Sacred Valley Maras Moray and the Salt Mines Private Tour

In recent years, the Sacred Valley, Vip, Moray, and the Salt Mines private tour has emerged as a highly recommended excursion, particularly following a visit to Machu Picchu. Referred to by various names such as the Sacred Valley VIP, Super Valley VIP, or Sacred Valley Extended tour, it offers an extensive itinerary encompassing five prominent tourist attractions: Moray, the renowned salt mines of Maras, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo, and the Inca citadel of Pisaq. This comprehensive journey provides a profound exploration of the cultural and historical richness of the Cusco region while showcasing its stunning landscapes.

During this private tour, participants also have the opportunity to witness the ancestral techniques of weaving and dyeing alpaca wool in the community of Chinchero, adding an immersive cultural dimension to the experience.

Moreover, the Maras Moray Sacred Valley and the Salt Mines tour is highly recommended for travelers seeking to optimize their time in Cusco. It serves as an ideal complement to a Machu Picchu visit and can seamlessly connect with a two-day and one-night tour of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, offering a deeper immersion into the region’s wonders. Whether for cultural enrichment or awe-inspiring vistas, this private tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Peru’s Sacred Valley.

For this private vip tour to the sacred valley, pick-up is at 7:00 am from your Hotel in the city of Cusco, our private transportation and your private guide will pick you up at the reception of your hotel, starting at the indicated time.

CHINCHERO will be the first place to visit, which is located about 50 minutes from the city of Cusco, in this Inca town we will visit the remains of the ancient Inca citadel, its temples, ceremonial plazas, Inca altars and remains of their Inca palaces.

After visiting the Inca remains, we will make a 25-minute stop at a textile center where the ladies of this place will demonstrate to us the dyeing and spinning of alpaca fiber, an ancestral custom since Inca times.

MORAY, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, is an ancient agricultural site consisting of concentric terraces carved into a natural depression. Built by the Incas, it likely served as an experimental agricultural laboratory. The terraces’ varying microclimates facilitated the cultivation of different crops, allowing the Incas to study and adapt plants to diverse environmental conditions. This innovative agricultural practice contributed to the empire’s food security and sustainability strategies, showcasing their advanced understanding of agronomy and engineering. Today, Moray stands as a testament to the ingenuity of the Inca civilization and remains a significant archaeological site, offering insights into ancient agricultural techniques and the relationship between humans and their environment.

THE SALT MINES of the town of Maras are an impressive natural place where salt has been exploited since pre-Inca times. This magical place has approximately 4,500 salt wells, where the salt water that comes out of the mountain is placed to evaporate it and obtain pink salt which is very good for your health.

URUBAMBA we will make a stop after visiting the Maras salt mines to have lunch and then we will continue to the archaeological zone of Ollantaytambo.

OLLANTAYTAMBO, is a remarkable Inca archaeological site renowned for its well-preserved ruins and strategic significance. In the Inca era, it served as both a ceremonial center and a military stronghold. The site’s impressive terraces, temple complexes, and urban layout reflect its importance as an administrative and religious hub. Ollantaytambo also played a crucial role in the Inca road network, serving as a key stop along the route connecting Cusco to Machu Picchu. Its strategic location allowed the Incas to control access to the fertile lands of the Sacred Valley and defend against potential invaders. Today, Ollantaytambo stands as a testament to the Inca Empire’s architectural prowess and strategic planning.

PISAQ, located in Peru’s Sacred Valley, is a renowned Inca archaeological site celebrated for its terraces, temples, and agricultural terraces. In the Inca era, Pisac held both ceremonial and practical significance. It served as a religious center where rituals and ceremonies honoring the gods and ancestors took place. Additionally, Pisac’s terraces supported extensive agricultural cultivation, showcasing the Incas’ advanced farming techniques and sustainable land management practices. The site’s strategic location along the Urubamba River also made it a vital point for trade and communication within the Inca Empire. Pisac’s rich history and multifunctional role highlight its importance as a cultural and economic hub in the ancient Andean world, After Pisaq we will return to the city of Cusco.