Sacred Valley 11-Hour Day Trip: Pisac, Moray, Maras Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo
by Willka Travel
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This full-day bus tour covers four key historical sites in the Sacred Valley near Cusco, highlighting the Inca civilization’s agricultural and architectural achievements. The tour begins with pickup from hotels in Cusco city center early in the morning between 6:30 and 7:00 am. The guide will explain the itinerary during the drive. The first major stop is Pisac, where visitors spend about two hours exploring the Inca terraces and an ancient cemetery. There is also time to visit the Pisac Market for local handicraft shopping. Afterward, the tour continues to Moray, known for its three circular terraces that served as an agricultural laboratory for the Incas. About two hours are allotted here to explore the site. Next is the nearby Maras Salt Mines, a colonial-era salt production site with over 3,000 natural salt pools carved into the mountainside. Visitors spend around 75 minutes viewing the pools and learning about the salt extraction process. Lunch is served in Urubamba at a local restaurant, including a buffet of Andean food. After lunch, the tour proceeds along the Urubamba River to Ollantaytambo. The guide leads a two-hour visit to the archaeological park, featuring Inca stone constructions and an impressive rock formation linked to the Inca deity Wiracocha. The irrigation system here still functions and water flows through stone canals beside the streets. The tour ends either at Ollantaytambo around 4:30 pm or returns to Cusco by approximately 6:00 pm, depending on traffic. The tour includes private transport, an English and Spanish-speaking professional guide, hotel pickup, and lunch. Entrance fees to the Cusco Tourist Ticket and Maras Salt Mines are not included, nor are drinks or tips. Group size ranges from two to eight participants.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cusco
Pickup occurs early morning between 6:30 and 7:00 am from hotels in Cusco’s city center. The guide provides an overview of the day’s itinerary during travel time included in the schedule.
30 min
Parque Arqueologico Pisac
Visitors spend about two hours exploring Pisac archaeological site, known for its Inca terraces and an ancient cemetery. The site offers insight into Inca agricultural practices and funerary customs.
120 min
Pisac Market
A 45-minute stop allows optional shopping for local handicrafts at Pisac Market, featuring regional products and souvenirs.
45 min
Maras Moray Tours
The tour continues to the district of Maras. Moray consists of three large amphitheater-shaped terraces carved into the earth, believed to have been an Inca agricultural laboratory for testing crop conditions.
120 min
Maras
After visiting Moray, the tour continues to the Maras Salt Mines, located only 2 miles away. The site features more than 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountainside. These pools are filled daily with a small flow of water that evaporates, leaving behind salt crystals. This salt production method dates back to colonial times.
75 min
Urubamba
Lunch is served in Urubamba at a local restaurant, featuring a buffet of traditional Andean dishes. This meal is included in the tour price.
120 min
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
After lunch, the tour proceeds to Ollantaytambo along the Urubamba River. Visitors spend two hours at the archaeological park, viewing Inca stone constructions and a rock formation representing the Inca god Wiracocha. The Inca irrigation system remains operational, with water flowing through stone canals alongside streets. The tour ends here around 4:30 pm or returns to Cusco by 6:00 pm, depending on traffic.
120 min
Meeting point
If you are in a private apartment or airbnb we can meet you in our office located in the city center. Your guide will be there with a list. Pick up is only from the historical center.
End point
This is the final point of the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sacred Valley 11-Hour Day Trip: Pisac, Moray, Maras Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo
by Willka Travel
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$178Overview
This full-day bus tour covers four key historical sites in the Sacred Valley near Cusco, highlighting the Inca civilization’s agricultural and architectural achievements. The tour begins with pickup from hotels in Cusco city center early in the morning between 6:30 and 7:00 am. The guide will explain the itinerary during the drive. The first major stop is Pisac, where visitors spend about two hours exploring the Inca terraces and an ancient cemetery. There is also time to visit the Pisac Market for local handicraft shopping. Afterward, the tour continues to Moray, known for its three circular terraces that served as an agricultural laboratory for the Incas. About two hours are allotted here to explore the site. Next is the nearby Maras Salt Mines, a colonial-era salt production site with over 3,000 natural salt pools carved into the mountainside. Visitors spend around 75 minutes viewing the pools and learning about the salt extraction process. Lunch is served in Urubamba at a local restaurant, including a buffet of Andean food. After lunch, the tour proceeds along the Urubamba River to Ollantaytambo. The guide leads a two-hour visit to the archaeological park, featuring Inca stone constructions and an impressive rock formation linked to the Inca deity Wiracocha. The irrigation system here still functions and water flows through stone canals beside the streets. The tour ends either at Ollantaytambo around 4:30 pm or returns to Cusco by approximately 6:00 pm, depending on traffic. The tour includes private transport, an English and Spanish-speaking professional guide, hotel pickup, and lunch. Entrance fees to the Cusco Tourist Ticket and Maras Salt Mines are not included, nor are drinks or tips. Group size ranges from two to eight participants.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cusco
Pickup occurs early morning between 6:30 and 7:00 am from hotels in Cusco’s city center. The guide provides an overview of the day’s itinerary during travel time included in the schedule.
30 min
Parque Arqueologico Pisac
Visitors spend about two hours exploring Pisac archaeological site, known for its Inca terraces and an ancient cemetery. The site offers insight into Inca agricultural practices and funerary customs.
120 min
Pisac Market
A 45-minute stop allows optional shopping for local handicrafts at Pisac Market, featuring regional products and souvenirs.
45 min
Maras Moray Tours
The tour continues to the district of Maras. Moray consists of three large amphitheater-shaped terraces carved into the earth, believed to have been an Inca agricultural laboratory for testing crop conditions.
120 min
Maras
After visiting Moray, the tour continues to the Maras Salt Mines, located only 2 miles away. The site features more than 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountainside. These pools are filled daily with a small flow of water that evaporates, leaving behind salt crystals. This salt production method dates back to colonial times.
75 min
Urubamba
Lunch is served in Urubamba at a local restaurant, featuring a buffet of traditional Andean dishes. This meal is included in the tour price.
120 min
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
After lunch, the tour proceeds to Ollantaytambo along the Urubamba River. Visitors spend two hours at the archaeological park, viewing Inca stone constructions and a rock formation representing the Inca god Wiracocha. The Inca irrigation system remains operational, with water flowing through stone canals alongside streets. The tour ends here around 4:30 pm or returns to Cusco by 6:00 pm, depending on traffic.
120 min
Meeting point
If you are in a private apartment or airbnb we can meet you in our office located in the city center. Your guide will be there with a list. Pick up is only from the historical center.
End point
This is the final point of the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.