About this experience
Beat the Crowds: Experience the magic without the masses. We've meticulously planned our itinerary to ensure you arrive before the crowds at each destination.
Deep Dive Exploration: Enjoy a leisurely 40-50 minutes at each site. While many touristic tours rush through in 20-30 minutes, we give you ample time to fully absorb the beauty, take photographs, and immerse in the history.
4 Wonders, One Day: Explore the weaving magic of Chinchero, the shimmering Maras Salt Mines, the agricultural marvel of Moray, and the majestic Ollantaytambo fortress.
Personal Touch: Dive deeper into the wonders of the Andes with a more personalized touch. Our group is limited to just 8 travelers, ensuring everyone gets a front-row view of history.
Seamless Comfort: Travel in style and comfort. We prioritize your ease with our top-notch transportation, ensuring every journey between sites is as remarkable as the destination itself.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring adequate clothes according to the weather and a raincape just in case
- Bring bottled water, some snacks and some extra money
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Buffet lunch at Restaurante Tunupa
- Professional local guide (English and Spanish)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
- Round-trip transport in air-conditioned vehicle
- Modified transportation for a more comfortable experience (no back-pain or other problems)
Not included
- Breakfast
- Drinks at restaurant (tea is included)
- Sacred Valley Sites
- Surcharge ($15/person) if only 2 travelers are booked
Itinerary and highlights
6:45 am: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco and 1h ride to Chinchero
8:00 am:
Meet Roxana who is part of the eldest family keeping the weaving traditions alive.
Her alpacas and guinea pigs will welcome you and you can feed them their breakfast. Further, learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create impressive textiles by hand.
9:30 am:
Imagine the impressive Inca terraces and the beautiful Andes in the background. This view is just stunning, the story behind even more.
Your guide will teach you about the Inca's agricultural laboratory, and how they created different climatic zones in these terraces. We'll enjoy this place for about 45min - 1h.
11 am:
Staying in front of thousands of salt ponds, still intact.
Here you have the chance to take one of the most famous pictures in the Sacred Valley. Our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you.
From here we continue our tour to have delicious lunch.
1 pm:
Enjoy an outstanding lunch buffet (vegetarian and vegan options available) in one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley, the highly ranked Tunupa.
2:40 pm:
Our last discovery for that day: The terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo.
This place was highly protected as it was the entrance to the path to Machu Picchu.
Thus, much happened here during the Spanish invasion.
3:50 pm:
You have the option to be dropped off at the train station in Ollantaytambo, or to return with us to Cusco.
5:35 pm: Arrival at your hotel in Cusco, filled with lots of magical moments.
Note: All times are approximations.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick you up from your hotel/hostel/Airbnb in Cusco. IMPORTANT: You can decide whether to be dropped off at the train station in Ollantaytambo, at its main square or to head back to Cusco. We'll ask you about your preference after the reservation has been made (via the Viator/Tripadvisor chat).
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- exploor
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring adequate clothes according to the weather and a raincape just in case
- Use sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- Bring bottled water, some snacks and some extra money
- Small group of 8 max. travelers.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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