Your private driver and guide will be waiting for you at the airport. Driving through the picturesque route that goes to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, weather permitting along the way, we hope to catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Urubamba Mountain range, the sacred mountains of the Sacred Valley.

Our first stop is the town of Chinchero, for a warm welcome. This town is traditionally known for its specialized weaving techniques and unique handmade textiles. Here you will see and learn about the art of Peruvian weaving using home-spun wool with dyes made naturally from native plants, a true feast for the eyes. We also have the opportunity to go shopping supporting these fabulously talented local weavers.

Then by car we go towrads the Salineras de Maras, the natural but mysterious salt pans that cover the entire side of a canyon made of red clay. To reach the site we will follow a dirt road through plains rich in agriculture, with examples of the best Andean agriculture in the midst of some of the most impressive landscapes in the Andes, imposing mountains that provoke wonderful sensations of freedom, nature and spirituality. The Salineras have been in continuous operation since pre-Inca times. Marvel at the ingenuity and practicality of the terrace system, as you are mesmerized by the simple beauty and brilliance of these pinkish-white salt pans; it is a site to behold.

After a wonderful and tasty picnic lunch, we will visit the circular Inca ruins of Moray, an extraordinary experimental agricultural site. Four natural crater-like depressions are lined with a series of concentric circular terraces that get smaller as they disappear into the earth. This is believed to be one of the "Green Houses" of the Incas, where they experimented with the different temperature zones or microclimates (created by the terraces) and developed new varieties of staple andean foods.

After this introductory cultural visit to these incredible places, we continue by car to the Sacred Valley to end up at our hotel located in the historic town of Ollantaytambo. We deserve a good rest to be ready for the next day.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Picnic Lunch

Accommodation: Sacred Valley Hotel

After breakfast, we will walk through the site of Ollantaytambo and marvel at these extraordinary well preserved ruins. Located around a quiet square, famous for its peaceful charm. The little-altered layout of the town offers an unprecedented look into the way of life of its ancient people: the Incas. Even the street names are original.

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Then we will take the train to Aguas Calientes to visit the enigmatic Machupicchu. As the train progresses, the valley turns into a canyon and the landscape changes as the cloud forest begins to appear as you approach the Machupicchu Sanctuary. The train will disembark in the town of Aguas Calientes.

​After lunch, while other people start to leave, we will embark on our exploration of Machupicchu and visit some of the most important places in the archaeological site. Our guide will guide us in our exploration and discovery of the many curious corners within the Citadel of Machu Picchu. The guided tour will last an average of 2 hours. There will be plenty of time for photos and enjoyment.

After a memorable time we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then transfer to Cusco, on time for your flight back to Lima.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch