Sacred Valley Full Day

From 85.00 per person
Tour Type
Cultural
Tour Type
Easy
PASSENGER
17
DURATION
1 Day
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This impressive Andean valley is home to important archaeological sites and picturesque towns that keep their ancestral culture intact. Maras, Moray, Pisac, Chinchero and Ollantaytambo are a sample of its cultural richness but, in addition, they have incredible natural beauty, ideal for practicing outdoor sports or simply resting.

The Sacred Valley is the valley formed by the Urubamba (Vilcanota) river.

It was the nerve center of the Inca civilization and is currently one of the main destinations in South America.

Itinerary

DÍA 1: TOUR VALLE SAGRADO

We will pass by the hotel very early after breakfast between 6: 30 – 6: 50am. We will begin our tour from the imperial city of Cusco passing through landscapes full of flora along the way, in 45 minutes we will arrive at our first destination Chinchero, an artisan town located at 3700 mts, the highest point between Cusco and the Sacred Valley, in this place we will visit the archaeological zone of the same name, its colonial temple of the virgin of Monserrat Nativity and finally we will visit a craft center. Here we will know the whole process of the textiles.

Culminating our trip we will head towards our second destination, Moray, a place where agricultural experimentation was carried out with different products of the sierra, coast and jungle, after this place we are a tour in the salt mine located in a valley area, here you will find more than 4800 salt pools, nowadays the most quoted in and out of Peru. In this place you will be able to differentiate the different types of salt both for cooking as well as medicinal.

After the visit we will descent towards the heart of the sacred valley of the Urubamba. In this place we will have a delicious Andean buffet lunch. After 25 minutes, you will arrive at the city of the living in Ollantaytambo called a resting place in the time of the Incas. This place keeps many mysteries about its construction, here we will find the famous temple of the sun-the ten niches-temple of the water-condors among others.

After our visit we will have 1 hour and 20 minutes to enjoy nap while traveling to the last place of visit, Pisac. In this site is the largest cemetery of the Incas in South America- we also find cultivation terraces and irrigation systems among others. Culminating the visit we will stop in the town of Pisac and then return to Cusco, arriving approximately at 7:00pm to the main square of Cusco.

This tour is perfect for those who wish to uncover more about the Incan history of Cusco. With great tour offers, we assure you that you will be able to have a good time for less!

Inclusions

 WHAT INCLUDED?

  • Information day before
  • Pick up from hotel
  • Profetional Tour guide English and Spanish
  • Private minivan transport turistic
  • Buffet lunch
  • First aid kit

Not Include

 NOT INCLUDED

  • Partial tourist ticket 70.00 soles
  • Entrance to salt mines 10.00 soles
  • Cold drinks
  • Personal expenses and Tips: How to buy handicrafts, clothes, drinks, etc. Tips are not included either, these are voluntary according to the service received.
  • Travel insurance: It is a very important requirement in the event of any unforeseen event that may occur during a trip: Such as medical assistance during your trip, Stay due to illness or accident, Loss of luggage, Forced cancellation of travel due to protests or natural disasters.

Packing List

  • Passport or ID
  • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
  • Rain protection (water poncho and waterproof jacket between October to March)
  • Water bottle
  • Camera
  • Change (to buy a snack or souvenirs)

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    IB Isabel B. 7 months ago
    ★★★★★

    The best trip of my life. The 4-day Inca Trail with Salka was flawless: food, tents and a guide who knows every stone.

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    MR Mateo R. 2 months ago
    ★★★★★

    We booked the one-day Machu Picchu tour and everything went perfectly. Punctual, great service and a guide who really knows Inca history.

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    CV Camila V. 1 month ago
    ★★★★★

    The Rainbow Mountain exceeded my expectations. Salka's team provided support horses and coca leaves for the altitude, very attentive the whole way.

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    DT Diego T. 5 months ago
    ★★★★☆

    Very well organized trip to the Sacred Valley. I'd only recommend leaving a bit earlier to avoid traffic in Pisac, but the guide was excellent.

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    LF Lucia F. 3 weeks ago
    ★★★★★

    I traveled solo and felt very safe the whole time. The Salkantay trek was an unforgettable experience, spectacular landscapes and delicious food in camp.

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    JP Javier P. 8 months ago
    ★★★★★

    We booked the Humantay tour with Salka and the service was top-notch from the reservation to the return to the hotel. Highly recommended.

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    NS Natalia S. 4 months ago
    ★★★★★

    Excellent value for money. We went with our family to the Sacred Valley and the guide adapted to the kids' pace without any problem.

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    AG Andres G. 6 months ago
    ★★★★★

    The short 2-day Inca Trail was exactly what I was looking for: less demanding but just as impressive when arriving at the Sun Gate.

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    VC Valentina C. 2 weeks ago
    ★★★★★

    They helped us put together a personalized 5-day itinerary combining Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Fast communication via WhatsApp the whole time.

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    ER Emilio R. 9 months ago
    ★★★★★

    Second time traveling with Salka Travel Peru, this time to Choquequirao. Professional staff, camping gear in great condition and excellent bilingual guides.

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