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Chinchero Weavers, Salt Mines and Moray Agricultural Laboratory

About this experience

Embark on an enriching journey of history and culture where our expert guides will reveal the captivating and profound spiritual beliefs of the Incas, while delving into the latest archaeological discoveries.
This tour is probably the second most requested activity in our city, surpassed only by the iconic Machu Picchu excursion for admirers of culture and architecture, which reveals so many stories from our past and present. It's for everyone!

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr–7 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Service from Cusco
Private Service from Cusco: Visit the weavers of Chincheros, the agricultural laboratory of Moray and the salt mines of Maras / Optional : Lunch
Private Service
Duration: 7 hours
Optional: Lunch Mountain View: In the middle of the tour there is a nice restaurant and an alpaca farm with a beautiful view of the mountains.
Chinchero-Moray and Salt MInes: Enjoy this magical, fully personalized adventure where you'll discover the best of our Sacred Valley.
Private Van
Pickup included
Private Service to Ollanta
from Cusco to Ollantaytambo: After the tour, we will drop you off at the Ollantaytambo train station and you can get the train at 15;37 or 16:36.
Duration: 8 hours
Optional: Lunch Mountain View: In the middle of the tour there is a nice restaurant and an alpaca farm with a beautiful view of the mountains.
Chinchero-Moray and Salt MInes: Visit the weavers of Chincheros, agricultural laboratory of Moray, the salt mines of Maras with a drop-off in Ollantaytambo.
Private VAN
Pickup included
Chinchero, Moray & Salt Mines
A half-day tour from Cusco : Visits the ancient Andean village of Chinchero, the Moray Agricultural Laboratory, and the impressive Salt Mines.
Duration: 6 hours: Will visit the following sites: Andean Textile Center in Chinchero, Moray, Maras village, and the Salt mines.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr–7 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 6 hr–7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

Maras Salt Mines Day Trip From Cusco

Plan a practical day trip from Cusco to the Maras Salt Mines, with route estimates, entry guidance, walking considerations, and an optional Moray stop.

Chinchero Day Trip From Cusco

Plan a rewarding Chinchero day trip from Cusco with practical advice on the road journey, archaeological park hours, Boleto Turístico entry, flexible transport, and respectful visiting.

What is included

  • Bilingual Speaking Tour Guide
  • Tourist Transportation for the whole tour.
  • Pick up from your accommodation .

Not included

  • Lunch-There is a nice restaurant: Mountain View Restaurant with a beautiful view where you can eat
  • Tourist Ticket & Salt Mines Entrances
  • Snacks, drinks, and soft drinks
  • Tips for the guide
  • Transfer to your accommodation after your tour.

Itinerary and highlights

Embark on your Andean adventure, where you need to be ready around 8:20 am, followed by a scenic journey to Chinchero, a charming village nestled 40 kilometers from Cusco City.

We will stop at Chinchero, a small town famous for its spectacular mountain views and traditional textile-weaving centers

We will continue visiting the amazing Inca Terraces of Moray, unique among Inca sites in the Sacred Valley, believed to be an elaborate agricultural laboratory; each terrace has a unique microclimate with which the Incas could determine the optimal growing conditions for different crops

Then, we will head to the famous Maras Salt Mines, where locals, since pre-Incan times, have obtained salt by evaporating warm salt water from a local underground stream. Around 12:00 - 12:30 pm, we will stop for a well-deserved lunch (not included) near this beautiful area.

Around 12:00 - 12:30 pm, we will stop for a well-deserved lunch (not included) near this beautiful area. There is a nice restaurant located in the heights of the Sacred Valley of the Incas that has a beautiful view of the mountains of the Sacred Valley and where, in addition to the view while you wait for your meal or when you finish, you can share a nice experience with the Andean camelids that are raised in this place.
And since its service is private, we recommend that you take advantage of this magical experience with your group by livening up your lunch.

After your Lunch, we will board our transport to Cusco, we will arrive at approximately 15:00 pm. to 15:30 pm.

Meeting and pickup information

  • When our tour is private will pick you up from any accommodation in Cusco, Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo. We will coordinate with you the exact pick-up time, depending on the place of accommodation. Our staff will ask for you at the reception of your accommodation..

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Minkas Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 6 hr–7 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
When our tour is private will pick you up from any accommodation in Cusco, Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo. We will coordinate with you the exact pick-up time, depending on the place of accommodation. Our staff will ask for you at the reception of your accommodation..
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–15; Youth tickets: age 16–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 60+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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