Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour + Maras Moray + Group Service

Detailed itinerary of the VIP Valley Tour (Sacred Valley + Maras - Moray):

06:20 am - 07:00 am Hotel Pickup

After you have breakfast, our transfer team or guide will pick you up from your hotel between 06:20 am and 07:00 am to begin this exciting journey.

07:50 am - Chinchero Archaeological Center - Chinchero Textile Center 

We will head north, and in approximately 40 minutes, we will arrive in Chinchero, where you will have a guided tour for about 25 minutes at the Chinchero Archaeological Center, a living city that preserves the original Inca. Then, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the local artisan work, including textiles made with ancestral techniques still used today. You will see a wide variety of Andean textiles that you can purchase directly from the artisans. 

09:30 am - Maras Salt Pans: Salt Treasure

We will continue to the Maras Salt Pans, a complex of over 3,000 shallow pools owned by nearly 380 local families. These pools are filled with saltwater flowing from natural springs in the hill called Qoripukiu (Golden Fountain). At the salt mines, you will have approximately 20 to 30 minutes, during which our guide will explain the salt extraction process, and you'll have the chance to take photos. To complement this information, we will make a second stop at an establishment, where you will learn about the processing of salt, as well as its uses and applications. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to taste and purchase the salts extracted from the mines, known for their many properties.

11:00 am - Moray: Inca Agricultural Experimentation

Our next stop will be in the Moray area, where we will discover a system of circular terraces built to take advantage of the differences in microclimates. These terraces were used for Inca agricultural experiments, such as domestication, acclimatization, and hybridization of plants. Here, the guide will make a single stop of 20 to 30 minutes at the top of the terraces, allowing you to observe them from a panoramic view and take the best photos.

12:30 pm - Lunch in Urubamba

After the morning exploration, we will have 40 minutes to enjoy a delicious lunch at a buffet restaurant in Urubamba. If you want to upgrade your experience and have lunch at the renowned 'Tunupa' restaurant, you can add this option during the purchasing process.

01:30 pm - Ollantaytambo: Multifunctional Center

We will continue the bus journey for 30 minutes to reach the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo. This place had various uses during the Inca period, serving as an administrative, military, social, and economic center. It also acted as a control point for the interaction of different ecological zones. We will have approximately 1 hour here. Some passengers prefer to enjoy it from below, while the more adventurous will dare to climb the stairs to explore it from above. Depending on the group dynamics, the guide may accompany them either at the top or at the bottom.

04:00 pm - Pisaq: Smart Agriculture 

We will make one final stop at the archaeological center of Pisaq, where our guide will inform us about its history and its ingenious system of terraces and irrigation channels that made the cultivation of high-quality corn possible. Depending on the time available in our itinerary, we can either take an internal tour of the site or, alternatively, stop at the Pisaq viewpoint, where you can enjoy a complete view of the archaeological site. Finally, if the passengers wish, we will make a stop at a silversmith known for its artisanal work.

07:00 pm - Return to Cusco

We will return to Cusco around 7:00 p.m., concluding this unforgettable journey with many memories and enriching experiences. The transfer will end the route in the surroundings of Plateros Street (Historic Center of Cusco)

Note: The itinerary times are referential and may vary.

Price of the sacred valley of the Incas includes: 

• Transfer from the historic center of Cusco. Sometimes, the selected accommodation could be located on streets with restricted access for tourist vehicles. In these cases, the guide will suggest a nearby point that you can approach on foot, so that they can pick you up from a permitted street.
• Lunch at a buffet restaurant. If you wish, you can upgrade to the renowned 'Tunupa' restaurant during the purchasing process.
• Return to Plateros Street (One block away from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco) (Historic Center of the city).
• Professional guide in English and Spanish (other languages are available on private tours). The guide could be bilingual in English and Spanish

Price of the sacred valley of the Incas excludes:

• Transfer from hotels outside the city of Cusco (for private tours, ask for extra costs to pick up from the Sacred Valley or other places).
• Tips for the guide.
• Beverages.
• Breakfast.
• Tourist ticket (can be purchased as an extra).
• Entrance ticket to the salt mines of Maras (adults and students: S / 20.00)

Tourist Ticket:

• The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) allows entry to different attractions. It can be purchased at the entrance of each tourist destination we visit (consider that they only accept payment in cash and in local currency).
• For this tour, you will need the Circuit III - Partial Tourist Ticket, which covers the attractions of Pisac, Chinchero, Moray and Ollantaytambo.
• Prices:
  • Partial Tourist Ticket - Foreigners S /. 70.00
  • Partial Tourist Ticket - Peruvians S /. 40.00

See more information about the Tourist Ticket in this Article.

