{"id":44,"date":"2026-07-09T00:13:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T22:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/?p=44"},"modified":"2026-07-09T01:13:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T23:13:38","slug":"sacred-valley-maras-and-moray-tour-1-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/09\/sacred-valley-maras-and-moray-tour-1-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacred Valley + Maras and Moray Tour 1 Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[tab title=\u00bbShort Itinerary\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h2>Short itinerary<\/h2>\n<h3>Day 1: Cusco \u2013 Chinchero \u2013 Moray \u2013 Maras \u2013 Urubamba \u2013 Ollantaytambo \u2013 Pisac \u2013 Cusco<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Early morning pickup at your hotel or Airbnb in the historic center of Cusco by Pakareqtampu Travel.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer to the town of Chinchero to appreciate its agricultural terraces and a demonstration of ancestral textiles.<\/li>\n<li>Guided visit in Moray to learn about the advanced agricultural laboratory and its concentric terraces.<\/li>\n<li>Exploration of the ancient Maras Salt Mines and contemplation of a spectacular panoramic view of the valley.<\/li>\n<li>Buffet lunch with typical Andean gastronomy at a tourist restaurant in Urubamba.<\/li>\n<li>Guided tour through the huge walls, the Temple of the Sun, and the enclosures of the Ollantaytambo fortress.<\/li>\n<li>Visit to the Pisac archaeological center and subsequent optional tour through its famous handicraft market.<\/li>\n<li>Return journey in tourist transportation toward the city of Cusco, ending the day in the afternoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[close-tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=\u00bbDetailed Itinerary\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h2>Detailed itinerary<\/h2>\n<h3>Day 1: Cusco \u2013 Chinchero \u2013 Moray \u2013 Maras \u2013 Urubamba \u2013 Ollantaytambo \u2013 Pisac \u2013 Cusco<\/h3>\n<p>06:00 \u2013 06:30 Hotel pickup \u2013 Transfer to Chinchero. We will begin this excursion to the Sacred Valley with a pickup from your hotel in the historic center of Cusco (approx. 6:00 a.m.). We will head toward the traditional Andean town of Chinchero (3,762 m a.s.l.), where you can appreciate its agricultural terraces and women weavers who keep alive the ancestral techniques of the Sacred Valley of the Incas textiles.<\/p>\n<p>09:00 \u2013 10:00 Moray \u2013 Inca agricultural laboratory. We will continue the Sacred Valley circuit by visiting Moray, an archaeological site that functioned as an agricultural laboratory. Here you will learn how the circular Inca terraces were used to acclimate different crops according to the altitudinal zone. This point is an essential stop on any Cusco Sacred Valley tour itinerary.<\/p>\n<p>10:30 \u2013 11:30 Maras Salt Mines \u2013 Natural salt ponds. Our Cusco Sacred Valley excursion continues with a visit to the Maras Salt Mines, more than 3,000 natural salt ponds that have been exploited since pre-Inca times. From here, you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the entire Sacred Valley.<\/p>\n<p>12:00 \u2013 13:00 Lunch in Urubamba. We will head toward Urubamba, the heart of the Peru Sacred Valley tour, to savor a buffet lunch with typical Andean dishes at a tourist restaurant. This stop will allow you to recharge your energy before continuing the tour.<\/p>\n<p>13:30 \u2013 15:00 Ollantaytambo \u2013 Archaeological complex. We will visit the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo (2,792 m a.s.l.), one of the most important places on the super Sacred Valley tour. You will admire its enormous stone walls, the Temple of the Sun, and the Princess Baths while exploring one of the last inhabited Inca cities in the world.<\/p>\n<p>15:30 \u2013 17:00 Pisac \u2013 Urban and religious center. Our excursion through the Sacred Valley of the Incas ends with a visit to the Pisac archaeological center, famous for its agricultural terraces and its religious and military function. Depending on the itinerary, you can also tour the Pisac handicraft market, ideal for purchasing souvenirs of the Cusco Sacred Valley tour.<\/p>\n<p>17:00 \u2013 19:00 Return to Cusco. We will conclude our Sacred Valley 1-day tour, returning to the city of Cusco with an approximate arrival at 19:00 hours. This experience will allow you to explore the most emblematic points of the Sacred Valley of the Incas tour in a single day.<\/p>\n<p>[close-tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=\u00bbInclusions\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h2>Inclusions<\/h2>\n<h3>Includes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional bilingual guide from Pakareqtampu Travel (Spanish and English).<\/li>\n<li>Pickup from your hotel or Airbnb by Pakareqtampu Travel.<\/li>\n<li>Tourist transport.<\/li>\n<li>Buffet lunch.<\/li>\n<li>First aid kit.<\/li>\n<li>Oxygen tank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Does not include<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Partial tourist ticket (Boleto Tur\u00edstico Parcial).<\/li>\n<li>Entrance fee to the salt mines.<\/li>\n<li>Personal expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>We recommend bringing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Partial or general tourist ticket (Boleto Tur\u00edstico).<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable and light clothing.<\/li>\n<li>Hiking footwear.<\/li>\n<li>Water, sunscreen, and a hat.<\/li>\n<li>Cash for purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[close-tab]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[tab title=\u00bbShort Itinerary\u00bb] Short itinerary Day 1: Cusco \u2013 Chinchero \u2013 Moray \u2013 Maras \u2013 Urubamba \u2013 Ollantaytambo \u2013 Pisac \u2013 Cusco Early morning pickup at your hotel or Airbnb in the historic center of Cusco by Pakareqtampu Travel. Transfer to the town of Chinchero to appreciate its agricultural terraces and a demonstration of ancestral [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_tour_highlight":"<h2>Presentation<\/h2>\r\nThe Sacred Valley + Maras and Moray Tour 1 Day is a complete and fascinating journey designed for travelers who wish to explore the maximum cultural, historical, and scientific expression of the Incas in an optimal timeframe. With the comprehensive and logistical support of Pakareqtampu Travel, you will venture into the Sacred Valley, visiting the picturesque town of Chinchero and its textile traditions, the amazing agricultural experimentation laboratory of Moray, and the impressive Maras Salt Mines, where more than 3,000 pools of artisanal natural salt extraction can be appreciated.\r\n\r\nThe adventure continues by descending into the monumental archaeological fortress of Ollantaytambo, one of the last living Inca cities, after enjoying a comforting buffet lunch with typical Andean dishes in Urubamba. The experience culminates by touring the spectacular terraces and religious sectors of Pisac, guaranteeing a commercially attractive, completely safe itinerary endowed with the operational excellence that only Pakareqtampu Travel can offer you.","_tour_days":"","_tour_nights":"","_tour_location":"","_tour_activities":"","_tour_group_size":"","_tour_language":"","_tour_difficulty":"","_category_image_index":1,"_post_gallery":["https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chinchero04.webp","https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chinchero03.webp","https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chinchero02.webp","https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/moray02.webp","https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/maras01.webp","https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pisaq01.webp","https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pisaq02.webp","","",""],"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cusco"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":57,"href":"https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44\/revisions\/57"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakareqtamputravel.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}