Sacred Valley Tour: Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo (Train Drop)

Duration9h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Seamless Machu Picchu Connection: Don't waste time backtracking to Cusco. This itinerary is perfectly timed to drop you off safely at the Ollantaytambo station for the 15:37 or 16:36 trains, featuring secure luggage storage on board.

Incan Agricultural & Textile Wonders: Discover the living history of the Andes. See the massive, circular terraced depressions of Moray used as an Incan agricultural laboratory, and participate in an authentic weaving demonstration in the scenic village of Chinchero.

The Complete Maras & Ollantaytambo Route: Walk alongside thousands of ancient, hand-chiseled evaporation pans at the Maras Salt Mines before exploring the monumental stone terraces of the towering Ollantaytambo Fortress with an expert, fluent English-speaking guide.

Small-Group Intimacy: Avoid the massive, crowded 20-person tour buses. We limit our groups to a maximum of 10 travelers for a personalized, flexible, and comfortable day through the valley.

Options

Standard Route (No Lunch)

Chinchero Weaving Demo: Learn traditional Andean weaving and natural dyeing techniques directly from local artisans.
Standard Small-Group: Shared small-group tour (max 10 guests) with a professional bilingual guide and comfortable, air-conditioned tourist transpor
Maras, Moray & Ollantaytambo: Full circuit covering Chinchero textile village, Moray agricultural circles, Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo Fortress.

Tourist Transport: Clean, modern minivan or sprinter with air conditioning and secure on-board luggage storage.

Pickup included

All Admission Tickets + Lunch

Chinchero Weaving Demo: Learn traditional Andean weaving and natural dyeing techniques directly from local artisans.
Standard Small-Group: Shared small-group tour (max 10 guests) with a professional bilingual guide and comfortable tourist transportation.
Traditional Local Lunch: A delicious lunch featuring authentic Andean flavors at a selected restaurant in the beautiful Urubamba Valley.
Maras, Moray & Ollantaytambo: Full circuit covering Chinchero textile village, Moray agricultural circles, Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo Fortress.

Tourist Transport: Clean, modern minivan or sprinter with air conditioning and secure on-board luggage storage.
Pickup included

Standard Route + Lunch

Chinchero Weaving : Learn traditional Andean weaving and natural dyeing techniques directly from local artisans.
Standard Small-Group: Shared small-group tour (max 10 guests) with a professional bilingual guide and comfortable tourist transportation.
Traditional Local Lunch: • A delicious lunch featuring authentic Andean flavors at a selected restaurant in the beautiful Urubamba Valley.

Maras, Moray & Ollantaytambo: Full circuit covering Chinchero textile village, Moray agricultural circles, Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo Fortress.
Tourist Transport: Clean, modern minivan or sprinter with air conditioning and secure on-board luggage storage.
Pickup included

What's included

4. Small group tour & bottled water
Air-conditioned tourist transport
Hotel pick up and drop off
Professional English & Spanish speaking guide

Entrance fees & tickets (Unless selected)
Lunch & drinks (Unless selected)
Tips/Gratuities (Optional but customary for guides and drivers)

What to expect

Cusco
30m

Start your journey with a seamless, stress-free morning pickup right from your Cusco hotel or Airbnb. Meet your expert guide, load your large luggage securely on board our comfortable vehicle, and relax as we leave the city behind and head into the spectacular Andes Mountains.
Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero
45m · Admission ticket not included

Arrive at the scenic colonial village of Chinchero. First, enjoy an interactive, live demonstration at an authentic textile center where local master weavers show you how they transform alpaca wool using natural dyes. Afterward, take an optional walk to admire the beautiful colonial church built directly on top of massive Incan palace foundations.
Archaeological Site of Moray
45m · Admission ticket not included

Stand on the rim of the breathtaking, circular terraced depressions of Moray. Your fluent English-speaking guide will bring history to life, explaining how the Incas engineered this incredible site as a highly advanced agricultural laboratory to experiment with crops at different microclimates.
Salinas de Maras
45m · Admission ticket not included

Marvel at the spectacular patchwork of over 3,000 ancient, hand-chiseled evaporation pans. Fed by a subterranean saltwater spring, these pink salt pans have been continuously harvested by local families since pre-Incan times. It is one of the most unique, photogenic landscapes in all of South America!
Urubamba
50m

Take a relaxing break in the scenic heart of the valley to relax and refuel. Enjoy a delicious meal featuring a rich variety of fresh, authentic Andean ingredients and flavors at a beautifully situated, high-quality local restaurant in Urubamba.
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
1h · Admission ticket not included

Explore the magnificent, living Incan town of Ollantaytambo. Hike up the towering stone fortress terraces where the Incas won a famous battle against Spanish Conquistadors.

After the tour, we drop off travelers directly at the Ollantaytambo Train Station—perfectly timed for the 15:37 or 16:36 trains to Machu Picchu with all your luggage safe on board!
Cusco
1h

For guests not heading to Machu Picchu today, hop back on board for a comfortable, scenic drive back across the Andes. We will return you safely to Cusco's historic center in the evening, concluding an incredible, comprehensive day exploring the best of the Sacred Valley.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We are happy to pick up from hotels, AirBnb

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Note: If you require an infant seat, we can assign one for an extra cost.
This tour does not have specific restrictions unless you are in a very bad serious health conditions

Cancellation policy

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

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