DAY 1: PISAC – MORAY – MARAS SALT MINES – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES
Your adventure in the Sacred Valley of the Incas begins! We will pick you up at your hotel at 7:30 a.m. in our private transportation and head to Pisac. On the way, we will make a stop at the Taray viewpoint, where you will be able to enjoy an impressive view of the Urubamba Valley, with its crops that dress the mountains like a multicolored carpet.
In Pisac, we will explore its archaeological site, including the largest Inca cemetery with more than 2,000 tombs, the spectacular agricultural terraces, and the religious area of the citadel. Here, you will have more than 2 hours to immerse yourself in Inca history. Then, we will visit the colorful Pisac market, perfect for purchasing handicrafts and local souvenirs, before continuing to Urubamba for a delicious lunch.
After lunch, we will arrive at Moray, known as the “greenhouses of the Incas.” This archaeological site amazes visitors with its circular bowl-shaped terraces, which the Incas used to experiment with microclimates and optimize the cultivation of different vegetables.
Next, we will discover the colonial town of Maras and its famous salt mines, where salt-laden water evaporates leaving a bright white color that has nourished generations. Finally, we will visit Ollantaytambo, a living town with enormous Inca ruins, where our guide will show you every detail of this incredible place.
In the afternoon, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night at your hotel:
- 2* Hotel: Inti Punku Tambo
- 3* Hotel: Ferre Machu Picchu or Waman Machu Picchu
- 4* Hotel: El Mapi or Tierra Viva Superior
Meals: Not included
DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
The most exciting day has arrived! We will take the bus to Machu Picchu, the most emblematic historic sanctuary in Peru. During a 2-and-a-half-hour private guided tour, our guide will take you through every corner of this ancient citadel, showing you its history, architecture, and Inca engineering.
Then, you will have free time to explore on your own: walk through the main plazas, climb the stone-carved stairs, and feel the energy of this spiritual center of the Incas.
If you want an extra experience, you can choose to:
Climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu to enjoy spectacular views of the citadel (US $75 per person).
At the end of your visit, you will descend to Aguas Calientes, have lunch on your own, and then board the Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will take you back to Cusco, dropping you off at your hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Difficulty: Easy
