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From Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Moray, & Salt Mines Tour

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Activity provider: Willka Travel
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    From Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Moray, & Salt Mines Tour

    Activity provider: Willka Travel
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    From US$ 89 per person

    Travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas and see the snow-capped peaks of the Peruvian Andes. Enjoy an amazing day of discovery.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
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    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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    Duration 10 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, Spanish
    Pickup included
    Pickup is available at Cusco hotels.
    Small group
    Limited to 8 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Get spectacular views of the Andes at Mirador Taray
    • Visit the bustling market at Pisac
    • See the Incan ruins at Ollantaytambo
    • Learn about salt production at the Maras Salt Mines
    Full description

    During this Sacred Valley day tour, go to the must-visit sites of Cusco and have a chance to try traditional Incan beer. Get picked up from your hotel in Cusco's city center and head to your first stop, Mirador Taray. 

    Take in the spectacular views of the Andes and the Sacred Valley to prepare for your day of discovery. 

    Continue to the town of Pisac, the site of a popular market. See how locals dye alpaca wool with natural plants of the region. Visit the archaeological site and see its terraces, Incan cemeteries, and royal buildings. 

    Afterward, move on to Moray to learn about the history of the Incas and wonder at their mysterious circular terraces.

    Head to the nearby village of Maras and learn about its history as a center for salt production at the Maras Salt Mines. Admire the unique quilt work of over 3,000 salt ponds spilling into the Sacred Valley. From here, go to Urubamba and enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.

    Continue with a drive along the Urubamba River towards the town of Ollantaytambo to visit the ruins. Marvel at the remarkable Incan architecture built during the Incan Empire's heyday. In addition to the ruins, see an amazing rock formation that represents the Incan god of Wiracocha.

    After your time at the ruins, choose to return to Cusco with your guide or to stay in Ollantaytambo so you can continue your personal travels to Machu Picchu.

    Includes
    • Hotel pickup
    • Private transportation to the Sacred Valley
    • English and Spanish-speaking professional guide
    • Small-group tour (between 2 and 8 participants)
    • Buffet Lunch at a local restaurant in Urubamba
    • Cusco Tourist Ticket (paid at the venue)
    • Entrance to Maras Salt Mines (paid at the venue)
    • Drinks
    Not suitable for
    • People with back problems
    • People with heart problems
    • Wheelchair users
    • People with vertigo
    Covid-19 precautions

    You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You must bring your own headphones
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You must fill out a travel information form
    • You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Comfortable clothes

    Know before you go

    • Entrance to all Inca archeological sites is free until further notice due to COVID-19 regulations
    • The tour itinerary is subject to change
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.6 /5

    based on 42 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      4.7/5
    • Value for money
      4.7/5

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    The Sacred Valley is stunning. My group was super small -- just one lovely couple from Brazil and me! Our driver was amazing (I could never drive in Peru) and our guide was fantastic! We saw so much in one day. Pisac is a highlight, and the salt mines. The tour does end at 17:00 in Ollantaytambo, and it's a 2 hour drive back to Cusco. This is an incredible way to get an overview of some top sites near Cusco and a foundation of the history of the Incas. I definitely recommend.

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    June 14, 2022

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    Rebecca – United States Verified booking

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    While it was too much in a day for me, I can’t fault them that I chose it! Our guide was really good at keeping us together and in order so we could see everything there was to see, and did a great job of explaining in both English and Spanish. Often things get lost when guides switch languages, but he did really well! Just be prepared for a full, busy day, and I’d say it’s worth it if you’re limited on time and want to see as many Incan remains as possible. The buffet lunch was also good.

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    May 18, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – United States Verified booking

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    We had a great guide that was super knowledgable. Our only complaint is that we felt rushed through the sites. This was a lot of locations to view in one day, I feel like the tour could have be done in 2 days to give you time to really be able to see all the sites and spend time walking around it. Some places we spent less than 30 minutes touring.

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    May 5, 2022

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