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The Ultimate Sacred Valley tour: 1 day of Inca history, lifestyle, landscapes

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Duration

12 hours

Group Size

1 to 8 people

Ages

3 - 70 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Beat the Crowds: Experience the magic without the masses. We've meticulously planned our itinerary to ensure you arrive before the crowds at each destination. Deep Dive Exploration: Enjoy a leisurely 40-50 minutes at each site. While many touristic tours rush through in 20-30 minutes, we give you ample time to fully absorb the beauty, take photographs, and immerse in the history. 4 Wonders, One Day: Explore the weaving magic of Chinchero, the shimmering Maras Salt Mines, the agricultural marvel of Moray, and the majestic Ollantaytambo fortress. Personal Touch: Dive deeper into the wonders of the Andes with a more personalized touch. Our group is limited to just 8 travelers, ensuring everyone gets a front-row view of history. Seamless Comfort: Travel in style and comfort. We prioritize your ease with our top-notch transportation, ensuring every journey between sites is as remarkable as the destination itself.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring adequate clothes according to the weather and a raincape just in case
Use sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
Bring bottled water, some snacks and some extra money

Pickup

What's included

Visit of Chinchero Weaving Center + Maras + Moray + Ollantaytambo

Buffet lunch at a colonial styled hacienda, highly ranked, in the heart of the Sacred Valley, Tunupa

Small group tour (max. 2-8 people; if there's only 2 people there's an extra of $10 p. person)

Professional local tour guide

Modified transportation for a more comfortable experience (no back-pain or other problems)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Other

Carbonated beverages

Itinerary

Stop 1: 1 hours

6:45 am: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco and 1h ride to Chinchero

Stop 2: 1 hours

8:00 am: Meet Roxana who is part of the eldest family keeping the weaving traditions alive. Her alpacas and guinea pigs will welcome you and you can feed them their breakfast. Further, learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create impressive textiles by hand.

Stop 3: 1 hours

9:30 am: Imagine the impressive Inca terraces and the beautiful Andes in the background. This view is just stunning, the story behind even more. Your guide will teach you about the Inca's agricultural laboratory, and how they created different climatic zones in these terraces. We'll enjoy this place for about 45min - 1h.

Stop 4: 1 hours

11 am: Staying in front of thousands of salt ponds, still intact. Here you have the chance to take one of the most famous pictures in the Sacred Valley. Our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you. From here we continue our tour to have delicious lunch.

Stop 5: 1 hours

1 pm: Enjoy an outstanding lunch buffet (vegetarian and vegan options available) in one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley, the highly ranked Tunupa.

Stop 6: 1 hours

2:40 pm: Our last discovery for that day: The terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This place was highly protected as it was the entrance to the path to Machu Picchu. Thus, much happened here during the Spanish invasion.

Stop 7: 0.2 hours

3:50 pm: You have the option to be dropped off at the train station in Ollantaytambo, or to return with us to Cusco.

Stop 8: 0.3 hours

5:35 pm: Arrival at your hotel in Cusco, filled with lots of magical moments. Note: All times are approximations.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

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

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (3 - 70 years)

Minimum: 2, Maximum: 8