Full-Day from Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Moray, & Salt Mines Tour
Highlights
Chinchero, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Urubamba
Locations Covered
Chinchero, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Urubamba
archaeological, cultural, historical
Group Tour
1 Day
Easy
English, Spanish
Description
Go to the must-visit sites of Cusco and have a chance to try traditional Incan beer. Take in the spectacular views of the Andes and the Sacred Valley, see how locals dye alpaca wool and visit terraces, Incan cemeteries, and royal buildings. Admire the unique quilt work of over 3,000 salt ponds. See a fantastic rock formation representing the Incan god of Wiracocha.
Itinerary
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Full-Day from Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Moray, & Salt Mines Tour
- Pick-up from the hotel between 6:40 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- During this Sacred Valley day tour, go to the must-visit sites of Cusco and have a chance to try traditional Incan beer.
- Get picked up from your hotel in Cusco's city center and head to your first stop, Mirador Taray.
- Take in the spectacular views of the Andes and the Sacred Valley to prepare for your day of discovery.
- Continue to the town of Pisac, the site of a famous market. See how locals dye alpaca wool with natural plants of the region.
- Visit the archaeological site and see its terraces, Incan cemeteries, and royal buildings.
- Afterwards, move on to Moray to learn about the history of the Incas and wonder at their mysterious circular terraces.
- Head to the nearby village of Maras and learn about its history as a center for salt production at the Maras Salt Mines. Admire the unique quilt work of over 3,000 salt ponds spilling into the Sacred Valley.
- From here, go to Urubamba and enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
- Continue with a drive along the Urubamba River towards the town of Ollantaytambo to visit the ruins.
- Marvel at the remarkable Incan architecture built during the Incan Empire's heyday.
- In addition to the ruins, see a fantastic rock formation representing the Incan god of Wiracocha.
- After your time at the ruins, choose to return to Cusco with your guide or to stay in Ollantaytambo so you can continue your personal travels to Machu Picchu.
What's Included
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What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 8 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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