Super Sacred Valley: Chinchero - Salt Mines - Moray & Ollantaytambo
Description
Sacred Valley Tour is one of the most popular tours in the region. The Sacred Valley of the Incas was a crucial area for the Inca empire and it functioned as both an agricultural, spiritual and political center for them. Throughout its length there are many Inca and Pre-Inca sites that can be found and the Sacred Valley tour visits the 4 main sites, Chinchero, Moray, Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo. Many tourists opt to do this tour just before their visit to Machu Picchu as you can choose to finish in Ollantaytambo from where you take the train on to Aguas Calientes (the town at the base of Machu Picchu). • Duration: Approximately 9 hours.
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Itinerary
Sacred Valley Tour start early and head to the high mountain village of Chinchero, famous for its weaving and spectacularly sited at high altitude (3,800m/12,500 ft.) We will visit a weaving house and have a demonstration on dyeing and weaving techniques as well as visiting the famous Chinchero market. From Chinchero, we descend to the terraces in Moray. Moray boasts three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in a bowl shape, were thought to be used to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops. When you are done exploring Moray you will head to the salt mines of Maras, which is about 2 miles away. This village is known as a former salt-producing center that is thought to date back all the way to pre-Inca times. There are over 3000 salt pools all carved into the mountain side, being filled daily by a little stream of water. We descend to the base of the Sacred Valley and then onto Ollantaytambo, which features an impressive set of terraces leading from the village centre. Places that are visited: • Chinchero (traditional weaving center). • Moray. • Salt Mines • Ollantaytambo.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
all pick-ups are around city centre
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our tour start and finish in Cusco. People who want to starts in the Sacred Valley must to add extra payment.
Reviews(30)
The guide Julio César was excellent, very attentive and kind. The explanations were very clear and fun. Always with a good attitude and a lot of patience.
Franklin, an excellent guide, also very kind and super patient with the children, there were 2 on the excursion (one 6 and one 10 years old), so highly recommended
Our honeymoon in Cusco and Machu Picchu was unforgettable, and Waman Adventures played a huge part in making it such a special experience. From the moment we arrived in Cusco on Monday afternoon, someone from Waman Adventures was already waiting to greet us and take us to our hotel, conveniently located just a few minutes from Plaza de Armas. Our 3-day tour was perfectly organized. On the second day, we visited Chinchero, the Maras Salt Mines, and Moray before boarding the train to Aguas Calientes. On the third day, we were picked up early to take the bus to the breathtaking Machu Picchu. One of the things we appreciated most was never having to worry about logistics. Our guide, Julio, had every ticket ready for each destination, allowing us to simply enjoy the experience. As a bilingual couple, we also loved that he seamlessly guided us in both Spanish (my native language) and English (my wife’s). Our small group of only five people made the experience feel much more personal, and Julio was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and never made us feel rushed. He even took many amazing photos that we’ll treasure forever. A special thank you to our driver, Beltrán, who was always cheerful, helpful with our luggage, and went above and beyond by returning to our hotel after we had already checked out when we realized we had forgotten some money. That level of kindness meant so much to us. Throughout the entire process, Darwin was exceptional. He stayed in touch through WhatsApp from the time we booked in January, throughout our trip, and even after it ended. His communication and attention to detail gave us complete peace of mind. We also decided to stay an extra day in Cusco, and Waman Adventures kindly adjusted our airport transfer, picking us up from a different location than originally planned without any issues. Finally, thank you to Guido, who safely drove us to the airport and made our last day just as pleasant as the first. One thing we especially loved about Waman Adventures is that they employ local Cusqueños. It gave us the opportunity to connect with the local culture in an authentic way, and we even learned a little Quechua along the journey. As this was our honeymoon, I wanted everything to be perfect, and Waman Adventures exceeded every expectation. To Darwin, Julio, Beltrán, Guido, and the entire Waman Adventures team—thank you for giving us memories that will last a lifetime. Tupananchiskama! —————————————— Our honeymoon in Cusco and Machu Picchu was an unforgettable experience, and Waman Adventures was a fundamental part of making everything turn out even better than we imagined. Since we arrived in Cusco on Monday afternoon, there was already a Waman Adventures representative waiting for us to take us to our hotel, located just a few minutes' walk from the Plaza de Armas. Our three-day tour was perfectly