The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a place full of old Inca ruins. The most impressive are Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Both structures are built with huge stone blocks. This tour also goes to the Maras Salt Mines and the archaeological site of Moray.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Buffet lunch in Urubamba town
Transportation to the tour attractions.
Any private expenses
Souvenirs
Tips
Breakfast and dinner
Entrance fee – Salinas de Maras: 20.00 PEN per person.
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a place full of old Inca ruins. The most impressive are Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Both structures are built with huge stone blocks. This tour also goes to the Maras Salt Mines and the archaeological site of Moray.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Buffet lunch in Urubamba town
Transportation to the tour attractions.
Any private expenses
Souvenirs
Tips
Breakfast and dinner
Entrance fee – Salinas de Maras: 20.00 PEN per person.
We will pick you up from your hotel at 6:40 am. We will be leaving Cusco city at 7:00 am. Our first stop will be Chinchero town. Here we will be visiting the archaeological site of Chinchero.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Moray
Next, in 25 minutes we will arrive at the archaeological complex of Moray. Moray has several circular agricultural terraces. According to some historians, these structures were used by the Incas to grow plants from warmer climates.
30 minutes
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Salinas de Maras
Our next stop will be the Maras Salt Mines, which are located 25 minutes from Moray. The Salt Mines contains dozens of square wells of salt water. These wells are filled with salt water that comes from the underground. After being exposed to sunlight, the water evaporates leaving the salt behind. Then, the salt is gathered by the local population and sold at the local market.
30 minutes
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Urubamba
After exploring the Maras Salt Mines, we will drive to Urubamba town. Urubamba is located in the lowest section of the Sacred Valley, so the climate is a little warmer. We will be having a buffet lunch here.
After having lunch, we will visit the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo.
45 minutes
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Ollantaytambo
We will leave Urubamba after lunch and in 30 minutes we will be in the town and archaeological park of Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo is famous for its long stone stairs, which lead to main area of the complex. Like Pisac, Ollantaytambo was an Inca royal palace.
We will also visit the Ollantaytambo town, where you will be able buy some souvenirs.
1 hour
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Pisac
After exploring Ollantaytambo, the transportation will take us for 1 hour and 30 minutes to the town and archaeological complex of Pisac, located in the Sacred Valley. The town of Pisac is a cozy village located next to the Urubamba river. It has a traditional market where you can buy souvenirs and taste the local food.
On the other hand, the archaeological complex of Pisac is located on a nearby hilltop. It comprises numerous stone buildings that were the houses of the Inca nobility.
After exploring this beautiful place, we will return to Cusco city, where we will be arriving around 7:00 pm.
