We start the day with pick-up EN your hotel between 6:20 and 6:45 a.m. EN private transport, we head to the charming village DE Chinchero, known as the "Village DE los Incas", located just 45 minutes DE Cusco. Our first stop will be EN a traditional DE knitting center, don DE see how Andean weavers transform llama and alpacas wool EN colorful crafts using ancient techniques. Then, we will visit the archaeological complex DE Chinchero, where DE stood the summer palace of the Inca Pachacútec. Today, on these Inca bases, there is a colonial church DE white walls that symbolizes cultural fusion. DE more than its history, Chinchero stands out POR its fertile soil and Inca farming techniques that still surprise POR its innovation. This site offers an in-depth look at the cultural, agricultural and textile heritage of the Sacred Valley.

Nuestra next EN your stop is Moray, a very special place in the Sacred Valley. Here you will find huge circular terraces built POR the Incas, which look like an amphitheatre. But EN reality, they were an agricultural laboratory. Each level has a different temperature, and the Incas used this space to experiment with their crops. So they could know EN which climate each plant grew best, like potato, corn or quinoa. ES incredible to see how hundreds DE years ago they were already managing this knowledge without modern technology. Walking POR Moray makes you imagine how they worked the land and how they managed to adapt to their environment DE a smart way. ES a place that mixes science, history and unique landscapes.

DE then visit Maras, one of the most photogenic places in the Sacred Valley. Here you will see thousands DE DE salt pools located EN LA LA RA DE LA MOUNTAIN. These salt pans have existed DE pre-Inca times and are still used to extract salt in the traditional way by the inhabitants. DE natural spring water flows POR channels to the pools, where it is allowed to evaporate with the sun. When dried, DE salt crystals form and are then collected by hand. This technique has been passed DE EN generations and remains the main source DE work for many local families. DE Maras rose salt ES highly regarded POR its unique flavor and nutritional properties. DE DE learn about this millennial process, you can enjoy a spectacular landscape, ideal for taking unforgettable photos.

DE After exploring the incredible sites of the Sacred Valley, we will pause EN Urubamba, a quiet village DE roado of mountains and fertile fields. Here we will stop EN a local restaurant to enjoy a varied lunch buffet, ideal for recharging. Most DE these restaurants are run POR local families, many DE them farmers, ensuring that the ingredients are fresh and DE seasonal. You can try typical dishes DE Andean and Peruvian cuisine, with options for all tastes. From traditional soups to meats, vegetables, quinoa and delicious desserts. ES the perfect time to relax, enjoy DE local food and prepare for the next part of the trip.

DE lunch, we continue to Ollantaytambo, one of the most important cities in the Sacred Valley. This place was NO only an ancient administrative capital DE the Incas, but also a strategic ceremonial and military center. The city is surrounded POR two hills that hold impressive Inca ruins. We will climb one DE the most outstanding complexes: the Temple of the Sun, built with huge stones perfectly fitted. We will walk POR its agricultural terraces, the old main square and other spaces that still preserve the essence DE this civilization. Ollantaytambo also ES special because it still preserves its original Inca layout, with cobblestone streets and DE water channels. ES a place DE past remains very present and DE can feel the spirit of the ancient inhabitants of this land.

We finish the first day with a scenic train ride EN route to Aguas Calientes, the town that serves as DE gateway to Machu Picchu. During the tour, you can enjoy DE amazing scenery: snow-covered mountains, flowing rivers and a forest that becomes denser as we descend. The journey ES comfortable and offers unique views that make the trip an unforgettable experience. When you arrive in Aguas Calientes, one DE our dams ENtantes will be waiting for you at the station to accompany you to your hotel, where you will spend the night. The accommodation has a private bathroom and all the comforts DE needed to rest well and be ready for the next big day: the visit to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.