The full day experience through the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a full day tour that visits all of the four main historical sites of the Sacred Valley in one day: Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo.
The first stop of the day is Pisac where you’ll visit the famous Pisac and get in contact with the local culture, and the Ruins of Pisac famous for the inca terraces and an ancient inca cemetery.
Next stop is Moray, the Inca’s Agricultural Lab, famous for the circular terraces, and the amazing Maras Salt Mines with more than 3000 natural salt pools.
After stop for lunch in Urubamba before heading to our final destination: Ollantaytambo.
Ollantaytambo is known as one of the last “living testaments” of the Incas in Peru because it was built upon Incan fundamentals and groundworks. The Incan irrigation system still works and water runs through stone canals on the sides of streets.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ English and Spanish-speaking professional guide
✔ Hotel Pick up
✔ Private Transportation to the sacred valley
✔ Buffet Lunch at a local restaurant in Urubamba
✔ Small-group tour (between 2 and 08 participants)
✖ Cusco Tourist Ticket (70 soles )
✖ Entrance to Maras Salt Mines (20 Soles)
✖ Tips
✖ Drinks
Departure & Return
Departure:
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If you are in a private apartment or airbnb we can meet you in our office located in the city center.
Your guide will be there with a list.
Itinerary
1
Cusco
we will pick you up early in the morning between 6:30 to 7:00am from your hotel located in the city center of cusco and you guide will explain you what you will visit this day
Travel time is included in the duration of this attraction.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Pisac
The first stop of the day is Pisac where you’ll visit the famous Pisac and get in contact with the local culture, and the Ruins of Pisac famous for the inca terraces and an ancient inca cemetery we will spend approximately.
Travel time is included in the duration of this attraction.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Pisac Market
We will make a stop for optional local handicraft shopping.
Duration: 45 minutes
4
Moray
Afterwards, we will continue the trip to the district of Maras – Moray. Moray is made up of three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in the shape of a basin, are believed to have been used as an agricultural laboratory to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops.
travel time is included in the duration of this attraction.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Maras
After exploring Moray you will head to the Maras Salt Mines which are only 2 miles away. Dating back to colonial times, Maras was considered a salt-producing center. Carved into the mountainside are more than 3,000 salt pools, which are filled daily with a trickle of water. Once the water evaporates, it leaves behind a brilliant mosaic of salt.
travel time is included in the duration of this attraction.
Duration: 1.25 hours
6
Urubamba
Then we will continue the trip to the province of Urubamba for lunch in a local restaurant where we will enjoy a delicious Andean food. (This meal is included in the tour). travel time is included in the duration of this attraction.
Duration: 2 hours
7
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
After lunch, we will continue with our adventure in the Valley. We will drive along the Urubamba River towards the city of Ollantaytambo. We will visit the ruins once we reach Ollantaytambo. This site highlights the remarkable Inca architecture that was built during the Incas heydays. This is an extraordinary Inca site and in addition to the ruins, you will see an amazing rock formation representing the Inca God Wiracocha. You can end your trip here, around 4:30 pm or your can return to Cusco, arriving back around 6:00 pm, depending on the traffic.
travel time is included in the duration of this attraction.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
