Super Sacred Valley + Salt Mines - Moray

4.7 (3 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration10h - 12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

It's impossible not to be impressed by the beauty of the Urubamba mountain range, the green fields bathed by the sun god Inti, and the winding Vilcanota. This impressive Andean valley is home to important archaeological sites and picturesque villages that maintain their ancestral culture intact. Maras, Moray, Pisac, Chinchero, and Ollantaytambo are a testament to its cultural richness, but they also boast incredible natural beauty, ideal for outdoor sports or simply relaxing.

What's included

  • Tour guide
  • Pick up from your hotel between 6:30 a.m. to 6:55 a.m.
  • Buffet lunch
  • Tourist transport
  • Extra drinks
  • Tourist ticket for archaeological sites (S/. 70 soles or $25 USD per person)
  • Entrance to the salt mines (S/. 10 soles or $3.3 USD per person)
  • Tips
  • Services not mentioned

What to expect

  1. Chincheros
    2h
    It's a small Andean town, a must-see in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

    It's a charming place with white adobe houses, narrow cobblestone streets, colonial arches, and residents still dressed in their traditional clothing.

    Chinchero is renowned for the quality of its textile craftsmanship and attracts travelers thanks to its market and workshops where traditional weaving is demonstrated.

    The visit to Chinchero lasts approximately 40 minutes. The remaining time is spent on transportation.
  2. Maras Moray Tours
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Moray is an agricultural complex composed of semicircular terraces that give it its current shape and characteristics, adapting to the topography of Waninmarka Hill. To the south of the semicircular terraces, at the top, lies the pit of the Ñusta Hispana Muyo or Kuchi Muyo.

    The visit to Moray lasts approximately 40 minutes. The remaining time is spent on transportation.
  3. Salinas de Maras
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Maras Salt Mines consist of more than 3,000 natural salt pools near the town of Maras. Each pool measures 5 square meters.
    The 3,000 pools are fed by a hypersaline underground spring that originated 110 million years ago during the formation of the Andes Mountains.
    Today, these natural salt pools attract hundreds of tourists. The view from this landscape is beautiful.
    The inhabitants of Maras market this salt, just as the Incas did hundreds of years ago.

    The visit to Maras lasts approximately 40 minutes.
    The remaining time is spent on transportation.
  4. Urubamba
    1h
    We'll have the opportunity to recharge our batteries with a delicious lunch made with local ingredients.
  5. Ollantaytambo
    2h
    Ollantaytambo is one of the most important towns in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco. It is the only place that preserves its ancient Inca urban layout. As a mandatory stop before reaching Machu Picchu, it is highly visited. However, Ollanta has its own charms. Chief among them are its Inca archaeological remains.

    The visit to Ollantaytambo lasts approximately 40 minutes. The remaining time is spent on transportation.
  6. Pisac
    2h
    The Pisac Archaeological Park, located on Apu Inti Huatana Hill, is located in the town of the same name, 30 km from the city of Cusco, in the province of Calca. Today, Pisac is known as an astronomical observatory.

    The visit to Pisac lasts approximately 40 minutes. The remaining time is spent on transportation.

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Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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