Sacred Moments

Full day 3 destinations

Inca Ruins & Culture

This Sacred Valley Tour is a moderate adventure that encapsulates its most renowned places with some real local experiences provided by Juntas Explorer. This sacred valley day tour from Cusco integrates destinations such as Moray, Maras and Chinchero with the purposeful experiences with the communities. It establishes a more humanized and fully content exploration of the Andes in a single memorable cusco sacred valley tour.
This is a complete day adventure that unites the mind-blowing circular Inca terraces, and living salt mine and vibrant living culture within a well-developed program. You will have a more intimate experience than merely sightseeing but still have a chance to see the usual highlights of the Sacred Valley. The tour is an ideal addition to other Cusco adventures that would provide you with the cultural background of the area.
Whether you book this Sacred Valley day tour out of Cusco as a tour by itself, or as part of your extended trip, the tour focuses on authentic community engagement and responsible tourism. It provides a combination of history, nature and Andean culture that cannot be forgotten and that one has the ultimate idea of the region.

Difficulty

Easy

Starting price

USD 360.00

USD 400.00

Ideal length

Full day

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Itinerary

Day-by-day plan

Day 1

Sacred Valley Full Day Tour from Cusco

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The start of your Sacred Valley Full Day Tour is in the morning in which you are picked at the specified time at your hotel, located in Cusco. A scenic coach ride into the Sacred Valley, towards Moray, on a comfortable tourist bus. Such a leg presents stunning Andean views and quaint villages as you look forward to the spectacular Inca terraces coming your way.
In Moray you will get to know the interesting circular terraces that Incas constructed to conduct various experiments with agriculture in various altitudes and microclimates. Your professional official guide describes the higher engineering and scientific design of each level. You’ll have breathtaking mountain scenery with in-depth exploration about the Inca innovation and then you move on.
The next site is the continuation of the trip to Maras, where one can see the old salt mines where they are actually escorted to walk through evaporative ponds that locals still use today.
These salineras have been making salt over time, and bring revenue and culture back to life.
You get to know the whole process of harvesting and the historical meaning of it during Inca times.
The tour then follows the iconic sites with the Chinchero area which offers a more personal contact. You’ll have a Traditional Pachamanca lunch at midday with your hot stones in an underground earth oven in the traditional Andean style. The meat, potatoes, corn and herbs prepare high flavors as the local families tell the stories of preparation.
After lunch you’ll have a pleasant stroll around beautiful Andean sceneries and jovial llamas and alpacas around. It is a quiet moment to be able to relax and take in the beauty of the Sacred Valley. After an interesting morning exploring the city, the afternoon is dedicated to visiting a local community where we can study the traditional art of weaving and natural dyeing and come back to Cusco.

The Impact of Your Experience
This experience contributes to creating real opportunities for women in the region.Local women participate through cultural activities, food preparation and community-based experiences, helping generate income and preserve traditional knowledge.

Highest altitude

3,760 m

Lowest altitude

3,400 m

Route

Cusco – Moray – Maras – Chinchero – Cusco

Difficulty level

Easy

Included

What's included and not included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cusco
  • Private transportation throughout the day
  • Professional local guide (Spanish / English)
  • Entrance fees to Moray and Maras
  • Community experience and traditional weaving demonstration
  • Traditional pachamanca lunch with local families
  • All taxes and service fees

Preparation

What to bring

Comfortable clothing and walking shoes

Comfortable clothing and walking shoes

Sun protection, hat and sunglasses

Sun protection, hat and sunglasses

Reusable water bottle

Reusable water bottle

Light jacket for afternoon breeze

Light jacket for afternoon breeze

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the Sacred Valley full day tour? +

The tour includes hotel transfers, professional guide, entrance fees to Moray and Maras, community weaving experience and traditional pachamanca lunch.

Is lunch included in the Tour to Sacred Valley? +

Yes, a delicious traditional pachamanca lunch cooked in an underground earth oven is fully included and prepared by local families.

What is the difficulty level of the Cusco Sacred Valley tour? +

The tour is rated Easy. It involves light walking on mostly flat or gentle paths suitable for all fitness levels.

Does the tour visit Machu Picchu? +

No, this is a dedicated Sacred Valley day tour. It can be perfectly combined with a separate full day Machu Picchu tour.

Who operates this Sacred Valley experience? +

The tour is operated by Juntas Explorer with a strong focus on responsible tourism and direct support for local communities.

Is transportation from Cusco included? +

Yes, comfortable private transportation with pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Cusco is included in the price.