HUCHUY QOSQO & MACHU PICCHU 2 Days / 1 Night – Private Experience

A Millenary Tradition Suspended Above the Andes Discover one of Peru’s most extraordinary cultural treasures and one of the most authentic living expressions of the Inca legacy. The majestic Q’eswachaka Bridge is far more than an ancient engineering masterpiece; it is a symbol of identity, tradition, and cultural continuity that has endured the passage of time. Suspended above the deep waters of the Apurímac River at over 3,700 meters (12,139 ft) above sea level, this remarkable suspension bridge, entirely handcrafted from ichu grass—the sacred grass of the Andes—represents the last functioning Inca bridge still preserved and renewed using ancestral techniques passed down from generation to generation. Each year, local communities gather to reconstruct the bridge through a collective ceremony filled with symbolism, spirituality, and profound respect for the traditions inherited from their ancestors. This ancestral practice has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, making Q’eswachaka one of South America’s most important living cultural traditions. During this experience, you will have the opportunity to cross the bridge and feel the thrill of walking on a handcrafted structure that has defied time, while admiring spectacular Andean landscapes, dramatic canyons, and breathtaking natural scenery. More than a visit, this is an invitation to connect with the essence of the Andes, discover the wisdom of an extraordinary civilization, and experience a unique journey that blends history, adventure, living culture, and ancestral traditions. An exclusive experience designed for travelers seeking to discover the most authentic, profound, and extraordinary side of Peru.

Discover two of the most fascinating destinations in the Sacred Valley of the Incas on this exclusive half-day private experience: Moray, the ancient Inca agricultural laboratory, and the spectacular Maras Salt Mines, a unique landscape composed of thousands of natural salt pools. This journey combines history, living culture, ancestral engineering, and breathtaking Andean scenery. It is the perfect experience for travelers seeking to explore a different side of the Inca legacy while connecting with ancient agricultural knowledge, traditional architecture, and local customs that continue to thrive today. At Moray, you will visit one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Peru. Its circular terraces are believed to have served as an agricultural experimentation center where the Incas recreated different microclimates to test and adapt a wide variety of crops. Later, we will visit the impressive Maras Salt Mines, consisting of thousands of salt ponds fed by a natural underground saline spring. Through the process of solar evaporation, these pools produce the famous Maras Pink Salt, highly valued for its natural, cultural, and culinary significance.

Just a short distance from Cusco lies one of the region’s most fascinating and lesser-visited cultural routes: the South Valley. This unique experience combines Inca engineering, pre-Inca heritage, colonial art, and spectacular Andean landscapes, offering travelers the opportunity to discover a different side of Cusco rich in history, spirituality, and authenticity. During the journey, you will visit Tipón, a masterpiece of Inca hydraulic engineering; Pikillacta, an impressive pre-Inca city built by the Wari civilization; and Andahuaylillas, a charming colonial village home to the famous church known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas.” Each destination reveals a different chapter of Peru’s rich past—from the sophistication of the Inca Empire to the greatness of pre-Inca civilizations and the artistic legacy of the colonial era. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a comprehensive and enriching cultural experience away from the more crowded routes while remaining deeply connected to the living history of the Andes.