Description
Explore the highlights of Sacred Valley of the Incas in a single day filled with history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. This tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through Sacred Valley.
Highlights
- Explore Chinchero, a historical site to learn about its cultural significance
- Experience the impressive Inca agricultural laboratory of Moray
- Discover the beauty of around 3700 salt ponds used by locals
Included
- Hotel pickup (downtown area)
Transportation
Bilingual tour guide
Buffet lunch
Not Included
- Partial tourist ticket S/70 (USD 19)
Ticket to the Salt Mines S/20 (USD 5.5)
Itinerary
Day 1
- We will start the day by picking you up from downtown hotels between 6:20 AM and 7:00 AM.
- Our first stop will be the town and archaeological complex of Chinchero, followed by a visit to the astonishing archaeological site of Moray, renowned as the most impressive Inca agricultural laboratory.
- We will then proceed to the Salt Mines of Maras, a beautiful site featuring around 3700 ponds used by the locals.
- After exploring these wonders, we will head to Urubamba for a delicious buffet lunch around 12:30 PM.
- Next, we will delve into the Inca town of Ollantaytambo, known as the "Living Inca City," admiring the incredible architecture and urban planning that still remains.
- Our final destination will be Pisaq, one of the most significant agricultural and spiritual centers in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- After exploring this archaeological complex, we will embark on the journey back to Cusco, arriving around 6:40 PM.
- The tour will conclude on Plateros Street or Regocijo Square, depending on traffic.
- Note: If you have your train ticket to Machu Picchu this afternoon or your hotel in Ollantaytambo then make sure your train is from 3:30 PM on please.