Price:$39.00
Sacred Valley Tour – Maras & Moray
Code: LMJUYH
Description
Enjoy an unforgettable experience exploring the breathtaking Sacred Valley of the Incas while discovering some of the most emblematic destinations in the Cusco region. This tour combines history, living culture, and spectacular Andean landscapes.
During the journey, you will visit the traditional village of Chinchero, the enigmatic circular terraces of Moray, and the impressive Maras Salt Mines. You will also explore the heart of the Sacred Valley in Urubamba, the majestic fortress of Ollantaytambo, and the archaeological complex of Pisac.
This is an ideal experience for those who wish to discover the main archaeological and cultural highlights of the Sacred Valley in a single day.
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| Departures: | Reserve your spot until 18:00 (6:00 PM) the day before to secure your participation. | ||||||
| Duration: | Full Day | ||||||
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| Group size: | Share this experience in groups of up to 18 passengers per tour. | ||||||
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Itinerary
06:30 a.m. – 06:45 a.m. | Hotel pickup (Cusco Historic Center)
We begin with pickup from your hotel and head north of Cusco to start our Sacred Valley tour with Maras and Moray.
Chinchero
Our first stop will be Chinchero, a picturesque Andean village known for its textile tradition. Here, you will learn about the ancestral process of Andean weaving at a local artisan center and visit its colonial church built on ancient Inca foundations.
Moray Circular Terraces
We continue to Moray, considered an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory. Its circular terraces were used to experiment with different microclimates and cultivation techniques. You will have time to explore the site and admire its impressive design.
Maras Salt Mines
Next, we visit the famous Maras Salt Mines, a set of more than 3,000 salt pools exploited since pre-Inca times. From the viewpoint, you will admire this unique landscape formed by white terraces descending along the mountainside.
Urubamba – Buffet Lunch
We then head to Urubamba, known as the heart of the Sacred Valley, where you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch featuring a variety of Peruvian dishes.
Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complex
After lunch, we visit the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo, one of the most important archaeological complexes of the Inca Empire. Here, you can explore its temples, agricultural terraces, and cobblestone streets that still preserve their original structure.
Travelers continuing their journey to Machu Picchu may remain in Ollantaytambo to board the train to Aguas Calientes.
Pisac Archaeological Site
Finally, we visit Pisac, famous for its extensive agricultural terraces and its traditional artisan market.
Return to Cusco
At the end of the tour, we return to Cusco, arriving around 7:30 p.m. near the Plaza de Armas in the historic center.
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