Your journey begins with a private pickup from your Cusco hotel in a luxury vehicle, complete with refreshments and personalized service. As you descend into the Sacred Valley, your expert local guide — an Andean culture specialist — will share the stories and legends that shaped this land, once revered as the “Heart of the Inca Empire.”

Your first stop is Chinchero, a highland community where time stands still. Enjoy a private demonstration with local master weavers, who will reveal ancestral techniques for creating vibrant textiles from alpaca wool and natural dyes. Continue to Moray, a mysterious Inca laboratory of circular terraces, and learn how this ingenious site was used to study agricultural innovation across different microclimates.

Just minutes away, you’ll be captivated by the Maras Salt Terraces, a breathtaking mosaic of thousands of salt pools that have been harvested by local families since pre-Inca times. Take your time to photograph and explore the site at your own pace.

For lunch, delight in a gourmet Andean fusion meal overlooking the Sacred Valley — a culinary experience highlighting regional ingredients reimagined with contemporary flair.

The day continues with a private visit to Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town and fortress whose massive terraces and intricate stonework reveal the empire’s architectural genius. Stroll through its cobbled streets and feel history echo in every step as your guide unveils the hidden meanings behind its sacred design.

As the sun sets over the Urubamba River, your private driver returns you to Cusco in comfort and style, with curated refreshments and a sense of fulfillment that only a day immersed in the essence of the Andes can provide.

Duration: Full day (approximately 10 hours)
Style: Private, luxury experience
Inclusions: Expert guide, private vehicle, gourmet lunch, entrance fees, personalized amenities
Altitude: 2,800–3,800 m (9,200–12,500 ft)