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Tour Salineras de Maras and Moray and Chinchero in small groups

About this experience

The experience, passion and professionalism of staff, combined with the salt maras, moray and bedbug tour in small groups guarantees a better experience for travelers, the tour also offers the impressive views of the Andes Mountains, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and picturesque villages that make the tour unique for learning local culture and spectacular photographs, in the same way the tour offers travelers contact with local people and make their experience unique and memorable.

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr–6 hr

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Tour Salineras de Maras and Moray and Chinchero in small groups
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr–6 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 5 hr–6 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

What is included

  • Entry to the Maras Salt Mine
  • Entrance to Chinchero Archaeological Complex
  • Bottled water
  • Access to Moray
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accredited Guide

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Tips

Itinerary and highlights

After a one hour tour in the car from Cusco to Chinchero, we will arrive at the archaeological complex of Chinchero where our accredited guide will make a walk with the traveler where you can see the archaeological complex of Chinchero administrative, religious and political center in the time of the Incas, where our accredited guide will explain to the travelers the history of Chinchero, its religious, political and economic importance in the Inca era, in the same way the traveler will be able to appreciate the impressive agricultural terraces Incas, Inca palaces and the Catholic temple built with Inca walls as a foundation, where travelers can understand the process of cultural syncretism in the time of the Spanish viceroyalty, in the same way our accredited guide will take the traveler some memorable photos that will make the visit to chinchero a positive experience in the travelers.

On the way from Chinchero to Maras travelers will appreciate the spectacular landscape of the Sacred Valley, snowy, farm fields and picturesque villages, when arriving at the salt mines, our accredited guide will accompany you on your visit where our accredited guide will explain to travelers the process of production of salt from eras before the Incas to this day where local inhabitants exploit salt sustainably, in the same way our accredited guide will take with the same enthusiasm the memorable photos of the place and as an optional activity the traveler can buy the salt that is produced.

Upon arriving at the Moray archaeological complex our accredited guide will make a small walk alongside the travelers, where travelers will appreciate the impressive circular terraces of agricultural use in the time of the Incas, where the Incas experienced and improved the genetic quality of the various Andean agricultural products, likewise our accredited guide with the same enthusiasm take the respective memorable photos to the travelers.

Our accredited guide will spend with the traveler to visit one of the textile centers of Chinchero which is a very interesting activity since it is led and led by local women where the traveler can appreciate how local women continue to preserve ancient Inca traditions regarding weaving using the wool of South American camelids and various organic products to color flame wool and alpaca, and obtain quality handmade textiles.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Our accredited guide and the driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby with a sign, asking for the main traveler who booked the tour.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • cusco travel & treks

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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 5 hr–6 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Our accredited guide and the driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby with a sign, asking for the main traveler who booked the tour.
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 3–11; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 65+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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