Best of Sacred Valley Tour: Moray, Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq
Best of Sacred Valley Guided Tour – Explore the best and most unique sites of the Sacred Valley on a leisurely full-day tour with a local guide. This private experience is perfect for those who have only one day to explore the western side of the Sacred Valley and want to see the best sites. Visit Moray, the Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo to enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of the area. Embark on a day trip to the Sacred Valley and explore its stunning highlights; Visit the impressive Moray, Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo and Ollantaytambo.
Embark on a day trip to the Sacred Valley and explore its stunning highlights; Visit the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo, an ancient Incan fortress, Explore the Maras Incan Salt Pools, a unique cultural and natural attraction; Discover the archaeological site of Moray, an Incan agricultural laboratory. Visit the Pisac Market, where you can find local handicrafts and souvenirs; and Visit the Chinchero Ruins and see the traditional weaving techniques of the locals. Whether you’re catching the evening train to Machu Picchu or planning to spend the night in Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, this tour caters to all. Plus, you can start this tour from Cusco, Ollantaytambo, or Urubamba.
SACRED VALLEY TOUR DETAILS
OVERVIEW
Enjoy a personal and flexible private guided tour of the Sacred Valley conducted by a friendly and Expert Explore Adventures Peru Tour Guide
✔️Explore Amazing Inca & Historic Sites such as the incredible fortress of Ollantaytambo
✔️Be amazed by Moray circular terraces and the Maras Incan Salt Pools, where locals still farm the salt by hand
✔️Get the best Scenic Views of the amazing Sacred Valley and nearby snow mountains during a scenic drive to Moray and Salineras Salt pans
✔️If you are going on a multi-day trek to Machu Picchu, this is a perfect activity to spend an Acclimatization day while exploring the best of the Sacred Valley
✔️Unlike the standard bus tours, we do not waste your time by stopping at commission stores. You get to explore and experience the real Sacred Valley with a friendly local guide.
✔️Avoid crowds and enjoy a private tour at your pace. Enjoy a personal experience, and go at your own pace. You will be able to talk to your guide and ask questions and be involved during the tour.
ITINERARY
Your day adventure to the Sacred Valley starts with the pickup from your Accommodation
- We will first drive to the Hill-top area of the Sacred Valley and visit Chinchero, A small town famous for its spectacular mountain views, the traditional textile weaving centers, and the well-preserved Incan ruins.
- We will then continue to the amazing circular Inca Terraces of MORAY, believed to be an elaborate agricultural laboratory where the Incas could determine the optimal growing conditions for different crops.
- Visit the famous SALT MINES of MARAS, where locals, since pre-Inca times, have been obtaining Salt by evaporating warm salty water from a local subterranean stream.
- After visiting these unique sites we make a stop at a local restaurant for a deserved lunch (Lunch is at an extra cost)
Finally, we visit Ollantaytambo – One of the grandest Inca sites in the Sacred Valley, boasting Inca terraces, an otherworldly Temple of the Sun, a Water Temple with ceremonial fountains, and much more. - At the end of the tour, we can drop you off at either your Hotel or Train station in Ollantaytambo *** (in case your trip plans continue to Machupicchu)
INCLUSION
Included
- Pickup from your Accommodation (it can be in Cusco, Ollantaytambo or Urubamba as well as from the train station); and drop-off at your Hotel
- Professional English-speaking Local Guide
- Private transportation
Not Included:
Sacred Valley Tourist Ticket / Pass (We are happy to add this ticket cost to your tour) Alternatively, please bring cash to purchase this ticket at the first site we visit.
- Lunch and drinks
- Any other extra expenditures
- Gratuities
PRICES
English guided Tour
- Adults 50.00 USD
- Children under 2 years Free
Not included
- Entry to Moray: S/ 70 (usd 18.00) per person.
- Entry to Maras: S/ 10 (usd 3.50) per person.
For us, Semi-Private journeys mean more intimate experiences with an average of 2 participants in a group and fully supported by private experienced staff. Select your travel date and join our upcoming amazing journeys. No problem if your date does not match with other listed fixed departures, we can open a new departure just with you on any date you wish. Feel free to email us or call us at +51 984804470, with any questions or to confirm availability over the phone.
WHY EXPLORE
WHAT MAKES EXPLORE ADVENTURES PERU BETTER THAN THE REST?
Experienced Tour Guide. We hire the best, most accomplished, experienced Explore Adventures Peru guides. Travel & Trek with someone who hiked the Inca Trail for over 900 times, Salkantay Trek for over 500 times, Ausangate Trek for over 300 times, Lares Trek for over 200 times, being at Machu Picchu for over 1000 times.
WE HAVE A 99.8% CLIENT SATISFACTION RATE! Undoubtedly, the most honest and accurate feedback comes from our clients themselves. With the goal of constantly improving our service, a post-treks survey is taken from each client in order to assess our staff, equipment and food.
BEST EQUIPMENT. We source all of our sleeping tents, dining tents and sleeping pads from north face, Equipment, an Americans and european outdoor company that has been making time-tested high altitude equipment since 1830. We don’t use locally made tents, which have a tendency to topple over in the wind or leak in the rain, like some operators.
BEST FOOD. We prepare hot meals on the mountain using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible. Trust us, the box lunches that every other company gives to their clients day in and out will sap your energy for they are dry, tasteless and comprised of empty calories.
SMALL GROUPS. In an effort to provide a more personalized service to our passengers, we in Explore Adventures Peru have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people (min 2 – max 8 / average 5). This fact alone sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.
BOOK NOW
...
