What You Will Do
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a place full of old Inca ruins. The most impressive are Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Both structures are built with huge stone blocks. This tour also goes to the Maras Salt Mines and the archaeological site of Moray.
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Itinerary
1
Chinchero
2 hours
We will pick you up from your hotel at 6:40 am. We will be leaving Cusco city at 7:00 am. Our first stop will be Chinchero town. Here we will be visiting the archaeological site of Chinchero.
2
Moray
1 hour
Next, we will visit the archaeological complex of Moray. Moray has several circular agricultural terraces. According to some historians, these structures were used by the Incas to grow plants from warmer climates.
3
Salinas de Maras
2 hours
Our next stop will be the Salt Mines of Maras. Maras contains dozens of square water wells. These wells are filled with salt water that comes from the underground. After being exposed to sunlight, the water evaporates leaving the salt behind. Then, the salt is gathered by the local population and sold at the local market.
4
Urubamba
1 hour
After exploring the Maras Salt Mines, we will drive to Urubamba town. Urubamba is located in the lowest section of the Sacred Valley, so the climate is a little warmer. We will be having lunch here.
After having lunch, we will visit the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo.
5
Ollantaytambo
2 hours
We will leave Urubamba after having lunch. Our next stop will be the town and archaeological park of Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo is famous for its long stone stairs, which lead to main area of the complex. Like Pisac, Ollantaytambo was an Inca royal palace.
We will also visit the Ollantaytambo town, where you will be able buy some souvenirs.
6
Pisac
4 hours
After exploring Ollantaytambo, we will drive to the town and archaeological complex of Pisac, located in the Sacred Valley. The town of Pisac is a cozy village located next to the Urubamba river. It has a traditional market where you can buy souvenirs and taste the local food.
On the other hand, the archaeological complex of Pisac is located on a nearby hilltop. It comprises numerous stone buildings that were the houses of the Inca nobility.
After exploring this beautiful place, we will return to Cusco city, where we will be arriving around 7:00 pm.
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