Sacred Valley Tour with Maras & Moray Ending in Ollantaytambo
What you’ll do on this tour
The way to see Chinchero, Maras and Moray and still catch the train that afternoon. You leave at 06:20, cover the three high-plateau sites in the morning, drop down to Urubamba for lunch and finish with an hour at the Ollantaytambo fortress. At 15:30 your guide leaves you a short walk from the station. Compared with the version that returns to Cusco, you skip Pisac and the drive back, and the price drops by US$1.
What makes it different
- Chinchero, Maras and Moray in one morning
- Ends at 15:30 next to Ollantaytambo station
- Fits the afternoon trains to Aguas Calientes
- Over 3,000 salt pans and the Moray terraces
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Option to sleep in the valley and take the first train next morning
Hour-by-hour itinerary
We pick you up at your hotel, Airbnb or meeting point in the historic center. The exact time reaches you by WhatsApp the night before and may shift by a few minutes depending on your area.
Altitude 3,350 mThe highest point of the day. A demonstration of alpaca spinning and dyeing with plants and cochineal, Inca terraces and a colonial church built on Inca walls.
Altitude 3,762 mBoleto TurísticoMore than 3,000 pans fed by an underground salt spring and worked by families from the Maras community.
Altitude 3,385 mSeparate community entrance feeAmphitheaters of circular terraces, believed to have been used by the Incas to test crops at different altitudes.
Altitude 3,500 mBoleto TurísticoAndean buffet at Rustica, included in the price. If you pick 14 Inkas, Don Ángel or Tunupa when booking, you only pay the difference.
Altitude 2,871 mA terraced fortress-temple on the hillside, the Temple of the Sun with its six monoliths and the only Inca town still lived in on its original street plan.
Altitude 2,790 mBoleto TurísticoThe tour ends in town, a short walk from the train station.
Altitude 2,790 m
What’s included and what’s not
Included
- Pickup in downtown Cusco
- Tourist transport all day
- Certified English and Spanish-speaking guide
- Andean buffet lunch (Rustica)
- Transfers between all 4 sites
- First-aid kit
Not included
- Boleto Turístico (Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo)
- Maras salt mines entrance fee
- Drinks and snacks
- Travel insurance
- Tips (optional)
- Return to Cusco (the tour ends in Ollantaytambo)
What to bring
Passport (checked on the train), your train and Machu Picchu tickets if you have them, a warm layer for early Chinchero, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, soles in cash and comfortable shoes for the salt pans. If you’re continuing to Aguas Calientes, a small daypack; large suitcases are best left in Cusco.
Who is this version for?
Ideal if…
- You’re taking the train to Machu Picchu that afternoon and don’t want to miss Maras and Moray
- A 06:20 start is fine for you
- You’re sleeping in the valley and want to make the most of the morning
Pick another version if…
- You prefer Pisac and a later start → Traditional Sacred Valley · ends in Ollantaytambo
- You’re returning to Cusco that night → + Maras & Moray · return to Cusco
Frequently asked questions
Will I make my afternoon train?
The tour ends at 15:30 in Ollantaytambo, a short walk from the station. We recommend the 16:36 Inca Rail or the 19:00 PeruRail; both companies require you at the station 30 minutes before departure (16:06 or 18:30). Tell us your train time when you book.
Why doesn’t this version stop at Pisac?
Pisac is visited on the way back to Cusco, in the afternoon, so ending in Ollantaytambo drops it. If Pisac is a must and you’re taking the train, choose the Traditional ending in Ollantaytambo.
Which entrance tickets do I pay separately?
The Boleto Turístico for Chinchero, Moray and Ollantaytambo, plus the community fee for the Maras salt mines. Both can be added when you pay on WeTravel and your guide hands them over.
What do I do with my luggage?
If you travel with suitcases, message us on WhatsApp when you book and we’ll help you arrange it for that day. Train luggage allowances depend on your ticket.
And if my train is the next morning?
That works too: you stay overnight in Ollantaytambo or Urubamba and take the first train. The tour is the same.
Why is it US$31 and not US$32?
Because the tour ends in Ollantaytambo: no ride back to Cusco and no Pisac stop. With lunch at Rustica it’s US$31; with 14 Inkas, US$35; with Don Ángel, US$46; with Tunupa, US$51.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 30 days or more ahead and we refund 70%; under 72 hours, 50%; under 48 hours, 30%; under 24 hours or no-show, no refund. Refunds go back through WeTravel to your original payment method.
