Sacred Valley in private: 1 day of Inca culture and landscapes

5.0 (4 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This is the most complete tour to the Sacred Valley, ideal before your visit to Machupicchu where you will feel the real sensation of life in the Peruvian Andes on a captivating journey through the hidden gems of the Sacred Valley.
It will begin with a visit to Chinchero where you can appreciate the textile art and its process, the terraces of Moray, more than 1000 salt pools in Maras, a delicious buffet lunch included at a local hacienda. Finally we will arrive at the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo. And it doesn't stop there because we will have a small walking tour in the well-known "living town" of Ollantaytambo, feeling immersed in ancient times.
We designed this unique itinerary to offer you a perfect combination of local life, architecture, history and wonderful natural landscapes.

What's included

  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Buffet Lunch (There are also vegetarian and vegan options)
  • Tickets to the Sacred Valley

What to expect

  1. Chinchero
    2h
    We will go to the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit a traditional textile center where we can appreciate its typical agricultural terraces and we will also visit a textile interpretation center where we will understand the dyeing process based on natural pigments.
  2. Maras Moray Tours
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Continuing our tour we head towards Moray, where we will appreciate the circular terraces that were used as a laboratory for Andean products.
  3. Maras
    2h
    Then we will go to the Maras salt mines, in this place we will observe the natural process of salt extraction that dates back to the Inca era.
    At noon, we will stop at a local hacienda where you can have lunch and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch included.
  4. Ollantaytambo
    2h
    Finally we will visit Ollantaytambo, known as the living Inca town, with one of the most representative architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire. To finish this fascinating tour we will take a walking tour in the town, having the opportunity to appreciate and acquire local crafts.

    We will have enough time to explore each archaeological site at your own pace, accompanied by the explanation of a professional tour guide.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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