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Sacred Valley from Ollantaytambo with Lunch at Mountain View

About this experience

This tour was created for travelers who don't want to return to Cusco to begin their Sacred Valley adventure. If you're in Ollantaytambo or coming from Machu Picchu, this private tour is perfect for you.

We'll begin by picking you up from your hotel or the train station and heading towards the Andean fields of Maras, where llamas and alpacas will greet you in a beautiful natural setting.

We'll continue to the enigmatic circular terraces of Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural experimentation center. Afterward, we'll visit the famous Maras Salt Mines, with over 3,000 salt ponds that create a unique sight.

Finally, we'll arrive in the charming town of Chinchero, where you'll visit its Native Art Center, a space dedicated to ancestral textiles. Here, you'll see authentic demonstrations of natural dyeing and traditional weaving.

This tour concludes with the final transfer back to Cusco, where we'll drop you off at your hotel or a central location.

At a glance

  • Duration: 7 hr
  • Private experience

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Lunch with alpacas
Lunch
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour7 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate 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

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Snacks
  • Guía profesional

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Tickets de entrada

Itinerary and highlights

During the tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco, I will explore the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex, where I will discover its terraces, temples, and Inca structures, learning about its history, architecture, and strategic importance in the Sacred Valley. I will walk along its original Inca streets, observe the hydraulic systems, and enjoy panoramic views of the valley before continuing the journey to Cusco, appreciating Andean landscapes and other cultural attractions along the way.

At the Maras salt mines, we'll hike close to the salt ponds, observing the traditional extraction process that dates back to Inca times. We'll learn about its natural origin, take photos of the unique landscape, and discover the cultural and economic importance of salt to local communities during our tour of the Sacred Valley.

We will enjoy an exclusive lunch at the Mountain View Restaurant in Maras, where we will savor traditional Peruvian cuisine in a peaceful and private setting. From the restaurant, we will appreciate panoramic views of the Sacred Valley mountains, combining a high-quality culinary experience with an unparalleled natural landscape within our exclusive service.

In Moray, we will visit its archaeological complex of circular terraces, used by the Incas as an agricultural experimentation center. We will learn how they took advantage of the microclimates to cultivate different crops and appreciate the Inca engineering integrated into the landscape of the Sacred Valley.

In Chinchero, we'll make a brief visit to its Inca archaeological site, where we'll admire terraces, stone walls, and the colonial church built upon Inca foundations. We'll also learn about local textile traditions before continuing our journey to the city of Cusco, enjoying panoramic views of the Sacred Valley.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Let know us where is your hotel if could be we can pick you up
  • Come to the main plaza of Ollantaytambo where our staff is waiting for you
  • In any case if you don't have an exactly location we can meet you at the main plaza of Ollantaytambo where our tour guide is waiting for with your names

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Treks in Cusco

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 7 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
In any case if you don't have an exactly location we can meet you at the main plaza of Ollantaytambo where our tour guide is waiting for with your names
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–10; Youth tickets: age 11–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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