Sacred Valley of the Incas – Full Day
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of Cusco’s most iconic destinations, renowned for its perfect blend of history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking Andean landscapes. This tour takes you through important towns such as Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. Each offers a unique experience, from ancient Inca agricultural laboratories to colorful artisan markets. This trip allows you to immerse yourself in the living heritage of the Inca Empire and enjoy a day filled with nature, tradition, and local charm.
Sacred Valley of the Incas – Full Day
Full Day
LOCATION:
Cusco – Sacred Valley
AVAILABILITY:
Every day
PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL:
Easy
MAX. ALTITUDE:
3,762 m.a.s.l.
Trip Details
Day 1: Exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Pick-up at your hotel and departure for the Sacred Valley.
- Visit to the town of Chinchero, famous for its textiles, artisan market, and archaeological site.
- Continue to Moray, an impressive Inca agricultural experimentation center with circular terraces.
- Visit to the Maras Salt Mines, a complex of more than 3,000 salt ponds exploited since pre-Inca times.
- Stop in Urubamba to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in the heart of the valley.
- Explore Ollantaytambo, a monumental Inca fortress and the last bastion of Inca resistance against the Spanish.
- Visit the archaeological complex and artisan market of Pisac, where you can purchase unique souvenirs.
- Return to Cusco and end of the tour at the Plaza de Armas.
Included
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish – English).
- Round-trip tourist transport from your hotel.
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba.
- Emergency equipment: oxygen and first-aid kit.
Not Included
- Entrance tickets to the attractions (Cusco Tourist Ticket, approx. PEN 70–130).
- Entrance to the Maras Salt Mines.
- Tips and personal expenses.
What To Bring
- Original passport or ID (needed for entrance tickets and the train).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Light jacket and rain poncho — the weather changes quickly in the Andes.
- Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Insect repellent (for Machu Picchu and the valley).
- Water and light snacks.
- Cash (soles) for entrance tickets, tips and local markets.
- Camera or phone with a spare battery.
Prices
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