Ultimate Sacred Valley Full-Day Experience from Cusco
Description
Explore the Sacred Valley’s most iconic sites and discover the rich legacy of Peru’s Inca and Indigenous cultures on this full-day adventure from Cusco. Visit Chinchero, Maras, Moray, the Maras Salt Ponds, Urubamba, and the historic town of Ollantaytambo. Perfect for travelers with limited time in the region, this tour offers meaningful insights into local history and traditions. Enjoy the journey in a small group led by a knowledgeable bilingual guide.” • Admire the stunning views of the Maras Salt Ponds, an impressive Inca-era network of more than 3,000 salt pools. • Small group experience (maximum 10 travelers) ensures personalized attention from your bilingual local guide. • Round-trip transportation from all Cusco hotels and a buffet lunch are included for a comfortable and seamless experience. • The only tour that offers the option to stay at the Ollantaytambo train station, perfect for travelers continuing to Machu Picchu.
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Itinerary
7:45 AM: After enjoying breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, we’ll pick you up and begin our journey through the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas. Discover breathtaking landscapes, vibrant local communities, traditional artisan markets, and impressive archaeological sites that make this tour an unforgettable experience
8:40 AM: After a 40-minute drive from Cusco, we arrive at the traditional town of Chinchero. Here, we’ll visit a local family who keeps the ancient weaving tradition alive. Their alpacas, llamas, and guinea pigs will welcome you, and you’ll even have the chance to feed them their morning snack. Learn about their fascinating natural-dye techniques and discover how they create stunning handmade textiles using ingredients sourced directly from the Andes
10:30 AM: During the Inca period, Moray was likely one of the most important agricultural research centers. Here, the Incas experimented with different crops at varying altitudes. The unique layout of its circular terraces creates a remarkable range of microclimates—capturing the higher temperatures at the center and gradually cooling toward the outer levels. This ingenious design allowed the Incas to study and adapt crops for different regions of their vast empire
11:30 AM: Salt has been harvested here using traditional methods for centuries. The Maras Salt Mines are made up of nearly 3,000 small pools that have been worked since Inca times and once served as an important economic trading system. This is one of the best spots to capture an iconic Sacred Valley photo, and your guide will be happy to take it for you. From here, we continue our journey to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.
12:50 PM: Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at one of the Sacred Valley’s top-rated restaurants, with options available for vegetarians and vegans.
2:40 PM: After lunch, we continue our journey to Ollantaytambo, an incredible Inca site featuring significant Inca constructions. This extraordinary citadel showcases impressive stonework, including a remarkable rock formation that represents the Inca god Wiracocha. Explore the architecture and history of this ancient town and imagine life during the Inca Empire
3:30 PM: You have the option to stay in Ollantaytambo to catch an afternoon train, or return with us to Cusco.
5:30 PM: Approximate arrival time back at your hotel in Cusco
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free pickup is available from hotels, hostels, houses, and apartments located within Cusco’s Historic Center. If you don’t see your address listed, please contact us through the messaging system after booking.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
Reviews(1)
Orlando did a super job as guide. Very responsive to questions and ensured we saw all keynsights before catching our train to Maxhu Picchu
