FLAVORS OF THE SACRED VALLEY

From the Pacific Coast to the Andes!

Upon arrival in Cusco, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel, where you can relax and begin acclimating to the altitude.

Overnight in Cusco.

A day where breathtaking scenery, local flavors, and centuries of Inca and colonial history come together.

Set out for your exploration of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Travel into the Sacred Valley, framed by dramatic snowcapped peaks and fertile cornfields. Corn is one of the valley’s most important crops – imagine kernels nearly the size of your thumb!

Visit the traditional Pisac Market and enjoy an authentic local treat: freshly baked empanadas from a colonial-style oven whose tradition has been kept alive for generations.

Enjoy a traditional lunch at the historic Huayoccari Hacienda, a gracious estate that feels suspended in time.

After lunch, continue to your hotel in the heart of the Sacred Valley.

The rest of the afternoon is at leisure.

Today, your journey continues toward the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

By mid-morning, travel to Ollantaytambo, often described as a the last Inca living town. This historic site is also where forces led by Manco Inca achieved their first victory over the Spanish.

Enjoy lunch in Ollantaytambo while taking in views of the town’s charming main square.

Continue to the train station and board your scenic journey to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

In the morning, take a scenic 25-minute bus ride to the magnificent Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Explore its ancient pathways with your guide and discover sites such as the Temple of the Sun, the Pachamama Sanctuary, the quarries, and the Intihuatana, among others, depending on the circuit included with your ticket.

Travel by train through the Sacred Valley, then continue into the landscapes of Maras, where salt is still harvested using ancestral traditions.

Board the return train to Ollantaytambo and enjoy a beautiful journey alongside the sacred Urubamba River.

Continue to the Maras Salt Mines, an extraordinary open-air complex formed by more than 4,000 small salt pools, where local families continue to harvest salt using techniques passed down through generations.

Drive along the Vilcanota mountain range with snowcapped peaks in the distance, passing through the town of Maras, known for its colonial streets and carved doorways bearing the coats of arms of noble families and local leaders from the 17th and 18th centuries. Continue to a local Andean community for a closer look at village life.

Enjoy an authentic Andean lunch in a local family’s home, where you will also have the opportunity to prepare uchucuta, one of Peru’s most flavorful traditional sauces.

Return to Cusco.

Overnight at your selected hotel in Cusco.

A fascinating morning devoted to Cusco’s history, art, and culture, followed by a free afternoon.

After a relaxed breakfast, set out on a guided exploration of Cusco. Visit the Plaza de Armas and Cusco Cathedral, whose remarkable art and architecture rival some of Europe’s great cathedrals.

Continue to the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, strategically positioned on a hill overlooking Cusco and famous for its enormous precisely fitted stones, some more than 30 ft (9 m) high and weighing over 150 tons.

The afternoon is at leisure.

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your departure flight from Cusco.

Thank you for visiting Peru!

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