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The full-day Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo visits Maras, Moray and Chinchero on the way to Cusco. Our day trips from Ollantaytambo offer a unique insight into the Inca history and local culture. Visit the traditional markets, this is perfect because you will get colorful souvenirs to remember your journey to Peru’s sacred valley. The excursion also takes the scenic road allowing you to enjoy the spectacular Andean landscapes as return to Cusco.
This Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo or Urubamba to Cusco is flexible and aligns to your time and interest. The private trip also allows you to choose the travel route, and this could be via Pisac or Chinchero. Both options include Ollantaytambo, the last living Inca village in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Travelers who opt to visit the Pisac ruins and its market also visit the llama farm. But for those with the goal to travel via Chinchero also explore the Maras salt mines and Moray attractions.
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Embark on this private Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo ending in Cusco. Travel aboard our modern and spacious mini van to the salt mines of Maras. This beautiful place displays thousands of salt ponds built near Urubamba valley. From there take a scenic trip to Moray, the oldest agricultural experiment station of the Incas. To finalize, experience the Andean weaving demonstration in Chinchero.
Our Sacred Valley from Ollantaytambo to Cusco meets the needs of those who stay at Ollantaytambo hotels after Machu Picchu Tour. You can also visit these major Inca sites of the sacred valley from other locations of your choice or even return to Ollantaytambo if you like. Explore the historical sites of the sacred valley of the Incas with our private car and tour guide from Ollantaytambo or Urubamba.
If these Sacred Valley Tours don’t have the attractions of your preference, you can review our extended Sacred Valley Private Tour. This option begins in Cusco and offers five distinct attractions including Pisac. You can also take the Sacred Valley tour from Cusco, including the wonder of the world – Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 days
✔ Ollantaytambo:
The archaeological site was built by the Incas as a religious, administrative and military center. During the Spanish conquest the place served as a temporary refuge for Manco Inca. Where the Incas had a victorious battle against the Spaniards army.
Manco Inca abandoned the village because he knew that the Spaniards would return anytime. The Inca king and his companions retreated to Vilcabamba in the jungle of Cusco. Soon after, the Spanish troops conquered the Inca site of Ollantaytambo.
✔ Pisac:
The archaeological park of Pisac is the largest Inca complex in the sacred valley of the Incas. Today, the historical site highlights four incredible groups, such as Qantus Rakay, Kallakasa, Pisaca, Intiwatana and the prehispanic cemetery. All of them offer great views and are conected by narrow ancient trails.
Pisac is also famous for its traditional market where the local craftsmen sell their products. This is a perfect place to shop souvenirs and remember your visit to Peru.
✔ Maras:
The striking Salt Mines of Maras has been in use since pre-Inca times. These hill side ponds are fed with salty water from the nearby natural spring.
The water evaporates every five days leaving behind salt crystals. The members of Maras community harvest and sell the product to local markets. Additionally, each family owns five or ten wells today.
✔ Moray:
This is another mus-visit Inca site in the Sacred Valley of Incas. The circular terraces of Moray were used as an agricultural laboratory by the Incas.
They adapted a wide variety of crops to different weather conditions of the Andes Mountains. The circular depressions create a temperature difference from the top to the bottom, and that was thanks to the sun and wind.
✔ Chinchero:
The Inca king Tupac Yupanqui built Chinchero as a farm house. The Inca site features aqueducts, agricultural terraces and religious groups.
Chinchero is also famous for its weaving centers, where you can experience all the process of making textiles. Similar to Pisac, they sell souvenirs in the alleys near the historical site.
Embark on this full-day private Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo or Urubamba hotels. This trip from Ollantaytambo allows you to optimize your time as you visit the sacred valley sites on the way to Cusco.
The full-day Sacred Valley Tour begins with a pick up from Ollantaytambo or Urubamba hotels. Our local tour guide will explain and show you the Inca site of Ollantaytambo and its ancient village. As your travel consultant we highly recommend to stay at this town either before or after Machu Picchu. Because this is the only village where the Inca buildings are still in use after centuries. Therefore, known as the last living Inca town.
After, board our comfortable vehicle and travel for one hour to Maras Salt Mines. During this trip you will pass Urubamba and Quechuan villages with spectacular Andean views. The Salt pans were built on the hillside thanks to the salt spring water found nearby. The salt has been extracted for generations even before the Incas. Today it is possible to find more than four thousand salt pans of different colors.
Next, we drive through the Quechuan villages and enjoy the sweeping views on the way to Moray Inca site. The archaeological park of Moray played an important role for food production back in Inca times. These four circular depressions were used as an agricultural experiment station, where the crops were adapted to different micro climes.
Finally, we will take a scenic drive with stunning landscapes and short stops enroute to Chinchero. The beautiful Inca site stands with a great view of the international airport and crop fields. This place is famous because of the weaving demonstration practices. From here, our private transportation will take you to the hotel in Cusco or airport.
🍽 Lunch
This full-day private tour will take you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas from Ollantaytambo to Pisac and then to Cusco. During which you will experience the beauty of the Andean mountains, the ancient Inca sites, and the local culture. You will also have the chance to visit the llama farm and learn about the different species of Andean camelids, such as llamas, alpacas and others.
The full-day trip will begin in the Sacred Valley village of Ollantaytambo, a charming Inca dwelling with well-preserved ancient structures. You will have the chance to visit the Ollantaytambo fortress, built by the Incas to protect the Sacred Valley from invasions. Here, you will learn about the Inca civilization and its advanced architectural techniques.
Next, you will continue your journey through the Sacred Valley, passing by picturesque Andean villages and breathtaking landscapes. Your next stop will be the town of Pisac, known for its vibrant market where you can find local handicrafts and souvenirs. You will also visit the impressive Pisac ruins, which contains terraces, temples, and residential areas built by the Incas.
After, you will head to a nearby llama farm, where you will have the chance to interact with these gentle animals and learn about their importance in Andean culture. You will see how the llamas are raised, sheared, and used for their wool to make traditional clothing and textiles.
Finally, you will make your way to the city of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. Here we will drop you off at your hotel.
🍽 Lunch
The private tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco is perfect for friends, couples, and families because you can leave any day you wish. For our private trips from Ollantaytambo, we only need 02 participants.
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