Cusco, Chinchero, Salt Mines, Moray, ATV and Pachamanca

Pick up from the hotel in our private van before driving to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Passing the small, picturesque town of Chinchero and visiting the adobe colonial church in the center of town. This church was built upon the foundation of an Inca temple in the 17 th century. Time permitting, we also get to explore a weaving center, watching the locals create the beautiful and colorful indigenous garments that many local people can be found wearing around town.

Later we proceed to Pachamanca cooking spot. We take some time to observe the beginning of this important ritual, as they start the fire to heat the stones that will later be used to cook the food. The guide will give you some information on why this ritual was and is still so important to the Incas and the people of Peru. Once the stones are being heated, we continue to the next part of our journey.
Once we are on the way to the ATV camp, the will guide cover the correct use of the ATV´s so we are ready for our visit to the Salt mines.

There we explore the incredible salt mines of Maras, a natural spring at the top of the valley discharging a small stream of water heavily laden with salt, which is diverted into salt pans and evaporated to produce a pink salt that is of very high quality, just as the Incas did for centuries.
Back to our ATVs, we are on our way to the archaeological site of Moray which is an agricultural laboratory from the Inca time, where they created various micro-climates for growing food. After our guided tour of this incredibly unique site, it is back to our ATVs and travel through the Maras Moray area back to the ATV camp.  Later back to the cooking spot to watch the final process of the Pachamanca, as the stones get removed and the food is served for your enjoyment.
The table is set to perfection and the food is accompanied by selection of refreshments, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Indulge in the extensive culinary experience that awaits you.

Once we have finished the delicious meal and said our thanks to Pachamama as the locals have done for many centuries, we head back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.