Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo
Description
Embark on a fascinating getaway and explore the vestiges of Inca and indigenous culture in a single day. Tour the colorful markets of Chinchero, marvel at the circular terraces of Moray, admire the surreal beauty of the Salineras de Maras and let yourself be enveloped by history at the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo. • Small groups (maximum 10 people) for a more intimate experience with an expert and bilingual guide. • Comfortable transportation with pick-up and return to your accommodation in Cusco. • Buffet lunch included with more than 50 Peruvian dishes to choose from, with authentic flavors of the region. • Make the most of your day by visiting four emblematic sites in a single tour. • Exclusive option: end your tour at the Ollantaytambo train station and continue your trip to Machu Picchu.
Tour Options
Itinerary
07:45 AM: After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, we will pick you up and head to explore part of the stunning Sacred Valley of the Incas. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, interact with the locals, visit vibrant artisan markets, and discover the incredible archaeological sites that make this journey an unforgettable experience.
8:40 am: After driving 1 hour from Cusco we will find the traditional town of Chinchero, we will visit a local family, here they keep the weaving tradition alive. Their alpacas and guinea pigs will welcome you and you can feed them their breakfast. Plus, learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create stunning hand-made textiles.
9:40 am: Imagine the impressive Inca terraces and the beautiful Andes in the background. This view is simply stunning, the story behind it even more so. Your guide will teach you about the agricultural laboratory of the Incas and how they created different climate zones on these terraces.
11:30 am: Salt is extracted by hand, the salt mines are made up of about 3,000 small wells that have been exploited since Inca times and were a method of economic exchange. Here you have the opportunity to take one of the most famous photographs of the Sacred Valley. Our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you. From here we continue our tour to enjoy a delicious lunch.
12:30 – Enjoy a great buffet lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available) at one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley, the highly rated.
14:40: After lunch, we continue our trip to Ollantaytambo, where we will visit this incredible Inca site, which is an area of important Inca constructions, built during the Inca era. This is an extraordinary Inca citadel where we will find an incredible rock formation that represents the Inca god Wiracocha.
3:30 pm: You have the option of staying in Ollantaytambo to take a train in the afternoon, or returning with us to Cusco
5:30 pm: Approximate time of arrival at your hotel in Cusco
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free pick-up at hotels, hostels, houses, apartments within the historic center of the city of Cusco. If you cannot find your location, after booking, contact us through the messenger.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 2 people is required per reservation
Reviews(6)
The walk was excellent! The guide Romain was very attentive, friendly and helpful. Presented the entire history of the locations in a light and interesting way. You tried to speak only Portuguese! It was very good!!
A fascinating trip with a brilliant friendly guide. The two primary destinations were as stunning as the pictures and the itinerary was well designed and delivered. Our guide was extremely informative, spoke brilliant English, and made this a truly memorable outing. Massive thanks!
We had a wonderful experience with our guide, Justino and our driver Danny. The salt mines were credible, and we enjoyed learning about Moray and the weaving demonstration in Chincherro. Feeding the alpacas was also a highlight, and we felt that we saw a lot without being rushed.
We were picked up on time from the hotel by Victor and driven by Sanstiano. Victor was an excellent guide, thoughtful (toilet and fluids) knowledgeable and took time to take us on a different way back to see a lake used by tourists. Victor answered all our questions and more about every day life for him and the Peruvian people. Sabastiano was a careful driver and we felt safe with him. The whole tour was well presented, even my husband enjoyed it! Which is saying something.
