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Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas

About this experience

This tour is very important because the most outstanding places of the Inca culture are known. Since we unite 5 historical places in this tour, which usually could be seen in two days of visiting, especially to save time for those who only have measured their vacation time. Living this adventure of the entire Sacred Valley is very gratifying since they know the Archaeological sites that were of great importance to our ancestors, such as the Moray Agricultural Laboratory, the salt mines of Maras, the archaeological remains of Chincheros, the majesty of the fortress of Ollantaytambo and the archaeological site of Pisaq, all these places accompanied by visits to their craft markets.
We also consider it important because doing this tour you can join the train trip to the town of Aguas Calientes and thus stay one night in the town and the next day visit Machupicchu very early and with more peace of mind.

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  • Duration: 10 hr

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Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour10 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Professional guide in English or Spanish.
  • Buffet lunch.
  • Tourist transport

Not included

  • Hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
  • Tourist ticket (70.00 soles, valid for the visit)
  • Extra drinks at lunch.

Itinerary and highlights

06:30 We will contact you at your hotel to start the trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you will enjoy landscapes surrounded by mountains and unique snow-capped mountains in the Andes. first they will visit the
MORAY AGRICULTURAL LABORATORY located 47 kilometers from Cusco. Moray is a prototype of a greenhouse or biological experimental station, you can see the Inca agricultural laboratory, made up of four amphitheaters or platforms of superimposed concentric circular stones with a depth of 150 meters, in the form of rings that widen as they ascend. In the place, plants adapted to new ecosystems. Others believe that these constructions could have served as an amphitheater for civic-religious ceremonies. Continuing the trip, they will go to the MARAS Salt Mines, which were already exploited since the Incas as a means of economic exchange. currently they house more than 3000 small wells, this product is valid for the consumption of the population.

Continuing the visit to the Valley you will know the
CHINCHERO ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER, which is an important historical site located in the Cusco region, was built during the Inca period and is believed to have been an important administrative and religious center. The site has an impressive stone wall that surrounds the complex, as well as several Inca buildings, such as a temple, an audience hall and food warehouses. The archaeological center of Chincheros is also known for its impressive system of agricultural terraces, which were used to grow food for the local population. Chincheros is known for its vibrant market for handicrafts and textiles that reflect the cultural tradition of the place. Continuing the tour, they will go to the town of Urubamba to have a buffet lunch.

After a brief rest, they continue their trip to the Ollantaytambo fortress, which was a strategic military, religious and agricultural center.
At present you can see wonderful buildings that still dazzle, such as the stone platforms, the temple that was built with high stones, and attached with small stones, the warehouses, its water channels, the Inca baths, They constitute all this attraction of great importance in the Sacred Valley.
Ollantaytambo is the connection point to the wonder of the world that is Machupicchu, from this place you take the train to the town of Aguas Calientes.

To finish the tour we arrive at the town of Pisaq where you can see archaeological remains of the Inca culture PISAQ: This archaeological site is the last visit in the itinerary, it is very important for the impressive agricultural terraces that can be seen, the Intiwatana, the deposits for food, the walls and platforms. You can also visit the craft market where you can find handmade work, such as jewelry, textiles, painting, weaving and others. They could also interact with townspeople with their ancestral customs. They continue on their way to the city of Cusco.
After a long tour full of information about our Inca culture, you will return to your hotel.

Meeting and pickup information

  • It is important that they can provide us with their emails or WhatsApp numbers for the respective coordination, the company staff will be picking them up from their respective hotel, or they will direct you to the meeting point with our mobile.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Aventuras EcotrekPeru Tour Operador

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
It is important that they can provide us with their emails or WhatsApp numbers for the respective coordination, the company staff will be picking them up from their respective hotel, or they will direct you to the meeting point with our mobile.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 17+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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