This is a fantastic, shared, half-day tour to explore part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco City. You will see amazing views of the Urubamba Mountains, the Veronica Mountain, and the green valleys of farms. On this trip with a professional guide, you will be able to learn about agriculture, textiles, and the history of the Incas, and see local people customs.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transportation to the sights
✔ Professional guide
✔ Hotel pickup
✖ Touristic Ticket (70 soles per person)
✖ Gratuities
✖ Maras Salt Mines entrance (15 soles)
Pickup Locations
1. Manu Paradise Lodge
2. Kenti's Home Ollantaytambo
3. Hostel Machu Wasi
4. Casa Biru Hotel Boutique
5. La Posada De Trudy Inn
6. Unaytambo Hotel
7. Munay Wasi Inn
8. Hotel Pachacuteq
9. Emperador Plaza Hotel
10. My house cusco
11. Anden Inca Hotel
12. Cusco Plaza Nazarenas
13. The Guest House at Fallen Angel
14. Antigua Casona San Blas
15. Hostal Villareal
16. Hostal Puma's House
17. Cusco Qente
18. Inka Club Hostel
19. Hotel Warani
20. San Agustin Plaza
Itinerary
1
Cusco
We will start the tour picking up from your hotel in cusco
2
Moray
Moray is made up of three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in a bowl shape, are thought to have been used as an agricultural laboratory to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Sacred Valley
On this tour you will travel to Peru’s historic Urubamba Valley. Located between Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Urubamba Valley is known for its lush scenery, picturesque colonial towns, and magnificent Incan fortresses.
4
Maras
You will head to the salt mines of Maras, which are just 2 miles away. Dating back to colonial times, Maras was considered a salt-producing center. Carved into the mountain side are over 3000 salt pools, which are filled daily by a little stream of water. Once the water evaporates, it leaves behind a glistening patchwork of salt. The salt mines are a great spot to take pictures and capture the amazing beauty of both the Andes and the spectacular Salineras.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Entrance fees: you must have the tourist ticket to enter Moray. The tourist ticket is currently 22 USD or 70 soles for a 1-day ticket, or 47 USD or 130 soles for a 10-day ticket. This ticket will give you access to many other attractions in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and some museums and places of interest in Cusco. Maras is a separate ticket of 3.50 USD or 10 soles
• Meals: there are no meals served during this tour but you can buy snacks along the way. You should be back in Cusco in time to enjoy lunch on your own
