Sacred Valley tour full day

Sacred Valley tour full day

Description

The Sacred Valley tour is a perfect excursion for couples, friends, or families visiting the city of Cusco.

In the Sacred Valley of the Incas, countless works were built, such as aqueducts, irrigation canals, terraces, astronomical-scientific observation centers, and centers of spiritual activity. Fortunately, most of these works remain intact to this day.

If you are looking to recharge your energy, appreciate nature in its purest state, and learn about how our ancestors lived, we recommend taking this one-day tour to the Sacred Valley.

Don't think twice and book a tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas!

Highlights:

  • You will visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas in one day.
  • You will explore different archaeological sites.
  • Visits to Maras and Moray are also included.
  • We are a local tour operator, and our rates are direct.
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Summary tour Sacred Valley full day

  • Chinchero
  • Moray
  • Maras
  • Ollantaytambo
  • Pisaq

Itinerary

Day 1: Chinchero - Moray Maras - Ollantaytambo - Pisaq - Cusco.

06:30 am Hotel pick-up.

06:30 am We will begin our Super Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour. Our first point of visit will be:

The first place to visit will be Chinchero, where studies conducted in the sixties discovered that some walls belong to an Inca palace covered in soil by the Spanish. We will also find a textile exhibition center and South American camelids.

The next destination will be Moray, a mysterious Inca archaeological site composed of amphitheater-like terraces that served as an agricultural laboratory for the ancient Tahuantinsuyo.

Maras, where we will find the salt mines, impressive salt pools with over 5,000 wells that have been exploited since the Inca period. After the guided visit, we will head towards the city of Urubamba, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch (optional).

After this comfortable and exquisite lunch, we will continue with the Super Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour towards the town of Ollantaytambo, continuously inhabited since Inca times, and climb up to the iconic fortress built next to the mountain.

Pisac, where you can explore the town and find a local artisan market. Then, we will head to the archaeological site of the same city, a masterpiece of Inca agriculture.

After the guided visit, we will board the bus that will take us back to the city of Cusco, arriving at 19:00.

That concludes our Super Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour in Plaza San Francisco, which is located a few blocks from the main square of Cusco.

It includes

  • Tourist transportation.
  • 01 Buffet lunch.
  • Accredited professional guide.
  • First aid kit/oxygen/altitude pills, etc.

Does not include

  • General Tourist Ticket (70 PEN for Peruvians and 130 PEN for foreigners).
  • Entrance fees to Maras (10 PEN).
  • Meals except as mentioned.
  • Extra expenses.

Recommendations

Before Booking:

  • This tour requires a minimum of 24 hours in advance for booking.
  • Shared service: If the minimum group size is not reached, the reservation may be subject to a change of date or cancellation.
  • A minimum of 2 participants is required for the private tour.
  • The tour is conducted in two languages: English and Spanish.

Before Traveling:

  • A lightweight backpack with a change of clothes for the entire trek – be prepared for a wide range of temperature changes.
  • Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or a rain poncho. Plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco for approximately $1.
  • Sturdy footwear, waterproof trekking boots are recommended. Extra socks are a must.
  • Warm clothing, including a jacket, fleece, gloves, scarf, and hat. Thermal clothing is also recommended.
  • Camera, rolls, and batteries (batteries deplete more quickly under cold conditions).
  • Hat or cap to protect from the sun, rain, and cold.
  • Sunscreen.
  • After-sun lotion or moisturizer for the face and body.
  • Toilet paper, inside and outside your luggage.
  • Snacks: cookies, energy bars, chocolates, fruits, granola, etc.
  • Non-disposable water bottle (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning.
  • We suggest bringing water sterilization tablets in case you collect water from streams.
  • Your own medical kit with any special medications you may need, SOROCHE PILLS, blister protection, etc.
  • Cash – enough for snacks and souvenirs.
  • Binoculars (if you have them).
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