What to bring to the Sacred Valley of the Incas: 

• Comfortable and optimal footwear for walks, warm jacket, caps or hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, bottles of water, clothing or rain poncho (especially between November - April).
• Passport or DNI.
• Travel insurance.
• Cash (Local currency / Soles (S/.) In Peru, there is generally a cost to use public bathrooms. We recommend you bring coins or cash for these cases.

What considerations you should have when taking Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour:

What does it mean that the tour is shared?

• It means that you can share the tour with a group of tourists of different nationalities and ages, both from Guru Explorers and from different operators (with approximately 16 people). It is an excellent opportunity to connect with travelers from different parts of the world! Remember that this type of tour is operated by Guru Explorers or our strategic partners who respond to our same standards. If you prefer a tour where you do not share with other people, please ask us for the Private Tour option.
• In the shared tour option, a pick-up time range and an approximate return time will be assigned one day before the tour date. Please consider that since it is a shared tour with other people, punctuality is important so as not to cause delays to other passengers. Also, the duration of the tour may vary depending on the pace of the members of the group. The return time may vary depending on the traffic in the area, so we provide an approximate schedule. Please remember that both traffic and the pace of tourists are not the responsibility of Guru Explorers. If you prefer to take the tour at your own pace, please request the Private Tour option.

Other considerations

• The seating arrangement on the transport is random, based on the order of arrival and pickup
• You can include the tickets to the attractions - as an additional - in the process of contracting the Tour, or purchase it on your own directly at the place with payment in cash and in local currency (the prices of entrance tickets may vary without prior notice).
• Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• Due to environmental, climatic or other factors, beyond our control, the itinerary of the trip may vary. If so, it will be notified promptly.
• Guru Explorers value your time and strive to respect the tour schedule; however, they could vary for reasons beyond our control (weather, natural disasters, field conditions, among other demonstrable reasons). We will do our best to provide efficient options and solutions for your enjoyment.

Cancellation Policies for the Sacred Valley Tour:

• Within 3 days or less in advance, there will be no refund.
• Between 4 and 7 days of notification, 70% is refunded.
• More than 7 days, 90% is refunded.

Date changes:

• Rates applied for change of date in group tours:
  • There will be no extra charge if you notify more than 5 days in advance.
  • If notified between 3 and 5 days in advance, an additional charge of 20% will apply.
  • If you notify within 2 days or less in advance, it will not be possible to make the change and it will not be subject to a refund.
• Subject to availability.
• There will be no refund in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather or other external factors.

The experience that makes you live the beauty of this mountain of colors is inexplicable, it is really a personal encounter between you and nature. 

We want to be part of that experience that you will live in the Sacred Valley tour. 

If you are still wondering why choose us? We would like you to read 7 outstanding characteristics of our service:

QUALITY: 

When you go to a teacher, it is because you want to answer all the questions. In a matter of travel, money, time and enjoyment, you have to choose the best options available and that is what “Guru Explorers” is all about, giving you the perfect balance for the adventure you DESERVE.

EXPERIENCE: 

To become “Guru Explorers”, we are still world travelers, but experts in Cusco, Lima, and the most important destinations in Peru. We lived bad and good experiences, valuing that the main difference lies in the details, so we know what elements are essential for your trip. We are travelers and we strive to enhance your experience!

TRANSPARENCY: 

We are here to provide you with the best and most accurate information and description of our tours. We are not supporters of hidden costs, that is why we provide the necessary information so you can choose the inclusions or upgrades you are looking for.

SECURITY: 

You entrust us with your time, your money and your expectations and that is why we fine-tune every detail to guarantee the trip you dream of.

FLEXIBILITY: 

Although we have pre-established packages; they can be adapted to your needs and to make plans that are suited to you, so that you can visit any place in Peru, with the expertise of “Guru Explorers”. We adapt trips for special occasions such as your corporate trips, honeymoon, birthday, social, cultural or sports event during your visit to Peru, offering you complete advice to achieve and exceed your expectations.

PASSION: 

Before being tour guides, we are travelers, explorers, adventurers; That makes us passionate about creating the best experiences in the time you invest for yourself and those you love.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: 

We promote Responsible and Sustainable Tourism, not affecting the traveler, nor exploiting the communities that receive it or their environment. We create more human and respectful experiences of Heritage.

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