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Extended Sacred Valley Tour with Moray and Salt Mines– Enjoy the extended tour to the Sacred Valley or Urubamba Valley including the guided tour to Moray and Salt Mines in just one day! This Extended Tour is a specially designed itinerary that no one else offers. We have crafted it so that enjoy the best highlights of the Sacred Valley, such as the archeological site of Pisaq, the spectacular Inca site of Moray (Circular terraces), the Salt Mines of Maras (salt pans), and the fortress of Ollantaytambo from the time of the Incas, rather than just focusing on the different shopping centers.

Our Sacred Valley Extended Tour is organized in a small private tour with an experienced guide that is passionate about Inca History and ready to share with you. Book online the “Extended” Sacred Valley Tour with the plan of customized tours in Cusco, Peru, and visit ALL the MUST-SEE highlights of Peru’s Sacred Valley. This full-day experience to the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a perfect activity for those who don’t have much time in Cusco and want to visit the most important tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley, also this tour of Sacred Valley will give you the opportunity to save time, instead of spending 2 days, you will take only one-day for those important tourist attractions.

This fascinating private day tour in the Sacred Valley of the Incas or Urubamba Valley, with a departure from Cusco, will show you many interesting places, combining archaeology, culture, and history. During the tour, your private tour guide will be pleased to show you Inca terraces built at the banks of the Urubamba river, and towns along the Sacred Valley, which is a huge valley that encompasses over 100 km/ 63 miles of distance, where the Incan civilization took all the valley as they were conquering to the jungle side of Cusco, this valley offered them a great climate to develop the agriculture, reason of that today the farming terraces are still laying along the valley or adorning any mountain as a patch, as well as, the climate was the main factor to start their palaces and temples along the valley and today those places are the must-see ones while your trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu.

The popular part of Sacred Valley of the Incas is located between Pisac and Ollantaytambo, this part of the valley draws many visitors, in the middle offers the hilltop Chinchero Inca Ruins, Maras salt ponds, Moray “Inca amphitheaters”, local farms and non-tourist markets, as well as other Incan ruins and unique cultural and culinary tours. This option allows you to visit all these iconic sites and can be combined with other tours.

Lake Humantay day hike is a wonderful way to explore the Peruvian Andes. If you have a day in Cusco, this trip is well worth the time and effort! Lake Humantay is a glacier lake surrounded by Andes giants like Mount Salkantay and Mount Humantay. These mountains are towering, sheer, icy peaks that provide a breathtaking backdrop to our destination, the turquoise-colored waters of Lake Humantay!

Humantay is one of the snow-capped mountains in the Vilcabamba mountain range and the glacier melt makes a beautiful lagoon that may be visiting for those who like a little bit of hiking and being in the mountains also the area where lake Humantay has located a scene to film a movie for Netflix. During the tour we will provide you with a professional service and the tour is led by professional guides and transported by modern and safe vehicles you will try the local dishes since this tour included lunch and breakfast.

• Amazing glacier Lake
• Breathtaking Mountain Views
• Towering Glaciated Peaks and valleys
• Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks are included
• Turquoise Colored Glacier Water
• Pick up at Your Hotel to start the tour
• Stunning views of Salkantay Mountain
• Tour led by an expert guide

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a breathtaking valley located between Pisac and Ollantaytambo. It is steeped in Inca culture and history and boasts a milder climate and lower altitude than Cusco. On this tour, you will drive through the stunning mountains of the Sacred Valley, taking in picturesque villages, ancient Inca terraces, and the most important archaeological sites.

The valley is home to charming colonial towns, isolated weaving villages, handicraft markets, and lofty 10th and 11th-century Inca citadels such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Urubamba. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Salt Mines and Moray terraces, which were created by building containment walls filled with fertile earth and watered through a complex irrigation system. At the base of the terraces, a rainwater storage system allowed for the cultivation of over 250 types of vegetables by the Incas.

Finally, you will have the chance to explore the awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu, the fabled Lost City of the Incas. The Inca City of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is a masterpiece of art, urbanism, architecture, and engineering, and is the articulating center of its surroundings. Nestled at the foot of Huayna Picchu, the working of the mountain is an exceptional result of integration with its environment, a result of a gigantic effort as if it were an extension of nature.

The Q’eswachaka bridge in Peru is rebuilt every year using traditional inca engineering techniques by the local communities on either side of the canyon. This bridge has been continually rebuilt in this same location since the time of the Inca.

The entire bridge is built in only three days. To construct the bridge, grass called q’oya is harvested and then prepared to be woven into large cables beginning with a small cord that is twisted together from the local grass. These cords are then twisted to form a larger rope and the ropes are then braided to create the main cable.

Up on the highway, the community works together to pull these ropes to stretch them out. These ropes are woven and twisted. Each rope is made from 30 small cords and then three of these ropes are braided to form the cables that will support the bridge.

After more stretching, the cables are then carried down to where the bridge will be installed. The old bridge is used to run the first cable across for what will become the new bridge. And then the old bridge is cut down and it falls into the water and is washed away by the river.

