Highlights
- Tour in a single day Chinchero, Moray, the Salineras de Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Pisac, following a wide route through the Sacred Valley.
- Observe in Chinchero a demonstration of the Andean textile process, from the washing of the fiber to the dyeing with plants, minerals and other elements used by local artisans.
- Walk through the archaeological park of Chinchero and recognize terraces, walls and construction bases associated with the old royal property of Túpac Inca Yupanqui.
- See Moray’s circular platforms from her viewpoints and listen to interpretations of agricultural management and temperature differences between her levels.
- Cross agricultural landscapes where corn, potato, quinoa, beans and other crops adapted to the different floors of the valley are produced.
- Walks: Short and moderate in every attractive
Itinerary
Cusco – Chinchero – Maras – Moray – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo – Pisac – Cusco
Highlight of the day: A complete route through archaeological centers, production communities, agricultural terraces, textile workshops and villages of the Sacred Valley.
Pick up at the hotel
The Peceros Agency Travel team will pick you up between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., depending on the location of your accommodation.
The collection can be done directly from hotels with vehicular access within the urban area of Cusco. When the establishment is on a narrow, pedestrian or restricted street, a nearby point will be coordinated.
During the first part of the journey we will climb from Cusco to the Chinchero plateau. The morning usually feels cold and, in dry season, there may be wind. It is advisable to keep a jacket by hand and not to store it in the bottom of the backpack.
Start technical data
- Pick-up time: 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Transportation: Van, minivan or tourist minibus
- Approximate duration of the first transfer: 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Departure altitude: Cusco, approximately 3,399 m s. n.m.
- Recommendation: Bring a light breakfast or apply for a box breakfast in advance
- Temperature: Cold during the first few hours
Chinchero
The first stop will be Chinchero, a town located approximately 30 kilometers from Cusco. The archaeological area is linked to the old royal property of Túpac Inca Yupanqui and preserves terraces, walls, enclosures and a church built on previous basements. (Culture Cusco)
Before or after the archaeological tour we will enter a textile center managed by local families.
The artisans will show how the fiber is cleaned, how it is spun and how different shades are obtained through plants, roots, flowers, minerals and other materials used in the area. They will also explain the meaning of some designs incorporated in blankets, chucks, belts and garments.
The demonstration is dynamic and allows you to directly observe each stage. The purchase of products is voluntary and there is no obligation to purchase them.
Then we will walk through sectors of the archaeological park. The terrain combines stone, earth, stands and moderate slopes. Due to altitude, some people may feel that they breathe faster, even without intense effort.
From the high sectors you can see fields and mountains that surround the plateau.
Salineras de Maras
After Chinchero we will continue by vehicle to the Maras district.
The road descends and crosses agricultural fields, small towns and open areas. In some sections there are curves, so movement-sensitive travelers can take their precautions before leaving.
When we reach the Salineras de Maras, we will observe a set of stepped pools built on the hillside. The salt water is distributed by small channels and, when evaporated, leaves crystals that are subsequently collected, dried and classified.
The pools are linked to families from the communities of Maras and Pichingoto. Salt production maintains a direct economic value for hundreds of families in the area.
The tour is from the authorized spaces. For conservation and safety reasons, walking between the pools is not always allowed.
The color changes depending on the season, humidity, production status and incidence of light. During the dry season white and light shades predominate; in rainy months you can see darker colors.
Moray
We will continue to the Moray Archaeological Park, consisting of depressions and circular terraces built on different levels.
The guide will explain the interpretations related to agricultural use of the site, water control and thermal variations that occur between platforms.
The visit is usually done from viewpoints and marked trails. The depth of the assemblies is best appreciated when walking along their edges, where the circular shape becomes clearer.
Moray is located in an open area. During the dry months there is intense sun and wind; during the rainy season sludgh, slippery surfaces and fog may appear.
Moray, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo and Pisac are part of the Sacred Valley circuit included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket. (COSITUC – BTC CUSCO TOUR TICKET)
Transfer to Urubamba
After Moray we will begin the descent into the valley.
During the journey you will observe fields and mountains that change shape as the vehicle loses altitude. The temperature becomes more warm as we approach Urubamba.
The tour is carried out by paved road and rural sectors. Depending on the traffic, the arrival at the restaurant may vary.
Buffet lunch in Urubamba
In Urubamba we will take a lunch break in a tourist restaurant.
