Classic Sacred Valley Tour - Itinerary
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We start early and head to the high mountain village of Chincheros, famous for its weaving and spectacularly sited at high altitude. (3,800m/12,500 ft.) We will visit a weaving house and have a demonstration on dying and weaving techniques as well as visiting the famous Chincheros market.
We continue onto Moray, which is believed to have been used by the Incas as an agricultural research centre. The terraces are arranged in concentric circles and spread out at intervals from the lower to the upper region –reminiscent of a Greek theatre. After Moray we descend to the base of the Sacred Valley for a buffet lunch in Urubamba and then continue onto Ollantaytambo, which features an impressive set of terraces leading from the village centre. Pisaq is our final stop for the day, where we visit first the attractive ruins, built with breathtaking audacity by the incas and then descend to the market at Pisaq before returning to Cusco. This is a long but rewarding day for those who want to experience the best of the Sacred Valley in a short amount of time.
Approx time: Depart Cusco 8am, return Cusco 6pm.
Market days in Chincheros: Sunday
Market days in Pisaq: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
Our Sacred Valley tour runs every day, but if clients have a particular interest in visiting on market days, they should organize their itinerary to suit these days.
What ApusPeru offers that perhaps others don’t!
- We do it in reverse so you escape the crowds at some of the major sites.
- Lunch in a buffet restaurant, featuring typical foods.
- Visit to the unique archaelogical site of Moray – very memorable!
- Chincheros weaving houses
- The opportunity to try Chicha, the maize drink of the Incas or have a go at “Sapo”!
Itinerary Notes - Classic Sacred Valley tour
- The times cited in this itinerary are approximate. Walking times depend on the group and the guide can change lunch spots and campsites, depending on the progress of the group. Each guide has their own preferred route and it might not correspond exactly to the route described here.
- The program is subject to change, due to weather and other unexpected circumstances
What's included?
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- Professional, English speaking guide
- Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
- Private Transport as described in itinerary
- Lunch at a Sacred Valley restaurant
What is not included?
- Snacks and Water
- Boleto Turistico & Entry fees.
- Tips
- Souvenirs
You should bring:
- A light day pack to carry your things
- Your Boleto Turistico (Tourist ticket)
- Water bottle and water
- Money for snacks, souvenirs and tips if you wish to tip.
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Jumper (sweater)
- Rain protection (or plastic poncho)
- the Cusco region can experience "all seasons in one day" therefore its wise to take a warm hat and gloves, as well as s sunhat, when you leave in the morning, in order to be prepared for all eventualities.
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AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS (these discounts are not cumulative)
• 5% discount on treks only for members of South American Explorers Club (SAE)
• $30 off listed price if you are doing a 3 day plus trek with Apus Peru.
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