Sacred Valley Acclimatization Day Tour
Cusco, Peru
Trip Highlights
- Amazing Inca & Historic Sites
- Private Day Tour
- Full day of activities: weaving community, salt mines, ancient Incan terraces
- Pick-up/Drop-off at your hotel in Cusco
- Expert Knowledgeable Guides
- Comfortable Transportation
- Snacks, Lunch & Drinking Water Included
Description
This add-on acclimatization cultural Peru tour explores historic and cultural areas of the Sacred Valley just north of Cusco, Peru. A mixture of stops at culturally significant locations and ancient Inca ruins allows us to dive into this region’s most unique sites and educate ourselves with it’s fascinating history. This all-inclusive tour is a great way to spend an acclimatization day experiencing the intriguing culture of Peru, enjoying a wonderful Peruvian lunch prepared by our outdoor chef with outstanding scenery, and exploring ancient Incan ruins.
Our tour will start with our expert certified guide picking you up from your hotel in Cusco and heading out of the city north towards the Sacred Valley. Our first stop of the day will take us to the village of Chinchero, where we will visit a cooperative weaving center. The Chincherinas (local women) will show us the process of weaving beautiful blankets, making clothes, and the natural process to dye the materials used in these textiles. This is a great place to learn, shop for souvenirs, and support these extremely talented women. We also get the chance here to get to know and photograph some of Peru’s most famous and loved domesticated animals; llamas, alpacas and cuys!
Subsequently, we will head towards the Maras salt mines or Salineras that date back over 2,000 years with over 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountain side. After visiting both of these unique cultural and historic sites, we will go to an amazing lunch spot with phenomenal mountain views. Here we’ll meet our professional chef for lunch. We get to enjoy the cuisine Peru is so famous for while being in a stunningly beautiful outdoor setting. The set-up will be similar to what you will experience during our treks with a dining tent and wait staff.
After lunch we will move on to the fascinating terraces of Moray, once used for agricultural experimentation by the Incas. These ruins are a truly fascinating representation of the Inca culture, and your guide will bring the history and significance of this area alive with expert in depth interpretation and information. Our day ends with a scenic drive back to the heart of the Inca Empire, Cusco.
Please Note: This day tour is included with our Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Extended Package and Salkantay Trek & Machu Picchu Extended Package.
$185-$585 Per Person
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 1
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
Hiking Distances:
Up to 4 miles
Backpack Weight:
10-15 pounds
Terrain:
Not Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
Up to 250 ft
Heights Exposure:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Walking for 3-4 hours
SOLITUDE LEVEL 1
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this Peru acclimatization activity a solitude 1. You can expect to be around other people the entire time.
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