Pisac

Bus & minivan tours

Your professional tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation in the historic center of Cusco, or from a nearby meeting point, between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM. Travel first to Chinchero, a small rustic town with a long tradition of textile weaving. See various textiles woven using traditional Incan techniques, followed by a visit to the first archaeological site and a beautiful old church. Next, you will visit Moray and see the agricultural terraces built along the hillsides. These terraces were built by the Incas to grow an abundance of crops on less-than-ideal mountain terrain. Right next to this area, at Moras, there are over 5000 salt ponds which were used by the Incas for salt extraction. This helped preserve their foods for long periods. After learning about Incan agricultural techniques, make your way to Urubamba, the capital of the Sacred Valley, for a buffet lunch. After lunch, make your way to two historical towns, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq. In Ollantaytambo, you will climb over 200 steps to reach the top of the ancient terraced fortress overlooking the town. An optional drop-off is available in Ollantaytambo for those who need to stay in town or have other plans. In Pisaq, you will visit an archaeological site followed by some time to shop some souvenirs.

Pick up from hotel 6:30 am CHINCHERO HANDICRAFT MARKET. This town is located 28 km from Cusco on the paved road to Urubamba. It is like a beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations. Its main attraction, however, is its handicraft market, originally dedicated to the barter of agricultural products between the villagers of the valley and those of the highlands. Currently, the market is a true spectacle of color and movement that causes the fascination of the tourist with its offer of handicrafts and textile garments made in the purest pre-Columbian style. MORAY. It is located 7 km. from Maras, 01 hour from the city of Cusco by the route of Chinchero is one of the most spectacular visits where there are circular terraces of different sizes. They are terraces of agricultural experimentation and places of concentration of feminine energy, for which it is considered as a magnetic center of the Pachamama. SALT MINES OF MARAS. Located northwest of the town of Maras known by some as “salt mines” are made up of about 3000 small wells. The salt has been obtained since pre-Hispanic times through a system of drying salt water that comes from a subway stream in the sun. Once the water has evaporated, the salt is ready for sale. URUBAMBA A great place with Inca productions, most primordially corn, and today a beautiful countryside, with great production of fruit trees. An excellent place to enjoy our typical buffet lunch of the area. OLLANTAYTAMBO Typical Inca village located 21 km. from Urubamba (2800 masl). It was named in honor of the cacique Ollanta, famous for his romance with an Inca princess, daughter of Pachacutec. One of its best preserved areas extends to the north of the Hanan Huacaypata plaza, a total of 15 blocks of mansions built on carved stone walls. In the vast archaeological site, located on the hill that names the town, buildings such as the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana and the Baths of the Princess stand out. PISAC Pisaq is located 33 km from Cusco by paved road (from the Sacred Valley of the Incas). It has an ancient town, an archaeological site considered among the most important of Cusco, and a modern town of colonial origin. This place also has a very famous Pisac handicraft market that attracts thousands of visitors. The tour can also end in Ollantaytabo for tourists who have planned their trip to Machu Picchu (15:30 PM). END OF THE TOUR IN CUSCO 19:00 PM

We will pick you up in the morning from your hotel or accommodation in the city of Cusco and thus begin our adventure to the north of the region. The first place of visit will be Chinchero, we will visit a local community to see the Textile Interpretation Center, we will also take a guided tour of the Moray Archaeological Site considered the Inca Agricultural Laboratory, later we will pass through the town of Maras and we will also visit the Mines of Salt. We will go to the town of Urubamba, where we will have a buffet lunch of our Peruvian cuisine. At noon, we will continue our trip to our restaurant in Urubamba. We will take advantage of the time to have a delicious and nutritious Novo Andean buffet lunch, of exquisite Cusco cuisine. Continuing with our tour we go to the Archaeological Site of Ollantaytambo, which in the time of the Incas was a tambo or place to rest, it is also the starting point to reach the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. We will explore its most important stone buildings, such as: the large stone terraces, the Temple of the Sun and the fountain of the Princess Baths of the time. Returning to Cusco, we will head towards the town of Pisac. Upon reaching the town we will ascend until we reach the Pisaq Archaeological Site, which is built on top of a mountain. Upon returning to the town of Pisac we will visit its picturesque artisan market in the area, the local residents are experts in working with minerals, we will be able to make some purchases in the place. We will end the excursion by returning to the city of Cusco, the tour will end in the Plaza de San Francisco, around 6:30 or 7:00 p.m. approximately. Cusco Altitude: 3,350 meters above sea level (10,990 feet). Chinchero Altitude: 3,762 meters above sea level (12,342 feet). Moray Altitude: 3,762 meters above sea level (12,342 feet). Maras Altitude: 3,762 meters above sea level (12,342 feet). Urubamba Altitude: 2,780 meters above sea level (9,120 feet). Ollantaytambo Altitude: 2,790 meters above sea level (9,153 feet). Pisac Pueblo Altitude: 2,972 meters above sea level (9,750 feet). Pisaq Altitude: 3,300 meters above sea level (10,826 feet).

