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Chinchero & textile traditions
Chinchero brings together Andean landscapes, textiles and local history. Textile interpretation and natural dyeing offer another perspective on its cultural heritage.
Guided journey · 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
8-Day Andean Spiritual Journey in Cusco and the Sacred Valley
Travel from Cusco’s Temple of the Sun to the altars of Chinchero, the salt ponds of Maras and Machu Picchu. Return through Pisac and finish with a visit to Quillarumiyoq. The journey explores Andean traditions, including Wachuma (San Pedro) in Chinchero.
Guided journey · Start and finish in Cusco · Seven hotel nights
YOUR PACEGuided journeyGuided experiences along the route
YOUR STAYSeven hotel nightsAccommodation confirmed with your booking
YOUR ROUTECusco · Chinchero · Machu Picchu · Písac · QuillarumiyoqA journey shaped around these places
YOUR SUPPORTLocal English-speaking guideAsk our Cusco team about your plans
PLACES, PEOPLE AND EXPERIENCES
A journey to remember.
Travel from Cusco’s Temple of the Sun to the altars of Chinchero, the salt ponds of Maras and Machu Picchu. Return through Pisac and finish with a visit to Quillarumiyoq. The journey explores Andean traditions, including Wachuma (San Pedro) in Chinchero.
02 / YOUR JOURNEY
Machu Picchu
Stone architecture and mountain scenery define this destination. Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, is part of its surrounding visitor landscape.
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Pisac & Awanacancha
Pisac and Awanacancha extend the guide's focus on the Sacred Valley, with references to local craft traditions and Andean textiles.
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Explore your route.
Follow the itinerary from your first day to your farewell. Select a day to see its route and open the full description.
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YOUR JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY
8-day itinerary.
A clear view of each day: what you will discover, where you sleep and the meal arrangements to plan for.
DAY 1 · Cusco · Museo Inka · Qoricancha
Cusco’s Inka Museum and Temple of the Sun
Meet your driver at Cusco airport and transfer to your hotel. The morning is free to settle in and rest at altitude.
In the afternoon, explore the Inka Museum’s collections with your guide, then visit Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun. Look closely at its stonework as your guide explains the site’s place in Inca religious life.
DAY 2 · Cusco · Sacsayhuamán · Chinchero
Sacsayhuaman and the Temple of the Moon
Visit the archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman in the morning, then continue to the Temple of the Moon. Your local hosts introduce the Karpay tradition and its connection to Pachamama and the mountain spirits known as Apus.
In the afternoon, travel by road to Chinchero in the Sacred Valley.
DAY 3 · Chinchero
Chinchero and the Wachuma tradition
Start the day in Chinchero with breakfast and a visit to its temples and altars. The rest of the day is set aside for the Wachuma (San Pedro) ceremony described in the itinerary.
Return to your accommodation for the evening.
DAY 4 · Chinchero · Moray · Maras · Ollantaytambo · Machu Picchu Pueblo
Chinchero textiles, Moray and Maras
Meet local weavers and see how natural dyes are used in Chinchero textiles. Continue to Moray’s circular terraces and the salt ponds of Maras, where local families still work the pans.
In the afternoon, drive to Ollantaytambo and take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Spend the evening in town and choose a local restaurant for dinner at your own expense.
DAY 5 · Machu Picchu Pueblo · Machu Picchu
Guided visit to Machu Picchu
After an early breakfast, ride the shuttle to Machu Picchu. Your guide leads a visit of about two hours through the sectors on your assigned circuit, with time to observe the stonework and mountain setting.
Return to Machu Picchu Pueblo for lunch at your own expense. The afternoon is free to explore town before your second night here.
DAY 6 · Ollantaytambo · Písac · Awanacancha · Cusco
Pisac and Awanacancha
Return by train to Ollantaytambo and continue by road to Pisac. Walk among the terraces and hillside buildings of its archaeological park, then visit the artisan market in town.