All day long, the community pulls on the new cables to prepare them for the bridge. These supporting cables are anchored to the stone abutments on either side of the canyon.

Victoriano Arizapana is the architect of the bridge. He uses traditional methods which have been handed down in his family for centuries. “The work my father gave me to do, I started doing when I was 12 years old. I love that bridge Q’eswachaka very much. In other words, I love it like a son.”

The structure of the bridge is made with four cables for the floor and two handrails. The bridge weaving begins in the morning with Victoriano weaving from one side and another worker weaving from the other side until they meet in the center of the bridge.

When the bridge is finally finished the communities come together to celebrate. The structure is remarkably safe. It has been built for centuries in this way and can hold dozens of people at any one time.

Waqrapukara Acomayo Cusco is a newfound Inca fort in Peru. It is situated in the South of Cusco, unequivocally 61.7 kilometers (38.3 miles) away. It gets its name in Quechua after its unmistakable structure. Waqra in Quechua implies horn and Pukara implies Fort.

The horn fort is in the middle of two horn-formed mountain tops. It houses eight cultivating porches, squares, a formal community, flights of stairs made totally of stones, and different Inca locales. The archeological site sits 4140 meters above ocean level (13582 ft) over an enormous gorge thickly covered with woods.

We bring planned the entire day Waqrapukara Journey to the table for you an understanding of the set of experiences. You will likewise get to be aware of the practices of local people. They have safeguarded it since pre-Inca times.

Waqrapukara Peru

Waqrapukara road trip starts with a three hours drive from the city of Cusco to a far-off Andean town called Wayki. This is the beginning stage of the journey. From here it is a 550 meters climb to the Waqrapukara Inca ruins.

You will hike up through various environmental zones along the Apurimac Waterway. The trip offers amazing perspectives on Apurimac Gulch. You will likewise get to see all-around saved cave artworks.

At Apple Travel Service, we have total English-talking local escorts for the visit. As local people from the area, they have tremendous information about the way of life and history. You won’t just get to partake in the dazzling excellence of the stronghold yet additionally will get a prologue to the Incas’ set of experiences.

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Waqrapukara Trip is a high-height experience. We firmly suggest you put in a couple of days in Cusco before the journey to stay away from altitude sickness.

Look at our Entire Day Vinicunca Peru Visit schedule and 1 Day Machu Picchu Visit from Cusco.

The Qelqaya Glacier (Quelccaya) is one of the most remarkable natural wonders in the Peruvian Andes, the largest tropical ice cap in the world, located high in the Cordillera Vilcanota, between Cusco and Puno. It stretches over 40 km² of ice and rises between 5,200 – 5,700 m / 17,000 – 18,700 ft above sea level, offering a once-in-a-lifetime adventure into remote high-Andean landscapes.

This full-day experience is designed for travelers who want to witness this extraordinary glacier in a single, unforgettable journey from Cusco combining stunning Andean scenery, cultural connections with indigenous communities, and an immersive high-altitude hike to reach the glacier’s panoramic viewpoints.

From the moment you depart in the early morning until your return in the evening, you’ll travel through vast puna grasslands, impressive mountain vistas, and traditional Quechua villages, all framed by the snowy peaks of the Vilcanota range.

Whether you’re drawn by outdoor adventure, cultural immersion, or extraordinary landscapes, the Qelqaya Glacier Full Day Tour delivers an authentic Andean experience — perfect for adventurous travelers and nature lovers seeking a unique alternative to classic Cusco full-day excursions.

Highlights

• Largest Tropical Ice Cap – Visit the Qelqaya Glacier, the largest tropical ice cap in the world, located deep in the Cordillera Vilcanota.
• Sibinacocha – located at approximately 4,860 meters (15,945 ft) above sea level, making it one of the highest large lakes in Peru.
• Andean Wildlife – Observe vicuñas, alpacas, llamas, and native bird species across the vast Puna landscapes.

Step back into the ingenuity of the Inca civilization as you visit the Qeswachaka (Keshwa Chaca) Inca Rope Bridge, a rare and living example of ancestral engineering still maintained by local communities today. Suspended high above the Apurímac River in the Andes, this handwoven grass bridge spans roughly 28 m (92 ft) and stands as a powerful symbol of Peruvian culture, tradition, and community collaboration. It is annually rebuilt using ancient techniques passed down through generations.

On this full-day adventure from Cusco, you’ll traverse twisting mountain roads and highland landscapes to witness first-hand one of the last functioning remnants of the Inca Road system, enjoy cultural interactions with local villagers, and absorb the remote beauty of the Andes.

Highlights

• Historic Inca Rope Bridge: Cross the authentic Qeswachaka Bridge, handwoven from ichu grass by local communities. One of the few remaining examples of traditional Inca suspension bridges still in use.
• Apurímac River Canyon Views: Experience dramatic views over the deep canyon carved by the Apurímac River, an important waterway that shaped ancient trade and travel routes.
• Andean Culture & Traditions: Learn about the annual bridge-rebuilding ritual and connect with local Quechua communities, gaining insight into living traditions passed through generations.