Sacred Valley of the Incas: Authentic Visit through Maras, Moray, & Chincheros with Local Lunch

Embark on an authentic journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Explore the picturesque villages of Chincheros and Maras, indulge in a local lunch, and witness the incredible agricultural skills of the Incas at the circular terraces of Moray.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chinchero - We will pick you up from your hotel to experience ancient Inca culture and a slice of daily life for residents of the Peru’s Sacred Valley during this flexible-length private tour. Get off the well-worn tourist trail as you explore the quaint Sacred Valley hamlets of Chincheros and Maras. Observe the traditional dress of the villagers…
What's Included
  • Expert English-speaking tour guide
  • Delicious lunch included
  • Exclusive private tours and excursions
  • All local taxes covered
  • Private transportation in a comfortable van
  • Professional driver for safe travel
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance tickets
Additional Information

Enjoy a private day trip in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Go off the beaten path and visit the authentic and picturesque villages of Chincheros and Maras, where time seems to stand still. See the people who are still wearing their traditional clothes and practice ‘Quechua’, the native language of the Andes. Enjoy a local lunch in a typical house in…

Location
Chinchero
Cancellation Policy

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

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Erin
Jun 26, 2018
Fabulous culinary-based tour in the Sacred Valley - My husband and I wanted to learn more about potatoes while we were in Peru, the numerous varieties and the traditional cooking methods. I reached out to Cultural Immersion to see if they could help put something more unique together. They prepared such a fabulous day. We had an excellent guide who had interesting facts and stories and spoke great English, a private driver in a comfortable van, and an excellent itinerary that fit exactly what we were looking for. We visited the salt ponds of Maras, then drove to the stunning Villa Maras for our cooking demonstration, the chef showing us how to use the Pachamanca and the Huatia, two different kinds of natural ovens using river stones or mud bricks. While lunch was cooking, we toured the Incan ruins of Moray. We returned for a fabulous, huge lunch of our cooked potatoes, vegetables, meats and even dessert, all overlooking the beautiful views of the Andean mountains and Sacred Valley. The whole tour exceeded our expectations - everything was well planned and executed, we ate great food and learned a lot. I cannot recommend this company enough!
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Brosontravel
Jun 22, 2018
Highlight of Month in Peru - Knowledgeable guide, well timed itinerary and logistics, amazing culinary adventure. I am passionate about potatoes and asked for a custom itinerary focused on them and boy did they deliver. The itinerary seemed to be a normal one for them but the guide was clearly aware of my interest and discussed in detail how each site related to potatoes. Even questions that I thought were unrelated to my main topic (ie how many people live in a town) would be answered with a potato related fact (number of farmers and where they are in the 7 year crop rotation schedule.) I doubt many readers will be interested in the same topic but it showed me how they’re able to take an interest and deliver an impressive program. Lunch at their lodge in the Sacred Valley was sublime. We participated in constructing the two stone ovens and got great views and service once they were ready, after touring.
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Alan
May 25, 2017
Fabulous tour. Carlos our guide... - <p>Fabulous tour. Carlos our guide brought us to local market where several different families exhibited their wares and showed us how the weaving and dying were done. Very interesting. Also had an encounter with a llama who was none too happy meeting our acquaintance and decided to show his displeasure ...yes, by spitting in our face. All for a good laugh. The visits to the sites was truly amazing. The concentric terraces of Moray, the salt mines of Moray and the Church in Chincheros. The lunch at Tiempo de Viaje Rafeon was delicious and well beyond our expectations.<br/> Carlos added the history and local color to the sites and the tour was well worth the money</p>
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From $195
up to 10 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).