Super Sacred Valley: Chinchero - Salt Mines - Moray & Ollantaytambo

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Women in the Sacred Valley — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Ollantaytambo — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: one day
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Written guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Waman Adventures

Ages: Adults (11–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private Transportation.
Included: Private Tour Guide.

Not included

Not included: Tourist Ticket for archeological sites (S/. 70 soles or $ 25 USD per person)
Not included: Salt Mines Entrance fee (S/. 10 soles or $ 3.3 USD per person)
Not included: Lunch in Urubamba

Itinerary

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Sacred Valley

6 hours
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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Melia
Inka Club Hostel
Mosoq Killa
San Agustin Plaza
San Agustin International Hotel
Casa Hanna Colonial
Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
Atoq San Blas Hotel
Mister Inkas Hotels Inn
Hotel Arqueologo - Casa Peralta - Exclusive Selection
Tecte Guest House
Hotel Marqueses

and 174 more pickup points

all pick-ups are around city centre

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.