DAY 1: We will start this great adventure with the pick up from your hotel at 8:00 am to go to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Pisac, Colonial Inca, discover one of the Inca archaeological sites, on top of the mountain with impressive stone walls, agricultural terraces, irrigation systems and the largest cemetery of the Inca Empire. Time to shop at the craft market, where artisans sell their ceramics, textiles, jewelry, Andean instruments, alpaca products, and souvenirs. We will continue our trip of approximately 1 hour through the Sacred Valley to Urubamba where we will have time to have lunch in one of the local restaurants that offers several traditional dishes, made with fresh products. In the afternoon, visit the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, where you can appreciate the technique with which the Incas worked the stone, the last Inca citadel standing. The city is built on ancient Inca buildings. Explore the archaeological site of the city that has temples, terraces, warehouses and a large Inca monolith. Next, we will depart by train from the Ollantaytambo station, we will arrive at the Aguas Calientes station, where our staff will assist you to stay in one of the hotels in Aguas Calientes. (Select between a tour with or without accommodation). DAY 2: In the morning the guide will pick you up at the hotel to board the transport that will ascend an intricate path giving us a spectacular view of the Urubamba River that shapes the famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome you with its incredible terraces, stairways, ceremonial precincts and urban areas where energy emanates from all over the place. After a guided tour, you will have the opportunity to have lunch in one of the restaurants in the area. At the coordinated time, we will return by train and we will be transferred to the hotel in Cusco, ending with a great experience.

Embark on a full-day tour of the Sacred Valley, starting with a hotel pick-up in Cusco. Admire the breathtaking views of the mountains as you journey towards the Sacred Valley. Visit the Mirador de Taray (optional according the time) , the ancient Inca site of Pisac, and the town of Ollantaytambo. Begin your adventure with a scenic 45-minute bus ride through the mountains. Stop at the Mirador de Taray, a breathtaking viewpoint where you can capture stunning panoramic photos of the valley below. Take your time to soak in the beauty for 10 minutes before continuing your tour. Next, head to the ancient Inca site of Pisac. Along the way, witness awe-inspiring temples, residences, altars, intricate channels, carvings, and even tunnels. Be sure to keep an eye out for the famous Intiwatana, a sun-dialing stone, and the largest known Inca cemetery, boasting over 2,000 tombs. After visiting the Pisaq Market by bus, drive for about an hour to Urubamba for lunch. Then, take a short drive to Ollantaytambo, an important Inca town surrounded by sacred mountains. Ollantaytambo served as a strategic military center, agricultural hub, and religious center. The Sun Temple, perched on a hilltop, showcases impressive architecture, carvings, farming terraces, and interconnected stone steps. Notably, this site is one of the few places where the Spanish lost a battle during the conquest. On the way back to Cusco, visit a beautiful colonial church and the archaeological site of Chinchero, with its impressive terraces and altars. Stop at a weaving workshop, where local people who continue to practice Quechua traditions will show you how they obtain natural dyes from plants. Have the chance to take pictures dressed in traditional Andean clothing. Your tour concludes at approximately 6:30 PM, followed by a 1-hour bus ride back to Cusco. Optional drop off in Ollantaytambo (train station or Main Square around 3:00 pm.)

Day 1: Tour Sacred Valley Maras Moray Salt mines. It starts with the pick up from the hotel at 6:30 am to go to our first destination "Chinchero" where we will visit the archaeological site and the colonial temple. Continuing we will visit the agricultural laboratory of "Moray" where we will find agricultural terraces, we will also visit the salt ponds "Salineras" that are exploited since the Inca period. Then we will go to the town of Urubamba where we will have free time to enjoy an Andean buffet lunch. After that, we will go to the town of Ollantaytambo where we will visit the archaeological part, this town is also located at the train terminal where some travelers will stay to take their train to Aguas Calientes. Continuing with our trip our last visit will be to the archaeological center of Pisac where we will find many Andean terraces and the most preserved Andean cemetery of the Andean culture. We will return to Cusco at 07:00 p.m.

