From Cusco: Sacred Valley of the Incas Day Trip
ID: GYG601391-1010447
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Explore the main tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas on a day trip from Cusco. Visit sights such as Chinchero, the Circular Terraces of Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines.
Get picked up from your hotel in Cusco and travel to Chinchero. Explore the archaeological site and and visit an Andean textile center to learn about the processing of alpaca wool.
Next, travel to Moray to see the circular terraces. These fascinating structures were used as agricultural laboratories by the Inca.
Later, move on to Maras and its 3,500 salt extraction sites. Learn about the extraction process and have some time to take photos and videos.
At noon, go to the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Urubamba. Stop for a delicious Andean Buffet lunch.
Continue your journey at the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. There, you can discover Inca architecture and design and take in spectacular views of the valley.
This tour ends at Ollantaytambo. You have the option of staying in the main square or taking the train to Aguas Calientes.
Highlights
- Visit the archaeological center of Chinchero and explore the Incan ruins
- Learn the process of making alpaca wool into textiles while in Chinchero
- Explore the circular terraces of Moray and find out their agricultural use
- Discover the salt extraction pools at Maras and learn about the process
- Take in impressive views of the Sacred Valley at the Ollantaytambo fortress
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour does not include return transportation to Cusco
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.
