Sacred Valley of the Incas with Moray and Salt Mines, from Cusco
Description
The Sacred Valley of the Incas + Maras Salt Mines tour is one of the best-rated experiences in Peru, which takes you to discover the architectural beauty of the Inca Empire, immersed in beautiful Andean landscapes, glaciers and archaeological parks.
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Itinerary
06:30 am – Pick up at the hotel Our transfer team or guide will pick you up at your hotel at 6:30 a.m. to start this exciting day. The first stop will be the archaeological center of Chinchero.
07:30 am – Chinchero: Encounter with Living Culture We will head north and, in approximately 40 minutes, we will arrive at the archaeological center of Chinchero, a living city that preserves the original Inca design and is located in a significant agricultural area. Here, the church and the colonial tower originate from ancient Inca temples. You will have the opportunity to appreciate local artisanal work, including weaving with ancestral techniques.
09:00 am – Moray: Inca Agricultural Experimentation Our next stop will be in the Moray area, where we will discover a system of circular terraces built to take advantage of the differences in microclimates. These terraces were used for Inca agricultural experiments, such as domestication, acclimatization and hybridization of plants.
10:30 am – Salineras de Maras: Treasure of Salt We will continue to the Salineras de Maras, a complex of more than 3,000 shallow pools owned by almost 380 local families. These pools are filled with salt water that flows from natural springs on the hill called Qoripukiu (Golden Fountain). You will witness the tradition of salt extraction that dates back to pre-Incan times.
12:00 pm – Lunch in Urubamba After the morning exploration, we will enjoy a delicious lunch in Urubamba to recharge our batteries.
02:00 pm – Ollantaytambo: Multifunctional Center We will continue the trip by bus for 30 minutes to reach the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo. This place had various uses in the Inca era, being an administrative, military, social and economic center. It also served as a control point in the interaction of different ecological levels.
04:00 pm – Pisaq: Smart Farming and Handicraft Market Our last stop will be the archaeological center of Pisaq, famous for its system of smart platforms and irrigation canals that allowed the cultivation of high-quality corn. In addition, you will have the opportunity to purchase handicrafts and pottery at the Pisaq model market.
07:00 pm – Return to Cusco: We will return to Cusco around 7:00 p.m., where we conclude this unforgettable tour, with many memories and enriching experiences.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The transfer will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel, wearing a black jacket and a cap with our company logo, and will also contact you before your pick up.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian.
Reviews(7)
Excellent service and very friendly on our trip was unforgettable thank you to Miss Ruth for providing clear information of the MORAY quad bike tour and salt flats.
Muchas gracias por confiar en nosotros.
Super cute, entertaining, Cusco is beautiful, thanks to the Agency for the recommendations, for being aware of us, very cordial the attention of the Lisbeth Guide, I recommend it.
Gracias por confiar en nosotros, vuelva pronto.
Simply perfect! The super attentive staff, with accurate explanations and very safe! I highly recommend!! You can come!!
Queremos agradecerles de corazón por compartir sus experiencias con nosotros en TripAdvisor. Sus comentarios son un verdadero regalo para nuestro equipo, y nos llenan de alegría saber que su viaje fue memorable. Cada palabra que nos dejan nos inspira a seguir mejorando y a ofrecerles siempre lo mejor. Esperamos tener el honor de recibirlos nuevamente muy pronto. ¡Gracias por elegirnos y por ser parte de nuestra historia!
My brother and I had a BLAST on this tour. Thank you to Flora for giving us tips for the tour and picking us up from our hotel, making it so easy for us. Beautiful views and super fun riding the ATVs
We want to sincerely thank you for sharing your experiences with us on TripAdvisor. Your comments are truly a gift to our team, and we are thrilled to know that your journey was memorable. Every word you leave us inspires us to keep improving and always offer you the best. We look forward to the honor of welcoming you again very soon. Thank you for choosing us and for being a part of our story!
Quad biking was a lot of fun. Amazing views throughout and our tour guide, Antony, was great! Best way to spend half a day.
Thank you very much for your review! We are glad you had a memorable experience. We appreciate your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again. soon. See you next time!
Yes, it was great the quad bikes, the explanation of everything was very clear, always watching for our doubts.. highly recommended. Thank you.
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra que hayas tenido una experiencia memorable. Apreciamos tus amables palabras y esperamos tener el placer de recibirte nuevamente pronto. ¡Hasta la próxima!
I loved the tour and the experience, the treatment and attention of the company x Felix our guide and Antonio who was punctual in the tours.
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra que hayas tenido una experiencia memorable. Apreciamos tus amables palabras y esperamos tener el placer de recibirte nuevamente pronto. ¡Hasta la próxima!
