Explore the Sacred Valley Maras and Moray in a Group

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Itinerary

1. At 6:30 in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel. Then, we will take a bus north from Cusco and, in about 40 minutes, we will arrive at Chinchero, a town with Inca design and an outstanding agricultural area. We will visit its colonial church on top of Inca temples and see textiles made by local artisans.

   2 h

2. Afterwards, we will head to Moray, famous for its circular terraces located in natural sinkholes, which were used to experiment with different microclimates and the adaptation of plants.

   2 h

3. We will then visit the salt mines, which have been in operation since pre-Incan times and have more than 3,000 shallow pools, owned by approximately 380 families. These pools are supplied with salt water filtered by the Qoripukiu hill, known as the "Golden Fountain." Finally, we will enjoy an exquisite tourist buffet in Urubamba, prepared with fresh products from the Sacred Valley.

   4 h

4. After enjoying lunch, we will board the bus for a 30-minute trip to the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo. This site, which was successively occupied, served as an important administrative, military, social and economic center during the Inca era, and functioned as a checkpoint for various ecological levels. After the visit, we will take the bus to the archaeological center of Pisaq.

   3 h

5. At Pisaq, whose name comes from the Quechua word "P'isaq" (partridge), the Incas used advanced systems of terraces and irrigation canals to cultivate the giant white corn, known as "parcay sara." The site is divided into religious, urban, social and economic areas, and was built on elevated and secure areas, often on land unsuitable for agriculture. Originally, Pisaq was a colonial market dedicated to the exchange of local products. Today, in addition to the sale of various products, handicrafts are also offered due to the constant flow of tourists. We will return to Cusco around 7:00 p.m.

   3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 61% below the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cusco

Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.

The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.

Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.

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