SACRED VALLEY: CHINCHERO, MORAY, MARAS, OLLANTAYTAMBO, AND PISAC WITH LUNCH Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisac with lunch
ID: GYG1343331-2051100
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Explore the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, and Pisaq with a bilingual tour guide, in a small group, and with a buffet lunch in Urubamba.
At 6:30 AM, the experience begins with pick-up from your hotel in Cusco to head to the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas. The first stop will be Chinchero, where you'll learn about the ancestral techniques of weaving and natural dyeing that are still preserved by the Andean communities. You'll then visit Moray, an impressive complex of circular terraces considered the agricultural laboratory of the Incas, followed by the famous Salineras de Maras, a spectacular landscape formed by thousands of salt ponds that continue to be exploited in the traditional way. At noon, you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba, prepared with fresh ingredients from the region. In the afternoon, you'll explore Ollantaytambo, one of the best-preserved Inca towns and home to an imposing fortress of great historical and strategic importance. Finally, you'll visit Pisac, where you'll tour its outstanding archaeological site and take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the valley. After a day full of history, culture, and unforgettable landscapes, you'll return to Cusco around 7:00 PM while taking in the beautiful colors of the sunset over the Andes.
Highlights
- Learn about Inca weaving techniques, the Salineras Salt Mine, and Moray.
- Discover the world's only system of circular terraces in Moray.
- Experience the Inca tradition among ancestral fabrics, salt mines, and Moray.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is recommended to spend at least 24 hours in Cusco to acclimatize before the sightseeing tour.
Bring an ID document or passport.
Wear comfortable clothes, a hat, sunscreen, and shoes suitable for hiking.
Please advise of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking.
INCLUDED
- Tourism transportation.
- Bilingual professional tour guide (Spanish – English).
- Buffet lunch at a selected restaurant in Urubamba.
- Hotel pick-up (only within the historic center of Cusco).
NOT INCLUDED
- Tourist ticket (for admission to archaeological sites).
- Entrance to the Salineras de Maras.
- Personal expenses.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.