About this experience
This Sacred Valley tour of 1 day (VIP) allows you to enjoy the best and most complete highlights of the Sacred Valley, such as the archaeological sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chincheros, some Andean markets for shopping + Moray, the Inca terraces and the salt mines of Maras.
The valley between Pisac and Ollantaytambo is known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On this tour, we will drive through the mountains of the Sacred Valley, which played a key role in Inca culture and history. The Valley has a more temperate climate and is located at a lower altitude than Cusco. You will see a succession of picturesque towns, ancient Inca terraces and the most important archaeological sites.
At a glance
- Duration: 11 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 11 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
- Professional guide service in English and Spanish
- Buffet lunch
- Group transport
Not included
- Entrance to the Archaeological Centers (BTG)
- Extra drinks
- accommodation
Itinerary and highlights
This village is located 28 km from Cusco, on the tarmac route to Urubamba. Here are the remains of what was the royal estate of Tupac Inca Yupanqui, a beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations.
Its main attraction, however, is its artisanal market, originally dedicated to the bartering of agricultural products between the commoners of the valley and those of the upper parts.
Today, the market is a true show of color and movement that fascinates visitors with its offer of crafts and textiles made in the purest pre-Columbian style.
It is 7 km from Maras and 1 hour from Cusco city by the Chinchero route. It is one of the most spectacular visits, where circular platforms of different sizes are observed.
These were terraces of agricultural experimentation and are also considered places of concentration of female energy, so they are recognized as a magnetic center of the Pachamama.
Located northwest of the town of Maras, they are known by some as “salt mines” and are made up of about 3,000 small wells.
Salt has been obtained since pre-Hispanic times through a sun-drying system of saltwater from an underground stream. Once the water has evaporated, the salt is ready for sale.
Typical Inca village located 21 km from Urubamba (2800 m). It was named after the chieftain Ollanta, famous for his affair with an Inca princess, daughter of Pachacútec. One of its best preserved areas extends north of Hanan Huacaypata Square, with a total of 15 blocks of mansions erected on walls of tilled stone.
In the vast archaeological site, located on the hill that dominates the village, stand out buildings such as the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana and the Baths of the Princess. From Ollantaytambo, a path that ascends to the Malaga open road (4200 meters above sea level) and enters the jungle eyebrow, crossing towns such as picturesque Huilloc, home of renowned weavers.
Urubamba offers beautiful views of the Sacred Valley and will be our lunch and rest point, where we can enjoy Peruvian cuisine.
Pisac is located 33 km from Cusco by asphalt road, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It has an ancient village and an archaeological site considered among the most important in Cusco, in addition to a modern village of colonial origin.
Here you will also find Pisac’s famous artisan market, which attracts thousands of visitors and community members from remote villages, who wear colorful traditional garments.
It is recommended to buy here the craft works, as they are usually cheaper than in the city of Cusco.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick up travelers at the hotel who are staying. If your hotel is located in a remote area we will coordinate a meeting point.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machu Picchu Road Trip
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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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