Spend a full day exploring the Sacred Valley’s living Inca landscape: Pisac market and ruins, Ollantaytambo’s terraces, the experimental bowls of Moray and the pre‑Hispanic salt pans at Maras. This private tour bundles transport, guide and lunch for an efficient, context-rich visit.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step from the comfort of your hotel into thin, bright air and a private van that cuts through the high Andean light toward terraces that seize the horizon.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10–12 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers in normal health who can handle several short walks and stairs; altitude tolerance helps.
Wildlife
History
The Sacred Valley was a key agricultural and political heartland for the Inca; Moray’s concentric terraces functioned as experimental agricultural stations and Maras has been producing salt via pre‑Hispanic methods for centuries.
Conservation
High-Andean ecosystems are fragile—stay on trails, avoid disturbing agricultural terraces, and support local communities by buying directly from artisan cooperatives.
Reserve your spot on the Sacred Valley, Moray and Salineras in Private Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Acclimate before you go
Spend 24–48 hours in Cusco to adjust to altitude; avoid heavy exertion the first day to reduce headache and nausea risk.
Footwear for terraces
Sturdy shoes with good grip are important—many ruins have steep, uneven stone steps and loose gravel.
Cash for markets
Bring small Peruvian soles for market purchases at Pisac and small vendors at Maras—cards are not always accepted.
Sun protection
High-altitude sun is strong; wear SPF, a brimmed hat, and sunglasses even on cool mornings.
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction on uneven terraces and stone steps.
Layered clothing (fleece + wind shell)
Temperature can swing from cold mornings to sunny afternoons at altitude.
Reusable water bottle with filter or purification tablets
Staying hydrated helps combat altitude effects; potable water may be limited between stops.
Sun hat & high‑SPF sunscreen
Direct sun is intense above 3,000 m and reflected off light stone and salt pans.
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