Tour details

Our journey begins in Chinchero, a charming Andean town where history and tradition come alive. We begin with a visit to the archaeological site, where Inca agricultural terraces and a colonial church built on Inca foundations paint a picture of past civilizations. Next, we head to a Traditional Weaving Center, where local artisans will reveal the secrets of ancient textile techniques, demonstrating spinning, weaving, and natural dyeing with organic materials.

We continue to Moray, an ingenious Inca agricultural research center with concentric terraces designed to create different microclimates, helping to optimize crop production. Next, we visit the Maras Salt Mines, a stunning landscape of thousands of shimmering salt pools, where we will learn about the centuries-old artisanal salt extraction process still practiced by local families.

After a morning filled with history and natural wonders, we'll head to Ollantaytambo, where a delicious gourmet lunch featuring fresh, local ingredients awaits us.

In the afternoon, we'll explore the impressive archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, climbing 243 steps through majestic terraces to reach the Temple of the Sun, an engineering marvel of precisely carved megalithic stones.

Finally, we returned to Urubamba, arriving at approximately 5:00 pm, after a truly unforgettable journey through the most spectacular treasures of the Sacred Valley.

Duration

1 Day

Height

2900 meters above sea level

Destination

Cusco

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Itinerary

Chinchero – Archaeological Site and Andean Fabric (1.5 hours)
  • Explore the Chinchero Archaeological Site, home to stunning Inca terraces and a colonial church built on ancient foundations.
  • Visit a Traditional Weaving Center, where skilled artisans demonstrate ancient spinning, weaving, and natural dyeing techniques using alpaca wool.
Moray – The Inca Agricultural Laboratory (30 min)
  • Discover the mysterious circular terraces of Moray, an ancient experimental farm where the Incas mastered microclimates to improve crop production.
  • Enjoy stunning panoramic views as your guide explains the innovative agricultural advances of the Inca civilization.
Maras Salt Mines – An Ancient Salt Mining Site (45 min - 1 hr)
  • Visit and observe more than 4,000 salt pools, used since pre-Inca times and still harvested by local families.
  • Learn about the production of Maras pink salt, a flower-rich mineral salt, and therapeutic bath salts.
Authentic Local Gourmet Lunch in Ollantaytambo (1 hour – included)
  • Enjoy a meal carefully prepared with fresh, local ingredients.
  • Relax in a restaurant with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and Inca ruins.
Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site (1 hour)
  • Climb the imposing terraces to reach the Temple of the Sun, an architectural masterpiece of massive carved stones.
  • Discover why Ollantaytambo was a key military, religious, and administrative center of the Inca Empire.
Return to Urubamba (30 min by car)
  • Arrive in Urubamba around 5:00 pm, after an unforgettable day of exploration.

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