Sacred Valley entrance tickets: what you pay separately on each tour version
The tour price covers transport, guide and lunch. Entrance to the archaeological sites is charged by the state, and the Maras fee by the community that works the salt pans; that’s why they’re paid separately and don’t change with the operator you choose.
Which tickets each version needs
| Version | Boleto Turístico | Maras | Sites covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sacred ValleyReturning to Cusco | Yes | Not applicable | Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero |
| Traditional Sacred ValleyEnding in Ollantaytambo | Yes | Not applicable | Pisac, Ollantaytambo |
| Sacred Valley + Maras & MorayReturning to Cusco | Yes | Yes, separately | Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Pisac |
| Sacred Valley + Maras & MorayEnding in Ollantaytambo | Yes | Yes, separately | Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo |
What the Boleto Turístico covers
It’s a single pass that gives access to the valley’s archaeological sites and to several museums and temples in Cusco. It covers the valley sites each tour version visits; official rates vary by nationality and student status.
| Entrance | Who charges it | What it covers on your tour |
|---|---|---|
| Boleto Turístico | Cusco Boleto Turístico (official body) | The archaeological sites on your version: see the table above |
| Maras Salt Mines fee | Maras community | Maras salt pans, only on the + Maras & Moray versions |
Prices shown when you pay on WeTravel. Official rates on the Cusco Boleto Turístico website (COSITUC).
Why Maras is separate
The salt pans aren’t a state archaeological site: families from the Maras community work them and run their own ticket office. Their fee is never part of the Boleto Turístico, whichever one you buy.
The easiest way: add them when you book
When you pay for your tour on WeTravel you can add the Boleto Turístico and, on the Sacred Valley + Maras & Moray versions, the salt mines fee. You pay for everything together and your guide hands you the tickets on tour day.
No queues
You walk straight into each site with your group.
One payment
Tour and tickets by card on WeTravel, no hunting for soles in cash.
No mistakes
We assign the ticket that matches your version.
Before you go
- Bring your passport or ID: it’s checked with the ticket.
- If you’re a student, a valid university ID with photo.
- Soles in cash for the markets and tips.
Frequently asked questions
Does the partial ticket work if I visit Cusco afterwards?
It depends on your trip. If you’ll also visit the sites in Cusco, message us on WhatsApp and we’ll tell you which ticket suits you.
Is Moray covered by the Boleto Turístico?
Yes, Moray is on both the partial and the general ticket. The Maras Salt Mines aren’t: they have their own community fee.
Can I pay for entrance tickets by card?
Yes, if you add them when paying for your tour on WeTravel: they’re charged with the booking.
Do children pay entrance?
Rates for minors and students depend on age and the ID they show. Tell us when you book and we’ll confirm the right one.
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