The buffet may include tickets, salads, soups, meats, side dishes, Peruvian dishes, desserts and vegetarian alternatives. The exact variety will depend on the restaurant assigned for the departure.
this is a day with many stops. Lunch also works as a time to sit back, hydrate and recover energy before continuing to Ollantaytambo and Pisac.
Vegetarian feeding requests are usually easy to coordinate; other requirements may need prior confirmation.
Ollantaytambo
After lunch we will continue to Ollantaytambo, approximately 94 kilometers from Cusco.
This archaeological site had religious, agricultural, administrative and defensive functions. Among its best known elements are the terraces, the stone enclosures and the upper sector where you can see a wall composed of large blocks. (COSITUC – BTC CUSCO TOUR TICKET)
The hike begins near the square and ascends by stone bleachers. The effort is short, but constant. Some people may feel tired on the legs or shortness of breath, especially after lunch.
It is not mandatory to go up quickly. The guide will pause to explain the sectors and allow the group to reorganize.
From the terraces you can see the village, the valley and the mountains that surround Ollantaytambo. On the slopes, deposits and structures built in high sectors can also be distinguished.
After the archaeological tour, the group will be able to observe part of the urban layout of the village, with narrow streets, stone walls and water channels.
Travel to Pisac
At the end of the visit we will continue through the valley following the route to Pisac.
This section allows you to observe the Vilcanota River, agricultural land and towns located between mountains. The trip can feel long due to the number of places traveled during the day.
The guide will take advantage of part of the transfer to explain the organization of the Sacred Valley and announce the indications for the last visit.
Pisac Archaeological Park
The last main stop will be the Pisac Archaeological Park, located approximately 33 kilometers from Cusco.
The whole consists of agricultural, urban and religious sectors. It also has a large funerary area built in the mountain. (COSITUC – BTC CUSCO TOUR TICKET)
Depending on the schedule, transit and access conditions, the route can be concentrated in the viewpoints and sectors that are viable within the programming.
From the top you can see the way the terraces cover the slopes and adapt to the relief. Old deposits or qolas, roads and enclosures distributed on different levels can also be recognized.
The ground features stone, earth and unevenness. At the end of the day, fatigue may feel more than in the morning, so it is advisable to walk carefully.
Pisac Market
When time and operation allow, we will make a stop at the Pisac market.
Here you can find textiles, ceramics, jewelry, wood products, alpaca items and other souvenirs.
The purchase is optional. We recommend checking the products, asking the price before paying and carrying money on suns for small purchases.
The visit to the market can be reduced or eliminated when there is delay in the road, high congestion or closure of the archaeological parks.
Return to Cusco
After Pisac we will start the return to Cusco.
The arrival is scheduled around 7:00 p.m. The tour will end approximately one block from the Plaza de Armas.
The schedule can change by transit, weather conditions, time spent by the group, festivities, road controls or operational modifications.
Technical Details
- Approximate altitude: 3,760 m s. n.m.
- Distance from Cusco: Around 30 km
- Estimated time of visit: 50 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Type of terrain: Stone, compact earth, bleachers and earrings
- Difficulty: Moderate for altitude
- Transportation: Tourist vehicle to the vicinity of the access
- Lunch: Buffet in Urubamba
Notes on our service
Pick-up and Return
The collection is between 6:30 a.m. The exact schedule will depend on: The passenger must be prepared at the reception ten minutes before the confirmed time. When the vehicle cannot reach the door, a nearby point will be coordinated.
Pick-up and Return
The arrival is scheduled around 7:00 p.m. Direct return to the hotel is not guaranteed in group service due to vehicle restrictions and the transport route. In private service you can coordinate the return to the hotel when there is access.
Completion in Ollantaytambo
Passengers continuing to Machu Picchu can request to finish the tour in Ollantaytambo. This request must be made before booking to review: We do not recommend booking a train that is too close to the estimated time of arrival, as the route may have delays. Train time; Visiting time; Transfer to the station.
Luggage
For this tour you only have to carry a small backpack. Do not leave inside a stored suitcase: Travelers who end up in Ollantaytambo should report the number and size of their bags. Passport; Money; Cards.
Payments and Changes
To confirm the reservation you can request an advance or full payment. Reservations made near departure may require full payment because the company must confirm services immediately. The balance must be paid within the indicated period.
