2-Day Enchanted Inca towns of Sacred Valley: Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
About This Tour
Discover the Sacred Valley on a two-day journey through some of the region’s most evocative Inca and colonial sites. Explore Pisac and Ollantaytambo, visit the...
Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Cusco, Machu Picchu, Písac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: This activity includes roundtrip transfer from your hotel, apartment. Some locations are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send your details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place.; Daily departures guaranteed with a minimum of one traveler.; A bilingual professional guide (Spanish-English) will accompany you throughout both days.; To visit all the attractions in the Sacred Valley, you’ll need to purchase an admission ticket pass. There are two options: a full pass that includes additional sites in Cusco City, or a partial pass covering only the Sacred Valley attractions.; It is recommended that your bring comfortable walking shoes.; Not wheelchair accessible.; Not stroller accessible.; Not suitable for pets.; Infants must not sit on laps.; Infant seats unavailable.
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What's Included
- Hotel pickup in Cusco and drop-off in Cusco or Sacred Valley hotels or Ollantaytambo railway station.
- Visit to Inca & Colonial town of Pisac.
- Visit to Inkariy Museum.
- Ancient techniques for inca´s looms, bricks and beverages at Yucay Center of Living Culture.
- Visit to Moray Inca´s terraces.
- Visit to Maras Ancient Salt Mines of Incas.
- Visit to Enchanted Inca & Colonial town of Ollantaytambo, the last incas living town.
- Entrance fee to Inkariy Museum.
- Professional Expert guide.
- 2 lunches.
Not Included
- Overnight accommodation in Sacred Valley. VIPAC has special hotel rates.
- Admission passport for all Sacred Valley attractions (USD 29.90)
- Railway ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Gratuities.
- Drinks.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Day 1: Cusco to Sacred Valley: Inca and Colonial Pisac, Inkariy Museum and Yucay Live Culture Center
The Sacred Valley of the Incas receives us in this day. Our first stop will be at the Inca village of Pisac, one of the most beautiful archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley. From the top of the mountain there is a great view of the colonial village of Pisac. Walk through the colonial village. Time for shopping at the artisan workshops. Later, tour of the Inkariy Museum to visit the different halls with exhibits of representations of the pre-Hispanic cultures of ancient Peru. Lunch. Visit to the Yucay Live Culture Center, tourist complex were the local settlers will show us their techniques of weaving and dying of traditional textiles, making of the adobes, preparation of the traditional chicha, a drink made of corn, and a close encounter with the Andean camels: llamas and alpacas. Overnight stay in the area of Sacred Valley.
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2Day 02
Day 2: Sacred Valley: Moray Terraces, Maras Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo Living Inca Village
This day will take us to find marvelous places in this region of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Inca Terraces of Moray, a lab that was looking to re-create 20 different microclimates and secure the agricultural production of the empire. Continue towards the Village of Maras, tour of the famous and ancient salt mines, which still are exploited since immemorial times. The contrast between the white wells and the clayey land makes this landscape into a place not to be missed for taking pictures. Lunch. In the afternoon, tour of the streets, plazas and terraces of the last Inca living village of Ollantaytambo. Enter the archaeological site that dominates the village, where we will see the technique that the Incas used to work on the stones in the Sun temple that was left half built. At the proper time, embark from the village train station to arrive at the town of Machu Picchu, located at the foot of the mountain. Overnight stay in the area.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Cusco. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Cusco. · Tour end: Drop-off service provided in Cusco.
