About this experience
This is a fantastic half day tour to explore part of the Sacred Valley. You will see amazing views of the Urubamba mountain ranges, the Veronica mountain and the green valleys of farms. You will be able to learn about agriculture and the history of the Incas.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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What is included
- Transport
- Profesional guide in English/Spanish
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Pick up from your accommodation in Cusco
- Drop off at Plaza in Ollantaytambo
Not included
- Meals
- Moray
- Maras
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up from your accommodations in Cusco around 06:30am. First we will visit Moray which is an archaeological site. It has been suggested that they had a cosmological meaning, but their function, other than for agricultural purposes, remains unclear.
Next, we will visit the Colonial village of Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This is an important salt mine site exploited during Inca time and later during the Colonial time and until today. We will have lunch in the small tow of Urubamba.
We will drive along the Urubamba River towards the town of Ollantaytambo. Once we reach Ollantaytambo, we will visit the ruins, an important area of Incan construction, built during the Inca’s heydays. Tour ends around 3pm.
**DROP OFF AT OLLANTAYTAMBO MAIN SQUARE (PLAZA DE ARMAS)
**NOTE:. Your train must be AFTER 3pm, so that visits occur normally**
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up from accommodation around Cusco City Center. For accommodation outside this area, a meeting point will be set.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- PVTravels
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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