DAY 2scd.- CHINCHERO – MARAS MORAY – OFFERING TO MOTHER EARTH
The Chinchero, Maras & Moray Tour is a perfect blend of history, culture, and stunning landscapes, offering a memorable experience in the Sacred Valley of Peru. This private, carefully curated tour takes you through three iconic sites near Cusco while providing ample opportunities to immerse yourself in local traditions.
Step back in time as you explore the ancient town of Chinchero, a charming Andean village known for its well-preserved ruins, colonial church, and vibrant weaving traditions.
After that we will have a big opportunity to connect to our mother earth to do our despacho ceremony, specially to give our gratitude to the Mother Earth because is our essence of our lifes that represent feminine alchemy, vitality, strenght, powerful energy, that always protect to us and gives us everything that we need, feeds and grants its energy.
For andean people is the most important ceremony and the Offering is to give our gratitude from our heart to ask all what we need such, heath, love, abundance, personal or familiar well-being or big projects for the community to be in Good Ayni that means sacred reciprocity and also we must to stay in harmony with nature, with our planet and finally with ourselves.
Moray, believed to have been agricultural laboratories for the Incas. Witness the intricate salt production methods at the Maras Salt Mines, an engineering marvel dating back to pre-Inca times. }
Finally, this tour is perfect for those looking to experience Peru’s rich heritage in the heart of the sacred valley of the incas.
Later on we will go to the living Inca city Ollantaytambo and then board our train to the Machupicchu town or Aguas Calientes.
PLACES TO BE VISITED:
• Archaeological site of Chinchero.
• Andean Chinchero weaving art.
• Salinas de Maras.
• Moray Inca terraces.
Lodging: Pucara Machupicchu Hotel ***
DAY 3: TOUR FULL DAY MACHUPICCHU- RETURN CHINCHERO OR CUSCO.
begins early, when you’ll take the bus for an approximately 30-minute ride up to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Entering the citadel in the early hours of the day allows you to enjoy a tranquil and magical atmosphere.
Accompanied by a certified professional guide, you will take a 2-hour guided tour, exploring the main areas of the sanctuary, where you will learn about the history, architecture, and spiritual significance of this wonder of the world. After the tour, you will have free time to take photos and explore the site at your own pace.
Afterward, you will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. From there, a tourist transport will take you back to the city of Cusco, arriving at approximately 8:00 p.m.
A tip for your trip: always carry your passport (it is required for entry), dress in layers due to temperature changes, and don’t forget your camera. Machu Picchu is not just visited, it is experienced.
Optional Hikes:
Huayna Picchu Mountain: Mountain that is next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45 minute hike to the top. This hike offers unparalleled views of the famous Inca sanctuary and also panoramic views of the surrounding mountainous landscape.
This activity can be done after your tour in Machu Picchu. The cost is $ 70 per person to walk. Arrangements must be made at least a month in advance, due to popularity.
Difficulty: moderate to challenging
Machu Picchu Mountain: it has the most spectacular view, it is a 1.5 hour walk to the top. Located southwest of the Machu Picchu citadel with a height of 3,050 m (10,007 ft), this hike offers unparalleled views of the famous Inca sanctuary and also panoramic views of the surrounding mountainous landscape. The cost is $ 70 per person to walk.
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging.
LODGING: CHINCHERO BOUTIQUE
3 DAYS HUACHUMA MEDICINE JOURNEY TO APU AUSANGATE
DAY 4- CUSCO – PACCHANTA – HOTSPRINGS
Journey of life will stars to Today we begin our spiritual journey to one of the chief mountain spirits of the Cusco Region.
This amazing adventure will start after your breakfast, we leave Cusco early in the morning for our three hour and a half of trip in a private transport to the small village of Pacchanta (3,800 meters / 12,464 feet) on the way we will stop in some viewpoints of Apu Ausangate and We will pass through beautiful landscapes and several traditional villages as Urcos, Cattca and Ocangate. The first 3 hours of road are wonderful prelude to the magnificent scenery of the Cordillera Vilcanota, with great views of Ausangate. We stay in the hot springs in Pacchanta (4400 meters / 14,432 feet), which offers fantastic views of Ausangate at the end of the valley.
Accommodations: Local house.
Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner.
Entrance Tickets: Included.
