Sacred Valley of the Incas and Maras Moray Full Day Tour
Description
Our Sacred Valley and Maras Moray Tour transcends the ordinary to offer an engaging and enlightening journey into the heart of the Inca civilization. Our advantage lies in the exceptional experience provided by our expert guides. With their profound knowledge and uncontainable passion for Inca history and culture, they breathe life into the ruins and landscapes, creating a deeply immersive experience. Maintaining small group sizes is another aspect that sets us apart. This approach ensures a personalized, intimate exploration, facilitating interaction and engagement, allowing us to tailor the tour to the unique interests of our guests. We aim to offer an all-inclusive experience from start to finish. From seamless hotel pickups and drop-offs to managing entry fees, and even providing a delightful buffet lunch in Urubamba, we take care of all logistical details. This enables you to focus purely on the enriching experiences at hand.
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Itinerary
The adventure of your Cusco to Sacred Valley Tour kicks off with a morning collection from your Cusco accommodation. We will guide you through a scenic route that takes roughly forty-five minutes, leading to the charming locale of Chinchero. Nestled 3,762 meters (or 12,343 feet) above sea level, this place provides a blend of rich historical and cultural experiences. You'll get to explore awe-inspiring Inca ruins and magnificent colonial churches, all while gaining insight into the traditional art of Andean weaving.
Following that, we'll steer our journey to the farming terraces of Moray. The amphitheater-like design of this captivating archaeological marvel stands as a tribute to the Inca civilization's advanced agricultural techniques. Immersed in its historical charm, you'll have approximately one hour to absorb the essence of Moray.
Departing from Moray, we'll embark on a brief 15-minute expedition to the distinctive Maras Salt Mines. These age-old salt pools, active since the era of the Incas, present a truly eye-catching panorama. You'll have the opportunity to meander among the salt pans for roughly an hour, gaining a deeper understanding of their intriguing operations.
As noon approaches, our journey leads us to Urubamba, where a delectable buffet lunch is prepared for your delight.
Post-lunch, a half-hour journey navigates us to the town of Ollantaytambo, home to an immense Inca fortress. This spectacular fortress showcases large stone terraces gracefully carved into the hillside. During the Inca era, Ollantaytambo held significant importance. Nowadays, it serves as a gateway for boarding a train to the world-renowned Machu Picchu. Additionally, it marks the commencement point for embarking on the revered Inca Trail leading to Machu Picchu.
Concluding our all-encompassing journey through the Sacred Valley, we venture to the noteworthy Inca ruins in Pisac. This archeological gem features stunning agricultural terraces and striking Inca edifices. Furthermore, the town of Pisac is recognized for its colorful market—a perfect spot to pick up some locally crafted keepsakes.
We will be driving you back to Cusco City and will be dropping you off at Plaza Regocijo
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-ups for tours are at hotels located in the Cusco district.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(42)
Very nice experience! The agency gives you the assurance that you will spend an unforgettable morning/afternoon:) Mr. Carlos was very attentive and helpful with us, he would definitely reorganise the tours with them.
My experience in the trip to the Sacred Valley with the Andean Path Tours agency was excellent, everything was very well organized from the start and the staff was always friendly and punctual. The transport was comfortable, allowing you to enjoy the scenery throughout the tour. Very grateful
Excellent agency! Carlos very attentive, we are oriented at all times, where to eat and where to visit in the city, apart from what tours to take. We recommend it 100%.
Excellent agency, I recommend it 100%. On my third trip to Peru it is the first time that I risk buying all the tours in one agency and we are completely correct. Very good service and attention, punctual, very rich food and very professional guides in charge.
We found Andean Path Tours right in Plaza de Armas and they were amazing from start to finish. They brought us in, walked us through all of our options for the days we were in Cusco, and gave us a better rate than other travel agencies we checked. They even found us afternoon tours for the day after New Year’s so we could sleep in, which was huge. He messaged us every day before each tour with pickup times and checked in on us throughout our stay to make sure everything was going smoothly. Super helpful, organized, and easy to work with. I strongly recommend Andean Path Tours.
We did the Sacred Valley tour with Carlos, we loved it, the private tour the ease to not depend on the rest of the group and be able to go to your air, Carlos's driving throughout the tour was quiet and he was explaining all kinds of curiosities of the area, adapted to our pace and everything was phenomenal! 100% recommended
The tour with Carlos was great, totally recommended. Carlos explained everything and is also a very nice and pleasant person. He helped us at all times in everything we needed, always explaining things about each place we visited. 100% would repeat this tour.
We went in a group of 5 friends with Guia Carlos for the Sacred Valley tour and was wonderful, super attentive and great tips
Carlos is an excellent guide. Very attentive. I highly recommend the walk. It was a beautiful experience. Very nice!!!
We made the Sacred Valley tour with Carlos and it was a fantastic experience. He is a super well-humored, attentive guide with a deep knowledge of local history and culture. Clear explanations, great pace and always willing to answer questions. What fascinated us most was the careful detail: in addition to the incredible script, he indicated where to eat local delicacies like picarones, anticuchos and chincharrones in the most authentic places. A complete immersion, fun and very tasty! We recommend too much! Carlos turns the tour into something really special.
