The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a very popular tourist destination in Peru, and there are many tour options to explore and discover its tourist attractions. Here are some of the tour options available in the Sacred Valley:
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Sacred Valley Tours
Sacred Valley Full Day Tour: This tour starts in Cusco and takes visitors to the tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley, including Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. The tour also includes a stop at a local market and a visit to a textile workshop.
Half-day tour to Pisac: This tour focuses on the town of Pisac and its archaeological complex. Visitors can explore the Inca ruins, visit the local market and learn about the culture and history of the Sacred Valley.
Ollantaytambo Half Day Tour: This tour focuses on the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo and its village. Visitors can explore the Inca ruins, walk the cobblestone streets of the town and learn about the history of the area.
Chinchero Half Day Tour: This tour focuses on the town of Chinchero and its archaeological complex. Visitors can explore the Inca ruins, visit the textile market and learn about the local culture.
Customized private tour: Some travel agencies offer customized private tours in the Sacred Valley, which are tailored to the preferences and needs of visitors. These tours may include visits to specific sites, additional activities and additional services.
Here is a list of some museums, experiential tourism, archaeological sites, restaurants and hotels in the cities of Urubamba and Calca, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru:
Museums
Inkariy Museum: Located in Urubamba, this museum offers an exhibition on the history and culture of the Cusco region, with a collection of artifacts and replicas of the Inca culture.
Pumahuanca Interpretation Center: Located in Calca, this interpretation center offers information on the history and culture of the region, with exhibits on the local flora, fauna and archaeological sites.
Experiential tourism
Huchuy Qosqo Community: Located in Calca, this community offers experiential tourism activities, such as guided hikes, weaving and local food workshops, and stays in family-run lodges.
Misminay Community: Located in Urubamba, this community offers experiential tourism activities, such as pottery workshops, guided hikes and dinner with a local family.
Archaeological sites
Moray Archaeological Complex: Located in Maras, this archaeological site is known for its circular terraces, which are believed to have been used for agricultural purposes and scientific research.
Pumahuanca Archaeological Complex: Located in Calca, this archaeological site is known for its stone constructions, including a fortress, an aqueduct and a stone quarry.
Restaurants
Kaia Restaurant: Located in Urubamba, this restaurant offers contemporary Peruvian cuisine with local ingredients.
Huacatay Restaurant: Located in Calca, this restaurant offers traditional Peruvian cuisine with fresh, local ingredients.
Hotels
Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa: Located in Urubamba, this hotel features private cabins surrounded by gardens and an outdoor pool.
Hotel La Hacienda del Valle: Located in Calca, this hotel features rooms and suites decorated in colonial style and a garden with an outdoor pool.
