From Urubamba & Ollantaytambo: Sacred Valley Day tour with Lunch

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About this activity

Explore the best and most unique sites in the Sacred Valley on a private tour. Visit the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo, an ancient Inca fortress, explore the Inca salt pools of Maras, and discover the archaeological site of Moray, an Incan agricultural laboratory, then enjoy your lunch in Maras town.

Visit the ruins of Chinchero and see the traditional weaving techniques of the locals. Unlike standard bus tours, don't waste time stopping at commission-based shops. Explore and experience the real Sacred Valley with a friendly local guide.

Skip the crowds and enjoy a private tour at your own pace. Enjoy a personal experience and go at your own pace. Be able to talk to your guide and ask questions and participate during the tour.

You have the opportunity to be transferred to Cusco or just back to your hotel .

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At a glance

Duration: 9–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Apu Ausangate Trek

Ages: Adults (6–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Drop off return to Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, or Cusco hotel
Included: Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
Included: Sit-down lunch at local restaurant in Maras town
Included: Private hotel pickup in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo
Included: Private transportation with local driver

Not included

Not included: Sacred Valley Tourist Ticket: Ollantaytambo, Moray and Chinchero
Not included: Maras Salt Mines admission ticket
Not included: Optional tips and gratuities for guide and driver

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour Admission not included

We start this tour visiting Ollantaytambo – which is a perfect example of Inca architecture, One of the grandest Inca sites in the Sacred Valley, boasting Inca terraces, an otherworldly Temple of the Sun, a Water Temple with ceremonial fountains, and much more.

From here, it will take about 1 hour to get to the next site.
Salinas de Maras

one hour Admission not included

Guided visit to the famous Salt Mines of Maras, where locals have more than 3500 salt pools, since pre-Inca times, have been obtaining Salt by evaporating warm salty water from a local subterranean stream.

from here to next place is 30 minutes
Maras Moray Tours

one hour

Guided visit to the amazing circular Inca Terraces of Moray, Unique among the Inca sites in the Sacred Valley area, believed to be an elaborate agricultural laboratory.

From this site, it takes about 20 mins driving to the restaurant.
Maras

one hour

We will have some time to get a deserved lunch in a local restaurant with a good view of mountains (Lunch is included)

Then it will take about 30 mins to get to the next site.
Chinchero

one hour

visit a beautiful colonial church and the archaeological site of Chinchero,A small town famous for its spectacular mountain views with its impressive terraces and altars.

Stop at a weaving workshop, where local people who continue to practice Quechua traditions will show you how they obtain natural dyes from plants.

After visiting this site, it will take about 1 hour to arrive to your Hotel. Sacred valley or Cusco just let us know once you make your reservation.