Highlights
- Visit some of the most important historical sites of the Sacred Valley
- Discover the cultural treasures of the Incas
- Learn about the history of the Incas from a professional guide
- Explore the Chinchero Weavers, Moray Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac
- Optional drop-off in Ollantaytambo
Description
Your professional tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation in the historic center of Cusco, or from a nearby meeting point, between 5:45 AM and 6:15 AM. Travel first to Chinchero, a small rustic town with a long tradition of textile weaving. See various textiles woven using traditional Incan techniques, followed by a visit to the first archaeological site and a beautiful old church.
Next, you will visit Moray and see the agricultural terraces built along the hillsides. These terraces were built by the Incas to grow an abundance of crops on less-than-ideal mountain terrain. Right next to this area, at Moras, there are over 5000 salt ponds which were used by the Incas for salt extraction. This helped preserve their foods for long periods. After learning about Incan agricultural techniques, make your way to Urubamba, the capital of the Sacred Valley, for a buffet lunch.
After lunch, make your way to two historical towns, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq. In Ollantaytambo, you will climb over 200 steps to reach the top of the ancient terraced fortress overlooking the town. An optional drop-off is available in Ollantaytambo for those who need to stay in town or have other plans. In Pisaq, you will visit an archaeological site, Then you will continue with the transportation back to Cusco, arriving at the historical city center between approximately 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Includes
Pickup from the historical city center
Bilingual tour guide
Sacred Valley bus transportation
Buffet lunch with vegetarian options
First aid kit
Drop-off at Plaza Regocijos
Excludes
Partial tourist ticket - 70 Nuevos Soles
Entrance ticket to the salt mine - 20 Nuevos Soles
Drinks
Tips
Important Information
- An optional drop-off in Ollantaytambo is available at approximately 3:00 p.m. for those who wish to stay in town or have other plans. If you need to catch a train, we recommend booking one departing after 4:00 p.m.
- Entrances tickets are only available if you pay in cash with the local currency
- You must climb 200 steps to reach the top of Ollantaytambo, there is no elevator
- The full tourist ticket is valid for 10 days and allows entry to the majority of the Inca sites around Cusco and the Sacred Valley
- The places are far from each other and a good part of the tour is spent on the bus
- The groups are bilingual
• Depending on the option you choose, hotel pick-up may or may not be included. It can take 30 to 45 minutes to pick up the entire group. If you're among the first, please note it may take some time to gather everyone.
• The tour finishes at approximately 6:00–7:00 p.m. in Cusco’s historic center.
• A 30-liter backpack is allowed per person in a shared group.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
