Highlights
- Visit Chinchero and discover the Andean textile tradition in a local community.
- Walk the circular platforms of Moray, the Inca agricultural lab.
- Explore the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo with a professional guide.
- The tour ends in Ollantaytambo, which is ideal for connecting with Machu Picchu.
Description
You'll explore iconic archaeological centers, Andean communities, and breathtaking landscapes, ending the tour directly in Ollantaytambo, ideal for those continuing their journey to Machu Picchu.
6:30 AM – 7:00 AM | Hotel pick-up in Cusco
Pick-up from hotels in Cusco's historic center. Let's start the trip to the Sacred Valley.
Chinchero – Archaeological center and local community
Visit the archaeological complex of Chinchero, known for its Inca terraces and panoramic views.
Enter a local community to learn about traditional Andean textile art and ancestral weaving techniques.
Moray – Inca Agricultural Lab
Explore the famous circular platforms of Moray, used by the Incas as a center for agricultural experimentation.
The guide will explain its scientific and cultural importance.
Maras Salt Mines (panoramic view or visit)
Visit the impressive salt mines of Maras, with over 3,000 salt ponds in use since pre-Inca times.
Time for photos and an explanation of the traditional salt extraction process.
Lunch in Urubamba.
Buffet lunch at a tourist restaurant in the Sacred Valley (vegetarian options available).
Ollantaytambo – Inca fortress.
Guided tour of the imposing archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, one of the few Inca sites that still retains its original urban layout.
You'll discover temples, terraces, and the history of Inca resistance against the Spanish.
The tour ends in Ollantaytambo.
The tour wraps up in the town of Ollantaytambo, near the main square or the train station (perfect for connecting to Machu Picchu).
Includes
Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco (Old Town)
Modern tourist transport
Bilingual (Spanish/English) professional guide
Buffet lunch at the 14 Inkas restaurant
Small group tour
Excludes
Drinks at lunch
Train to Machu Picchu
Entrance fees to archaeological centers
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
