Sacred Valley Tour: Explore Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo in Cusco
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36 Ratings
Cusco
Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Incas on this Sacred Valley tour. Explore Pisac, Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo, and indulge in traditional Inca beer.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pisac - At these ruins you will see and learn about different aspects of Inca culture. Here you can see amazing art work etched into the stone and take in the impressive agricultural terraces
- Pisac Market - You will have the opportunity to interact with local people and buy crafts
- Sacred Valley - The Sacred Valley was a key area of settlement for the Incas. The climate in the valley sustains fertile plains, which allows for a lot of growth, which is unusual for the high Andes. Here, the Incas sculpted the mountain flanks with vast contour terracing and irrigation channels. Our driver and guide will point out the best places to take photos to capture the beauty and vastness of the Sacred Valley.
- Moray - Terraces of Moray. Moray is made up of three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in a bowl shape, are thought to have been used as an agricultural laboratory to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops.
- Salt Mine of Maras - salt mines of Maras, which are just 2 miles away. Dating back to colonial times, Maras was considered a salt-producing center. Carved into the mountain side are over 3000 salt pools, which are filled daily by a little stream of water. Once the water evaporates, it leaves behind a glistening patchwork of salt. The salt mines are a great spot to take pictures and capture the amazing beauty of both the Andes and the spectacular Salineras.
- Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo - We will visit the ruins once we reach Ollantaytambo. This site highlights the remarkable Inka architecture and was built during the Incas heydays. This is an extraordinary Inca site and in addition to the ruins you will see an amazing rock formation representing the Inca god Wiracocha.
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Hotel pickup in Cusco (optional)
- Bilingual professional guide (English/Spanish)
- Exclusive small group experience (2-8 people)
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba included
What's Not Included
- Tourist ticket for the sacred valley 70 Soles Only Cash
- Salt mines ticket 20 Soles Only Cash
Additional Information
During the combo Sacred Valley day tour, you will get to know the must visit sites you have to see when you are in Cusco. Get fascinated by Pisac Market and ruins, the fascinating terraces of Moray, the salt mines of Maras, Ollantaytambo and learn about the Ancient Inca history Compared to other tours, we visit this important places that is normally made in 2 days you will have the opportunity to go back to the past and try the sacred drink of the inkas the traditional ‘Inca beer’. In this program you can return to Cusco with your guide or to stay in Ollantaytambo so you can continue your travels to Machu picchu via train afterwards.
Location
Plaza Kusipata
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(36 Ratings)
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Caroline_f
Mar 29, 2024
Excellent tour guide Jimy made this trip very memorable - Excellent tour with very knowledgeable guide Jimy who had excellent English and was full of interesting facts .Pisac Moray, the salt mines and Ollantaytambo were all amazing places to visit . Jimy made the experience even better - he is a true professional .
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J2254atclaudiag
Nov 23, 2023
GREAT HALF TOUR EXPERIENCE - The trip was fantastic ! Our tour guide Mihai was excellent. He was very informative and attentive. His English skills were very good. I would definitely recommend this tour service. It’s perfect for couples , family and friends.
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Sinad_w
Nov 9, 2023
Fantastic! - A great way to see scared valley. Really want to go back to stay in Ollantaytambo; maybe next visit.
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Wellingtonae4291qu
Oct 9, 2023
Inkas's Sacret Valley - Amazing experiência! Very cultural and rich! Super recommended If your are visiting Cusco to see Machu Picchu, it's complementary
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Filipk724
Oct 8, 2023
Amazing experience - We really enjoyed the tour and would definitely go again! Thank you for such a nice experience. Highly recommended!
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Ollie
Sep 28, 2023
Great tour - Very enjoyable tour, would highly recommend. Our tour guide Richard was super friendly, enthusiastic and informative.
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Estelle
Sep 27, 2023
Great tour to Moray and Maras - The tour was really great, just what we expected to be
The places we visit were really beautiful
The guide was really into his job and conscious, he explain really good and show us the important thing
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26verenaf
Sep 27, 2023
Good trip - Interesting information, Darwin is friendly but speaks very slowly.
Tour arrives sometimes at 3 in the afternoon…
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Meirou87
Sep 25, 2023
Great Sacred Valley Experience - JC was a great tour guide. He explained the history of the locations very well. He was very patient and attentive to everyone. Would recommend this trip to anyone! Buffet lunch was also good.
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855karinas
Sep 27, 2023
Wonderful! - The visit was very good, peaceful, we had adequate time at each stop! The Darwin Guide welcomed us very well and showed a lot of knowledge!
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