Sacred Valley & Salt Mines: Inca Sites, Llama farm & local life
Overview
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48 hours
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Join us on an incredible tour where you can discover the rich history of the Inca and colonial past through stunning monuments, unique art, and diverse folklore traditions. Experience the beauty of the Andes in Peru and immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of the indigenous people. As you journey by bus and rail to Machu Picchu, you’ll be amazed by breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley. At Peru Magical Adventures, we value and respect the unique identity of each place we visit, including its culture, history, traditions, environment, and heritage. Our commitment to sustaining their well-being is integral to our company’s mission.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cusco City Tour
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Plaza de Armas
We will meet you at your hotel lobby at 1 p.m. to start your tour. Our first stop will be Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, where you will visit the famous cathedral. Next, we will take a walk down an ancient Inca-built street from Plaza de Armas to Q’oricancha, the Temple of the Sun.
Qorikancha
At Q’oricancha, you will have the opportunity to compare and contrast the building methods of the Incan culture and Catholicism. This temple was the key spiritual center of the Incas and leads to all four quarters of the Inca Empire. You can also see a bronze, high altar at this site.
Sacsayhuaman
Next, we'll journey down Avenida El Sol and board a bus for a 25-minute ride to the grand Inca site of Sacsayhuaman. Our guide will lead an informative tour of this impressive site
Q'enqo
A short bus trip follows to the Quenqo Inca site, where ancient altars remain intact.
The tour then proceeds to Puca Pucara, a unique circular Inca site.
Tambomachay
The day concludes at Tambomachay, known as the temple of water. Your immersive journey into Inca history wraps up with a drive back to Cusco
Plaza de Armas
End of the first day.
Cusco, Women's Weaving, Pisac, Inca Bar, Ollantaytambo & Train To Aguas Calientes
Accommodations
3 star hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Awana Kancha
Your journey through the Sacred Valley commences at 8 a.m. with a pickup from your hotel lobby by your guide. We'll embark on a picturesque drive north of Cusco, winding through mountainous landscapes. The first stop on our tour is the Alpaca Farm, where you'll have the delightful experience of feeding various South American camelids and learn about traditional weaving techniques. Following this, we proceed to El Mirador, a renowned vantage point offering stunning views of the Sacred Valley. This location provides a window into the Inca's history, showcasing the valley's rich, fertile plains, extensive contour terracing, and ancient irrigation systems.
Pisac
We then head to the Pisac ruins, where you'll immerse yourself in Inca culture, marveling at the exquisite stone art and remarkable agricultural terraces. Afterward, explore the vibrant handicraft market in Pisac's lower town, a perfect spot for souvenir hunting. A delicious lunch at a local Andean restaurant awaits us next.
Ollantaytambo
Post-lunch, our tour takes us along the Urubamba River to Ollantaytambo. Here, we'll explore its significant ruins, a testament to Inca construction prowess and featuring rock formations symbolizing the Inca god Wiracocha. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Ollantaytambo town, wrapping up a day filled with historical and cultural discoveries. After exploring the inca site of Ollantaytambo we will embark on an afternoon train journey to Aguas Calientes town in order to visit the next day the iconic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
What‘s Included
Only the BEST guides,round trip train tickets, Round trip bus tickest-1 night 3 star hotel
Machu Picchu tickets ( the Circuits 2 must be booked in advance), subject to availability.
Breakfast
Cusco City tour entrance tickets, Pisac and Ollantaytambo archeological sites.
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Sacred Valley & Salt Mines: Inca Sites, Llama farm & local life
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommended
indophileNewCastle,,Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time looking around Peru with Peru Hikers. Everything was so well organised for us and Eithout our guide Isao I don't think I would have been able to complete my 8 hour zinka trail hike . ISAO was simply superb and looked after our every single need. Apart from everything else he is an excellent photographer as well. We are going away with beautiful memories of this amazing paradise that Machu Pichu is ❤️
Memorable experience
Mohannad S,,Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Is was an incredible tour guide! He made my experience unique, and I would love to do it all again. He is knowledgeable, punctual, and adaptable. He constantly adapting the tour to your requests. It felt really easy to do such a cross-country tour. In addition to being a great photographer, I had some fantastic pictures. Overall, I'm very happy; you can not go wrong with choosing his company.
