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Sacred Valley of the Incas Day Tour with Buffet Lunch

About this experience

Discover the stunning cultural richness of the Sacred Valley of the Incas on this full-day tour from Cusco. Visit important archaeological sites such as Chincheros, Moray and the Salinas de Maras, where you will learn about ancient Inca techniques. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba, with vegetarian options. During the tour, a bilingual guide will share with you information about the history and traditions that forged this beautiful region, ensuring an enriching experience.

- Daily departures from Cusco, ideal for flexible travelers.
- Visit key sites such as Ollantaytambo and Pisac.
- Groups of 14 to 18 travelers for personalized attention.
- Includes buffet lunch with various dietary options.

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr
  • Private experience

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Sacred Valley of the Incas: Buffet Lunch Day Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 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

Local guides to help you plan

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What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Professional Guide ( Bilingual)
  • Lunch Buffet in Urubamba
  • Hotel Pickup

Not included

  • Entrance to Salineras de Maras
  • Entrance: Archaeological complex of Chinchero
  • Entrance: Moray Archaeological Complex
  • Entrance: Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complex
  • Entrance fee: Pisac Archaeological Complex

Itinerary and highlights

We will start our tour with your pickup from your Hotel if they are near the Plaza de Armas, but if you are far away, you will have to approach the Plaza de Armas where our guide will call you by name. Once we have all gathered together we will start with the tour heading towards Chinchero.

In Chinchero, travelers will know a traditional textile center where local artisans show the ancestral process of natural dyeing and weaving in alpaca wool. Then you will visit the archaeological site, with Inca platforms, original walls and a colonial temple built on Inca stone bases.

In Moray they will discover an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory formed by circular terraces that created unique microclimates. The guide will explain how this place was key to crop domestication. Travellers can tour the viewpoints and appreciate the spectacular views of the valley.

More than 3,000 salt pools make up this unique landscape on the side of a mountain. Visitors will learn about the ancestral salt extraction process, still in force today, and will be able to observe how local families continue this millennial tradition.

In Urubamba, travelers will enjoy a buffet lunch with a variety of Andean and international dishes, ideal to recharge and delight with local cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere of the Sacred Valley.

Travelers will explore one of Tahuantinsuyo’s most impressive archaeological complexes, famous for its temples, platforms and finely carved stone structures. From the top of the fortress, you can enjoy an unrivalled panoramic view of the Sacred Valley.

In Pisac they will visit its archaeological centre, characterized by agricultural terraces, ceremonial enclosures and ancient Inca tombs. A place full of history and tradition, surrounded by landscapes that reflect the greatness of the Inca empire.

Once the tour is finished visiting Pisac, we will start the return to the city of Cusco. Ending this way in the Plaza Regocijo which is a middle point between the Plaza de Armas and the Plaza Regocijo. You will return with unforgettable memories of the wonders that the Incas managed to build in their period of government.

Meeting and pickup information

  • One day before the day of the tour they must contact each other, in order to coordinate their meeting point and pickup time. In the case of your Hotels but if they are far away they will tend to approach the main places like Plaza Regocijos or Plaza de Armas.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Viajes Perú

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
One day before the day of the tour they must contact each other, in order to coordinate their meeting point and pickup time. In the case of your Hotels but if they are far away they will tend to approach the main places like Plaza Regocijos or Plaza de Armas.
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 8+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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