This amazing inter-Andean valley boasts of many important Inca cities that were part of the administrative centers as sources of agricultural production, archaeological sites and picturesque villages that have kept intact each of its traditions as cultural wealth. Also each of these populations have a particular activity. We will visit on the road very important tourist destinations, Chincheros, Moray, Salineras, Ollantaytambo.
Tour itinerary
DAY 1 : Sacred Valley Tour Full Day
Ollantaytambo: known as a living Inca town due the houses that were built by the Incas in olden times. They are still inhabited by keeping the original structure. Also the archaeological center is one of the greatest evidences of Inca architecture that can be seen today. Here we will appreciate the famous tired stones, which are blocks of massive stones that were abandoned for no reason.
Terraces of Moray: These terraces are unique and were used as a great agricultural laboratory in pre-Hispanic times.
Salt Mines of Maras: It is located 10 km from the town of the same name, during the Spanish times it was the main supplier of salt in the southern highlands and today their inhabitants continue working at the salt flats using the techniques of yesteryears.
Chicheros: Among the main tourist attractions is this picturesque villages that are the guardians of the traditional weaving. Different families will be showing their ancestral textile techniques.
Inclusions
Practical Information Including
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Private Transportation.
- Official bilingual tour guide.
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to the archaeological places to visit.
- Hotel in Cusco city
Not included
- Meals: Dinner
Notes
What to bring
You should bring:
- The high season in Cusco goes from May to August so the prices of tickets, hotels.
- As for the climate, due to its location, Cusco has a climate divided into two distinct seasons: the dry season (between April and October with warm days with an average temperature of 17 ° C and at night the temperature drops to -10 ° C.) and the rainy season (from October to March).
- It is recommended to bring warm clothes, because we are at an altitude of over 3000m and the temperature changes abruptly.
- It is very important to bring hats and sun block on every tour.
- The rain poncho must be carried in the backpack for each tour.
- Be in good physical condition.
FAQs
1) Does the tour include a visit to Maras and Moray?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to a textile center in Chinchero, the Inca site of Chinchero, the Inca site of Ollantaytambo, the Inca site of Pisac as well as the Salineras de Maras and the circular platforms of Moray.
2) Which is better the classic tour to the Sacred Valley or the VIP Sacred Valley tour?
Both tours are recommended. The classic tour includes a visit to Pisac, Chinchero and Ollantaytambo. The VIP tour includes a visit to Pisac, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo as well as Maras and Moray. This tour, by offering more places to visit, is done with more rush.
3) What language is the tour in?
The tourist guide is carried out in Spanish and English. For guided tours in different languages, it is necessary to hire a private service at info@peruis.travel
4) Does the tour include entrance to all places?
Yes, the tour includes the entrance to all the tourist attractions described.
5) How is the buffet lunch in Urubamba?
Buffet lunch takes place at the famous Tunupa restaurant,one of the best in Cusco. It includes a variety of salads, soups, pastas, meats, desserts and the best of Peruvian cuisine such as ceviche and stuffed cause.
6) Does the tour pick me up from my hotel in Cusco?
Yes, the tour includes the pick up of tourists at the door of their hotel in the historic center of the city of Cusco (most of the tourist hotels in the city are there). If you are outside this area, it is necessary to coordinate a pick-up in a square or central point of the city.
7) When is the best time to take the tour?
This tour can be done on any day of the year. However, the days of the dry season are the best option: from April to October.
8) Can I change the date of the tour?
Yes, the tour date can be changed as long as it is done 3 days in advance at the latest. The penalty is unique and corresponds to 10% of the value of the tour, which must be added by one of our payment methods.
9) Can I cancel the tour?
Yes, the tour can also be canceled with a last term of 3 days before. This is the only penalty:
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- Penalty of 25% of the value of the ticket (refund of 75%).
10) How do I pay for the tour?
Yes, you can pay for the tour with Visa, MasterCard and other cards.
