Sacred Valley, Maras Moray, Ollantaytambo and Machupicchu

Day 01: Visit of The Sacred Valley – Night in Aguas Calientes

The staff of our agency, will contact you at your hotel to start the most wonderful trip, because you will know the most outstanding places of the Inca Empire, decide for this adventure is to go back to the past of a millenary Culture, which allows us to know its historical legacy, of which today we can still enjoy its majestic archaeological remains,  Therefore, the first thing that will be known is:

Agricultural Laboratory of Moray which is located 47 kilometers from Cusco. Moray is a prototype of a greenhouse or biological experimental station quite advanced for its time, you can see the Inca agricultural laboratory, formed by four amphitheaters or platforms of concentric circular stones superimposed and of an approximate depth of 150 meters, like rings that widen as they ascend. In the place, the plants were adapted to new ecosystems. There are those who believe that these constructions may have served as an amphitheater for civic-religious ceremonies and not only for agricultural purposes. Continuing the trip you will go to the Salt Mines of the town of Maras, which is located 7 kilometers from Moray and 3, 380 m.a.s.l. It has salt mines, which were already exploited by the Inca as a means of economic exchange. They currently house more than 3000 small wells with an average area of about 5 m², they are salt generators due to the existence of natural groundwater, which serves as irrigation to these wells and thus solidifies with the existing salt, this product is valid for the consumption of the surrounding population and Cusco itself. Culminating the tour, we arrive at the town of…

The Archaeological Site of Chinchero is an important historical site located in the Cusco region, was built during the Inca period, and is believed to have been an important administrative and religious center. The site features an impressive stone wall surrounding the complex, as well as several Inca buildings, such as a temple, an audience hall, and food depots. The archaeological center of Chincheros is also known for its impressive system of agricultural terraces, which were used to grow food for the local population, Chincheros is known for its vibrant market of handicrafts and textiles that reflect the cultural tradition of the place. Continuing the tour, you will go to the town of Urubamba to have a buffet lunch. After tasting the exquisite Andean and national dishes, they continue the journey to …

Ollantaytambo: This archaeological site was built during the Inca Empire by the Inca Pachacutec, according to history it was an administrative, religious, and military center. This enclosure is very important for its impressive Inca architecture, including its agricultural terraces and its huge blocks of stone cut with precision, the Temple of the Sun that is located at the top of the mountain, the temple of the three windows, the baths of the ñusta, the water fountains and its artisan market. It is also known as the starting point of the famous Inca Trail. In the evening you should go to the train station to board the train that will take you to the town of Aguas Calientes, a point near the Sanctuary of Machupicchu, the trip lasts approximately 1:45 hours, and on the way, you will see landscapes of tropical jungle always accompanied by the Vilcanota River. Upon arrival, we will be waiting for our representative to drive you to the designated hotel, for your rest and accommodation.

Day 02: Visit Machupicchu – Return to Cusco.

Very early breakfast at your hotel, then you must go to the bus station, to board the bus that will take you to the Citadel of Machupicchu, travel time, is 30 minutes, arriving our guide will accompany you to enter and start the guide one of the Wonders of the Modern World the Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu, we will appreciate the incomparable beauty of its legacy,  showing us the enigmatic of their places; The architecture of its sacred temples, stairways, the area of the Inca royalty, its terraces the sectors of the urban area, the religious center, the agricultural sector, very important places such as:

The Main Square is a place that matters because religious ceremonies and festivals were held with the participation of the people.

The Temple of Sun: This is one of the most important enclosures of Machu Picchu and is located at the southern end of the citadel. It is said that it was built to pay homage to the sun and that it also served as an astronomical observatory.

The Temple of the Three Windows: This is another important temple in Machu Picchu, located in the central area of the citadel.

The Intihuatana: This is a sacred rock carved in stone that is located at the top of the citadel and is believed to have been used by the Incas to measure the summer and winter solstices, the visit lasts approximately 02 hours.

Culminating the visit again you must take the bus and go down to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy lunch, then you will have some time to know some places in the town. Generally, in the afternoon, according to the information received one day before your trip, at approximately 4:00 p.m. you will board the return train to Cusco. Upon arrival, we transfer you from the train station to your hotel in Cusco