Your journey begins with an early hotel pickup in Cusco, heading into the Sacred Valley on a carefully designed VIP route that connects its most significant cultural and archaeological sites. The first stop is Chinchero, a traditional Andean village where Inca foundations blend seamlessly with colonial architecture. Here, you will witness living textile traditions preserved by local communities and explore the remains of Inca constructions that reveal the engineering precision of the empire.

The route continues to Moray, home to remarkable circular terraces believed to have functioned as an advanced agricultural experimentation center during the Inca period. The changing microclimates within each terrace level demonstrate the Incas’ deep agronomic knowledge. Next, visit the iconic Salineras de Maras, where thousands of salt ponds cascade down the mountainside, forming one of the most striking landscapes in the Andes. This ancestral salt extraction system is still operated by local families.

After lunch in the Urubamba area, the journey continues to Ollantaytambo, one of the last continuously inhabited Inca towns. Explore its monumental fortress, ceremonial platforms, and original stone streets before settling in for the night. Staying here allows a strategic and efficient start for the Short Inca Trail the following morning.