Chinchero is the highest stop of the day at 3,762 m and the one where the valley's textile tradition is still alive. The VIP visits it first, at 07:40 for 1 h 15; the Classic visits it last, at 16:45 for an hour.
What you see
A weaving family demonstrates the whole chain: alpaca fleece washed with a local root, spun on a drop spindle, dyed with plants and cochineal, and woven on a backstrap loom. Then the Inca terraces, and the colonial church built directly on Inca walls.
Practical
Flat walking, no stairs of note; the demonstration is seated. Cold at 07:40; a warm layer matters more here than anywhere else on the route. The Tourist Ticket covers the entrance.
Which tour, which time
VIP: first stop, 07:40–08:55. Classic ending in Cusco: last stop, 16:45–17:45. The Classic ending in Ollantaytambo does not visit Chinchero. Compare the routes.
Updated 2 October 2026.