Availability
The Sacred Valley Full Day Tour has daily departures.
We recommend booking:
- Group service: At least 24 hours before.
- Private service: Between 48 and 72 hours before.
- Large Groups: One week in advance.
- Guides in other languages: Several days in advance.
- High season: As soon as the travel date is known.
Reservations requested with less than 24 hours must be coordinated directly with the Peceros Agency Travel reservation area.
We will do our best to confirm the service, but acceptance will depend on:
- Availability of the vehicle.
- Availability of the guide.
- Quotas at the restaurant.
- Road conditions.
This tour does not include Machu Picchu or Inca Trail, so it does not require booking six months in advance.
Information about the tickets
The program includes the entry to Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Pisac.
These four sites are part of the partial circuit of the Sacred Valley of the Tourist Ticket of Cusco. (COSITUC – BTC CUSCO TOUR TICKET)
Tourism Ticket Considerations
- It’s personal.
- It may require the presentation of a document.
- It does not allow entry to the Salineras de Maras.
- The entrance to Maras is managed separately.
- It must be kept in good condition.
- It should not be transferred to someone else.
- Students must submit valid documentation.
- Rates may vary by nationality and category.
Information about lunch
The tour includes buffet lunch in Urubamba.
The exact offer depends on the assigned restaurant, but may contain:
- Preparations with vegetables.
- Peruvian dishes.
Bottled beverages, beer, wine and other special consumptions may have additional cost.
Vegetarian requirements must be reported before the tour.
Vegan diets, gluten-free, lactose-free or related to severe allergies need prior confirmation. The company will pass the application to the restaurant, but travelers with severe allergies must carry their own implements when there is a risk of cross-contamination.
Transport information
The tour is made in a tourist vehicle assigned according to the number of passengers.
Features
- Professional driver.
- Seat belts.
- Pre-cleaning.
- Space for small backpacks.
- Communication with operations.
- Stops in authorized locations.
- Capacity according to the group.
Route conditions
- The main road is paved.
- Access to Maras includes secondary sections.
- There are curves during several sectors.
- The traffic can increase in Ollantaytambo, Pisac and access to Cusco.
- During the rainy season there may be delays.
- Large vehicles do not enter all the streets of the historic center.
Rules inside the vehicle
- Wear a seat belt.
- Don’t stand while the vehicle is moving.
- Not smoking.
- Don’t drink alcohol.
- Keep the corridors free.
- Don’t leave trash.
- Inform the driver if he feels dizzy.
- Check the belongings before going down.
Accessibility
The tour has moderate hikes and several bleachers.
Chinchero
It features stone, earth, slopes and slopes.
Moray
Observation from viewpoints is relatively accessible, although there are dirt roads.
Salineras de Maras
Some viewpoints may have ramps, bleachers, and uneven surfaces.
Ollantaytambo
It is the most demanding stop for the number of steps.
Pisac
The terrain combines trails, stone and unevenness.
People with limited mobility can take part in the tour, but not all sectors have wheelchair access.
In private service it is possible to reduce walks and organize the pace, although we can not guarantee full access.
Travel restrictions
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations can occur in Peru and affect the route.
Roads can be blocked and traffic can be suspended. In these circumstances, Peceros Agency Travel will attempt to maintain the program through reasonable route or schedule changes.
When it is not possible to operate safely, the tour may be modified, rescheduled or cancelled.
Any change will be coordinated by the area of operations. Passenger, guide and driver safety will take precedence.
Weather conditions
During the rainy season, they may occur:
- Heavy rain.
- Loose stones.
- Slippery surfaces.
- Vehicle delays.
- Temporary closure of some sector.
- Less visibility.
The guide will be able to reduce a visit or change order when there is a risk.
The Directorate of Culture of Cusco maintains special surveillance in parks such as Pisac, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo and Moray during the rainy months. (Culture Cusco)
Health and altitude
The route reaches heights above 3,700 m s. n.m. during the morning.
Some passengers may feel:
- Accelerated breathing.
- Lack of appetite.
We recommend spending a day or two of acclimatization in Cusco before the tour.
Also convenient:
- Drink water.
- Avoid alcohol in excess.
- Sleep properly.
- Eat light before you go out.
- Walking without running.
- Inform the guide of any discomfort.
Passengers with heart or respiratory conditions should consult with their doctor.
