About this experience
A day full of history and culture awaits you in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Starting with a 6:40 a.m. pickup, you'll explore iconic archaeological sites such as Chinchero, Salineras de Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Pisaq. In Urubamba, you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.
This tour is ideal for history and nature lovers looking to immerse themselves in the rich Inca heritage.
- Pick up from your accommodation at 6:40 am
- Visit to the archaeological sites mentioned
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba included
- Visit to the Textile, Salt Production and Goldsmithing Centers
At a glance
- Duration: 11 hr–12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 11 hr–12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Buffet Lunch in the Town of Urubamba
- Tourist Transportation
- Pick up from your hotel or meeting point
- Professional Tourist Guide
- Visit to the Textile Center in Chinchero, Market in Maras and Pisaq
Not included
- Entrance to the Archaeological Sites, BTG (GENERAL TOURIST TICKET)
- Drinks at the Buffet Lunch
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
We will visit the Archaeological Site, where we can see its important Agricultural Terraces, Plaza and Colonial Temple
We will visit the Textile Center, Hands of Andean Women where we can observe the process of making alpaca-based garments, as well as their natural dyeing.
We will visit Moray, the Agricultural Experimentation Center in the Inca Era, where we can find a set of agricultural terraces in a circular and descending shape.
We will visit a souvenir shop where you can taste the famous chocolate with Maras salt, as well as buy souvenirs.
We will be able to observe the more than 4000 salt wells, extracted by hand by the inhabitants
Place where we will enjoy your buffet lunch
Where we can observe the Inca architecture, as well as its agricultural terraces, temples and places of great importance in the Inca era
We will visit the agricultural terraces, as well as the most important places of the Archaeological Site
We will visit a silversmith's shop where local people make a variety of silver work, such as decorative objects, jewelry and works of art.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meeting point in the middle of the Plaza Regocijo Pool between 6:40 and 6:50.
- We pick you up at your hotel, Airbnb, or hostel in the Historic Center of Cusco. IMPORTANT: You can decide if your train ticket to Aguas Calientes will drop you off at the Ollantaytambo train station, in the main square, or if you want to return to Cusco.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- WPeru-Travel
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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