Sacred Valley Of the Incas VIP Tour
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Overview
The Sacred Valley VIP tour, combine the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Maras Moray in one full day and is the best option for those visitors who want to visits and discover the most important attraction in the sacred valley of the Incas and the most important agriculture, spiritual, political and economic centre in the whole inca world, all these complexes and site were crucial for the Inca Empire.
Full Itinerary
We begin the Sacred Valley VIP Tour by picking you up from your hotel at 6:30 AM in our tourist bus. From Cusco, an early start to take our time to visit places.
Our first stop is Chinchero, about 40 minutes from Cusco.
The colonial town of Chinchero was built atop an Inca town, surrounded by multicoloured fields, and is close to a lagoon of the same name that provides water to nearby agricultural areas. Chinchero is one of the last Inca towns still living, preserving ancient traditions and clothing, and you'll also see local artisans showcasing beautiful handmade textiles crafted using traditional techniques passed down through generations. In those textiles, it is possible to read stories and legends of divinities and sacred animals.
MORAY
A few minutes' drive from Chinchero, we will reach the central Inca agricultural laboratory of Moray circles. The circular stone construction consists of descending circles built into natural depressions in the ground, uniformly spaced 150 meters deep, and was used to adapt different crops to the Andean ecosystem.
This place features an amazing irrigation system equipped with a filtration system to prevent water flow and crop damage. Also, many ceremonies to the earth (Pacha Mama) took place in the deepest circle. Therefore, this multifunctional location serves both agricultural and spiritual purposes.
MARAS/ SALINERAS (Salt mines)
A fast 20-minute ride from Moray, we arrive at a little valley where the Salineras de Maras (Maras Salt Mines) stand, one of nature's biggest mysteries. From the depths of the mountain, a spring of extremely salty water sprouts. Even before the Incas ruled these lands, they utilised these salt mines, which consist of approximately 3,000 small wells, each about 4 m² and 10 cm deep. They have been exploited ever since, producing salt through a simple natural process: salty water fills the wells, and the sun evaporates it, leaving behind pure salt.
Buffet Lunch in Urubamba
At noon, we'll arrive in Urubamba for a delicious buffet lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients from the Sacred Valley. It's also a perfect opportunity to relax and recharge before continuing the tour.
Ollantaytambo, After a short rest, we continue our journey until we reach Ollantaytambo, also one of the last living Inca towns. You will be amazed by the impressive Temple of the Sun, featuring intricate stonework, terraces built to support the mountain, and a temple shaped like a llama. Ollantaytambo, a former Inca administrative, military, and religious centre. Known for its massive stone structures and strategic location, the city of Guorriors has been the site of rebellions.
Pisaq In the early afternoon, we'll explore Pisaq, an archaeological complex featuring an extensive system of agricultural terraces with irrigation channels, allowing the cultivation of different varieties of Corn, including the giant white Corn, Parcacay Sara.
During the visit, you will explore the residential and administrative areas, a large agricultural terrace, and the cemetery, all built high on the mountain slopes and cliffs. We'll also visit the famous Pisac market, a local trading space that has now expanded to offer a variety of artisan crafts and souvenirs.
Finally, we return to Cusco, arriving at around 7:00 PM.
Included/Exclude
- Tourist bus
- Bilingual professional tour guide
- 24-hour support from the company owner
- Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (S/. 140 Soles or US$49.00) – half price for students with original student card
- Insurance of any kind
Note
We recommend purchasing the General Tourist Ticket, which grants access to 15 places, including the ruins of Cusco and various museums. Alternatively, you can buy a one-day partial ticket, which grants a single-day visit to Sacred Valley and the Circles of Moray, including Chinchero. In case you are not planning to visit any of the Cusco sites.
If you are staying in Cusco for at least a few days or even more than a week, we recommend you buy the Boleto Turistico “Tourist Ticket), which is valid for 10 days and costs 140 Soles (US$49.00). This ticket grants you access to visit the four archaeological sites in the City Tour, the three sites in the Sacred Valley, the Moray Circles, and the water temple of Tipon and Pikillacta in the South Valley of Cusco. The tourist ticket also includes entrance fees to many museums and the folkloric dance centre of Cusco (dance show every day at 07:00 pm).
Recommendations, what to bring
- Original passport
- Backpack
- Water (you can buy it everywhere)
- Sun protection (sun cream, hat)
- Rain jacket or rain poncho (in the rainy season)
- Money for souvenirs
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm clothing for the afternoon return to Cusco
What we need when you make a reservation
- Full name, as written in your passport (please include a scanned copy of your passport)
- Passport number
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Tour departure date
- Send a deposit of 60% of the total price of your tour. (The remainder of your balance will be due upon your arrival in Cusco.) Payment can be made via Western Union, PayPal, or ABN AMRO Bank in Holland, or securely and directly through our website by selecting your desired tour and clicking the BOOK NOW button.
Prices
- Price US$75.00 group price
Private Tour:
- 1-2 people US$350 p.p.
- 3-4 people US$100 p.p.
- 5-6 people US$80 p.p.
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