Cusco to Ollantaytambo via Maras & Moray: Private One-Way Transfer
Travel from Cusco to Ollantaytambo with private stops at the Maras salt pans and the Moray terraces along the way. Your driver waits at each stop and then drops you at your hotel or the train station in Ollantaytambo.
5-6 Hours With Stops
Fixed Price, No Meter
Maras & Moray Stops
Insurance Included
Cusco to Ollantaytambo via Maras & Moray Rates
Vehicles for Your Cusco to Ollantaytambo Transfer
All prices are per vehicle for the one-way transfer, and already include your driver, vehicle, and tolls. Therefore, the number you see is the number you pay. For full specifications and photos of every vehicle in our fleet, visit our complete fleet page. Also, group discounts can be arranged directly with our support team.
Sedan
1-3 Passengers
A Toyota Corolla or Hyundai Elantra is ideal for solo travelers and couples, because it fits up to 2 large suitcases and 2 carry-ons.
Minivan / SUV
4-5 Passengers
A Toyota Avanza or Hyundai H1 offers extra room, so small families or groups of friends can travel together comfortably.
Executive Sprinter Van
6-15 Passengers
A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Renault Master has reinforced luggage racks, so it suits larger groups and trekkers carrying bulky gear.
What the Cusco to Ollantaytambo Transfer Includes
This one-way transfer links two of the best-known sites of the Sacred Valley: the centuries-old Maras salt pans and the circular terraces of Moray. As a result, you finish in Ollantaytambo, ready for your train to Machu Picchu or a night in town.
Stop One on the Maras and Moray Route: Salt Pools
Maras is a network of more than 3,000 small salt pools that has been in continuous use since Inca times, still fed by a natural saltwater spring. Also, you can read more about the history of the salt pans on Wikipedia.
Stop Two on the Maras and Moray Route: Inca Terraces
Moray’s concentric circular terraces are believed to have functioned as an Inca agricultural laboratory, because each level creates a slightly different microclimate.
Cusco to Ollantaytambo: Private Transfer vs. Other Options
Comparing Your Cusco to Ollantaytambo Options
There are a few ways to get from Cusco to Ollantaytambo while seeing Maras and Moray. Next, the comparison below looks at each option.
Group Bus Tours
Most group tours loop back to Cusco, so you cannot finish in Ollantaytambo unless you arrange separate transport.
Shared Van Tours
However, shared vans mean sharing your schedule with other travelers you have not met, and the slowest group member sets the pace.
Independent / Public Transport
Reaching Maras and Moray independently requires negotiating with local taxis at each stop, since public transport does not run directly between them or onward to Ollantaytambo.
Private Transfer via Maras & Moray
Instead, a private transfer lets you decide how long to stay at each stop and finish directly at your Ollantaytambo hotel or train station without waiting on anyone else.
Why Choose a Private Cusco to Ollantaytambo Transfer
What Every Transfer Guarantees
You can spend more time at the stop you care about most, because the schedule is entirely at your group's discretion.
Adjust the order or timing of stops with your driver's input, since the itinerary isn't fixed to a bus company's schedule.
Every driver on this transfer speaks English, so your driver can share context on each stop along the way.
Because every transfer includes mandatory Peruvian transit insurance (SOAT) and tolls, both are built directly into your quoted price.
How Your Cusco to Ollantaytambo Transfer Works
Four Simple Steps
Book Online
First, reserve your date and vehicle category, including your preferred pickup time.
Morning Pickup From Your Hotel
Next, your driver picks you up from your Cusco hotel, typically in the morning.
Visit Maras & Moray
Your driver waits at each stop while you explore the salt pans and the circular terraces.
Arrive in Ollantaytambo
Finally, your driver drops you at your hotel or the train station in Ollantaytambo.
Everything Included in Your Cusco to Ollantaytambo Booking
Every Detail Covered
Why These Details Matter on a Travel Day
A travel day with a train connection is not the place to discover that a detail was missed. For example, every transfer includes the following as standard.
A direct WhatsApp line to our support team, active around the clock during your transfer.
Because tolls are already built into the fare shown on this page, there are no surprises on the day.
Because every driver is experienced with the Maras and Moray stops, the road to Ollantaytambo is familiar ground.
Because your itinerary is flexible, your driver can adjust stop order or timing on the day, based on your group’s pace.
Planning the Rest of Your Sacred Valley Trip
Want the Full Sacred Valley Experience?
However, our Sacred Valley Day Tour covers Pisac and Ollantaytambo on a separate full-day trip. For tickets, hours, and drive time to the first stop, read our guide to Moray Cusco.
Looking for a Direct Transfer?
Instead, our Ollantaytambo Shuttle is the fastest way to reach the train station without extra stops.
Need a Hotel Transfer Too?
Our Sacred Valley Shuttle can take you directly to your hotel in the valley before or after your tour.
Safety and Legal Guarantees from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
What We Guarantee on Every Transfer
Because every transfer we operate follows the same safety and legal standards as the rest of our fleet, you get the same protection on every route.
In addition, every vehicle carries the mandatory Peruvian SOAT policy, which covers passengers in the event of a traffic accident.
Also, our drivers are professionally licensed and experienced with the Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo route.
Our support team is reachable over WhatsApp at any hour, so help is available throughout your transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Maras and Moray Transfer
How long does the transfer take?
Plan on about 5 to 6 hours, including the drive and your time at both stops. You can shorten or extend each stop with your driver.
Does the price include entrance tickets?
No, entrance tickets are not included. Moray is typically covered by the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico), which you can purchase separately. However, entry to the Maras salt pans is a small separate fee paid locally.
Can you drop us at the Ollantaytambo train station?
Yes. We can drop you at your hotel or directly at the Ollantaytambo train station. Once you share your train time, we will plan the day around it.
Is this a private or shared transfer?
This is a 100% private transfer. As a result, your vehicle and driver are reserved exclusively for your group.
Can we return to Cusco the same day instead?
Yes. Instead, for a round trip that returns to Cusco, see our Maras, Moray & Chinchero round trip.
What should we bring?
Because the stops are outdoors, we recommend sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, water, and a bit of cash for the Maras entrance fee.
Heading to Machu Picchu next? Read our guide to getting from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Still have questions? Visit our full FAQ page, or read more on our About Us page.
Ready to Book Your Transfer via Maras & Moray?
Once you are ready, reserve your private transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo in under two minutes. Also see our Sacred Valley Day Tour or Ollantaytambo Shuttle. Before you go, explore all of our routes and services from the Machupicchu Shuttle home page. Whatever your itinerary looks like, our team is ready to confirm every detail with you directly over WhatsApp.