Sacred Valley of the Incas Day Trip: Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo & Písac

Are you ready to journey to the core of the Inca Empire? This comprehensive day excursion from Cusco offers the chance to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Sacred Valley, unveiling the significance of this remarkable region, which was once the heart of an extraordinary civilization.

Day Trip Overview

Upon selecting your preferred pickup location during the reservation process, we'll embark on our adventure toward Chinchero, a charming village situated just 40 minutes away from Cusco. Here, you'll have the opportunity to appreciate the stunning 17th-century church, constructed on the foundations of ancient Inca ruins.

Next, we will visit Moray, a significant agricultural research site known for its remarkable circular terraces, where the Incas ingeniously cultivated different crops at varying altitudes.

Continuing on, our journey will take us to the renowned Salt Mines of Maras, a captivating landscape featuring over 3,000 salt pans that have been utilized since pre-Hispanic days. After uncovering the legends behind these mines, we'll head to Urubamba for a delightful buffet lunch showcasing traditional Andean dishes, including meat, chicken, fish, and a variety of soups.

Following lunch, we will explore Ollantaytambo, an ancient Inca town that has preserved its charming cobblestone streets and magnificent ceremonial temple. Our adventure will conclude at the archaeological site of Pisac, recognized for its remarkable agricultural terraces and stunning valley views.

As our 12.5-hour immersion in history comes to an end, we will bid farewell in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

Day Trip Options

You will have the choice of the following options during the booking process:

1. Hotel Pickup Option

This choice includes pickups from hotels found in the following neighborhoods in Cusco at 6:20 am:

• Historic center: areas including San Blas, Calle Nueva Alta, Saphi, Ruinas, Matara, San Pedro, Av. Sol, Tullumayu, and Huascar
• Santa Ana: up to the church of Santa Ana
• Recoleta: up to the church of Recoleta and surrounding streets
• Additional areas: Zaguán del Cielo, Lucrepata, Wanchaq (up to Pachacuteq and Infancia), and Santiago (Puente Grau)

2. Meeting Point Option

For those who prefer to meet at a central location, you may select from the following options:

• Plaza Regocijo: pickup available between 6:45 am and 6:50 am
• Fountain at Plaza de Armas: pickup available between 6:45 am and 6:50 am
• Plazoleta Santa Ana: pickup available between 7 am and 7:10 am