Sacred Valley with Moray and Salt Mines + Buffet Lunch

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About this activity

The VIP Sacred Valley Tour is a full-day excursion from Cusco that takes you through the breathtaking Sacred Valley of the Incas. Known as one of the most fertile regions in southern Peru, the valley has held great importance since the time of the Inca civilization, and its rich cultural heritage continues to thrive today.

During this journey through the Sacred Valley from Cusco, you will visit some of its most iconic sites, gaining a deeper understanding of the valley’s history, cultural significance, and lasting influence on modern-day life.

The VIP Sacred Valley Tour is specially designed for travelers with limited time, offering the opportunity to explore several of the region’s most important attractions in just one unforgettable day.

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At a glance

Duration: 13 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 19 people
People per booking: 1–19
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tayra Tours Adventures

Ages: Adults (5–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: You will be accompanied by an English-speaking tour guide throughout the tour.
Included: Buffet Lunch featuring a variety of traditional regional dishes, including appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Enjoy the authentic flavors of Peruvian cuisine!

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees for the Sacred Valley attractions require a partial Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico) costing S/ 70 per person, plus an additional S/ 20 per person for the Maras Salt Mines.
Not included: Drinks (beer, bottled water) and personal expenses are not included.

Itinerary

Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero

45 min Admission not included

The Chinchero Archaeological Park covers an area of 34,800 hectares. The site was inhabited even before the Inca Empire. During the Tahuantinsuyo period, the Inca ruler Túpac Yupanqui planned the construction of palaces for the elite. Today, visitors can admire the remains of the palace, upon which the colonial church was built.

Chinchero is a Peruvian town and the capital of the district of the same name, located in the province of Urubamba, in the Cusco region. It is also recognized as the birthplace of Mateo Pumacahua, a hero of Peruvian independence who played an important role in the 1814 Cusco Rebellion alongside the Angulo brothers.
Mercado de Artesanias

30 min

We will make a stop at a traditional artisan workshop, where local artisans will introduce us to the ancestral techniques of weaving and dyeing alpaca and vicuña wool. You will also learn about their traditional customs, cultural heritage, and much more!
Maras Moray Tours

35 min Admission not included

Many archaeologists and anthropologists believe that the ruins of Moray were once used for agricultural experimentation. One of the main pieces of evidence supporting this theory is the intricate irrigation system built into the terraces, which was supplied with water from a reservoir located high in the mountains.

The unique microclimate of Moray likely allowed the Incas to conduct agricultural research and identify the optimal conditions for growing different crops. This suggests that the Incas used their deep understanding of the environment to make the most of the natural resources available to them.
Salt Maras Peru

35 min Admission not included

The Maras Salt Mines consist of more than 3,000 natural salt pools located near the town of Maras. Each pool measures approximately 5 square meters.

These 3,000 pools are supplied by an underground hypersaline spring that originated around 110 million years ago, during the formation of the Andes Mountains.

Today, these natural salt pools attract hundreds of tourists, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

The people of Maras harvest, market, and sell this salt, continuing a centuries-old tradition established during the time of the Incas.
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

45 min Admission not included

Ollantaytambo (in Quechua: Ullantaytampu, meaning “Ollanta’s storehouse or resting place”) is a Peruvian town and an Inca archaeological site. It serves as the capital of the district of the same name, located in the province of Urubamba, in the Cusco region. Ollantaytambo is approximately 90 km northwest of the city of Cusco.

During the Inca period, Pachacutec conquered the region and established the town and a ceremonial center. Later, Ollantaytambo served as a fortress for Manco Inca Yupanqui, the leader of the Inca resistance during the Spanish conquest.

At Ollantaytambo, you will discover defensive terraces designed to help prevent landslides, rather than the agricultural terraces commonly found at other archaeological sites in the Cusco region.
Parque Arqueologico Pisac

30 min Admission not included

Písac is a Peruvian town located in the province of Calca, in the Cusco region. It is also the capital of the district of Písac.

Situated approximately 30 kilometers from the city of Cusco, at an altitude of 2,966 meters above sea level, the town is well known for its traditional handicraft market, where visitors can discover local crafts, textiles, and souvenirs.

At the top of the mountain lies the Písac Archaeological Park, an impressive Inca complex featuring ancient agricultural terraces, ceremonial structures, and remarkable stonework, offering breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Passengers staying at hotels located far from Cusco city center must wait at 6:45 AM at Plaza Regocijo, next to the water fountain. One of our team members will call your name when they arrive to pick you up.

End point

The tour ends just two blocks from Cusco’s Main Square (Plaza de Armas).

Pickup points

Lucios Hostal
Estancia San Pedro Hotel
Hotel Encanto de San Blas
Hotelmer
Hostal Cusco de mis Suenos
Kaaro House Cusco
Hotel Piedmont
Solara Art House by Amak
Yuyay Apartaments Cusco
Hostal Sofia
Cusco Terra Inn
Hotel Urpi

and 465 more pickup points

For hotel pickup, your accommodation must be located within four blocks of Cusco’s Main Square (Plaza de Armas). If your hotel is located farther away from the city center, we will provide you with a designated meeting point for your pickup.

Using your ticket

Once you make your reservation, everything will be organized for you. One day before the tour, we will send you all the necessary information, including your pickup time and all the tour details.