Sacred Valley: Maras Salt Mines, Moray, Chinchero & Ollantaytambo
Description
Explore the marvels of Cusco, during our small group tours we will discover the most important Inca citadels in Cusco. Explore the marvels of Cusco, during our small group tours we will discover the highlights ancient inca sites in Cusco. Meet the Chinchero women in their traditional dressing and weaving skills, Moray the Inca terraces in a circle shape unique in peru, Salt mines and the breathtaking Ollantaytambo which is an extraordinary Inca citadel where we will find an amazing rock formation representing the Inca god Wiracocha.
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Itinerary
6:30 AM | Breakfast at your hotel, We suggest to have breakfast at your hotel before we depart. 7:00 AM |Pickup & Departure, Our journey begins with a seamless and personalized pickup from your Cusco hotel or Airbnb. Our expert guide will greet you in the lobby before you board our comfortable transport to begin a breathtaking journey toward the amazing landscapes and the ancient Inca sites of the Sacred valley of the Incas.
8:20 AM | Chinchero waving center: After one hour drive will arrive to Chinchero our first stop during this amazing journey, we will visit the Tupac Inca Yupanqui Royal house, then we will visit a local weaving center and watch their traditional weaving techniques. We can also purchase some authentic handmade textiles like the famous Peruvian Poncho.
9:20 AM | Archaeological Park of Moray: Then we will drive to the village of Maras where is located the amazing archaeological site of Moray, the most important agricultural research centers.
10:35 AM | Maras Salt Mines: After this important visit, we will drive to our next stop and visit the famous Salt mines (Salineras de Maras). The Salt Mines are made up of about 3000 small wells. 11:40am: After this beautiful visit, we will drive you to Urubamba town for about 30 minutes for lunch.
12:30 PM | Urubamba Restaurant: Time to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch (not included).
13:30 PM | Ollantaytambo Archaeological park: Finally, we will visit Ollantaytambo, a stunning Inca fortress, religious sanctuary, and living city located in the Sacred Valley. Renowned for its magnificent, massive stone architecture and extensive agricultural terraces, this site offers dramatic panoramic views and a unique historical insight into Inca resistance against the Spanish conquistadors Important note | If you will take a train to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu pueblo). - You can continue your journey to Machupicchu, we guaranteed to end the tour at Ollantaytambo train station so you can take any train from 15:37pm onwards.
15:30 PM | Return to Cusco: After this amazing sacred valley tour we will end our tour visiting Ollantaytambo them return to Cusco, arriving around 17:30pm.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We are happy to pick up from hotels, AirBnb
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note: If you require an infant seat, we can assign one for an extra cost.
- This tour does not have specific restrictions unless you are in a very bad serious health conditions
Reviews(6)
We had a great time Luis our guide and Hugo our driver were outstanding and very knowledgeable highly recommend
Our tour started with a timely pickup from our hotel. A private driver (Luis) and our guide (Gary/Garcia) came in a private car. They set out the itinerary for the day and let us choose stops to get snacks or go shopping. My favourite part of this trip was that Gary is a local with deep ancestral knowledge of the Inca. This meant the depth of knowledge he was able to give and the explorations behind the cultural places we visited were beyond what you’d ever receive in a normal group tour. If you are curious and truly want to learn and understand beyond a superficial tourist depth the ways of the Inca and every aspect of their lives and history, this tour is simply amazing. We covered major highlights like the Maras salt mines, Moray, and Ollantaytambo and in each case I could write a trip report on each site with the things we learned. Our guide answered every random question I had and dove in the deep history of each place. He knew exactly when to be where to avoid the large crowds and tour buses so we got the best possible experience and photos. It truly felt like a perfectly tailored experience. We left feeling so amazed by the Inca and were thankfully to have such a knowledgeable guide. This is a highly recommended tour!
I booked the tour with the Machupicchu Latin America tour operator for September 5th, 2023. My tour guide - Luis, and the driver - Luis, arrived at my hotel on time. My tour guide, Luis, was very informative and knowledgeable about all the historical sites we visited that day. Since this is a private tour, our itinerary was flexible and accommodative. I was not pushed to any "shopping" souvenir places; it was all about visiting the historical sites I wanted to visit and see within the recommended destinations. I highly recommend this tour operator and Luis, the tour guide!!
Hi Stan, Thank you very much for taking a moment and share your experienve travelling with our team. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the tour with our tour guide,. Travelling with us will always find the flexibility and enjoy more. Your worrds is all we need to keep working hard and deliver memorable moments. All the best!!! @MachupicchuLatinAmerica
Excellent family tour. We were with our guide Gary and driver Román on a very complete tour with our little 5-year-old children and it was spectacular. We did Cuzco, Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu. 3 unforgettable days with excellent historical explanation. Very good attention and service. Attentive and attentive to everything, especially our children. We recommend them 100%
Hola Maria Alejandra, Muchas gracias por tomarse un descanso y valorar el trabajo del equipo de Machupicchu Latin America. Sus palabras remarcando el trabajo de nuestro Guia Gary hace que sigamos esforzandonos para comparti los mejor de nosotros y asi puedan disfrutar al máximo sus vacaciones. Agradecemos haber confiado en nuestra compañia local de Cusco para organizarle el viaje y estamos felices de que estén disfrutando sus vacaciones. Saludos desde Machupicchu Latin America
Once in a lifetime experience starting from the booking process, transportation, accomodation, great weather and the best tour guide Michael at this point I totally agree when travellers say that a tour guide can make your trip a great experience or a complete disaster, thanks to all stops that we had Michael had always something to say, tell and explain regarding history, flora or fauna, local tales he is knoledgeable I had such amazing time while I explored the high andes. I wouldn't ask for any better experience all thanks to this amazing crew and of course thanks to Michael who was always there for the group he went above and beyond. All in all a trip of a lifetime regarding weathet I would recommend to ask and request for Michael he is one of a kind
