About this experience
In the SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS experience the historical, cultural and natural wealth of the region.
- Acclimatization to height:
The Sacred Valley is located at a lower altitude than Cusco, allowing for gradual acclimatization before visiting the city and other destinations.
Cultural experience:
The Sacred Valley offers a more authentic view of Inca culture, with villages retaining their traditions, such as weaving in Chinchero.
- Historic places:
The Sacred Valley has important archaeological sites, such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Moray, which showcase the architecture and agricultural knowledge of the Incas.
- Natural landscapes:
The Sacred Valley offers a variety of landscapes, from mountains to rivers and towns, making it a unique destination for nature lovers.
Gastronomy:
The Sacred Valley has a rich and diverse local cuisine, reflecting the influence of the Incas and the diversity of the region.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr 30 min 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
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What is included
- Professional guide bilingual English - Spanish
- Buffet lunch
- Tourist transport round trip
- Hotel pickup
Not included
- Ticket for Sacred Valley
- Ticket to Salineras de Maras
Itinerary and highlights
Hotel pickup between 6 :00 - 6 : 30 am approx.
After a journey for approximately 1 hour, we will arrive at the village of Chinchero, a small indigenous Andean village located at a height of 3765 m.
Chinchero was an important administrative and residential center during the Inca era, built by Túpac Inca Yupanqui. It is known for its agricultural terraces, temples and Inca roads that connect with other important sites in the Sacred Valley.
In a 35 minute drive we will arrive at our next destination Moray.
Moray is presumed to have functioned as an experimental agricultural laboratory. The Incas would have cultivated different types of products in each platform, observing their behavior in different climatic conditions.
on a 30-minute journey on our transport, we will arrive at the salt works of Maras, or the famous "Salt Mines" located in the district of Maras.
The Salt of Maras comes from an ocean trapped in the mountains thousands of years ago, which through a spring that leaves the middle of the mountain flows into the 4,200 pools of the Salineras de Maras, pools that families of the community of Maras work and harvest with an ancient technique for 600 years
After a journey of approximately 45 minutes, we will arrive in the province of Urubamba, here we will have free time to enjoy our buffet lunch with a variety of national and typical local dishes.
After 30 minutes of transportation, we arrive at the village of Ollantaytambo, a charming village that preserves the designs of the Inca buildings, located at an altitude of 2770 meters in the province of Urubamba.
Ollantaytambo was a strategic Inca center in the Sacred Valley, built in the 15th century by Pachacútec for military and agricultural control, and later expanded. He played a key role during the Spanish conquest as a point of resistance under the command of Manco Inca, achieving even a victory against the Spanish before his subsequent retreat. Currently, it is a famous tourist destination and the gateway to Machu Picchu, which retains its Inca urban design.
After a long journey of 1 hour 30 minutes approximately by transport we will arrive at this beautiful place in Pisaq.
In the archaeological center of Pisac we will find houses, aqueducts, roads, bridges, towers, barracks, cemetery, ceremonial centers and a large sector of agricultural platforms. Pisac is also known for the large number of towers or viewpoints that are located in various points of the place.
In the village of Pisaq we will stop to appreciate the craft work and make purchases optionally.
Then return to Cusco arriving 19 : 00 hours approx.
The tour ends near the Plaza Mayor.
Meeting and pickup information
- One day before starting the tour we will contact all passengers to coordinate the timetable and pickup location.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Mapis Explorer
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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