Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo or Urubamba to Cusco

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OVERVIEW

Tucked between Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley is a truly special place. With a slightly warmer climate, the gentle presence of the Andes Mountains, a sprinkling of ancient fortresses, and villages like Pisac and Ollantaytambo steeped in age-old traditions are what you’ll experience on a tour of the Inca heartland.

The one-day Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco; is perfect for visitors who have have chosen Ollantaytambo or the charming small town of Urubamba as a base, are coming back from a great adventure to the World Wonder of Machu Picchu Inca City or as a stop off on their way to Machu Picchu tour.

Embark on a private tour from Ollantaytambo and make the most of your trip to the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas visiting all the must-see sites in the area such as Ollantaytambo, Moray, the Salt Mines, and Pisac on a full day or multi-day tour with a private knowledgeable guide at your side.

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Service Level: Comfortable

Physical Rating: Easy and relaxing, with some walking while exploring the archeological sites.

Travel Style: Cultural

Group Size: Private service

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ITINERARY

Full Itinerary of the Best Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

To begin our Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco full day, we will pick you up from your hotel in Ollantaytambo at 7:30 am. Then, we will visit the amazing Ollantaytambo archaeological site, including a Temple of the Sun, its royal bath and the many terraces at this site, where we will spend an hour. After exploring the Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo with your local tour guide.

Then, we will drive for about an hour to the stunning Inca ruins of Moray, a striking archaeological complex made up of overlapping farming terraces that was used by the Incas as an agriculture research station at Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru. After we finished exploring the circular terraces of Moray.

We head in our private transportation to Maras Salt Mines, also called Maras salt evaporation ponds, along the way we enjoy picturesque views of the Urubamba mountain range with peaks like Veronica, Chicon. Upon arrival at Maras salt ponds, enjoy the spectacular nature and admire the unique quilt work of over 3,000 salt ponds spilling into the Sacred Valley. Salt is obtained in Maras by using evaporation ponds that are fed by subterranean streams.

After exploring the famous ancient salt mines and the amazing circular Inca Terraces of Moray in the Western side of the Sacred Valley, we head down to Urubamba to enjoy lunch (not included) at a local restaurant. Onward, we drive in our private van to archaeological complex of Pisac through the incredible Sacred Valley’s picturesque Andean village, following the Urubamba River, also called the Vilcanota River.

Arriving at the ruins of Pisac, we will be amazed by the incredible archaeological complex of Pisac, located high in the mountains overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with impressive stone walls, agricultural terraces, irrigation systems and the largest cemetery of the Inca Empire with more than 2,000 tombs. At the end of Sacred Valley guided tour from Ollantaytambo, we’ll drop you off at your hotel in Cusco around 6:00PM

TRIP DETAILS

Tour Type: Private only you and your party
Activities: Archaeology Adventure, Cultural Adventure, Archaeological Sites Visits, Walking, Land Tours, Local Markets Visits
Meeting Location: Customer Hotel Lobby or Airbnb
Pick Up Schedule: 7:30AM from any hotel in Ollantaytambo and 7:00AM from any hotel in Urubamba
Drop Off Location: Hotel in Cusco City, Ollantaytambo or Urubamba . Airbnb or at the airport at around 6 PM
Group Size: Depends on you since the tour is a private service
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, gentle walk, stone steps, you don’t need to be super-fit. Day trip suitable for everyone, although there is quite a lot of walking at archeological sites. Altitude acclimatization is recommended but not mandatory.
Customizable: Yes! Private, custom, add-ons are all available. You can add this tour to any trek or tour

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Experienced & English speaking licensed local guide: Our expert guides are graduates of the professional career of Tourism of the National University San Antonio Abad of Cusco and also graduate from the Technical College as a leader in the tourism industry. They all grew up in this region and have a true passion to teach others about their heritage. They are fun yet professional and will ensure you are safe and happy.
Private transportation with a professional driver: We will pick you up in our private van, directly from your hotel. The van will be waiting for you at each stop, after the tour. We will drop you off directly at your hotel. The type of vehicle will be provided based on the size of the group.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

Hotel before/after the tour
Entrance Tickets: All of the sites visited on this tour require the Sacred Valley Tourist Ticket. You can purchase this ticket at your first stop for S/70 soles for a one day pass, or S/ 130 soles for the 10 day pass. See more information about the Boleto Turistico here!
The entrance tickets to the Maras Salt Mines is separate and is S/10 soles each.
Meals: Meals are not included in your tour but our guides will recommend some good places. If you prefer another location, please feel free to tell your guide
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Travel insurance

Why travel with Orange Nation Peru?

We have become the leaders in small group adventure travel over the past three decades by consistently listening to our travelers and delivering what they desire: adaptable itineraries, the freedom to explore, smaller group sizes, safety and peace of mind, and knowledgeable local guides who provide unique insights into the destination that would be missed through any other means of travel.

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EXPERT GUIDES : Our expedition staff are experienced, enthusiastic and among the best in the industry - they are our secret to success

SMALL GROUPS: Travelling with us will always feel like going with friends and not with a group of strangers in an organized tour.

OUR EXPERIENCE: With fifteen years’ experience and over 25 Packages to Machu Picchu alone, our team knows how to deliver a successful expedition.

ENVIRONMENTAL: ENVIRONMENTAL: Education and conservation are our passion. We aim to create lifelong ambassadors for the protection of all wilderness areas.

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