Itinerary
Discover what awaits you in the TOUR SUPER SACRED VALLEY – 1 DAY
day 1
Chinchero, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, Pisac
The best of the Sacred Valley in a single day.
Chinchero, the circular terraces of Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo and Pisac, with a buffet lunch in Urubamba.
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Chinchero and weaving center
By tourist transport, 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. · Cusco → Chinchero
We pick you up at dawn at your hotel in Cusco and head to Chinchero, the highest natural viewpoint between the city and the Sacred Valley. We explore its archaeological site and a craft center, where you will see up close how Andean weaving keeps its ancestral techniques alive.
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Circular terraces of Moray
By tourist transport · Chinchero → Moray
We continue to the amazing circular terraces of Moray, a natural Inca laboratory where microclimates made it possible to experiment with crops from the highlands, the coast and the jungle.
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Maras Salt Mines Highlight
By tourist transport · Moray → Maras
Next, the Maras Salt Mines will surprise us: thousands of salt pools shining in the sun, worked by hand since pre-Inca times.
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Buffet lunch in Urubamba
By tourist transport · Maras → Urubamba
We reach Urubamba, the heart of the Sacred Valley, to enjoy a buffet lunch surrounded by Andean scenery.
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Ollantaytambo Fortress
Guided visit on foot, in the afternoon · Urubamba → Ollantaytambo
We enter the imposing Ollantaytambo Fortress, where the military, agricultural and ceremonial history of the Incas comes together. Today it is also the starting point of the route to Machu Picchu.
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Pisac and its artisan market
By tourist transport · Ollantaytambo → Pisac
We finish at the Pisac archaeological complex, famous for its mountainside terraces and temples, and at its colorful artisan market, with textiles, pottery and local crafts.
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Return to Cusco
By tourist transport, approx. 7:30 p.m. · Pisac → Cusco
We return to Cusco with memories of the treasures of the Sacred Valley.
Day details
- Duration: Approx. 12 hours (7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
- Difficulty: Easy, with short walks and some stairs
- Altitude: Minimum 2,792 m / 9,160 ft (Ollantaytambo) · Maximum 3,762 m / 12,343 ft (Chinchero)
- Meals: Buffet lunch
Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisac in a single day. Want to continue to Machu Picchu? Discover Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2 Days.
What is this day like? check our photos
Includes
Guide and transport
- Information before the tour.
- Hotel pickup: Hotels in Cusco’s historic center; outside that area we arrange a nearby meeting point.
- Tourist transport: Round trip.
- Professional bilingual guide: Spanish or English.
Meals
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba: Typical Andean dishes, salads, vegetarian options and regional desserts.
Not include
Entrance fees
- Tourist ticket (Boleto Turístico): For Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. Partial 70 soles or General 130 soles (foreign adult).
- Maras Salt Mines entrance: 20 soles, separate from the tourist ticket.
Other
- Meals not mentioned and drinks.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
Prices TOUR SUPER SACRED VALLEY – 1 DAY
Rates per person
Traveling soon? We recommend booking early to secure your date, but we have daily departures and, depending on the date, you can also book just a few days ahead. Ask us about availability.
Need accommodation in Cusco?
Our team will help you find the best option for your stay.
Packaging list
- Documents: Passport or ID.
- Clothing and footwear: Light clothes for the day, a warm jacket and comfortable shoes.
- Sun protection: Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Rain protection: Rain poncho and waterproof jacket, from November to March.
- Other: Water bottle, camera (optional) and cash for a snack or souvenirs.
Recomendations
- Entrance fees not included: For Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Pisac you need the Partial Ticket (70 soles, approx. US$ 21) or the General one (130 soles, approx. US$ 40). The Maras Salt Mines have a separate entrance of 20 soles (approx. US$ 6). You can buy them on the day, but it is better to do it beforehand to avoid delays.
- Cash in soles: It speeds up paying for the entrance fees. Some points accept cards, with a surcharge of about 5 %, and sometimes dollars, although change is not always available.
- Students: For the student rate of the tourist ticket, bring your original physical university ID, with photo, full name, university and expiry date.
- Breakfast: It is not included and there is no breakfast stop. Ask your hotel for a box breakfast or buy something light the night before.
- Good for acclimatizing: Much of the tour is at a lower altitude than Cusco, which is why many travelers do it during their first days.
- Comfortable shoes: There are short walks and some stairs in the archaeological complexes.
- Local shopping: At the Chinchero weaving center and in Maras you can buy textiles, alpaca garments, Maras pink salt and other products that directly support Andean families.
- Rainy season: The tour runs all year. From November to March, bring a raincoat or rain poncho.
F.A.Qs
Which places do we visit?
Chinchero and its weaving center, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac with its artisan market.
How long is the tour?
