--- title: Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour with Moray & the Salt Mines lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 64 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 33 of 72 (Sacred Valley Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/sacred-valley-of-the-incas-tour-with-moray-the-salt-mines/ --- # Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour with Moray & the Salt Mines **Guidekin's take:** Cover Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray and Chinchero in one Sacred Valley circuit. Transport, guiding and a buffet lunch in Urubamba are included; archaeological site tickets and Maras entry cost extra. 4.97 from 64 reviews at €90 per person for 9h. In our comparison: #33 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Cusco Sacred Valley Tour or Super Sacred Valley Tour is one of the most preferred full-day trips from Cusco. It takes you to all archeological sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas including Maras Moray. This full-day Sacred Valley Tour starts with a visit to the archaeological site in Pisac and continues to different Inca sites in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray, and culminates with a visit to the ancient Inca ruins in Chinchero. This is one of our signature tours. To offer you the best of this full-day experience, we include authentic Peruvian buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Urubamba. We recommend signing up for the Super Sacred Valley Tour while you acclimate in Cusco as the tour offers the best introduction to Inca civilization. This will be useful on your trip to Machu Picchu. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: Buffet lunch in Urubamba **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 64 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Machu Picchu Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.97 from 64 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 64 of 64. - 5 stars: 62 (97%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' cultural knowledge and lunches; the packed itinerary can feel rushed **Praised:** - Guides explain Inca history and local culture in detail - Patient answers to questions and attention to individual needs - Tasty lunches at the restaurant stops - Comfortable vehicles and careful driving - Thoughtful timing to avoid crowds at busy sites **Complaints:** - Some find the packed itinerary rushed, while others report enough time for photos and questions Written by Guidekin from the 36 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-11-16 to 2026-09-23); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Bi-Lingual local tour guide - Buffet lunch in Urubamba - Roundtrip transport ## Not included - Entrance tickets to archaeological sites USD 20 (70 Soles per person) - Entrance to Maras 10 Soles - Any Private Expenses - Maras ## Itinerary 1. **Pisac** (1h 30m) - We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco at 0700 AM. Then in our private transport we will embark on a journey to Pisac. On our way we’ll be having a quick stop at a viewpoint in Taray. It offers a stunning view of the valley below. You will be able to see Urubamba... 2. **Urubamba** (1h) - Once you have had your fill of Pisac, we will be driving you to Urubamba. It is the lowest part in the Sacred Valley of Incas. Here we will be stopping for a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. 3. **Ollantaytambo** (1h 30m) - After relishing a typical meal, we will be continuing the tour and will be visiting Ollantaytambo. This was the most prominent site during the Inca empire. Here you will be able to witness the advancement of Incas town planning. Ollantaytambo is one of the oldest and... 4. **Maras Moray Tours** (1h) - After touring Ollantaytambo, we will be visiting Maras and Moray. Both these sites have played a prominent role and continue to do even today. Moray is home to circular agricultural terraces which served as an agricultural laboratory to Incas. Each level has a different... 5. **Maras** (1h) - is home to the salt mines. It has been passed down generation after generation. Locals here continue to practice the traditional Solar Evaporation salt farming method. Our local expert will be explaining to you in detail. 6. **Chinchero** (1h) - Culminating the full day sacred valley tour, we will be visiting Chinchero. It is home to Andean textile. This beautiful and serene village is often overlooked by tourists. It houses a white washed church which was once a royal palace of Incan emperor Pachacutec. Among all... 7. **Cusco** (5m) - Later in the evening, we will be driving you back to Cusco city. We will be dropping you off at Plaza Regocijo, a block away from Cusco’s main square – Plaza de Armas. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Sacred Valley Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #33 of 72** | €90 | 9h | 4.97 (64) | shared | | [2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Cusco](/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-sacred-valley-and-machu-picchu-guided-tour-from-cusco/?format=md) | €501 | 2 days | 4.99 (1022) | shared | | [Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley](/peru/cusco/tours/food-and-culture-full-day-tour-in-the-sacred-valley/?format=md) | €251 | 10h | 5.0 (184) | shared | | [Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo](/peru/cusco/tours/sacred-valley-full-day-private-tour-from-urubamba-ollantaytambo/?format=md) | €127 | 9h | 4.99 (212) | private | Ranked #33 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €1348, median €428; typical length 2 days. 31 of 72 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/sacred-valley-tours/?format=md ## More in Cusco - All Cusco tours: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/sacred-valley-of-the-incas-tour-with-moray-the-salt-mines/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md