SACRED VALLEY + ATV TOUR (Pisac + Moray + Maras + Ollantaytambo)

Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray, ATVs

Physical Level

Easy

Trip Style

Max Altitude

Group Size

INQUIRY ABOUT THIS TREK

This excursion begins in Cusco and heads towards Pisac, situated at the entrance of the Sacred Valley. Explore the remarkable ruins perched on the hilltop and take in the spectacular vistas. Following this, enjoy some time browsing the outdoor craft markets before hopping on ATVs to journey to the Maras Salt Mines. These mines feature thousands of salt pans carved into the mountainside where the locals extract salt. Next, visit the Moray terraces, which served as experimental gardens for the Incas. Finally, delve into the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, renowned for its stunning views over the Sacred Valley.

Itinerary

DAY 1:

Cusco + Pisac + Maras + Moray + Ollantaytambo + Cusco

At 7:00am, a guide will collect you from your Cusco hotel in a private van. We will start our journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas with a stop at the Mirador of Taray to appreciate a panoramic view of the Urubamba Valley and its traditional farming communities. Witness how agriculture in the Sacred Valley has remained relatively unchanged over the last five centuries.

We then proceed to the Pisac archaeological site, home to an impressive Inca cemetery with over 2,000 tombs. Explore the intricately designed agricultural terraces carved into the mountain, discover the Inca tunnel, and visit the religious area of this significant citadel. Afterward, enjoy approximately 20 minutes at the vibrant Pisac market before heading to Urubamba for lunch.

En route to the ATV camp, the guide will brief us on proper ATV usage. Our first stop will be the Salt Mines, where we will explore the extraordinary Maras salt mines. A natural spring at the valley’s summit releases a salt-rich stream, which is channeled into salt pans and evaporated to produce high-quality pink salt, a method used by the Incas for centuries.

Afterward, we will ride the ATVs to the Moray archaeological site, an ancient agricultural laboratory where the Incas created various micro-climates for crop cultivation. Following the guided tour of this unique site, we will return to the ATV camp before proceeding to Ollantaytambo, our final destination.

We will travel by van to Ollantaytambo, leaving the ATVs behind. Here, we will explore the well-preserved Inca village and the imposing Inca ruins, including the grand architecture of the Sun Temple atop the formidable terraces. The guide will elaborate on the significance of this site during the early Spanish conquest.

Following the tour in Ollantaytambo, we will return to Cusco, arriving around 6:30pm.

Places You Visit with INCA EXPEDITIONS on the Sacred Valley Tour:

The breathtaking viewpoint of the Sacred Valley (Mirador of Taray)
The extensive Pisac Inca ruins featuring remarkable examples of Inca architecture
The vibrant Pisac market, showcasing traditional local culture
A brief stop at Urubamba for lunch (not included in the price)
The Moray archaeological site, known for its Incan agricultural innovations
The renowned Pre-Inca Salt Mines of Maras, where salt is harvested as it has been for centuries
The magnificent Ollantaytambo archaeological site with stunning valley views

No other agency offers a tour covering all these sites in the Sacred Valley!

Inclusions

Included:

Small group size up to 10 participants
Professional English-speaking guide with extensive site knowledge
Private comfortable transportation
Tax
Personal ATVs
ATV equipment
First aid kit
Oxygen

Not Included:

Entrance tickets to archaeological sites: 70 soles (1 day only) or approximately US$20 per person, which must be purchased in soles at the first site (refer to important info for details)
Meals
Salt Mine entrance: 10 soles

Why to Choose

Why choose “INCA´S EXPEDITIONS”?

“INCAS EXPEDITIONS” is a 100% Peruvian local company and tour operator in Cusco, with many years of experience in hikes, adventure tours, and travel packages. We are a 100% local company.

Our dream as a local company is to offer personalized travel and hiking experiences, operated solely by local professional staff, focusing on a PERSONALIZED and HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE.

We are proud of our reputation as a travel operating agency, in addition to practicing RESPONSIBLE and SUSTAINABLE actions with the environment and local people.

We consider our staff as family and guarantee them a fair salary. We are very proud of our team! Without their support, we could not offer the quality of service that hundreds of our travelers have enjoyed.

At “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we are aware that our reputation and what our passengers say are crucial for our travelers to trust their next vacations; you can check the reviews our travelers leave on TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Google; in an honest and reliable operator to create your adventure in Peru.

We offer small groups of travelers.

To offer a more personalized service at “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we maintain a limit of 8 people for each of our groups. This distinguishes us from other companies that operate with larger groups.

About our tour guides

We are very proud of our guides. They are experts and professionals, fluent in English. They are experts and knowledgeable about the routes, and they are passionate about Inca heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to their continuous personal and professional development, researching to offer you accurate and recognized theories about Inca and Andean culture. They are friendly, athletic, and well-educated, with degrees in Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History, or Anthropology.