100% recommended
tovidelaesquinam,,Aug 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible hospitality, the 3 days we were here were very attentive with us. Excellent photographers!! I recommend this experience Our Guide Daniel explained everything in detail and understanding. as in macchupicchu our Guide Isao very attentive and the best photos!!
Highly recommend and the best personalised experience
archimyst,,Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Machu Picchu and sacred valley private guided tours with Peru Hikers and it was nothing short of amazing. The Machu Picchu trip was well planned right from the train to the bus where we always had a guide to help us with the arrangements. Noe who was guide at Machu Picchu was very knowledgeable and helpful. The Sacred valley tour was very well organised by Danny right from our hotel pick up to taking us to all the right places and took the time in each place to provide history and take some wonderful photos. He was very humble and provided the personalised experience which we will carry in our memories. Highly recommend especially if you don’t want a rushed tour with too many people in a packed bus. Peru hikers will tailor according to your needs and our tours with them was the best in our Cusco trip.
Will be booking with this tour agency again upon our return
sambramann,,Mar 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I miss Peru already! My sister and I are already planning a trip back and will be choosing Peru Hikers again, but a different tour this time; there's so much to see! It was hands down the best tour we've been on. The history and beauty of the Sacred Valley, Cusco and Machu Picchu especially left me stunned. Our guide really tied the experience together for our group. He was knowledgeable, respectful, fun yet professional. There are more than a few travel agencies/guides to choose from and I am so happy we went with Peru Hikers. We made lifelong friends and witnessed some of the most beautiful places on earth. Thanks, brother!
It was an amazing experience with a very nice, funny and knowledgeable man.
George A,,Feb 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was lots of fun, beautiful setting and good vibes. We woke up early which I wasn’t happy about but it was definitely the right call as you can miss the peek heat of the day. Breakfast and lunch was included, they were both all you can eat buffets of delicious food. Tour guide spoke perfect English and was very kind.
Peru Hikers give the BEST tours
666tarao,,Feb 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow. My boyfriend and I just finished our time in Cuzco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. I’m not much of a review person, but the guided tour really made the experience authentic, holistic and fun. Peru Hikers and our guide Juancho added so many layers of insight, depth and personal experience, sharing his generations of knowledge and love for culture, science and history. His whole vibe just took things to a new level. His passion for Peru and nature was contagious. His stories about growing up in the middle of Incan history made everything come alive. It wasn't like your usual tour guide spiel; it was like hanging out with a friend who's super stoked about their hometown. Walking through ancient ruins or checking out bustling markets felt like a behind-the-scenes tour, complete with all the cool insider info. It wasn't just about the history; it was about connecting with the culture in a way that felt down-to-earth. If you're up for an adventure that's part history, part cultural immersion, and a whole lot of fun, this tour with Peru Hikers is the way to go. It's like getting a VIP pass to the heart and soul of Cuzco and the Sacred Valley. They adjust the timeline if you want to stay at places longer, know all the best food spots along the way, are your cheerleader when the stair climbing gets arduous, answers every question you could possibly have with a smile. 10 on 10 highly recommend.
Great tour through Peru
stanb875,,Feb 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My girlfriend, and I just finished up our three day tour of Cusco, the sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. What a fantastic experience! I’m so glad that I checked this off my bucket list finally. It was more than I had hoped for. Cusco is such a Fascinating city with a mix of old world, European charm, modern amenities, and a glimpse into old South American colonial/Inca culture. The sacred valley tucked into the Andes mountains and visiting Inca sites was amazing to see. Then when we got to Machu Picchu it was much more than I expected. The archaeological site is so much bigger than I thought and the information taught to us about it by our amazing Guide, who I would highly recommend named Juancho was fantastic. I can’t say enough good things about this tour. It was recommended to us by friends who had used it several months ago and they were right. The guide spoke several languages and made us feel very comfortable. Not only did we learn a lot, but he also guided us through our shopping experience because we were looking to buy gifts for family members back home. This is one of those trips that I will remember forever . Thank you for Peru Hikers.
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