Sacred Valley Complete Tour (Full Day)
Description
The Sacred Valley of the Incas, connected with the salt mines of Maras and the agricultural terraces of the Inca of Moray, is an unforgettable tour for people who have little time in the city of Cusco. You will appreciate the beautiful Inca Valley and snow-capped mountains, fields of culture, and villages full of color and tradition.
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Itinerary
We start the tour with the pick up from your hotel at 06:30 hours to go to the picturesque town of Chinchero where we will appreciate the remains of the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui, a beautiful colonial temple with interesting frescoes on the porch (this place was built on the foundations of an Inca construction). We can also admire the Inca walls in the main square of the village, etc.
Continuing with our tour we will visit the town of Maras, located 52 km from Cusco at an altitude of 3,380 m; the importance of the place is given by the mines of salt that it possesses; these salt mines are composed of about 3000 small wells of approximately 5 m ² from which the salt is extracted. The production of salt follows the process of extraction and drying of the salt water from an underground spring. The “Salinas de Maras” have been exploited since the time of the Incas in which it was used as a means of economic exchange.
We then proceed to the Archaeological Group of Moray, located about 7 km. Of Maras. Moray is a group of terraces or circular platforms of different sizes, which at the time of the Incas were used as an agricultural experimental center; this was where they performed their studies of adapting plants to new ecosystems. In Moray 1 observes how the overlapping of the concentric rings of stone widens as it rises; the total depth is one 150 m. Our lunch will be a buffet style in a tourist restaurant in the city of Urubamba.
In the afternoon we head to the village of Ollantaytambo; There we will go up first to the Inca archaeological complex that was built to guard and protect against invasions, then there will be time to walk the streets of this small town and thus have a clearer idea of how this military, religious and cultural center was during the period of the Inca Empire.\
Then the bus will take us to the town of Pisaq to visit the local market; we will immediately ascend the archaeological complex of Pisaq and appreciate the agricultural terraces, cemeteries and real Inca constructions. Continuing, we will pass by the viewpoint of the Sacred Valley of the Incas; here we can take excellent views and photos of the Andes Mountains and the Sacred Valley itself. Finally, we will return in the bus to the city of Cusco and arrive around 19:30 hours.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from hotels within the historic center of Cusco.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(17)
The tour in general is good, with a guide who knows a lot, but sneaks into important details for those who want to take important photos in unusual places. What happens is that they spend relatively more time in less important places such as places to buy crafts or jewelry (with a little explanation about the production) and, in the end, when you want to take photos in wonderful places, such as that of the photo in Ollantaytambo, there is a certain hurry to continue on the journey and almost no time to take beautiful photos. Finally, they could make fewer spots (e.g., not including the salines) so that tourists can better enjoy each place, especially the central ones like Ollantaytambo and Pisak. I wish I had spent more time in Ollantaytambo, even for shopping with the locals. I always use Viator but could improve the service even further based on the observations of the tourists.
Caro Nilton, Muito obrigado por compartilhar seu feedback detalhado conosco. Agradecemos sinceramente por destacar o conhecimento do guia e por reservar um tempo para explicar sua experiência de forma tão clara. Valorizamos muito suas observações sobre o tempo dedicado em cada ponto do roteiro. Entendemos perfeitamente o quanto lugares como Ollantaytambo e Pisac são especiais, especialmente para quem deseja aproveitar com mais calma, tirar boas fotos e interagir com os moradores locais. Seu comentário nos ajuda a identificar pontos importantes de melhoria, principalmente no equilíbrio entre visitas culturais, paradas comerciais e tempo livre nos sítios arqueológicos mais relevantes. Tenha certeza de que suas sugestões serão compartilhadas com nossa equipe operacional para avaliarmos ajustes futuros no itinerário, sempre buscando oferecer uma experiência mais completa e satisfatória para nossos viajantes. Agradecemos novamente por viajar conosco e por confiar na Viator. Esperamos ter a oportunidade de recebê-lo novamente no Peru e proporcionar uma experiência ainda melhor. Atenciosamente, Equipe Happy Gringo Tours
We had an amazing experience. The tour guy Happy Gringo Jorge made it fun for us . Also he was very knowledgeable about the Incas history and the driver Paul made us feel safe in the road. Definitely I recommend this company. We had so much fun.