About our treatment of Inca Trail porters

Hiking with “INCAS EXPEDITIONS” is an uplifting experience, we prioritize your comfort and enjoyment throughout the hike, and you will have the assistance of our porters. You will interact with local people, explore incredible sites, and rediscover ancient Inca ancestral towns. Our porters carry your gear, prepare your meals, set up our camp tents, and take care of you while you relax.

We provide our porters for free with: jackets, sun hats, warm hats, shirts, pants, hiking boots, comfortable travel bags, canteens, back support belts, sleeping bags, mattresses, and travel insurance. All are hired from isolated communities, improving their economic circumstances and supporting the education of their children. We treat all our porters like family!

Our team

Our team (guides, cooks, porters, muleteers) and our equipment make “INCAS EXPEDITIONS” stand out among our competitors. On our adventure hikes, we include:

Our tents: Enjoy a good rest in our 4-season EUREKA Timberline tents. Our tents are for 4 people, but only 2 sleep in each, providing space for greater comfort and storage. They have a small vestibule for boots and poles.
Our foam mats: Separate and insulate from the ground.
Air mattresses: Available for rent for $20 USD.
Kitchen and dining tents: Used as a meeting room during meals, ideal for relaxing and chatting.
Tables and chairs: In the dining area, adapted to the day’s weather.
Travel bags: Provided the night before the trek.
Others: Pillows, rain covers for backpacks, survival shirts, and chemical toilets are provided during the trek.

Our commitment to social projection

At “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we have always believed in giving back to isolated local communities. As part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we carry out various social projects and always hire local people.

We are very proud to support our local people. We not only employ them but also support their families, contributing to a holistic approach with our employees from the Peruvian Andes and their loved ones.

Pricing

PRICES

GROUP PRICES

Number of Persons	Price Per Person
2 persons	$160 pp
3 persons	$157 pp
4 persons	$140 pp

Prices per person are based on the group size. Final payment will be determined by the final group size, with a maximum of 10 participants per group. A minimum of 2 people is required to form a group.

HOW TO BOOK THE TOUR?

To book your Sacred Valley + ATV Tour, please complete our booking form by clicking on “BOOK NOW” on our homepage or using this link.

Ensure you have the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT):

Full name as per passport
Gender
Passport number
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
Nationality

Next, a deposit of $53.00 USD per person is required to secure your Machu Picchu entrance and train ticket. You can make the deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our homepage or booking page.

WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE?

To avoid high credit card fees in Peru, you can pay in cash (US dollars or Peruvian soles) at our Cusco office. ATMs are available in the historical center for cash withdrawals. Alternatively, you can pay by VISA or PAYPAL online with a 5.5% service fee. To pay via PAYPAL, log in to your account and use our email address balances@incasexpeditions.com.

BOLETO TURISTICO (Tourist Ticket)

You can choose between a 1 Day or a 10 Day Boleto Turistico.

The 1 Day ticket costs 70 soles (approximately US $20) and is valid for one day, allowing access to multiple sites within the same day. No discounts are available with this ticket.

The 10 Day ticket, costing 130 soles (about US $40), is valid for 10 days and provides entry to 16 archaeological and cultural sites in Cusco, the south valley, and the Sacred Valley. This ticket offers the best value for visiting various sites within a few days. Students under 25 (with a valid ISIC card) and teenagers under 18 (with an ID card) pay 70 soles (US $20). Children under 11 enter for free.

Aditional information

List of Sites Covered by the Boleto Turistico:

Sacsayhuaman
Q’enqo
PucaPukara
Tambomachay
Pisaq
Ollantaytambo
Chinchero
Moray
Tipon
Piquillaqta
Museo Histórico Regional
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
Museo de Arte Popular
Museo de Sitio de Qorikancha
Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo
Monumento al Inca Pachacutec

Note: Entrance tickets to main archaeological sites like Sacsayhuaman, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Tipón, and Moray are not sold individually. You must purchase the Boleto Turístico to visit these sites. Tickets are available on Avenida el Sol near the Peru office or at the first site you visit. Payment must be made in soles; credit cards or US dollars are not accepted.

Important: The following sites are not included in the Boleto Turístico:

Qoricancha or Santo Domingo Convent (15 soles)
The Cathedral (25 soles)

BRIEFING

A briefing will be held the evening before the trek at 6pm in our office, located at Calle Garcilaso 210, office 213 (second floor) in the La CASA DEL ABUELO shopping center.

TIPPING

While tipping is not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated if you are satisfied with the services provided. Although tipping may not be customary in your country, it is an important aspect of the tourism industry in many destinations, including those served by Orange Nation. You are welcome to tip according to your perception of the service quality and the duration of your trip. Tips should reflect the service received.

ARE WE SUSTAINABLE?

Yes, we are a locally sustainable and responsible tourism operator, adhering to universal tourism principles: environmental protection and community benefit through respect for local culture and religion. All our local staff are trained to understand and respect both the locations and the people they work with.

RELATED TOURS