Sacred Valley of the Incas Day Tour with Buffet Lunch
Description
Discover the stunning cultural richness of the Sacred Valley of the Incas on this full-day tour from Cusco. Visit important archaeological sites such as Chincheros, Moray and the Salinas de Maras, where you will learn about ancient Inca techniques. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba, with vegetarian options. During the tour, a bilingual guide will share with you information about the history and traditions that forged this beautiful region, ensuring an enriching experience. - Daily departures from Cusco, ideal for flexible travelers. - Visit key sites such as Ollantaytambo and Pisac. - Groups of 14 to 18 travelers for personalized attention. - Includes buffet lunch with various dietary options.
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Itinerary
We will start our tour with your pickup from your Hotel if they are near the Plaza de Armas, but if you are far away, you will have to approach the Plaza de Armas where our guide will call you by name. Once we have all gathered together we will start with the tour heading towards Chinchero.
In Chinchero, travelers will know a traditional textile center where local artisans show the ancestral process of natural dyeing and weaving in alpaca wool. Then you will visit the archaeological site, with Inca platforms, original walls and a colonial temple built on Inca stone bases.
In Moray they will discover an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory formed by circular terraces that created unique microclimates. The guide will explain how this place was key to crop domestication. Travellers can tour the viewpoints and appreciate the spectacular views of the valley.
More than 3,000 salt pools make up this unique landscape on the side of a mountain. Visitors will learn about the ancestral salt extraction process, still in force today, and will be able to observe how local families continue this millennial tradition.
In Urubamba, travelers will enjoy a buffet lunch with a variety of Andean and international dishes, ideal to recharge and delight with local cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere of the Sacred Valley.
Travelers will explore one of Tahuantinsuyo’s most impressive archaeological complexes, famous for its temples, platforms and finely carved stone structures. From the top of the fortress, you can enjoy an unrivalled panoramic view of the Sacred Valley.
In Pisac they will visit its archaeological centre, characterized by agricultural terraces, ceremonial enclosures and ancient Inca tombs. A place full of history and tradition, surrounded by landscapes that reflect the greatness of the Inca empire.
Once the tour is finished visiting Pisac, we will start the return to the city of Cusco. Ending this way in the Plaza Regocijo which is a middle point between the Plaza de Armas and the Plaza Regocijo. You will return with unforgettable memories of the wonders that the Incas managed to build in their period of government.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
One day before the day of the tour they must contact each other, in order to coordinate their meeting point and pickup time. In the case of your Hotels but if they are far away they will tend to approach the main places like Plaza Regocijos or Plaza de Armas.
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
Reviews(1)
Excellent Service offered by the girls who attended the Agency, very friendly, understanding and very good guidance on tourism in Cusco. 100% recommended. Lovingly 6 Chilean travelers.
¡Muchas gracias por su lindo comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron la experiencia del tour al Valle Sagrado de los Incas con Viajes Perú. Nuestro equipo en la agencia estará muy contento de saber que su atención, amabilidad y orientación ayudaron a que su visita a Cusco fuera aún más especial. ¡Gracias por recomendarnos y por la confianza de parte de las seis viajeras chilenas! Esperamos volver a recibirlas pronto para seguir descubriendo juntas las maravillas del Perú.
