Peru Sacred Valley Private Tour: Chinchero, Moray, Salt Mines
Cover the main tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas on this private day trip from Cusco, without the hassle of planning a complex itinerary. Visit the Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero citadels, plus the Moray agricultural experimentation center and the salt mines (entrance fees extra). Enjoy flexible time at each site to explore at your own pace.
Highlights
- ✓See the three main Inca citadels in the Sacred Valley in one day
- ✓Learn more about the sites from your guide than you could on your own
- ✓Private transportation and hotel pickup included for convenience
- ✓Dedicated guide and driver for a flexible schedule
What you'll see & do
- ✓We pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am, then we will go to the town of Chinchero, which is located about 45 minutes from the city of Cusco, in this Inca town we will visit one of the textile centers where we will see the demonstration of dyeing of alpaca wool with natural dyes as it was done in Inca times opting for the natural colors of plants and some minerals, after seeing this demonstration we will visit the Inca citadel of Chinchero where we will see palaces, temples, agricultural terraces among others .
- ✓After visiting the archaeological zone of Chinchero, 25 minutes away we will visit the 3000 famous salt mines pools where we see how people harvest salt as it was done in the time of the Incas.
- ✓After exploring the salt mines, we will visit Moray, one of the agricultural experimentation centers of Inca times, this place is well known for the large number of microclimates that each Inca platform has from the upper part to the lower part.
- ✓About 45 minutes from Moray is Ollantaytambo an Inca citadel that shows us one of the most impressive megalithic works of Inca time, with lithic blocks that weigh between 80 to 100 tons, we will also have the opportunity to visit the famous astronomical temple dedicated to the Sun God. .
- ✓After this place 30 minutes away is the town of Urubamba where we will give a 45 stop minute to have lunch, after this place we will visit the archeological zone of Pisaq, with temples palaces, agricultural terraces, and others, after this place we will return to the city of Cusco.
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Professional driver guide.
What's not included
- ✓Salt Mines Ticket S/20.00 soles per person.
- ✓Tourist tickets S/70.00 soles per person.
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Tips
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum 2 people required to take this private tour.
We will pick you up from any hotel of Cusco city to the indicated hour in the itinerary.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Peru Sacred Valley Private Tour: Chinchero, Moray, Salt Mines
Cover the main tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas on this private day trip from Cusco, without the hassle of planning a complex itinerary. Visit the Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero citadels, plus the Moray agricultural experimentation center and the salt mines (entrance fees extra). Enjoy flexible time at each site to explore at your own pace.
Highlights
- ✓See the three main Inca citadels in the Sacred Valley in one day
- ✓Learn more about the sites from your guide than you could on your own
- ✓Private transportation and hotel pickup included for convenience
- ✓Dedicated guide and driver for a flexible schedule
What you'll see & do
- ✓We pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am, then we will go to the town of Chinchero, which is located about 45 minutes from the city of Cusco, in this Inca town we will visit one of the textile centers where we will see the demonstration of dyeing of alpaca wool with natural dyes as it was done in Inca times opting for the natural colors of plants and some minerals, after seeing this demonstration we will visit the Inca citadel of Chinchero where we will see palaces, temples, agricultural terraces among others .
- ✓After visiting the archaeological zone of Chinchero, 25 minutes away we will visit the 3000 famous salt mines pools where we see how people harvest salt as it was done in the time of the Incas.
- ✓After exploring the salt mines, we will visit Moray, one of the agricultural experimentation centers of Inca times, this place is well known for the large number of microclimates that each Inca platform has from the upper part to the lower part.
- ✓About 45 minutes from Moray is Ollantaytambo an Inca citadel that shows us one of the most impressive megalithic works of Inca time, with lithic blocks that weigh between 80 to 100 tons, we will also have the opportunity to visit the famous astronomical temple dedicated to the Sun God. .
- ✓After this place 30 minutes away is the town of Urubamba where we will give a 45 stop minute to have lunch, after this place we will visit the archeological zone of Pisaq, with temples palaces, agricultural terraces, and others, after this place we will return to the city of Cusco.
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Professional driver guide.
What's not included
- ✓Salt Mines Ticket S/20.00 soles per person.
- ✓Tourist tickets S/70.00 soles per person.
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Tips
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum 2 people required to take this private tour.
We will pick you up from any hotel of Cusco city to the indicated hour in the itinerary.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.