Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day Tour

Morning pickup from your hotel in Cusco, and then north into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The first stop is Chinchero, at the Textile Interpretation Center, and how Andean weaving is done. Next, we’ll explore the Moray Archaeological Site, known as the ancient Inca Agricultural Laboratory, where the Incas experimented with diverse crops and microclimates. After Moray, the town of Maras and its salt pans, thousands of them cut into the mountainside since Inca times. At midday, we’ll enjoy a delicious Andean buffet lunch in the town of Urubamba, featuring the finest flavors of Cusco’s traditional cuisine.

After lunch, the tour continues to the impressive Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site, once an important Inca fortress and resting place. Explore its massive stone terraces, the Temple of the Sun, and the famous Princess Bath fountains. Ollantaytambo is also where the train to Machu Picchu leaves from. On the return journey to Cusco, we’ll stop at Pisac. Then up to the Pisac Archaeological Site, built where it could watch the whole valley. Back in Pisac town, the artisan market, where the craftsmen work with minerals and traditional materials.

It covers Pisac, Ollantaytambo, the Maras salt pans and the Moray agricultural terraces. Keep an eye out for the majestic Andean condors soaring above the valley as you explore this incredible region. Book your Sacred Valley of the Incas tour today and experience the magic of Peru’s most legendary landscapes firsthand!

1. Step 1

   Hotel Pick-up in Cusco

   • Begin the day with pickup from your hotel and departure toward the Sacred Valley.
2. Step 2

   Visit to the Chinchero Textile Interpretation Center

   • Discover traditional Andean weaving techniques and ancestral textile art.
3. Step 3

   Visit to the Moray Agricultural Research Center

   • Explore unique circular terraces once used by the Incas for agricultural experimentation.
4. Step 4

   Explore the Salt Mines of the Maras Community

   • Admire thousands of salt pools carved into the mountainside, still used by local families today.
5. Step 5

   Lunch in the Town of Urubamba

   • Enjoy a varied buffet lunch in the heart of the Sacred Valley.
6. Step 6

   Tour the Archaeological Site of Ollantaytambo

   • Visit a remarkable Inca fortress and ceremonial center with impressive stonework.
7. Step 7

   Explore the Archaeological Site of Pisaq

   • Discover an extensive Inca complex featuring terraces, temples, and panoramic valley views.
8. Step 8

   Return to the City of Cusco

   • Travel back to Cusco and conclude the tour with hotel drop-off.