Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco: Pisac, Moray & Maras

Este impresionante valle andino alberga importantes sitios arqueológicos y pintorescos pueblos que mantienen intacta su cultura ancestral. Maras, Moray, Pisac, Chinchero y Ollantaytambo son una muestra de su riqueza cultural pero, además, cuentan con una increíble belleza natural, ideal para practicar deportes al aire libre o simplemente descansar. El Valle Sagrado es el valle formado por el río Urubamba (Vilcanota). Fue centro neurálgico de la civilización Inca y actualmente es uno de los principales destinos de Sudamérica. Alberga numerosos pueblos coloniales donde se puede observar la vida cotidiana de los pueblos de los Andes, antiguas ciudades incas abandonadas casi intactas. Es el “Centro Espiritual de Sudamérica” y uno de los mejores lugares para practicar deportes de aventura en el Perú. Pero también es un excelente lugar para comprar telas tradicionales andinas, artesanías y otros objetos típicos andinos, incluidas joyas de oro y plata.

Itinerary

DAY 1: SACRED VALLEY TOUR

We will pick you up from your hotel very early after breakfast, between 6:30 and 6:50 am. We will begin our tour from the imperial city of Cusco, passing through landscapes filled with flora along the way. In 45 minutes, we will arrive at our first destination, Chinchero, a traditional artisan village located at 3,700 meters (12,500 feet), the highest point between Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Here, we will visit the archaeological site of the same name, its colonial church of the Nativity of the Virgin of Montserrat, and finally, a traditional artisan center. Here, we will learn about the entire textile-making process.

Afterward, we will head to our second destination, Moray, a site where agricultural experiments were conducted with different products from the highlands, coast, and rainforest. Following Moray, we will tour the salt mine located in a section of the valley. Here, you will find more than 4,800 salt pools, currently the most sought-after salt deposits in Peru and beyond. Here you can learn to distinguish between different types of salt, both for cooking and medicinal purposes.

After the visit, we will descend into the heart of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba. There, we will enjoy a delicious Andean buffet lunch. After 25 minutes, we will arrive at Ollantaytambo, the “City of the Living,” a resting place during the Inca era. This site holds many mysteries surrounding its construction. Here we will find the famous Temple of the Sun, the Ten Niches, the Temple of the Water Condors, and other sites.

After our visit, we will have 1 hour and 20 minutes to enjoy a nap while we travel to our final destination, Pisac. This site boasts the largest Inca cemetery in South America, as well as agricultural terraces and irrigation systems, among other features. After the visit, we will stop in the town of Pisac before returning to Cusco, arriving at approximately 7:00 pm at Cusco’s main square.

This tour is perfect for those who want to discover more about Cusco’s Inca history. With great tour deals, we guarantee you’ll have a great time for less!

Inclusions

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Information the day before.
Hotel pick-up.
Professional English and Spanish-speaking tour guide.
Private minivan transportation.
Buffet lunch.
First aid kit.

Not Include

NOT INCLUDED

Partial Tourist Ticket 70.00 soles
Salt Mine Entrance Fee 10.00 soles
Cold Drinks
Personal Expenses and Tips: Such as purchasing handicrafts, clothing, drinks, etc. Tips are also not included; these are voluntary and based on the service received.
Travel Insurance: This is a very important requirement in case of any unforeseen event that may occur during your trip, such as medical assistance, stay due to illness or accident, lost luggage, or forced trip cancellation due to protests or natural disasters.