From Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, Pisaq Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, Pisaq

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Country: Peru

Duration: 12:00 hours


Description

Visit the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas while getting to know its main archaeological sites such as Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo and the Maras Salt Mines
Begin the excursion when our transportation picks you up from your hotel located in the city center and then travel to Chinchero for approximately one hour.

The first place to visit will be a textile center where you will learn the process of making textiles made from alpaca fiber, then explore the archaeological center of Chinchero where you will receive an explanation about the place and you will be able to see the enclosure of the Inca Tupac Yupanqui.

Next, visit Moray, considered an experimental agricultural laboratory where you will see its impressive circular terraces.

Near Moray you will visit the Maras Salt Mines with its more than 4 thousand pits from where the Incas used to extract salt and today the local population continues with the same tradition.

Upon arrival in Urubamba enjoy a delicious Andean buffet lunch.

After lunch, visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo where you will be surprised by its imposing Inca constructions. Ollantaytambo was a great fortress built to defend the entrance to Machu Picchu.

Finally, visit Pisaq where you can see its agricultural terraces, Inca cemetery and the different enclosures of Inca royalty.

The tour will end upon arriving in Cusco when our transportation leaves you one block from the main square.

Highlights

  • Explore the archaeological site of Chinchero and textile center
  • Visit the circular terraces of Moray.
  • Learn about the salt extraction process at the Maras salt mines.
  • Walk inside the Ollantaytambo fortress and its main enclosures.
  • Discover the archaeological site of Pisaq and its Inca cemetery.

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.