Excursion to Pisac Salineras Moray and Ollantaytambo From Cusco
Excursion to Pisac Salineras Moray and Ollantaytambo From Cusco
We start by heading to Pisac, there we will first visit the archaeological site that is above the current citadel, where you will see large Inca cultivation terraces, the temple of the sun and one of the largest cemeteries of the time. Then we will drive you to the famous Pisac traditional market, where you will have time to walk around to enjoy the market, to do some shopping.We will continue to the salt mines of Maras called “salineras”. You will be able to appreciate the magnificent landscape and learn how salt is extracted naturally just like the Inca ancestors.Then we will go to Moray.
Where you will be able to appreciate some Inca terraces in a circular shape, there are a total of 4 laboratories of which they are enabled to visit.Ollantaytambo is an Inca city built with huge stones. We will visit several sacred and religious sectors such as the temple of the sun and the temple of water.This is a tour without a guide since you can visit the premises freely!
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Pisac
The Pisac National Archaeological Park is made up of groups of archaeological remains, including platforms, aqueducts, roads associated with walls and portals, channeled watercourses, cemeteries, bridges, etc. The area covered by this group is 4 square kilometers in area. On this area are the ruins occupying the hills, they are presented forming groups of complicated arrangement, while in others isolated constructions of the other groups are noted.
30 minutesMaras
The people of Maras market this salt, just as the Incas did hundreds of years ago.
1 hourMoray Valle Sagrado de los Incas
The archaeological site of Moray is located on a plain at an altitude of 3,500 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by mountains, which is why the climate that is created is temperate and dry at the same time. Perfect for agriculture. But the archaeological site, due to the type of architecture, has various microclimates, therefore, it was optimal for agricultural research during the Inca empire, until today the temperature can be clearly differentiated. In Moray the temperature varies according to the season of the year.
30 minutesOllantaytambo
Its cobbled and winding streets, the ruins scattered everywhere and its agricultural terraces are attractions that stand out in themselves and the visitor can appreciate it in all its splendor. Among the ruins, it is recommended to visit the old fortress and the temple, where we can appreciate magnificent views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
30 minutesChinchero
Also here we can go to one of the cooperatives in which the native women of the area will teach us the process of dyeing alpaca wool based on herbs and insects to obtain various colors following the ancient techniques of the Incas that are still preserved. alive.
30 minutesIncluded
- Private transportation
Not Included
- Tickets to the Archaeological sites optional - 33USD pax
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Tour guide
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Travelers must maintain social distancing and also the corresponding masks within the trip.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.