Sacred Valley VIP tour ending in Ollantaytambo: Maras, Moray and the train
Chinchero at first light, the salt ponds of Maras, the terraces of Moray, lunch in Urubamba and the fortress of Ollantaytambo, where the day ends at 15:30 beside the train station. Compared with the VIP that returns to Cusco you give up Pisac and the drive home, and pay US$1 less. It is the route for travellers who want Maras and Moray and sleep in Aguas Calientes tonight.
Itinerary, hour by hour
Your pickup time arrives on WhatsApp the evening before. Traffic or weather can reorder a stop.
- 06:20Pickup in central CuscoHotel or meeting point in the historic centre
- 1 h on the road
- 07:40Chincherohighest point1 h 15 visit · 3,762 m
- 30 min on the road
- 09:30Maras salt mines45-min visit · 3,385 m
- 15 min on the road
- 10:30Moray45-min visit · 3,500 m
- 40 min on the road
- 12:00Buffet lunch in Urubamba50 min · 2,871 m
- 1 h 10 on the road
- 14:15Ollantaytambo1 h visit · 2,790 m
- 15:30Tour ends in OllantaytamboTour ends a short walk from the train station
What the US$31 covers, and what it doesn't
Included
- Pickup at your hotel in central Cusco (no return transfer)
- Tourist transport for the whole route
- Certified guide, English and Spanish
- Buffet lunch at Rustica, Urubamba
- Transfers between all the sites
- First-aid kit on board
Not included
- Tourist Ticket for the Inca sites of the route (Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo)
- Community ticket at the Maras salt mines
- Your own travel insurance
- Anything you drink or snack on along the way
- Tipping, at your discretion
- What you buy at the markets
- Train tickets and your onward transport from Ollantaytambo
Entrance tickets on this route
| Tourist Ticket | Valid at the Inca sites of this route: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo |
|---|---|
| Maras salt mines | Community ticket sold apart; the Tourist Ticket does not open it |
| How to pay | In soles, in cash, on the day — or add them when you book |
Who this tour is not for
If Pisac matters to you, it is not on this route: the VIP back to Cusco (US$32) visits it in the afternoon. If you would rather skip the early start, the Classic ending in Ollantaytambo (US$29) leaves at 07:20 but does not see Maras or Moray.
Before you book the VIP
Short answers to what we get asked most. If your question is different, write to us.
Does 15:30 really give me time for the train?
Yes for departures from 16:36; the station is about a 10-minute walk from where the tour ends. The most used are the 16:36 Inca Rail and the 19:00 Peru Rail. More on timing the train.
Which tickets do I pay?
The Tourist Ticket, valid here at Chinchero, Moray and Ollantaytambo, plus the Maras community ticket for the salt mines, which is sold apart.
Can I bring my luggage?
Yes. It travels with you in the vehicle and is unloaded in Ollantaytambo. Check your rail company's cabin-bag limit.
Is this a private tour?
No. VIP means the full Maras-and-Moray route, shared with up to 17–18 travellers and one certified guide in English and Spanish.
How early is the pickup?
Around 06:20 in central Cusco. We message the exact time on WhatsApp the evening before.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a buffet at Rustica in Urubamba at about 12:00. Upgrades: 14 Inkas US$35 total, Don Ángel US$46, Tunupa US$51.
What is the cancellation policy?
70% back with 30 days' notice or more; 50% under 72 hours; 30% under 48 hours; none under 24 hours or for no-shows. Refunds via WeTravel to the original card.
