Sacred Valley, Maras & Moray Tour (Full Day)

Pisac

We’ll pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am. Then we’ll drive to the Taray viewpoint before reaching Pisac. Pisac is a Inca site built during the reign of Inca Pachacutec. It served as a resting place for the Inca royalty and as a astronomical observatory. We’ll visit the archaeological complex and then we’ll go to the nearby town, which is also named Pisac.

Urubamba

After exploring Pisac, we’ll drive to Urubamba town, which is located in the lowest part of the Sacred Valley. Here we’ll be having lunch.

Ollantaytambo

Our next stop will be Ollantaytambo. The construction of Ollantaytambo was ordered by Inca Pachacutec. It served as a temple until the Spanish conquest, when Manco Inca repurposed Ollantaytambo as a fortress. Ollantaytambo is famous for its magnificent stone buildings and terraces.

Maras, Moray and Chinchero

Next, we’ll visit Moray. This archaeological site features concentrical agricultural terraces,  which were used by the Incas to grow crops from other regions. Then, we’ll go to Maras, home of the pink salt mines. Maras comprises numerous water wells, which after being exposed to sunlight during hours produce pink salt. This mineral is later gathered by the local population. The salt mines of Maras create a unique landscape perfect for taking photographs.

Finally, we’ll drive to Chinchero town. Here we’ll visit the colonial church, which hosts beautiful paintings and sculptures. We’ll also explore the town and the local market.

Afterwards, we’ll return to Cusco.