Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

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ID: GYG544322-939648
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Country: Peru

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Exclusive less-crowded Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco, ideal post-Machu Picchu. Starts early, customizable with expert guides, to immerse in Inca history.
Ollantaytambo - Urubamba - Maras - Moray - Chinchero - Cusco

Your epic Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo starts with a tour of Ollantaytambo ruins.

Ollantaytambo is a perfect example of Incan architecture. Here our local expert would walk with you to the ruins that once served as a fortress. You would get a detailed overview on different areas of the archaeological complex with a bit of history for a detailed understanding.

After touring the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, we will drive to Urubamba town, also known as the heart of Sacred Valley.

On our way to Maras Moray, we will be having a brief stop in Urubamba. Here you can savor the traditional fermented drink, Frutillada. It is made using strawberries.

After savoring this traditional beverage, we will be driving you Moray. Home to circular farming terraces. At Moray, you will be familiarized with the different methods of farming that were invented by Incas and are practiced even today.

Our next stop will be in Maras. Maras is known for its Salt Mines; those are picturesque and the salt produced here has a distinct taste. Here we will have a guided tour where our local expert would talk with you on methods of Salt Farming which has been existent since pre Incan times.

Our last stop will be in Chinchero. Home to Andean textile weavers. Our local expert would guide you on a short tour of the agricultural terrace which has been quite prominent since Incan civilisation. There is also a handicraft local market where the local vendors sell their handmade crafts.

By 0500 PM, we will be returning to Cusco. We will be dropping you off at your hotel in Cusco.

Highlights

  • This full day Tour is ideal for travelers wanting to visit the iconic Inca sites
  • We highly recommend starting this full day trip in the morning.
  • Sacred Valley of the Incas is home to the most visited Inca archaeological sites

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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.