with which Ma Agency takes care of everything were fundamental for my trip to be a success! Gratitude to the entire team
Querido(a) viajante, Muito obrigado por suas palavras tão generosas! Saber que você sentiu nossa atenção, responsabilidade e respeito ao longo da sua experiência pelo Vale Sagrado é extremamente gratificante para todos nós. Nosso maior objetivo é justamente esse: que cada viajante sinta-se cuidado e acompanhado em cada etapa da viagem. Sua satisfação é o nosso maior reconhecimento. Esperamos recebê-lo(a) novamente para novas aventuras inesquecíveis pelo Peru! Com muito carinho, O time da Machu Picchu Tours
I loved the work of this tourism group!! I highly recommend They were very welcoming I will not forget ................
Querido(a) Traveler26504958649, Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência! Ficamos felizes em saber que você adorou o tour pelo Vale Sagrado, Moray e as Salineras, e que o nosso time conseguiu tornar esse momento tão acolhedor e inesquecível para você. É exatamente esse o nosso objetivo: receber cada viajante com carinho, atenção e profissionalismo, para que leve na memória e no coração o melhor do Peru. Com muito carinho, O time da Machu Picchu Tours
It was an amazing experience! Very safety and calm, we could visit so many places in one trip - Sacred Valley, Moray, Salt Mines, Pisaq, had a beautiful dinner in a local restaurant (the food was included!) and visited little farm with alpacas and lamas. Our guide Jose was very intelligent and attentive, he told all the history and gave lots of useful recommendations. We had plenty of time to make wonderful photos and videos. From the first communication till the end of the trip everything was perfect. Highly recommended!
Dear Elena, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! It makes us so happy to know that your journey through the Sacred Valley, Moray, Salt Mines, and Pisaq was everything you hoped for. From exploring incredible landscapes to enjoying a delicious local meal and spending time with alpacas and llamas, it sounds like you truly embraced the magic of this region! A special thanks for mentioning Jose—he’ll be delighted to hear that his knowledge and attentiveness made your tour even more memorable. We’re all about creating stress-free and enriching experiences, so knowing that everything felt seamless from beginning to end means the world to us. We’d love to welcome you back for more adventures whenever you are ready! Warmest regards, The Machu Picchu Tours Team
Beautiful, magical and charming place. Peruvians carry a lot of strength as does nature. It is worth seeing for its culture, cuisine, stories and colors. It's hard to fit so many photos in the cell phone.....
Querida Mariza, Que alegria saber que Cusco te encantou com suas cores, sabores e histórias! Esse lugar realmente tem uma energia única, e é maravilhoso ver como você sentiu essa conexão com a cultura e a natureza ao longo do Vale Sagrado dos Incas. E sim, sabemos que é impossível não querer registrar cada detalhe! 😊 Esperamos que tenha levado não só muitas fotos, mas também lembranças inesquecíveis. Será um prazer recebê-la novamente para mais descobertas e momentos especiais! Com carinho, Equipe Machu Picchu Tours
