This full day tour takes you on a journey through the breathtaking Sacred Valley of the Incas with its rich history, culture and the most stunning landscapes. Start your journey at the impressive Pisac ruins, with the most spectacular views of the Andes and the town below. Wander the colorful and vibrant market. Travel further into the Sacred Valley and visit the interesting sites of Maras and Moray. Lastly, explore the remarkable archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town with massive stone terraces. This immersive experience offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and ancient heritage all in the heart of Peru.
Sacred Valley Itinerary
This morning’s adventure starts when we pick you up from your hotel lobby at 07:00 am in Cusco. Today we embark on the wonderful Sacred Valley tour. The road leads us to Pisac. Visit the 5 main sites of the Sacred Valley, Pisac Archeological site, Pisac Market, the Salt mines in Maras, the Moray terraces and the massive Ollantaytambo Inca site. First, we visit the archaeological site of Pisac and lastly the Inca town of Ollantaytambo. In Pisac you will have a guided tour for around 1 hour, visit the most important sites, like the agriculture terraces, the cemetery of the Incas, the temple of the sun. After visiting Pisac ruins we will continue to the colorful Pisac Market, here is a great place to buy your souvenirs and take colorful photos. Our next stop is Urubamba around midday we will stop at a restaurant for lunch.
Continuing through the valley we arrive at the ancient site of Moray; a magnificent series of terrace circles set into the ground that was once used by the Incas for experimentation with crops. Visit the salt mines at Maras, which have been in use since Pre-Inca times. Water from an underground stream is channeled through pools where it evaporates and leaves behind pure salt crystals. The views are amazing with thousands of stark white pools stretching down the valley. Our final destination is Ollantaytambo ruins where we will spend an hour exploring and enjoying the views. After visiting Ollantaytambo, we drive back to Cusco, we expect to arrive by 6:30 – 7:00 pm.
- Meals: None.
Included
- Experienced Guides: Our guides have a proven track on the industry; they will provide a lot of information about the Sacred Valley.
- Private Transportation: Our vans are new, fully registered for tourist use, and equipped with important safety features, including a first aid kit and an oxygen tank.
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: We will pick you up from your hotel for the Sacred Valley tour. After the trip, we will drop you off at your hotel.
- 24/7 Customer Service: We have a phone line available 24 hours.
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips for Wayna Trekkers’ crew. (optional)
- Travel insurance.
- Meals
- Entrances (70 Soles – Tourist Ticket and 20 Soles Salt Mines)
- Water
PRICES:
Group prices
| # OF PERSONS | PRICE PER PERSON |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | $100 pp |
| 3 – 4 persons | $70 pp |
| 5 – 7 persons | $50 pp |
| 8+ persons | $45 pp |
PRIVATE SERVICES
| # OF PERSONS | PRICE PER GROUP |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | $200 USD |
| 3 – 4 persons | $250 USD |
| 5 – 7 persons | $290 USD |
| 8 – 14 persons | $350 USD |
| 15 + | Talk with our specialists |
Please read the following information.
Booking
Acclimatization to the altitude:
High altitude starts to have an effect on our bodies from between 1,500m – 2,000m (4921ft – 6561ft) when our bodies start to react differently to make up for the changes in oxygen levels. As you get higher, the air gets thinner, so with every breath there is less oxygen for your body. Your body gradually adapts to getting less oxygen – you breathe faster and deeper and the body produces more red blood cells. This takes time so this is why if you go from low to high altitude too quickly, you may feel symptoms of altitude sickness until your body acclimatizes.
The Cusco region is generally set at very high elevations. The city of Cusco stands at a staggering 3 399m/ 11 152ft. On the other hand, the classic Inca Trial has varying degrees of elevations, lowest is your starting point (thrailhead:km82) at 2 729m/8 923 and gets as high as 4 200m/13 779ft (Dead Women´s Pass). So, altitudes sickness is to be expected when hiking the classic Inca Trail. However, people react differently to altitude sickness and it can present itself in a variety of symptoms. Common symptoms include headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, poor appetite, dizziness and disturbed sleep and in extreme cases, loss of oxygen.
There are number of ways to deal with altitude sickness. Firstly, you need to acclimate, by spending a few days in the Sacred Valley or Cusco. The body does adjust to the thin air; it just needs time. There are a number of day tours you can participate in before your hike, that don’t require much exertion. Secondly, get lots of sleep, relax and take it easy. Another option is to watch what you consume, try to avoid alcohol and drugs and also drink lots of water and coca tea. Keep your meals light, high in calories with lots of carbs. Lastly, we recommend visiting your doctor before traveling to Peru and ask for recommendations for medication that can help with altitude sickness.
These are the recommended remedies for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and OXYGEN, IF NEEDED.
Briefing.
For 1 day tours there is no briefing needed, but we will be in touch with you and set the briefing over the phone.
How do I pay my remaining balance?
You can pay the rest of your bill upon arrival to Cusco at our office with a card or cash if you want to avoid any extra high credit card fees. Our representative will show you the invoice confirmed at the booking time. Otherwise, you can pay through PayPal or Visa but you have to pay 5% service fee charged by VISA and PayPal.
Recommendations
- Original passport.
- Good walking shoes.
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
- A warm jacket.
- Comfortable pants
- Sun hat.
- Sun cream (factor 35 or higher).
- Camera.
- Extra money for entrances, meals, and souvenirs.
