Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo

Pisac, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo in two days with a guide and all the logistics arranged.

A 2-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley from Cusco covers Pisac's archaeological site and colonial town, the Inkariy Museum, Moray's Inca terraces, the salt mines of Maras, and Ollantaytambo's streets and temple ruins. Private transport, hotel pickup, all entry fees and lunch both days are included. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese. Children from age 12 are welcome. Overnight accommodation in the Sacred Valley is not included but can be arranged separately.

The experience

Day one starts at Pisac, an Inca town built high above the colonial settlement below. You walk the terraces and the town itself, then have time to browse the artisan fair and silversmiths' workshops. The Inkariy Museum comes next, with rooms displaying pre-Hispanic cultures of ancient Peru. After lunch, you visit the Centro de Cultura Viva de Yucay, where local people demonstrate weaving, dyeing, adobe-making and the preparation of chicha, a traditional corn drink, and you meet llamas and alpacas in the Andean highlands.

Day two takes you to Moray, where concentric Inca terraces descend into a natural amphitheater. The Incas built this as an agricultural laboratory to test 20 different microclimates and ensure crop production across the empire. From there you drive to Maras, a town built around ancient salt mines that have been worked since pre-Columbian times. The white salt wells contrast sharply with the clay-colored earth, making it one of the most photographed landscapes in the valley. Lunch is included again. The afternoon ends in Ollantaytambo, the last living Inca town, where you walk the streets and squares, then climb to the archaeological site above the town to see the Temple of the Sun and the stonework technique the Incas used to fit blocks without mortar.

Your guide travels with you both days in a private vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco or the Sacred Valley are included. The itinerary is built to end in Ollantaytambo, which positions you to board a train to Machu Picchu the following day if you wish.

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout both days.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
• all entry fees to Pisac, the Inkariy Museum, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo.
• lunch both days made with local products.
• a professional guide in your chosen language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Youth (12 to 15 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Qente travel

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the major Sacred Valley sites covered in two days with a guide handling the route, timing and entries: the private transport and fixed schedule mean you move between sites without arranging anything yourself, and the two-day structure gives you time to walk and explore each stop instead of rushing through.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What is Pisac and why do we spend time there on day one?

Pisac is an Inca town built on a mountainside above a colonial settlement of the same name. You visit the archaeological terraces at the top, walk through the colonial town below, and have time to shop at the artisan fair and silversmiths' workshops before moving on to the museum.

What will I see at Moray and Maras on day two?

Moray is a series of concentric Inca terraces built into a natural bowl, designed as an agricultural laboratory to test different growing conditions. Maras is a town built around ancient salt mines where white salt wells are still harvested against clay-colored soil, creating a striking landscape.

What happens at the Centro de Cultura Viva de Yucay?

Local people demonstrate traditional weaving, dyeing, adobe-making and the preparation of chicha, a corn-based drink. You also have a close encounter with llamas and alpacas in the Andean setting.

Is accommodation included in this tour?

Hotel accommodation is not included, but the tour ends in Ollantaytambo, which allows you to stay overnight in the Sacred Valley before catching a train to Machu Picchu the next day. Your guide can help arrange lodging.