Sacred Valley Max Small Group Tour with Local Lunch

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1. Begin your journey with a hotel pickup in Cusco. Head to the Pisac ruins, perched high above the valley with sweeping views. Then, wander through the colorful local market, where artisans sell handwoven textiles, silver jewelry, and Andean crafts.

   2 h

2. Enjoy a beautiful drive through the Sacred Valley, passing traditional villages and photogenic landscapes, with brief stops to take in the views and hear fascinating insights from your guide.

   1.5 h

3. Uncover the stories of resistance and Inca engineering at Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town with towering stone terraces and the majestic Temple of the Sun. This site is one of the most impressive feats of ancient architecture in the region.

   1.5 h

4. Marvel at thousands of gleaming white salt pools carved into the mountainside – a surreal and stunning sight. These salt pans have been used since Inca times and are still harvested by local families today.

   1 h

5. Visit the mysterious circular terraces of Moray, believed to be an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory. The microclimates here demonstrate the Inca’s advanced understanding of farming and nature.

   1 h

6. Discover Chinchero, a traditional Andean village known for its vibrant culture. Visit the colonial church built atop Inca foundations and enjoy a live weaving demonstration from skilled local women preserving centuries-old textile techniques.

   1 h

7. After an awe-inspiring day of discovery, return to Cusco and be dropped off next to the main square.

   1 h

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 32% 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 283 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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