About 12 hours. It starts between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. and ends around 7:30 p.m.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, at hotels in Cusco’s historic center. If your hotel is outside that area, we arrange a nearby meeting point.
Is breakfast included? Is there a stop to buy food?
Breakfast is not included and, because of the departure time, there is no breakfast stop. We recommend asking your hotel for a box breakfast or buying something light the night before.
Is lunch included?
Yes. It includes a buffet lunch in Urubamba, with typical Andean dishes, fresh salads, vegetarian options and regional desserts. If you prefer an upscale restaurant, you can choose one at an extra cost.
Do I need the tourist ticket?
Yes. It is required to enter Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Pisac:
- Partial ticket (foreign adult): 70 soles, approx. US$ 21.
- General ticket (foreign adult): 130 soles, approx. US$ 40.
Does the tourist ticket include the Maras Salt Mines?
No. The Maras Salt Mines have their own entrance fee of 20 soles (approx. US$ 6).
How much is the tourist ticket for students and children?
- Foreign student or child aged 10 to 16: 70 soles, approx. US$ 21, with original passport.
- Foreign student aged 17 to 22: 70 soles, approx. US$ 21.
Students must show their original physical university ID, with photo, full name, university and expiry date. Children up to 9 years old do not pay entrance.
How are entrance fees paid? Are cards or dollars accepted?
We recommend bringing cash in soles. Some points accept cards, although there is usually a surcharge of about 5 % and it depends on the signal. Dollars are sometimes accepted, but change is not always available.
Should I buy the tickets in advance or on the day?
You can buy them on the day, but we recommend buying them beforehand to avoid delays and save time on the tour.
How difficult is it?
It is easy. There are short walks inside the archaeological complexes and some stretches with stairs.
Is it good for my first days in Cusco?
Yes. Many travelers do it during their first days, because much of the tour is at a lower altitude than the city.
What are the minimum and maximum altitudes?
Between 2,792 m (9,160 ft) in Ollantaytambo and 3,762 m (12,343 ft) in Chinchero, the highest point.
Can children and older adults take part?
Yes. It is an ideal tour for families, couples and travelers of all ages; we recommend it from 5 years old. There is no age limit for adults, as long as they can move around on their own and walk short distances comfortably: many travelers over 75 enjoy it without any problem. As it is a shared service, the group follows a general pace; if you want more time or extra breaks, you can choose the private service.
Do children aged 3 and over pay for a seat?
Yes. For safety reasons and under current transport regulations, passengers aged 3 and over must have their own seat, especially on a full-day tour.
What clothes should I bring?
Comfortable shoes, light clothes for the day, a warm jacket, a raincoat, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
In which languages is the tour guided?
In Spanish and English. For other languages, such as German, French or Portuguese, a private guide is required and must be arranged in advance.
Does the tour run in the rainy season?
Yes, it runs all year. From November to March we recommend bringing a raincoat or rain poncho.
How long do we spend at each site?
Times may vary slightly depending on the group’s pace:
- Chinchero: 30 minutes.
- Weaving center: 20 to 25 minutes.
- Moray: 30 minutes.
- Maras Salt Mines: 45 minutes.
- Lunch: 1 hour.
- Ollantaytambo: 40 to 50 minutes.
- Pisac: 40 to 50 minutes.
- Pisac market: 30 minutes.
Can I buy textiles or local products?
Yes. At the Chinchero weaving center and at the Maras Salt Mines there is time to discover and buy products made by local communities: textiles woven with ancestral techniques, alpaca garments, handmade jewelry, Maras pink salt, chocolates and other typical products. Besides taking home a special souvenir, you directly support the Andean families who keep these traditions alive.
What if the altitude affects me?
Our guides carry a first aid kit and an oxygen tank for any emergency. If you feel very tired, you can stay in the vehicle until you recover.
How does the booking process work?
1. Availability check: Write to us at info@sakuraexpedition.com or on WhatsApp at +51 941 411 418 to check your dates. We will send you a booking form that each participant must complete.
2. Traveler details: To manage the booking we need, exactly as shown in the passport, full name, gender, passport number, date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) and nationality.
3. Guarantee: We ask for a guarantee per person to secure your space. We recommend booking early, especially on holidays and in high season.
4. Final confirmation: Once the booking is confirmed, you will receive the official invoice and your place will be 100 % guaranteed.
How do I pay the balance?
In cash, in US dollars or soles, in Cusco, one or two days before the tour, according to the conditions given by your sales executive.
Can I cancel or change the date?
Yes, up to 48 hours before departure. In that case an administrative fee applies, which is deducted from the total amount as appropriate.
Do you have more questions?
Message us on WhatsApp at +51 941 411 418 or email info@sakuraexpedition.com.
