Embark on a captivating journey through ancient towns and archaeological sites near Cusco. Starting at 6:30 AM with a hotel pick-up, the first stop is Chinchero, where you’ll visit an adobe colonial church built on a 17th-century Inca temple and explore Inca ruins and terraces.

Next, you’ll see the Maras salt mines with over 3,000 small pools and visit Moray’s circular agricultural terraces at 3,450 meters altitude, which allowed the Incas to experiment with different crops.

After lunch in Urubamba, you’ll explore the Ollantaytambo archaeological site, including the Temple of the Sun and Inca warehouses, and finally visit the Pisac site with an extensive Inca cemetery and agricultural terraces before returning to Cusco by 7:00 PM.

RECOMMENDATIONS

We suggest wearing sneakers or suitable shoes, as you will climb many stairs. Additionally, it is useful to bring a small backpack with essentials, including your camera, a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a water bottle.