Seniors with knee, hip, or balance problems should consider private service.
Lost objects
Each passenger is responsible for their belongings.
Before leaving the vehicle, restaurant or attractive, check that you are wearing:
- Train tickets.
Peceros Agency Travel will help you search for reported objects, but you cannot guarantee your recovery.
Purchases
Shopping in workshops, markets and shops are voluntary.
The company is not responsible for:
- Quality of products purchased directly.
- Later changes.
- Price differences.
- Objects left in establishments.
Request a voucher when you make a purchase of considerable value.
Passenger conduct
The company may withdraw from service a person who:
- Assault other passengers.
- Put the group at risk.
- Damage archaeological heritage.
- Ignore safety instructions.
- It is under severe alcohol or drug effects.
- Respect for residents or workers is lacking.
- Enter restricted areas.
In such cases it will not be returned for unused services.
Book your Sacred Valley Full Day Tour
The Sacred Valley is not understood from a single stop. Its true dimension appears when it travels its villages, observe the crops, enter the archaeological sites and listen to those who maintain activities transmitted between generations.
Book with Peceros Agency Travel and choose between group or private service to tour Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Pisac in a day organized from Cusco.
Inclusions
- Pick-up from the stated hotel area or a nearby coordinated point when vehicle access is restricted.
- Tourist transportation in a vehicle selected according to the group size and route conditions.
- Qualified driver assigned to the tourist transportation used on the route.
- Fuel and operating costs of the vehicle. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Professional guide for route coordination, assistance and interpretation of the main sites.
- Explanations in Spanish or English, according to programming. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Textile demonstration in Chinchero. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Entrance ticket for the attraction specified in the booking confirmation.
- Entry to the Moray Archaeological Park. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Entering the Salineras de Maras. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Lunch at a selected local restaurant; dietary requests must be reported in advance.
- Operational assistance before and during the tour for the services included in the booking.
- A basic first-aid kit carried by the guide for initial assistance during the route.
- Return transfer to the hotel or agreed point when vehicle access and the contracted service allow it.
- Taxes applicable to the service. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- The Sacred Valley Partial Tourist Ticket includes Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Pisac and has a published validity of two days. (COSITUC – BTC CUSCO TOUR TICKET).
- Meals not specifically indicated in the itinerary, including personal orders and upgrades.
- Bottled water, snacks and additional drinks purchased during the route.
- Tips for guides, drivers, cooks or support staff; gratuities are voluntary.
- Personal purchases, souvenirs and other expenses chosen by the traveler.
- Products of the Salineras de Maras.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Personal travel insurance, including medical care, evacuation and trip interruption coverage.
- Professional medical care or evacuation expenses required during the trip.
- Accommodation before or after the tour unless it is expressly listed in the package.
- Services not expressly mentioned.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Costs caused by changes requested by the passenger.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Authorizations for drones or professional equipment.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
Upgrades
The following services can be requested before the tour:
- Box basic breakfast; Reference Price: From USD 10.00 per person
- Box breakfast special; Reference Price: From USD 15.00 per person
- Additional Private Guide; Reference Price: From USD 70.00 per group
- Guide in another language; Reference Price: Previous quote
- Children’s chair for the vehicle; Reference Price: From USD 10.00
- Supporting staff; Reference Price: From USD 5.00
- Lunch with special diet menu; Reference Price: From USD 10.00 additional
- Transfer from hotel outside the urban area; Reference Price: Previous quote
- Private return to hotel; Reference Price: Previous quote
- Complete of the tour in Ollantaytambo; Reference Price: Previous coordination
- Transfer of luggage to Ollantaytambo; Reference Price: Previous quote
- Superior category vehicle; Reference Price: Previous quote
- Professional photo shoot; Reference Price: Previous quote
Prices are referential and may vary depending on the date, number of passengers and availability.
Discounts
- Students from 18 to 25 years: Check the available discount. A physical and valid college card showing the name of the university, student name, photograph and expiration date is required. A legible copy must be sent when booking.
- Children under 18 years old: Check reduced rate. A copy of the passport or identity document must be sent during the reservation.
- Children under 11 years old: Consult child rate. A copy of the passport must be presented.
- Peruvian passengers: You can access differentiated fares of the Tourist Ticket by presenting current ID.
- Young children: Must be declared in the reservation even when accessing a special condition.
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