organized. On the second day, we visited Chinchero, the Maras Salt Mines, and Moray, to then board the train heading to Aguas Calientes. The next day, they picked us up early to go up by bus to the wonderful citadel of Machu Picchu. Something we really appreciated was not having to worry about the logistics. Our guide, Julio, already had all the tickets ready for each site, which allowed us to simply enjoy every moment. As a bilingual couple, we also loved that he could guide us in both Spanish (my language) and English (my wife's). Additionally, being a small group of only five people, the experience felt much more personalized. Julio was always patient, very knowledgeable about the history and culture, never made us feel rushed, and, to complete the experience, he took incredible photographs of us that we will keep forever. A very special thank you to Beltrán, our driver, who was always kind, cheerful, and willing to help with the luggage. He even had the great kindness of returning to the hotel after we had already checked out when we realized we had forgotten money there. That gesture speaks for itself about the human quality of the team. We also want to recognize the excellent work of Darwin, who was looking out for us via WhatsApp since January, when we booked the tour, throughout our entire stay, and even after the trip ended. His constant communication gave us a lot of peace of mind. Furthermore, since we decided to stay an additional day in Cusco, Waman Adventures adapted our airport transfer without any issues, picking us up at a different location than originally scheduled. Finally, many thanks to Guido, who took us to the airport with total safety and closed our trip in the best way. Another aspect that we really valued is that Waman Adventures works with local people, Cusqueños who know and love their land. Thanks to that, we felt a much more authentic connection with the Andean culture and even learned a few words in Quechua during the tour. Since it was our honeymoon, we wanted everything to be perfect, and Waman Adventures exceeded all our expectations. Thank you, Darwin, Julio, Beltrán, Guido, and the entire Waman Adventures team, for giving us memories that we will carry with us for a lifetime. Until we meet again!
Dear Traveller Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sharing such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. It truly means the world to us that you chose Waman Adventures to be part of such a special milestone—your honeymoon. We are delighted to know that every part of your journey, from your arrival in Cusco to your departure, met and even exceeded your expectations. Creating seamless, worry-free experiences is exactly what we strive for, and it is incredibly rewarding to hear that you were able to simply relax and enjoy every moment. Your kind words about Darwin, Julio, Beltrán, and Guido have been shared with them, and they will be thrilled to know they helped make your honeymoon so memorable. Julio will especially appreciate knowing that his bilingual guidance, knowledge, and enthusiasm enriched your experience, while Beltrán will be happy to hear that his small act of kindness made such a meaningful difference. Darwin's dedication to providing attentive support before, during, and after your trip is something we are very proud of, and we are grateful that his communication gave you peace of mind throughout your journey. We are also especially touched by your appreciation for our commitment to working with local Cusqueño professionals. Sharing our culture, traditions, and even a little Quechua with our guests is one of the greatest joys of what we do, and we're so happy that this made your experience feel even more authentic. Thank you once again for trusting us with such an important celebration. Knowing that we helped create memories you'll cherish for a lifetime is the greatest compliment we could receive. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness together, and we hope to welcome you back to Peru for another unforgettable adventure in the future. Warm regards,
Thank you to our kind and very caring guide Julio Cesar for showing us the wonders of the sacred valley and bring us to the Machu Picchu. We will remember those days forever !
A recognition to Franklin, who was our guide in Machu Picchu, everything was wonderful. As well as to Jenny and the driver, Mr. Beltran, who treated us wonderfully. Thank you for all your attention
Excellent quality and service They are aware of one as a tourist at all times always in contact.. 100% punctual.
Excellent experience the amazing places well planned would definitely repeat the experience with Waman Adventur as long as our guide FREDY TORRES joins us a great friendly host makes you feel confident immediately truly a person who knows a lot, explains well and above all is very spiritual and super punctual !!!
We had a great experience with our tour guide Julio Cesar and our driver el Sr. Beltran. They both made our trip very memorable and they did their job very good.
In my case we also went to Machupichu with Ronald Ccana as a guide and it was an amazing experience, full of new vibes, food and a lot of knowledge. The deal was excellent! Thanks x everything.
Very happy with Don Julius Caesar.. He is an excellent guide...with a lot of experience and dedication... Thank you so much for everything...