Get picked up from your hotel in Cusco and travel to Chinchero. Explore the archaeological site and and visit an Andean textile center to learn about the processing of alpaca wool. Next, travel to Moray to see the circular terraces. These fascinating structures were used as agricultural laboratories by the Inca. Later, move on to Maras and its 3,500 salt extraction sites. Learn about the extraction process and have some time to take photos and videos. At noon, go to the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Urubamba. Stop for a delicious Andean Buffet lunch. Continue your journey at the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. There, you can discover Inca architecture and design and take in spectacular views of the valley. This tour ends at Ollantaytambo at 3:30 pm. You have the option of staying in the main square or taking the train to Aguas Calientes. Note: The rest of the group will continue the Tour to visit Pisaq and finally come back to Cusco *Because we will visit 4 tourist attractions, please note that the time to visit each one will be limited and information will be given on the bus.*

Explore the sacred valley of the Incas on a fantastic tour. See the archaeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Start with an early pickup from your hotel in the historic center of Cusco. This trip offers you a fascinating tour through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, you will see impressive landscapes, with views of the majestic mountains and agricultural terraces, the road is bordering the Urubamba River, which provides scenes of towns and mostly crop fields. As we approach Pisac, we can see the ruins on the mountain, which reflect the rich Inca history and culture. We will head to Urubamba, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch in a typical restaurant in the area. Enjoy the authentic flavors of the area before heading to the living Inca city of Ollantaytambo. We will visit Ollantaytambo, which is a charming Inca town, we will admire its splendor and strategic military, religious and administrative fortress in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. To finish the visit, it will leave you near the train station in Ollantaytambo.

The tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas begins with pickup at the meeting point at 6:30 to 7:00 am. depending on the location of your hotel. Then we head through the north of the city of Cusco for 40 minutes until we reach Chinchero, the highest place on the tour (3762 meters), once we arrive at this picturesque place, we will visit the archaeological center, we will also have the option to see people local doing their daily life and textile and craft centers. Then we will continue to the next place, Moray, this place was an agricultural experimentation center, like a type of greenhouse for the Incas, this gigantic place is located in a natural geographical depression, this makes it very different from the rest of the places. The next stop will be in the town of Maras to then access the Salineras, this place is something that can only be seen in a few places in the world, there are more than 3000 pools of this special mineral that are exploited to date by people. local with ancestral techniques. Then we will continue to Urubamba, a city where we will have free time for lunch, then we will continue to Ollantaytambo, the largest city in the entire area, this place is known as the Living Inca City, Here we can find local people who come down from the high communities to do shopping. Then we go to the last place to visit Pisaq, this is another Inca city where we will find gigantic agricultural terraces made from the top to the foot of the mountain, water fountains for ceremonial purposes and several Inca constructions. Upon return to Cusco (7:00 p.m.)

Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas on this full-day tour that includes hotel pickup from the Cusco historic center. See archaeological sites at Chinchero, Ollantaytambo and Pisac, the Maras Salt Mines, and textile production sites. Savor a tasty buffet lunch that includes a vegetarian option. Begin with an early morning pickup from your hotel in the Cusco historic center. Relax on the scenic drive to Chinchero where you can step back in time at the archaeological sites and stroll through its colorful artisan market. Head to the town of Maras and capture pictures of the sprawling salt mines where salt has been gathered from hillside pools since Inca times. Continue to the mountain-surrounded town of Urubamba for a delicious buffet lunch. After lunch, travel to Ollantaytambo, to take in the Ollantaytambo ruins where there is a a massive Inca fortress, a Sun Temple, and the Princess Baths fountain. Finally, visit the town of Pisac to discover the the Pisac archaeological site and go for a stroll in a vibrant artisan market. Return to the city of Cusco in the early evening and be dropped off in the main square where you can find a nice place to have dinner after your tour. Note: Because we will be visiting 5 tourist atractions, take a note that the time to visit each one will be limited and the information will be given on the bus.