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Explore the main archaeological centers of the Sacred Valley and experience Andean culture firsthand by visiting a local family in Chinchero. Check out Moray, Maras, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo.

Highlights

• Explore the most impressive archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley
• Interact with a local weaving family in Chinchero
• Discover the Inca agricultural laboratory of Moray and the circular terraces
• Visit the famous Salt Flats of Maras and watch the artisanal salt extraction
• Learn about the Andean worldview, ancestral agriculture, and Inca engineering

Description

Start your day by traveling from Cusco to the heart of the Sacred Valley to discover a unique combination of Inca history and living Andean culture. The first stop is the archaeological complex of Chinchero, where you'll discover its ancient agricultural terraces and learn about their importance within the Tawantinsuyo agricultural system. Then we'll visit a local family from the village, who'll welcome you into their home to show you the traditional weaving process, the use of natural dyes, and the symbolism they still preserve in each Andean design. We'll continue to Moray, one of the most enigmatic sites of Inca engineering, considered an agricultural laboratory due to its circular terraces and different microclimates. Later, we'll arrive at the famous Salt Mines of Maras, an impressive set of thousands of salt ponds that have been exploited by hand since pre-Inca times. Later, we'll head to Urubamba, where you'll enjoy a traditional buffet lunch before continuing to the impressive archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. Here you'll discover its temples, canals, and monumental walls, symbols of advanced Inca architectural knowledge. To end the day, we'll visit the ancient citadel of Pisac, one of the largest archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley, with impressive terraces and ceremonial neighborhoods that will offer you unforgettable views. After a day full of culture, history, and spectacular landscapes, we'll head back to Cusco in the late afternoon.

Includes

Hotel pickup Tourist transportation Buffet lunch Professional tour guide Visit a traditional textile center Entrance Tickets: Partial Tourist Ticket Get into the Salineras de Maras

Important Information

• All participants must bring their ID or passport.
• The tour isn't recommended for people with reduced mobility due to the stairs and slopes of the archaeological sites.
• Pick-up is only from within the historic center of Cusco; if your accommodation is outside this area, we'll coordinate a meeting point.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund