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The private Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco shows Maras salt mines, Moray and Chinchero. Our day trip from Ollantaytambo ending in Cusco is a perfect option for those looking to visit more Inca sites besides Machu Picchu. This personalized tour from Ollantaytambo is the best way to learn the history, culture and enjoy the beautiful Andean landscapes as you return to Cusco.
Our full-day tour of Sacred valley starts from Ollantaytambo with a guided visit to different groups of the Inca site. From here, the road leads to the Andean plateau where you find the Salt Mines of Maras. The history of salt mines dates back to pre-inca times, however, today there are over four thousand salt ponds filled with spring salty water found in the nearby area.
Your immersive day trip from Ollantaytambo to Cusco continues and passes colorful fields, following a mixture of plain and undulating roads. This scenic journey takes to the spectacular Inca site of Moray. These terraced circular depressions were used as an agricultural experiment station back in the Incas time. The Incas adapt a great variety of crops to different altitudes of the Peruvian Andes.
This private day tour from Ollantaytambo also includes Chinchero, and allows you to experience the step by step weaving demonstration process. The Andean people use different techniques and tools to cut, spin and dye llama, alpaca skins. But that’s not all, like Ollantaytambo this is another Inca village, whose stone foundations still remain intact to this day. This place also shows the magnificent architecture of the Inca palace and the sixteenth century catholic church.
The full-day experience of Sacred Valley Tour from Ollantaytambo ends with a transfer to Cusco and drop off at the hotel or airport.
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The Sacred Valley tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco ending in Cusco begins with a pick up from your hotel at 8:00 am. This day trip from Ollantaytambo also allows you to see picturesque Andean villages and spectacular landscapes.
The full-day Sacred Valley tour from Ollantaytambo to Cusco includes a knowledgeable local tour guide. Our expert will share his expertise and explain the history of the incas as you visit the attractions. Begin with your visit to Ollantaytambo, the temples, aqueducts and granaries.
Later, we set off for a spectacular drive to the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas. After that, the road climbs out of the valley to reveal stunning vistas of the Andean mountain landscapes.
Then, we continue driving to Maras salt mines and Moray, passing through spectacular fields of crops.
Moray is composed of four circular depressions on the ground like a mine pit. Moreover, it is thought to have been used by the Incas as an agricultural experimental station.
Next, comes Maras salt mines which show a vast array of pans of different sizes and shapes. Further, there are 4000 salt pools built on the hillside which is filled with salty spring water found in the area.
From here, we will head towards the Andean village of Chinchero. Where our guide will take you to the weaving textile center and have a demonstration of dying and weaving techniques.
Finally, this fantastic Sacred Valley from Ollantaytambo ends with a drop off at your hotel in Cusco or airport.
