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Explore the main tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas on a day trip from Cusco. Visit sights such as Chinchero, the Circular Terraces of Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines.

Highlights

• Visit the archaeological center of Chinchero and explore the Incan ruins
• Learn the process of making alpaca wool into textiles while in Chinchero
• Explore the circular terraces of Moray and find out their agricultural use
• Discover the salt extraction pools at Maras and learn about the process
• Take in impressive views of the Sacred Valley at the Ollantaytambo fortress

Description

Get picked up from your hotel in Cusco and travel to Chinchero. Explore the archaeological site and and visit an Andean textile center to learn about the processing of alpaca wool. Next, travel to Moray to see the circular terraces. These fascinating structures were used as agricultural laboratories by the Inca. Later, move on to Maras and its 3,500 salt extraction sites. Learn about the extraction process and have some time to take photos and videos. At noon, go to the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Urubamba. Stop for a delicious Andean Buffet lunch. Continue your journey at the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. There, you can discover Inca architecture and design and take in spectacular views of the valley. This tour ends at Ollantaytambo at 3:30 pm. You have the option of staying in the main square or taking the train to Aguas Calientes. Note: The rest of the group will continue the Tour to visit Pisaq and finally come back to Cusco *Because we will visit 4 tourist attractions, please note that the time to visit each one will be limited and information will be given on the bus.*

Includes

Hotel pickup in Cusco Transportation Guide Buffet lunch

Easy cancellation

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