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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.

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.

Explore the ancient Inca history and experience thrilling outdoor adventures with our super customized 4-day itinerary, covering Sacred Valley, 2-day Short Inca Trail, and Rainbow Mountain!

Starting with the Sacred Valley, you will visit Pisac, Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo, exploring extensive archeological areas and fascinating sites. Next, embark on a trek through the last day of the Inca Trail to reach the stunning Wiñay Wayna, followed by an early morning visit to Machu Picchu to witness the breathtaking sunrise. The same day, you’ll return to Cusco.

The adventure continues with a hike up Rainbow Mountain, a unique experience, unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, with a completely different climate than the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. This package is perfect for those seeking a blend of ancient history and thrilling outdoor activities!

This exceptional tour package is a comprehensive exploration of the Sacred Valley, with its fascinating archaeological sites, followed by the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The Short Inca Trail is a breathtaking hike that showcases the impressive Inca ruins, magnificent mountain views, lush subtropical vegetation, and diverse ecosystems. The trail takes you through the National Park and leads you to the Sun Gate, offering an unforgettable panoramic view of Machu Picchu. As you hike, you’ll pass through cloud forests and tropical vegetation, culminating in a visit to the iconic Machu Picchu Citadel in the afternoon of the first day and again the following morning. The Short Inca Trail is perfect for those with limited travel time but still want to experience the historic Inca Trail.