Sacred Valley Tour with Maras & Moray from Cusco
What you’ll do on this tour
The whole valley in a single day. An early start puts you in Chinchero first thing, then down to the Maras salt mines and the Moray terraces before lunch, with Ollantaytambo and Pisac in the afternoon. It’s the same group, guide and lunch as the Traditional; the difference is two extra hours and the two sites the Traditional doesn’t include.
What makes it different
- Chinchero first thing, with its weaving workshop
- Over 3,000 salt pans at Maras
- The circular terraces of Moray
- Ollantaytambo fortress and living Inca town
- Pisac, with its market and silver workshop
- Certified English and Spanish-speaking guide all day
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 TurísticoTerraces on the slope and a ceremonial sector with the Intihuatana; then the town, with its craft market and a silver workshop.
Altitude 3,300 m (site) · 2,972 m (town)Boleto TurísticoThe van drops you in Cusco’s historic center.
Altitude 3,350 m
What’s included and what’s not
Included
- Pickup in downtown Cusco and return
- Tourist transport all day
- Certified English and Spanish-speaking guide
- Andean buffet lunch (Rustica)
- Transfers between all 5 sites
- First-aid kit
Not included
- Boleto Turístico (Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Pisac)
- Maras salt mines entrance fee
- Drinks and snacks
- Travel insurance
- Tips (optional)
What to bring
Passport or ID, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses, a warm layer for the early morning in Chinchero, water, soles in cash for the Pisac market and comfortable shoes. In the rainy season (November to March), a rain poncho.
Who is this version for?
Ideal if…
- You have one day for the valley and want all five highlights
- Maras and Moray are on your list
- You don’t mind a 06:20 start
Pick another version if…
- You prefer a slower pace or travel with young children → Traditional Sacred Valley
- You’re taking the train to Machu Picchu that afternoon → ends in Ollantaytambo
Frequently asked questions
Can I add the Boleto Turístico when I book?
Yes. Add it when you pay on WeTravel and your guide hands it to you on the day. It covers Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Pisac; Maras has its own entrance fee.
Can I choose where to have lunch?
Yes. Rustica is included; 14 Inkas adds US$4, Don Ángel US$15 and Tunupa US$20. You pick it in the booking box before paying.
What if it rains?
The tour runs in the rain; from November to March bring a poncho. If weather or force majeure prevents the departure, we offer a new date or a refund.
Is there a guide in German, French or Portuguese?
No. Every departure has a certified guide who speaks English and Spanish.
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.
How is it different from the Traditional?
It leaves an hour earlier (06:20), adds the Maras salt mines and Moray and returns at 19:00 instead of 18:30. It costs from US$32 versus US$30 for the Traditional.
