Sacred Valley Complete Tour (Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray)

⏱ Schedule: 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM
🏔 Altitude: 3,762 m / 12,342 ft
🏛 Highlights: Tupac Yupanqui Inca terraces, colonial mural church, and Quechua backstrap loom weaving.

We start early with pickup from your hotel in Cusco toward Chinchero. We explore its ceremonial Inca stone terraces and enjoy an authentic live textile demonstration by master weavers using natural plant dyes and saqta washing roots.

⏱ Schedule: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
🏔 Altitude: 3,500 m / 11,482 ft (Moray) / 3,200 m / 10,498 ft (Maras)
🏛 Highlights: Concentric sunken terraces of Moray and 3,000+ pink artisan salt evaporation pans.

We travel to the enigmatic complex of Moray, a massive agricultural research laboratory with elliptical terraces creating microclimates with up to 15°C temperature variance. We then head to the ancient Salt Mines of Maras, where natural underground saltwater springs feed thousands of evaporation pans.

⏱ Schedule: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
🏔 Altitude: 2,870 m / 9,416 ft
🍽 Meals: Full buffet lunch included with Andean, Peruvian, and vegetarian options.

We descend to the valley floor in Urubamba for a relaxing gourmet experience. Enjoy a wide array of Peruvian specialties, roasted meats, fresh valley salads, quinoa dishes, and desserts at an exclusive countryside garden restaurant.

⏱ Schedule: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
🏔 Altitude: 2,792 m / 9,160 ft
🏛 Highlights: Temple of the Sun, defensive stone terraces, Princess Baths, and original Inca street layout.

We explore the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo, climbing its monumental stone steps to the Temple of the Sun. (Note: Travelers connecting to Machu Picchu by train can end the tour here with their luggage).

⏱ Schedule: 4:45 PM to 6:30 PM
🏔 Altitude: 2,972 m / 9,750 ft
🏛 Highlights: Pisac citadel, ceremonial sector, panoramic valley viewpoints, and artisan craft market.

Our final destination is the majestic archaeological citadel of Pisac, overlooking the Vilcanota River gorge. After exploring its temples and artisan market, we return to Cusco, arriving near the Plaza de Armas around 7:00 PM.

The Complete Tour visits 5 major destinations (Chinchero, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac) in one comprehensive day with buffet lunch, whereas the classic tour only visits 3 sites.

You need the General Cusco Tourist Ticket (130 PEN foreigners / 70 PEN Peruvians) for Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac, plus a separate entrance fee of 20 PEN cash for the Maras Salt Mines.

Yes, it is 100% included. Served at a premier garden restaurant in Urubamba, the buffet includes traditional Peruvian delicacies with extensive vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices.

Yes, absolutely. You can bring your luggage on the bus and leave the group in Ollantaytambo around 3:45 PM to walk directly to the train station for your departure to Aguas Calientes.

The difficulty is easy to moderate with light walking. Bring sturdy shoes, layered clothes with a warm jacket for the evening, 50+ SPF sunscreen, a sun hat, rain poncho, cash in Peruvian Soles, and your passport.