Full-Day Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco, Personalizado

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Itinerary

1. We will leave Cusco at approximately 7:00 a.m. and travel through beautiful Andean landscapes to the traditional town of Chinchero. Here, we will visit the Chinchero Archaeological Site, exploring its impressive Inca terraces, stone structures and historical remains while learning about the importance of this ancient settlement. We will also visit a traditional textile workshop, where you will learn about the ancestral culture of Chinchero. Local artisans will demonstrate traditional techniques such as spinning and preparing alpaca or sheep wool, natural dyeing, and hand weaving. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet local artisans, learn about their traditions, see how natural materials are transformed into colorful textiles, and appreciate a living part of Andean culture.

   1.5 h

2. Next, in 25 minutes we will arrive at the archaeological complex of Moray. Moray has several circular agricultural terraces. According to some historians, these structures were used by the Incas to grow plants from warmer climates.

   40 minAdmission included

3. Our next stop will be the Maras Salt Mines, which are located 25 minutes from Moray. The Salt Mines contains dozens of square wells of salt water. These wells are filled with salt water that comes from the underground. After being exposed to sunlight, the water evaporates leaving the salt behind. Then, the salt is gathered by the local population and sold at the local market.

   30 minAdmission included

4. After exploring the Maras Salt Mines, we will drive to Urubamba town. Urubamba is located in the lowest section of the Sacred Valley, so the climate is a little warmer. We will be having a buffet lunch here. After having lunch, we will visit the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo.

   45 min

5. We will leave Urubamba after lunch and in 30 minutes we will be in the town and archaeological park of Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo is famous for its long stone stairs, which lead to main area of the complex. Like Pisac, Ollantaytambo was an Inca royal palace. We will also visit the Ollantaytambo town, where you will be able buy some souvenirs. (After the tour in Ollantaytambo, if you have a train booked to Aguas Calientes, we will also drop you off directly at the Ollantaytambo train station so you can continue your journey to Machu Picchu without any inconvenience.)

   1 hAdmission included

6. After exploring Ollantaytambo, the transportation will take us for 1 hour and 30 minutes to the town and archaeological complex of Pisac, located in the Sacred Valley. The town of Pisac is a cozy village located next to the Urubamba river. It has a traditional market where you can buy souvenirs and taste the local food. On the other hand, the archaeological complex of Pisac is located on a nearby hilltop. It comprises numerous stone buildings that were the houses of the Inca nobility. After exploring this beautiful place, we will return to Cusco city, where we will be arriving around 7:00 pm. OJO Minimum booking: 2 travelers. This experience is available for 2 or more travelers. If you are traveling alone, you can still book the tour, but you will pay the price for 2 travelers.

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

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

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How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 77% above the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 75 of 1358.
• 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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