Enjoy a private day trip in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Go off the beaten path and visit the authentic and picturesque villages of Chincheros and Maras, where time seems to stand still. See the people who are still wearing their traditional clothes and practice 'Quechua', the native language of the Andes. Enjoy a local lunch in a typical house in Maras before heading to the circular terraces of Moray, an astonishing example of the agricultural skills of the Incas. Then, see the salt terraces of Maras where you will learn about the pre-Incan methods of producing salt.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional English-speaking tour guide
✔ Lunch
✔ All excursions and tours in private Service
✔ Local taxes
✔ All transfers and transportation in a private van
✔ Professional driver
✖ Gratuities
✖ Entrance tickets
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Wanakawri
2. Hotel Dorado Inka Gold
3. DM Hoteles Cusco
4. Fuente de Agua Hotel
Itinerary
1
Chinchero
We will pick you up from your hotel to experience ancient Inca culture and a slice of daily life for residents of the Peru’s Sacred Valley during this flexible-length private tour. Get off the well-worn tourist trail as you explore the quaint Sacred Valley hamlets of Chincheros and Maras. Observe the traditional dress of the villagers in Chincheros and try practicing a few words of ‘Quechua,’ the local Andean dialect.
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Salinas de Maras
After visiting the beautiful village of Chinchero, we will go to Maras village. You’ll have lunch at a typical residence in Maras before visiting the Inca-era salt ponds
Duration: 2 hours
3
Moray
You will visit the circular Inca terraces of Moray. This is a private tour, easily customized based on your interests and schedule.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of 2 people per booking
• It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes
• During the rainy season (November to April), it is recommended that you bring a raincoat
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
