Full day: Incas' Sacred Valley Tour Privado in Cusco
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The Full day: Incas' Sacred Valley Tour Privado in Cusco is designed for travelers who want to explore the heart of the Inca civilization in a comfortable, personalized, and culturally immersive way. This private experience allows you to discover the most important archaeological sites, traditional towns, and living Andean heritage at your own pace, accompanied by an expert guide and private transportation.
During this Full day: Incas' Sacred Valley Tour Privado in Cusco, you will visit iconic destinations such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines. Each stop reveals a different chapter of Inca history, from agricultural innovation to spiritual traditions and architectural mastery.
Pick-Up
Your Full day: Incas' Sacred Valley Tour Privado in Cusco begins with a private pick-up from your hotel or chosen location in Cusco. You will travel in a comfortable, exclusive vehicle accompanied by a specialized guide.
During the drive into the Sacred Valley, your guide will explain why this fertile region was so crucial to the Inca Empire, describing its climate, geography, and agricultural importance.
Pisac Archaeological Site
The first official stop of the Full day: Incas' Sacred Valley Tour Privado in Cusco is the impressive Pisac Archaeological Site. Here, you will enjoy a guided exploration of approximately one hour.
You will walk through agricultural terraces, ceremonial areas, and ancient burial zones while learning how Pisac functioned as both a strategic and spiritual center in Inca times.
Pisac Town and Market
After visiting the ruins, the Full day: Incas' Sacred Valley Tour Privado in Cusco continues with a descent to Pisac Town. You will have free time to explore its colorful local market.
At the market, you can observe and purchase traditional Andean textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handcrafted souvenirs made by local artisans.
Lunch in Urubamba
As part of the Full day: Incas' Sacred Valley Tour Privado in Cusco, you will travel to Urubamba, considered the heart of the Sacred Valley, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch with regional dishes prepared using fresh local ingredients.
Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site
After lunch, the Full day: Incas' Sacred Valley Tour Privado in Cusco proceeds to the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site, one of the most impressive Inca fortresses in the region.
Your guide will lead a one-hour tour explaining its military, religious, and architectural significance. You will also have time to walk through the narrow streets of Ollantaytambo, which still preserve their original Inca urban layout.
Chinchero and Textile Workshop
Next, the Full day: Incas' Sacred Valley Tour Privado in Cusco takes you to Chinchero, a town famous for its traditional Andean culture and textile heritage.
You will visit a local weaving workshop where artisans demonstrate ancestral techniques using natural dyes extracted from plants and minerals to create vibrant textiles.
Moray Archaeological Site
Continuing the Full day: Incas' Sacred Valley Tour Privado in Cusco, you will arrive at Moray, a fascinating Inca site believed to have functioned as an agricultural laboratory.
Here, you will explore concentric circular terraces that created different microclimates, allowing the Incas to experiment with crop cultivation.
Maras Salt Mines (Salineras)
The final major stop of the Full day: Incas' Sacred Valley Tour Privado in Cusco is the Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt ponds cascade down the mountainside.
Your guide will explain how local families have harvested salt using traditional methods for centuries, a practice that continues today.
Return to Cusco
At the end of the Full day: Incas' Sacred Valley Tour Privado in Cusco, you will return to your hotel in Cusco in your private vehicle. Your guide will be available to answer any final questions or provide travel tips.
- Other locations: Please, ask for the additional fee.
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