Special Sacred Valley Tour Full Day

DAY 1: CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY

06:30 am – Start of the day: Hotel pickup
We begin the day with a timely pickup at 06:30 am at your hotel, where our team of guides or drivers will be waiting to welcome you to this exciting adventure.

07:30 am – Chinchero: A Journey to the Heart of Andean Culture
Just 40 minutes from Cusco, we arrive in Chinchero, a picturesque village that keeps the essence of the Inca Empire alive. Here, you can admire the colonial architecture built over ancient temples, while exploring the local markets, famous for their handmade textiles crafted using techniques passed down through generations.

09:00 am – Moray: The Agricultural Experimenters of Tahuantinsuyo
Next, we head to Moray, where the ingenuity of the ancient Peruvians is showcased through their circular terraces. These unique crop circles were used by the Incas to study the climate and experiment with plant domestication at different altitudes and microclimates.

10:30 am – Maras Salt Mines: The White Gold of the Andes
Our journey continues to Maras, an awe-inspiring landscape with over 3,000 salt pools that dazzle with their color and history. This complex, managed by local families, is a testament to an ancient salt extraction technique dating back to pre-Inca times.

12:00 pm – Lunch in Urubamba
After a day full of history, it’s time to enjoy a delicious lunch in Urubamba, where you can relax and savor the best of local cuisine.

02:00 pm – Ollantaytambo: Inca Fortress and Strategic Center
Just a 30-minute bus ride away, we reach Ollantaytambo, an impressive fortress that, in Inca times, was a military, administrative, and religious center. In addition to its historical importance, this site was a key point for the exchange of products from various regions of the Empire.

04:00 pm – Pisaq: Agriculture and Culture in the Andes
Our final stop takes us to Pisaq, where the Incas perfected irrigation and cultivation techniques on agricultural terraces. Here, you will also have the chance to explore the famous Pisaq market, a lively place to find local crafts and ceramics made by the area’s residents.

07:00 pm – Return to Cusco
After a day filled with history, culture, and stunning landscapes, we return to Cusco around 7:00 pm, bringing this unforgettable experience to a close.