Quillarumiyoc Moonstone Day Tour: Sacred Valley
A full day visiting the Quillarumiyoc Moonstone, Ñaupa Iglesia, Moray, and Chinchero.
The Quillarumiyoc Moonstone Day Tour covers four distinct Inca and pre-Inca sites in a single day, starting with Quillarumiyoc itself — a temple complex named for a moon-shaped carving in its megalithic stonework, far less visited than the Sacred Valley’s headline ruins. From there, the day continues to Ñaupa Iglesia’s carved cave shrine, the concentric terraces of Moray, and Chinchero’s Inca stonework and textile centers.
Each stop involves a short walk (5 to 35 minutes) rather than sustained hiking, with altitude ranging from Quillarumiyoc at 3,657 m down to Ñaupa Iglesia at 2,800 m, before climbing back up to Chinchero at 3,800 m, the day’s highest point, reached last.
| 💰 From | $39 USD per person (group of 10) |
| ⏱️ Duration | Full day (~8:00 AM–afternoon) |
| ⛰️ Altitude range | Ñaupa Iglesia 2,800 m up to Chinchero 3,800 m |
| 🚶 Physical level | Moderate — short walks, 5-35 minutes each |
| 📅 Season | April–December |
| 👥 Group size | Private, 1-10 travelers (10+, contact us) |
| 🎂 Minimum age | 5+ with a guardian over 21 |
Four distinct sites in a single day, each with its own character and history. – Explore Quillarumiyoc, a temple complex named for its carved moonstone. – Visit Ñaupa Iglesia, a cave shrine with imperial Inca stonework and a fountain. – See Moray’s concentric agricultural terraces, still remarkably intact. – Finish at Chinchero, with its Inca ruins and traditional textile centers. This is the Quillarumiyoc Moonstone Day Tour, start to finish.
Quillarumiyoc sits in the Anta plains, well off the route most Sacred Valley day tours follow — which is exactly why it stays uncrowded. The site takes its name from a large megalithic stone carved with a crescent moon, thought to have served as an astronomical and ceremonial marker for the Inca priesthood who once used the site.
From Quillarumiyoc, the day continues to Ñaupa Iglesia, a natural cave shrine containing an imperial Inca fountain and carved stonework, before reaching Moray’s concentric terraces — an agricultural site whose function is still debated among archaeologists. The day closes in Chinchero, with its Inca stonework, ritual carvings, and traditional weaving demonstrations.
Both feature Quillarumiyoc, so it’s worth being clear about the difference. The Moonstone Trek 5 Days is a genuine multi-day trek, hiking from Quillarumiyoc over the Accoccasa Pass and on to Machu Picchu. This tour is different: a single full day by private vehicle, pairing Quillarumiyoc with Ñaupa Iglesia, Moray, and Chinchero, with no overnight component and no connection to Machu Picchu.
The Quillarumiyoc Moonstone Day Tour moves through a moderate altitude range across its four stops, without ever demanding sustained hiking. Quillarumiyoc, the starting point, sits at 3,657 m, while the day’s lowest point, Ñaupa Iglesia, comes next at 2,800 m — meaning the first real elevation gain of the day happens gradually, by vehicle, on the way to Moray and Chinchero.
Chinchero, the day’s highest point at 3,800 m, is reached last — a logical sequence, since travelers are naturally more acclimatized by the afternoon than they were at the start of the day.
8:00 AM — Departure from Cusco. Private pickup from your hotel, heading through the Anta plains toward the town of Ancahuasi.
Quillarumiyoc Ruins: A guided visit to the Quillarumiyoc temple complex — the carved moonstone, the priests’ quarters, caves, Inca trails, and several ceremonial areas.
Ñaupa Iglesia: Continuing to Ñaupa Iglesia, a natural cave shrine with an imperial Inca fountain, carved stonework, and a stone window resembling a portal.
Moray Agricultural Terraces: Visit Moray’s concentric circular terraces, along with the Pachar Moray viewpoint for sweeping Sacred Valley views.
Machu Qolqa Viewpoint: A stop at the Machu Qolqa viewpoint before continuing to Chinchero.
Chinchero Ruins & Textile Center: The day closes in Chinchero, with its megalithic rock carvings and a stop at a local textile center for a weaving demonstration.
Return to Cusco: Private transport back to Cusco via Poroy.
None
Moderate
Short walks
5 to 35 minutes
Quillarumiyoq 3,657m (11,482 ft)
Ñaupa Iglesia: 2,800m (9,186 ft)
Chinchero Ruins: 3,800m (12,467 ft)
On entrance tickets: this route requires either the full Boleto Turístico General (130 soles, ~$45 USD, valid 10 days for the Cusco/Sacred Valley/South Valley/Moray circuit) or a Partial Ticket (70 soles, ~$25 USD) for fewer sites. Your guide can advise on the best option.
Venture to the Moon Stone Temple of Quillarumiyoc, a sacred Incan site steeped in history and spiritual energy.
An Inca temple complex in the Anta plains, named for a megalithic stone carved with a crescent moon, thought to have served an astronomical and ceremonial function.
That’s a multi-day trek hiking from Quillarumiyoc over the Accoccasa Pass to Machu Picchu. This is a single full day by private vehicle, with no overnight component and no Machu Picchu connection.
A natural cave shrine containing an imperial Inca fountain and carved stonework, including a stone window said to resemble a portal.
No — each stop involves a short walk of 5 to 35 minutes rather than sustained hiking, making it accessible to most fitness levels.
No — sites require either the Boleto Turístico General or a Partial Ticket, plus a separate S/15 fee for Quillarumiyoc itself.
Concentric circular Inca terraces, whose original agricultural or ceremonial function is still debated by archaeologists.
No, but a box lunch can be arranged on request.
Yes — we recommend age 5 and up, with a guardian over 21 for younger travelers.
April through December offers the most reliable dry-season conditions.
It sits off the main Sacred Valley circuit in the Anta plains, which keeps it considerably less crowded than Moray or Chinchero.
| Persons | Price (p/p) | |
| 1 | $ 269.00 USD | |
| 2 | $ 149.00 USD | |
| 3 | $ 107.00 USD | |
| 4 | $ 83.00 USD | |
| 5 | $ 70.00 USD | |
| 6 | $ 60.00 USD | |
| 7 | $ 53.00 USD | |
| 8 | $ 48.00 USD | |
| 9 | $ 44.00 USD | |
| 10 | $ 39.00 USD |
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