Maras – Moray – Ollantaytambo
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Your journey begins at 8:00 AM exploring some of the most fascinating cultural and natural treasures of Peru's Sacred Valley. Your first stop is the charming Andean village of Chinchero, where local weaving families will share centuries-old textile traditions. Learn how natural dyes extracted from native plants, flowers, and minerals are used to create the vibrant colors found in traditional Andean textiles. Next, travel to the remarkable archaeological site of Moray, the Incas' agricultural laboratory, where you'll discover how the Incas experimented with different microclimates to cultivate crops at various elevations. Continue to the breathtaking Salt Mines of Maras, a spectacular landscape of more than 3,000 salt pools cascading down the mountainside. At midday, enjoy a delicious lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant in Urubamba. In the afternoon, explore the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo, one of the best-preserved settlements in South America.
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Day 1: Chinchero – Moray – Maras – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo
Your journey begins at 8:00 AM with pickup at your hotel in Cusco. First stop in Chinchero for a traditional Andean textile demonstration. Then travel to the archaeological site of Moray, the Incas' agricultural laboratory. Continue to the breathtaking Salt Mines of Maras with over 3,000 salt pools. At midday, lunch at a local restaurant in Urubamba with fresh regional ingredients. In the afternoon, explore Ollantaytambo, one of the best-preserved Inca settlements in South America. You may continue your adventure by boarding the train to Aguas Calientes, gateway to Machu Picchu, or return comfortably to Cusco in your private vehicle. Services start: 08:00 AM. End location: your hotel in Cusco or train station in Ollantaytambo.
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