We didn't quite realize how much was going to be packed into one day. We saw every site in the Sacred Valley which is too much. If I could do it again, I'd choose a tour that visited Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Moray, and the textile presentation. Our guide tried to provide information while we drove around in the bus, but the microphone and audio system made it almost impossible to understand what she was saying. If you have an aversion to buffets, I highly suggest bringing a boxed lunch from your hotel. This trip will take 13 hours, even if your guide says otherwise at the start of the day, so bring snacks.
Circuit that you must visit when you are in Cusco. The tour was well organized where we visited Pisac, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo, Maras, and Moray. The guide gave us a lot of information about the archaeological sites and the history of the Incas. Recommended!
The Sacred Valley Tour with Happy Gringo Tours was an incredible experience. The guides were knowledgebale, offering deep indsight into the region`s rich history and culture. From breathtaking landscapes to local traditions, the tour was filled with unforgettable moents. Absolutely recommend for any onevisiting the Sacred Valley.
Hello dear 691mich We're delighted to hear that you had an incredible experience on the Sacred Valley Tour with Happy Gringo Tours! It's fantastic that our guides were able to provide you with deep insights into the rich history and culture of the region, making your journey even more meaningful. We appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled that you found the landscapes and local traditions to be unforgettable. Should you have any more feedback or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to the possibility of serving you again on future adventures! Best regards, Happy Gringo Tours Team!!!
I booked the tour with Ruben, he was an amazing Guide. He knows the Inca's culture deeply. And you will have the best photos of Machupichu, Ruben is a great photograph. He is very attentive and kind.
Hello dear F1584UNsofiag, Thanks for sharing your great EXPERIENCE! The Happy Gringo team is happy that you enjoyed the sacred valley tour complete full day with our tour guide Ruben. Of course, he has prepared for years to share his knowledge about the Incas. Keep enjoying the rest of your vacation! Warm regards,
Myself and 3 other students all did a 14 day tour from Puno to Cusco including a stay on Amantani island, all of our day trips to rainbow mountain, humantay lake, the Inca sites and of course Machu Picchu. Marcos and the team were incredible, so friendly, so flexible and extremely helpful. We had the most amazing time and it worked out being excellent value for money. Marcos himself is so knowledgable about the area and they all went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time!! I would recommend this to everyone and I can’t thank them all enough for the experience!! (They even bought cake and balloons for my friends 21dt bday!).
The day was jam-packed with information and sights all interesting in different ways. Jose Maria was more patient than me as some of the guests repeatedly returned late but he managed to keep us on schedule, and we didn't lose anyone. One sign of a good tour company is how they deal with issues and Happy Gringo Tours excels in that regard. Traffic was bad in Cusco so my pickup was very late but Juan kept me apprised of the situation so I did not feel abandoned or concerned that nobody would come as has happened with other companies. Thanks, Juan and Happy Gringo Tours!
Our Sacred Valley tour was fantastic with Happy Gringo Tours Peru. The Inca sites as Pisac, Olantaytambo and Moray were amazing Inca ruins. Marko was our tour guide who gave us a lot information about Incan history. The buffet lunch at Urubamba province was very good, ceviche trout was very delicious and the transfer was always on time. I will recommend my parents to travel with Gringo Tours and Marko Polo.
Hi Louren, We really appreciate of your time to leave us this 5 star opinion! On the Sacred Valley we have amazing Inca ruins, our guide Marko ha sido years of experience and for sure the food is very delicious. We are happy too that you had great day doing the Sacred Valley tour. Thanks, Happy Gringo Team!
This trip was an amazing one. Filled with serenity, knowledge, views and overall beauty. I highly recommend this tour. Gringo tours were exceptional and their tour guide was knowledgeable and spoke perfect English which helped. Thank u so much for an unforgettable experience.
Hi Sir, Thanks so much for your five-star review. We really appreciate it. It is really important when customers take some time to leave us their experience. We are happy you had a wonderful time with our guide, it makes the team very glad. All our guides have years of experience. Therefore, all of them are passionate tour guides. Have a wonderful day! Happy Gringo Team!
