About this experience
Explore the Incan fortress of Chinchero; with Inka walls that are very well preserved in the main square as well as many altars directed to the four cardinal points. Enjoy an excursion to the Maras Salt mines and the Moray Inca terraces for some soft hiking in these spectacular landscapes. There will be enough time to stroll around these magnificent ruins before being driven back to your hotel.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr–8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr–8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
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.
A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
Skip the rushed day tour. This three-day route gives the Sacred Valley the time it deserves, with honest notes on transport, food, and where to sleep.
Moray Day Trip From Cusco
Plan a Moray day trip from Cusco with practical advice on road transport, Circuit III tickets, site hours, altitude, weather, and heritage-site rules.
What is included
- Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip.
- Private transportation.
- Andean village visit.
- English-speaking Tour Guide.
Not included
- Tourist Ticket for archeological sites (S/. 70 soles or $ 25 USD per person).
Itinerary and highlights
Chinchero, on this site we will appreciate the Inka walls that are very well preserved in the main square as well as many altars directed to the four cardinal points. We will also visit the beautiful colonial church, unique for its work of art. Continuing, we will participate in a wonderful exposition of Andean weaving art; During the weaving we will become familiar with the wisdom of Andean weavings, such and as they are maintained long before Inka times.
Moray, an ancient construction designed for agricultural investigations and studies of different crops in a range of altitudes. Here the many concentric “rings” of terraces produce a fine gradient of micro-climates; the warmth of the lowest central ring slowly dissapates as the rings ascend outward and upward, creating reductions in temperatures until reaching the ground-level norm.
The salt mines of Maras, which is about 2 miles away. This village is known as a former salt-producing center that is thought to date back all the way to pre-Inca times. There are over 3000 salt pools all carved into the mountain side, being filled daily by a little stream of water.
Meeting and pickup information
- VERY IMPORTANT: This tour starts when we pick you up from your hotel, and it will finish when we are going to leave you at your hotel.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inti Peru Adventures
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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