The Ultimate Sacred Valley tour: 1 day of Inca history, lifestyle, landscapes
The Ultimate Sacred Valley tour: 1 day of Inca history, lifestyle, landscapes
This is the one Sacred Valley tour to rule them all: Get a real feel of the life in the Andes of Peru in a small group, before visiting Machu Picchu. For this group tour, we have carefully crafted our itinerary to arrive before the crowds. It's the right mix of local living, Incan history, architecture, and breathtaking landscapes.
- Learn about the alpaca weaving process using ancient techniques at Chinchero with a live demo. Don ́t forget to take the coolest selfies with alpacas too!- A salty stream of water coming from the mountains gives birth to the Maras Salt Mines, most favorite for pictures.- Potatoes come from Peru which ́s no secret. Did you know that there are more than 3500 types?
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Sacred Valley of the Incas
6:45 am: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco and 1h ride to Chinchero
1 hourChinchero
Her alpacas and guinea pigs will welcome you and you can feed them their breakfast. Further, learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create impressive textiles by hand.
1 hourMoray Valle Sagrado de los Incas
Your guide will teach you about the Inca's agricultural laboratory, and how they created different climatic zones in these terraces. We'll enjoy this place for about 45min - 1h.
1 hourMaras
From here we continue our tour to have delicious lunch.
1 hourUrubamba
Enjoy an outstanding lunch buffet (vegetarian and vegan options available) in one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley, the highly ranked Tunupa.
1 hourArchaeological Park Ollantaytambo
Thus, much happened here during the Spanish invasion.
1 hourOllantaytambo
You have the option to be dropped off at the train station in Ollantaytambo, or to return with us to Cusco.
10 minutesCusco
Note: All times are approximations.
15 minutesIncluded
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Local guide
- Buffet lunch at a colonial styled hacienda, highly ranked, in the heart of the Sacred Valley, Tunupa
- Small group tour (max. 2-8 people)
- Visit of Chinchero Weaving Center + Maras + Moray + Ollantaytambo
- Modified transportation for a more comfortable experience (no back-pain or other problems)
Not Included
- Breakfast
- Entrance (80 Soles per person)
- Soda/Pop - Drinks at Tunupa (tea is included)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Bring adequate clothes according to the weather and a raincape just in case
- Use sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- Bring bottled water, some snacks and some extra money
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- 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
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.