Moray and Sacred Valley Tour: Explore Ancient Inca Sites
Cusco Peru Adventure, a local travel company based in Cusco, offers an exciting Moray and Sacred Valley Tour. This tour includes Chinchero, Maras, Moray, the Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo. It’s perfect for tourists aiming to catch the Tourist Train to Machu Picchu on the same day or the next morning. You can opt for a Private Sacred Valley Tour for a more personalized experience with flexible stops. Alternatively, you can join our Economic Group Tour for a fun-filled day. If you’re returning from Machu Picchu, this Moray and Sacred Valley Tour can also start from Ollantaytambo.
Moray and Sacred Valley Tour Itinerary: Uncover Inca Secrets
The adventure begins with a hotel pick-up from Cusco at 8:00 AM. We’ll first stop at Chinchero, an important Inca site. Here, you’ll visit a traditional Quechua home and learn about the textiles of the Inca era. After exploring Chinchero’s archaeological site, we’ll head to Maras and Moray, two of the most fascinating Inca sites.
At Moray, discover the ancient Inca agricultural laboratory. This site features massive circular terraces where the Incas experimented with farming techniques. The beauty and functionality of these terraces are truly remarkable.
Visit the Sacred Valley Salt Mines
Next, we’ll continue to the Salt Mines of Maras. Learn how locals have been harvesting salt for centuries. The salt pans, fed by a natural spring, are still in use today. This visit provides great opportunities for photos and learning about ancient practices still in use today.
Enjoy Lunch and Visit Ollantaytambo
After the Salt Mines, we’ll stop for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley. Then, we’ll head to Ollantaytambo, an Inca fortress. Here, marvel at the Temple of the Sun, built with massive stones. The transport of these stones remains a mystery to this day. Ollantaytambo is also the station for trains to Machu Picchu, making it the perfect final stop.
What’s Included in the Moray and Sacred Valley Tour:
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up in Cusco
- Guided tours of Chinchero, Maras, Moray, the Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley
What’s Not Included:
- Entrance fees to Inca sites
- Tipping
Price:
- USD $35 per person for the Economic Group Tour
- USD $95 per person for the Exclusive Private Tour (minimum of two guests)
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