On the road back to Cusco, stop at the Awanacancha weaving center to learn about Andean fibers and see local camelids.
DAY 7 · Cusco · Quillarumiyoq · Cusco
Quillarumiyoq in the Ancahuasi Valley
Travel about 90 minutes from Cusco through farming communities to Quillarumiyoq in the Ancahuasi Valley. A local ceremonial leader introduces the temple associated with the moon and the despacho offering to Pachamama and the Apus.
In the afternoon, return by road to Cusco.
DAY 8 · Cusco
Free morning in Cusco and departure
Enjoy a free morning in Cusco or ask about an optional guided walk. Stops can include the Plaza de Armas, Plaza Nazarenas, San Blas, the Twelve-Angled Stone and San Pedro Market.
In the afternoon, transfer to Cusco airport for your flight to Lima or your next destination.
A PLACE TO REST. PART OF THE JOURNEY.
Seven hotel nights.
The places you stay connect each stage of your journey. Confirm the exact accommodation and room arrangements before travel.
Cusco region5 nights
Cusco region
Cusco and Chinchero stays
The first three nights and the final two are in the Cusco region. Ask which hotel is planned for each night around Chinchero.
Or similar · Subject to confirmed arrangements
Machu Picchu Pueblo2 nights
Machu Picchu Pueblo
Golden Sunrise Hotel or similar
Stay in town before and after your guided visit to Machu Picchu.
Or similar · Subject to confirmed arrangements
Hotel photographs show itinerary examples; destination photographs illustrate the area. Exact rooms and selected categories are confirmed with your quote.
KNOW WHAT YOU ARE PLANNING
The essentials, made clear.
Read the included services alongside the exclusions and booking notes. Your confirmed quote sets the final arrangements.
INCLUDED
The core of your journey
Guiding, admissions and transport
- Guided visits and admissions to the scheduled sites
- Train travel via Ollantaytambo and round-trip Machu Picchu shuttle
- Cusco airport transfers
Hotels and meals
- Seven hotel nights
- Six breakfasts and two lunches; confirm the included dinners in your quote.
PLAN SEPARATELY
Personal choices & extras
- Domestic and international flights
- Meals outside the confirmed itinerary, tips and travel insurance
- Optional Huayna Picchu admission
Ask for a written quote with dates, hotels and services for your group. Arrange flights separately.
DATES & AVAILABILITY
When would you like to go?
Tell us your preferred dates and group size. Our team will check the train, Machu Picchu entry and accommodation availability together.
YOUR TRAVEL QUOTE
Price on request.
Departures start with two travelers. Request a per-person quote for your dates, with the accommodation and included services itemized.
Share your dates
Tell us when you would like to travel.
Discuss the journey
Review the route, stays and group size with our Cusco team.
Review your quote
Check the arrangements and inclusions for your departure.
MAKE THE JOURNEY YOURS
Optional arrangements.
Ask about optional Huayna Picchu admission and how it fits your Machu Picchu visit.
Discuss your preferences
Ask about optional Huayna Picchu admission and how it fits your Machu Picchu visit.
Request a tailored quote ↗Before you confirm
Ask for a written quote with dates, hotels and services for your group. Arrange flights separately.
A LITTLE PREPARATION GOES A LONG WAY
Travel ready.
Pack for cool Cusco mornings, sun in the Sacred Valley and showers along the route.
- Warm layer and sun hat
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Daypack and water bottle
- Sun protection and personal items
A LITTLE CLARITY BEFORE YOU GO
Your questions, answered.
The practical details that help you plan your journey.
Where does the trip start and finish?
Start in Cusco on day one and return to Cusco airport on day eight.
Are flights included?
Arrange domestic and international flights separately. Scheduled Cusco airport transfers are included.
How many people are needed for a departure?
Departures are offered for a minimum of two travelers. Ask the team to confirm your dates and price.
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION
Plan your trip.
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