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A full-day loop from Cusco through the Sacred Valley—visit Chincheros, Moray’s concentric terraces, the Maras salt pans, lunch in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo’s fortress and Pisac ruins. High-altitude history and striking Andean engineering in one long, photo-ready day.
A full-day loop from Cusco through the Sacred Valley—visit Chincheros, Moray’s concentric terraces, the Maras salt pans, lunch in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo’s fortress and Pisac ruins. High-altitude history and striking Andean engineering in one long, photo-ready day.
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Operated by Sun Paths · Cusco, Cusco
You leave Cusco before sunrise, windows fogging as the bus climbs out of the city and into the broad incision of the Urubamba River valley. High terraces and sun-bleached stone appear, and the air thins—this is a landscape that made agriculture itself into architecture.
moderate.
13 hours.
Comfortable walking ability for short uphill sections and many stairs; able to spend a long day on your feet at altitude.
A regional tourist ticket (approx. 70 soles) covers many sites and can be purchased at entrances the same day; Maras charge a small additional fee (~10 soles). Bring cash.
The Sacred Valley ranges roughly 2,800–3,500 m; travelers can feel shortness of breath or mild headaches—allow a day to acclimate in Cusco, stay hydrated, and use the provided oxygen if needed.
Yes, the itinerary includes a buffet lunch in Urubamba featuring regional and Novo-Andean dishes; bring snacks if you have dietary restrictions and notify at booking.
This tour is listed as ‘easy’ physically but is not recommended for travelers with serious spinal issues or pregnancy due to long duration, vehicle travel, and stair climbs at sites.
The Sacred Valley was the agricultural backbone of the Inca Empire; terraces, storage sites and ceremonial platforms here supported Cusco’s population and imperial provisioning.
Tourism concentrates on fragile terraces and salt pans—stick to marked paths, avoid touching archaeological surfaces, and buy local textiles to support community economies.
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