Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Private or Small-Group
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 37 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Private or Small-Group worth booking?
Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Private or Small-Group is a 8-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $75 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 37 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (37)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $75 per person
This is the perfect day trip for those looking to experience a mix of culture as well as natural beauty. Learn the ancient textile techniques of Chichero weavers, the salt mines of Maras, farming Terraces of Moray, disco
What you get
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Cusco or Sacred Valley hotels
- Demonstration of traditional Andean weaving techniques in Chinchero
- First aid kit and emergency bottled oxygen on board
- Professional multilingual guide (English, French and Spanish)
About this experience
This is the perfect day trip for those looking to experience a mix of culture as well as natural beauty. Learn the ancient textile techniques of Chichero weavers, the salt mines of Maras, farming Terraces of Moray, discover the handmade process of the sacred drink of the Incas 'Chicha' and the Citadel of Ollantaytambo will take your breath away. Don't forget that if you book with advance time a VSA photographer will be part of your adventure. (coordinate the details by message) Why Visit South America? -This tour is a private or 6 small group adventure. -We connect with the communities: We visit a local house where premium handmade textiles are produced where the locals teach you the manufacturing process step by step. Also, we visit a local Peruvian bar where they produce the famous drink of the Incas 'Chicha' -Enjoy local gastronomy! Our guide will help you choose among the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley to enjoy a different gastronomic experience.
What's included
Included
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Cusco or Sacred Valley hotels
- Demonstration of traditional Andean weaving techniques in Chinchero
- First aid kit and emergency bottled oxygen on board
- Professional multilingual guide (English, French and Spanish)
Not included
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Admission fees
What you'll see and do
Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero
We'll learn about traditional women Tissue and coloring techniques.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Sacred Valley
Pick up at 8am. We drive for about 45 mins and stop by the small town of Chinchero to learn about the ancient techniques of arts and textiles by local people of the area. We then continue to visiting Moray, the agricultural testing site of the Incas while passing through beautiful valleys and begin to see snow capped peaks of the Andes. The Incas carved out the dome-like shaped into the ground to test out optimal growing temperatures for difference crops. After spending 30mins exploring, we drive 15mins to Maras, where we will explore and learn about the ancient salt mines. We will see 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountain which is fed by a mountain stream of water. After exploring the area, we drive about 45 mins to our final stop of Ollantaytambo before returning to Cusco. Marvel at well-preserved features such as the Temple of the Sun and Manyaraqui Square while observing the megaton rock structures, terraces, and steps leading up to the highest point. Return to Cusco by 4/5pm.
360 minutes here · Admission not included
Salinas de Maras
Maras are incredible salt mines that date back to pre-Inca times.
40 minutes here · Admission not included
Maras Moray Tours
Moray is known as the ancient Inca agricultural testing site.
40 minutes here · Admission not included
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
A massive Inca fortress with large stone terraces on a hillside
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Visit South America
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 37 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
5 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
37 verified traveler reviews for Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Private or Small-Group. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Visit South America
Visit South America is amazing! We gave them a two and a half weeks itinerary: from the Peruvian Amazon, to the Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu/Cuzco, to Lake Titicaca, to the Bolivian Salt Flats all the way to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile and they arranged it all. Faultlessly. Without a hitch. At a competitive price. We were met at airports, hotels and borders: always on time, always with a smile. The drivers were super safe, the vehicles comfortable and in great condition and the guides were knowledgeable, pleasant and spoke good English. And we were often given room upgrades at various hotels due to their connections. Visit South America’s representatives were always on call, checking on our progress regularly and ready to help if needed. We cannot recommend them highly enough and would definitely use them again.
via Tripadvisor
Most amazing South America trip
Had the most amazing trip with a group of friends visiting Peru and Bolivia with the help of Kevin and the Visit South America team. His assistance in putting together our itinerary from our research and his own recommendations was fantastic. We have had the best trip and couldn’t fault the service at all. Both Kevin and his local team were always available to make sure everything went smoothly and last minute itinerary changes weren’t an issue. Thanks again guys!
via Tripadvisor
Exceptional Service & Truly Reliable
From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Kevin and his team delivered a well-organized, seamless trip across South America, handling every detail with professionalism and care. They were incredibly reliable, responsive, and flexible, especially when it came to last-minute changes and unexpected situations. That level of support made the entire journey feel smooth and stress-free. If you’re looking for a travel partner that is dependable, attentive, and truly experienced, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. An outstanding experience overall.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience and successful management of unforeseen
We opted for 2 days private Cusco/Machu Picchu tour with upgraded hotel for our family. Best part of ability to customization of the plan and flexibility tour operator to tailored it to our need. We were flying into Cusco from 3 different airports and my son missed the connection to Cusco. Visit South America quickly worked on alternative private transfer to bring him to Machu Picchu with reasonable price and we felt Visit South America knows how to handle such unforeseen situation and get best out of it. Guide was amazing, suggestions they shared for our vegetarian food needs were perfect, minute details they carved called out and discussed were very useful. Visit South America knows what they are into and what their clients needs are.
via Tripadvisor
Sacred Valley Tour & Day Trip to Lake Humantay
My husband and I took 2 tours with VSA in 2025 after using our credit and rebooking our cancelled trip from 2020. The communication was straightforward but I noticed typical reply time was not prompt and sometimes delayed for several days. However, our tours were well led with our guide Guillermo. We were grateful for the wisdom he shared, especially his spiritual and cultural insights. Guillermo's relaxed and easy going attitude was a great pace for us and you could tell he was friendly and known in the community. Our Sacred Valley tour was customized based on our pick up and drop off and we enjoyed the rural areas and tourist destinations where we picked up gifts and souvenirs. This was one of our favourite areas to visit in Peru. There were many moments to learn and experience the Incan lifestyle from visiting ruins, seeing textiles, agriculture and food preparation, and mineral harvesting. Our day trip to Lake Humantay was a long drive out for a moderately difficult hike with nice views. I'm unsure if this is a must see if other hiking excursions are planned but it was a great way to experience the acclimatization in altitude. The breakfast and lunch spot was great and we enjoyed our buffet style meals. Lake Humantay was scenic and required moderate fitness level or tolerance to altitude.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 15+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $75 to $251
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 13
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Visit South America, who run 5 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.7.
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Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Private or Small-Group: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Private or Small-Group cost?
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Prices start at $75 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cusco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Private or Small-Group take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cusco is not rushed.
Is Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Private or Small-Group worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 37 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Private or Small-Group?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Private or Small-Group suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 15. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Private or Small-Group?
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Around 13 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cusco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cusco and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Private or Small-Group start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cusco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cusco?
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On Outty we rank every Cusco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, Full-Day Humantay Lake Trek (Meals Included), Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cusco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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