Today, we embark on a journey to unique Peruvian sites. We hope to catch glimpses of the
majestic snow-capped Urubamba Mountain range as we travel.

Our first stop is the town of Chinchero, for a warm welcome. This town is traditionally known for
its specialized weaving techniques and unique handmade textiles. Here you will see and learn
about the art of Peruvian weaving using home-spun wool with dyes made naturally from native
plants, a true feast for the eyes. We also have the opportunity to go shopping supporting these
fabulously talented local weavers.
Then by car we go towrads the Salineras de Maras, the natural but mysterious salt pans that
cover the entire side of a canyon made of red clay. To reach the site we will follow a dirt road
through plains rich in agriculture, with examples of the best Andean agriculture in the midst of
some of the most impressive landscapes in the Andes, imposing mountains that provoke
wonderful sensations of freedom, nature and spirituality. The Salineras have been in continuous
operation since pre-Inca times. Marvel at the ingenuity and practicality of the terrace system, as
you are mesmerized by the simple beauty and brilliance of these pinkish-white salt pans; it is a
site to behold.
After a wonderful and tasty picnic lunch, we will visit the circular Inca ruins of Moray, an
extraordinary experimental agricultural site. Four natural crater-like depressions are lined with a
series of concentric circular terraces that get smaller as they disappear into the earth. This is
believed to be one of the "Green Houses" of the Incas, where they experimented with the
different temperature zones or microclimates (created by the terraces) and developed new
varieties of staple Andean foods.
Then we continue by car to the Sacred Valley to end up at our hotel located in the historic town
of Ollantaytambo. We deserve a good rest to be ready for the next day.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Picnic Lunch.
Accommodation: El albergue de Ollantaytambo