Sacred Valley Complete – Full Day

Hotel Pickup – Beginning of the Experience: Between 06:30 and 07:00 a.m. we begin pickup from hotels located in the historic center of Cusco.

During the journey the guide will explain:

• The geography of the Sacred Valley.
• The importance of the Vilcanota River as a spiritual axis.
• The political structure of the Tahuantinsuyo.

We ascend toward the first stop of the day.

Chinchero – Textile Tradition and Colonial Heritage: Our first visit is Chinchero, located at 3,700 m.a.s.l.

Here we will visit a traditional textile center where local artisans explain in a live demonstration:

• Wool washing process using natural roots.
• Dyeing techniques with cochineal, plants, and minerals.
• Symbolic meaning of Andean designs.

Additionally, Inca archaeological remains and the 17th-century colonial church built over ancient Inca palaces are visited, evidencing the cultural superposition.

Maras – Andean Colonial Town: We continue to Maras, where we make a panoramic stop.

The guide will explain:

• Its importance during the colonial period.
• The carved doorway architecture.
• The administrative role of the town in the viceregal era.

Moray – Inca Agricultural Laboratory: We visit the archaeological complex of Moray.

This impressive system of circular terraces functioned as an agricultural experimental center.

Here you will understand:

• The creation of microclimates at different levels.
• Underground drainage systems.
• Adaptation of crops to different ecological floors.

The descent toward the viewpoints allows observation of the geometric perfection of the design.

Maras Salt Mines – Ancestral Salt Production: We descend toward the famous Maras Salt Mines.

More than 3,000 active pools produce salt through natural evaporation since pre-Inca times.

During the visit the following is explained:

• The artisanal process of distributing salty water.
• The communal organization for exploitation.
• The productive continuity until today.

It is one of the most photogenic landscapes in the valley.

Buffet Lunch in Urubamba: We head to Urubamba to enjoy a varied buffet lunch with Andean and international dishes.

Time to rest and regain energy.

Ollantaytambo – Monumental Fortress: Guided visit in Ollantaytambo.

This complex fulfilled military, religious, and agricultural functions.

During the visit we will learn about:

• The Temple of the Sun with perfectly assembled megalithic blocks.
• Defensive terraces.
• Hydraulic channels still active.
• History of Inca resistance against the Spanish.

Additionally, we will walk through part of the current town that maintains its original Inca urban layout.

Pisaq – Urban and Ceremonial Center: Finally we visit Pisaq, strategically located on the mountain.

The complex includes:

• Extensive agricultural terraces.
• Residential enclosures.
• Ceremonial sectors.
• Funerary structures on cliffs.

From its viewpoints you obtain a complete panoramic view of the valley.

Return to Cusco: Approximate arrival between 18:30 and 19:00 hrs to the historic center