Itinerary
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 AM to begin the day. Traveling in a comfortable vehicle, you’ll drive through the Sacred Valley, marveling at snow-capped mountain peaks and golden fields along the way.
Your first stop is Chinchero, a quaint Andean village often referred to as the “Birthplace of the Rainbow.” Here, you’ll explore well-preserved ruins, a colonial church adorned with beautiful paintings, and vibrant markets. A highlight of your visit will be a hands-on weaving demonstration led by skilled artisans who will share the secrets of Andean textile-making traditions passed down for generations.
Next, you’ll visit Moray, an ancient archaeological site featuring three amphitheater-like terraces. These terraces, carved deep into the earth, are believed to have been used by the Incas to study and optimize crop growth under various microclimates. Explore these unique formations and learn about their historical significance.
A short drive from Moray brings you to the Maras Salt Mines, a network of more than three thousand salt ponds that have been exploited since pre-Inca times. Fed by a natural spring, these ponds create a unique landscape that contrasts with the surrounding mountains. Here you will learn about the traditional salt extraction process and have time to take photos and purchase local products.
After the visits are completed, the transport returns to Cusco, concluding an experience that combines history, ancestral engineering and living tradition in one of the most emblematic settings of the Sacred Valley.
