At 6:30 in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in our bus. We will then begin our visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. About 40 minutes north of Cusco, we will arrive at the archaeological site of Chinchero, a living town that still preserves the original Inca layout and is located in an important agricultural area. The church and the tower date back to the colonial era, built on the foundations of Inca temples. Local artisans offer handmade textiles using ancestral techniques. After our visit, we will continue by bus to Moray, a system of circular terraces built by taking advantage of natural depressions in the land. These terraces create microclimates and were used for experimentation with plants, including domestication, acclimatization, and hybridization.
Next, we will visit the salt mines, which have been in use since pre-Inca times. There are more than 3,000 shallow pools, owned by nearly 380 families. The salty water comes from natural springs that filter through the mountain known as Qoripukiu (Golden Spring). Afterward, we will enjoy a delicious tourist buffet in Urubamba, prepared with products from the Sacred Valley. Following lunch, we will continue by bus for 30 minutes to reach the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. This area was continuously occupied throughout history. During the Inca era, it served multiple functions as an administrative, military, social, and economic center, as well as a control point for access to various ecological zones.
Later, we will board the train from Ollantaytambo station to Machu Picchu town.
Upon arrival in Machu Picchu town, we will be ready to welcome you and arrange your immediate transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay: Machu Picchu town
Meals: Lunch in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
