Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour (Route)

Operating Schedule: Hotel pick-up at 6:00 AM

1. Chinchero
ARTISANAL MARKET OF CHINCHERO. Situated 28 km from Cusco on the paved road to Urubamba, this town features a stunning colonial temple built on Inca foundations. Its main highlight is the artisanal market, originally for bartering agricultural products between valley and mountain range residents. Today, it captivates tourists with its vibrant display of crafts and textiles in the authentic pre-Columbian style.

2. Moray
MORAY. Located 7 km from Maras, about an hour from Cusco via the Chinchero route, this site offers a spectacular view of circular terraces of varying sizes. These terraces were used for agricultural experimentation and are believed to be centers of female energy, making it a magnetic hub of Pachamama.

3. Salt Mine of Maras
MARAS SALT MINES. Found northwest of Maras, these “salt mines” consist of approximately 3000 small wells. Salt has been harvested here since pre-Hispanic times through a sun-drying process of saltwater from an underground stream. Once the water evaporates, the salt is ready for sale.

4. Urubamba
URUBAMBA. Known for its Inca maize production, this area is now a picturesque countryside with abundant fruit tree cultivation. It is an ideal spot to enjoy a traditional local buffet lunch.

5. Ollantaytambo Sanctuary
OLLANTAYTAMBO. This typical Inca village, 21 km from Urubamba (2800 meters above sea level), is named after the chieftain Ollanta, famous for his romance with an Inca princess, Pachacutec’s daughter. A well-preserved area extends north of Hanan Huacaypata Square, featuring 15 blocks of mansions on tilled stone walls. The vast archaeological site on the hill includes notable structures like the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, and the Princess Baths.

6. Parque Arqueológico Pisac
PISAC. Located 33 km from Cusco via the paved road from the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Pisac boasts an ancient town, a significant archaeological site in Cusco, and a modern town of colonial origin. The renowned Pisac artisan market draws thousands of visitors.

Points of Interest

• Cusco
• Urubamba
• Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
• Pisac
• Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero
• Moray
• Salinas de Maras

• Lunch Buffet
• Spanish / English Professional Guide (Group)
• Group service
• Tourist Mobility / Pick up from the Hotel

• Sacred Valley Tourist Ticket
• Salt Mines Ticket

Your designated guide will collect you from your hotel at the arranged time, between 6:00 and 6:30 in the morning.

Places to Visit:

Chinchero:
Renowned for its textile heritage, where visitors can discover the use of natural fibers and dyes in crafting intricate fabrics.

Moray:
An Inca research site featuring concentric agricultural terraces that created various microclimates for crop experimentation.

Maras Salt Mines:
A collection of salt wells and terraces nourished by an underground saltwater spring.

Ollantaytambo:
An Inca city that retains its original urban design and boasts significant archaeological sites.

Pisac:
Features an Inca settlement at the top and a colonial town below, offering well-preserved ruins.

Important Note: The tour concludes in Ollantaytambo at 3:00 p.m. for those continuing to Machu Picchu.

The tour finishes in Cusco at 6:30 p.m. at Cusco’s main square.

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