From Cusco: Full-Day Private Sacred Valley of the Incas Trip
ID: GYG396516-720527
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas and marvel at some of the most famous sites and traditions of this mysterious civilization on this day tour from Cusco. Visit Chinchero, Maras, Moray, and Pisac.
You will start your tour in Chinchero, which was one of the most important populations during the Inca empire. However, it was the victim of the extirpation of idolatries, an action that replaced the traditional deities with Catholic ones, in order to transform popular beliefs.
Then visit Maras, an impressive complex of salt mining. They are large deposits of salt used in exchange for other products with other regions of the empire.
On the other hand, the archaeological site of Moray consists of mysterious concentric circular terraces that for some investigators would be an agricultural research center. Free time for lunch and then visit Ollantaytambo, a typical example of urban planning of the Incas. The archaeological complex called a fortress although it was a Tambo, a resting and lodging place for long-distance travelers.
Finally, visit the citadel of Pisac. The market has dozens of stalls displaying and selling goods crafted by residents of the area. After the visit return to your hotel.
Highlights
- Explore stunning Inca sites within the Sacred Valley at leisure.
- Step back in time through the cobblestone streets, ruins and quaint shops of Ollantaytambo.
- Admire Moray, an enormous construction of concentric circles that worked as an agricultural laboratory.
- Explore Maras, a salt extraction center that has been operating since the time of the Incas.
- Soak up the beauty of this historical and cultural Andean treasure.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.
• To visit Moray and Ollantaytambo fortress, it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC).
• The visit to Maras is subject to changes during the months of December to March due to weather reasons (rainy season).
• Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total.
• People over 18 years of age may enter enclosed spaces only if they are fully vaccinated, providing a virtual or printed certificate. This works for bus travel, any indoor activity, restaurants, hotels, trains, and airplanes. Minors should only be asymptomatic
• Every person must permanently wear a KN95 mask or two masks one on top of the other (surgical mask, cloth mask, or two surgical masks on top).
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)
- Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
