Sacred Valley VIP – Full-Day Tour
Overview
We designed the Sacred Valley VIP Tour such that you are able to view all of the most important sites of the Sacred Valley in one day! We selected it such, that you will get the best experience seeing only the most astonishing Inca ruins and the most exquisite landscapes.
Learn about the Peruvian culture and artisanal textile production in Chinchero, then move on to marvel at the agricultural laboratory of the Incas in Moray, discover the ancient salt mines of Maras, and finally admire the extraordinary architectural Inca masterpieces of Ollantaytambo and Pisac. All in just one day!
We recommend this tour to everyone who wants to experience and view the most outstanding Inca ruins by discovering our prime selection of touristic attractions of the Sacred Valley. This Tour is especially suitable for people who are short on time or simply want to have the top-notch in one day!
FULL ITINERARY
We will pick you up from your hotel between 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM. You can relax and enjoy the views while we will drive for about 40 minutes toward the north.
Our first visit will be to the archeological complex of Chinchero, where you will have a guided tour in order to give you some background information. In addition to this, you will have some time to explore the town of Chinchero itself, a village that is still known for upholding many traditional ways of living since the Inca times and is situated in a very important agricultural zone. You will be able to see the colonial church and tower that were constructed on top of ancient Inca temples, while you will also see the many local artisans that still make their textiles manually using ancient techniques.
After our visit to Chinchero, we will drive towards the circular terraces of Moray. This place is one of the most incredible Inca ruins, as the Incas used the circular terraces with their varying microclimates as an agricultural experimentation laboratory in order to domesticize, acclimatize and experiment with the hybridization of an array of plants. Here our guide will give you a guided tour explaining to you this scientific Inca laboratory that will leave you speechless. You will have enough time to walk around and feel for yourself the difference in the microclimate of the various terraces.
Hereafter we will visit the salt mines of Maras which already existed even since pre-Inca times. Our guide will explain to you in detail the whole procedure of making salt and how these impressive 3000 shallow salt pools are owned by approximately 380 families. This naturally occurring salt mine originates from a salty spring that filters itself through the mountain Qoripukiu (spring of gold).
After this salty experience, we will move on to have a tasty lunch buffet in Urubamba, prepared entirely from the local products of the Sacred Valley.
Fully energized by this delicious lunch we will continue our journey to the archeological complex of Ollantaytambo. These Inca ruins are said to have been a very important administrative, military, religious, social, and even economic center that was controlling access to Machu Picchu. Here you will be able to visit all the most important stone structures such as the great stone terraces, the Temple of the Sun, and the fountain of the Princess’ bath.
Finally, we will drive to our last stop, the archeological ruins of Pisac. These ruins are interesting as the land was exploited through intelligent platform systems with an additional irrigation system that allowed for the cultivation of some of the best corn in the world. As these ruins are on top of a mountain slope, you will be able to take some amazing panoramic photos, enjoy a gorgeous view of the Sacred Valley, and marvel at the astonishing architectural mastery of the Incas.
This is our last stop and thereafter we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving there at approximately 7 PM.
Important information
- Departure: 6:30 AM every day
- Duration: 9 hours
Optional: You can take this tour as a connection to Machupicchu, for this you will have to stay in Ollantaytambo and wait for the departure time of your train to Machupicchu village.
Inclusions
PERU TOURING INCLUDED
- Hotel search service in Cusco.
- Tourist transport.
- VIP excursion to the Sacred Valley with buffet lunch and in a local restaurant.
- Services with bilingual professional orientation (Spanish or English).
- Tickets to attractions included.
PERU TOURING NOT INCLUDED
- National or international plane tickets.
- Services not detailed in the program.
WHAT TO BRING
- PASSPORT – very important!
- Students: ISIC card!
- Hat to protect against sun or rain.
- Sun glasses.
- Sunscreen
Prices
GROUP SERVICE PRICE
- US$50 per person
- Group size: Up to 25 people.
Faqs
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MoniGAbad2024-05-10Excellent tour and amazing experience! Overall this was an excellent tour and amazing experience! The operation is well organized and each staff member took very good care of us at each point along the way of the day trip. Our Machu Picchu guide Roy was warm and personable! He was also very knowledgeable and passionate about the historical and cultural significance of Machu Picchu. As he guided us through various areas of the site, we also had a little time to snap pictures and take in the beauty around us. Roy even showed us how to get really unique and spectacular shots! Seeing Machu Picchu was the highlight of our trip to Cusco!
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nico2024-05-06Inca Treasure I was very pleased with my experience on the trip to Machu Picchu! The guide, Roy, was exceptional, demonstrated a deep knowledge and passion for the history of the place, as well as being clearly proud of his culture. This greatly enriched the experience, making each explanation even more captivating. The place itself is truly stunning. The landscape is breathtaking and the feeling of being in such a historically significant location is indescribable. It feels like with every step, you are immersed in a scene from a photo or movie, transporting you to another time. The trip is worth every moment and every effort to visit. It is an experience that provides a unique connection with history and nature, leaving a deep mark on those who have the opportunity to experience it. I recommend this trip to anyone wanting an enriching and memorable experience! - The three musketeers
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Amante II P2024-05-03Our guide Roy made our trip to Machu Picchu extra special as he was very knowledgeable about the history of the place Roy was the perfect guide and a very accommodating, punctual, informative, knowledgeable and good photographer. Highly recommended to my friends.
Jakub O2024-05-03great experience We really enjoyed this experience. Things were well organised and everything from the organiser was on time. The guide Roy exceeded our expectations, was extremely attentive and had an awesome angle and narration. The place itself is beyond imagination and its simply breathtaking. We are glad that we chosen this operator. We highly recommend them, would use again!
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