About this experience
Discover the majestic sacred valley of the Incas on this half-day tour to Moray and Maras Salt Mines, Chinchero
Admire the mountains of the Andes and the lands of the Andean crops and visit the Andean village of chinchero and its textile center
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 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
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.
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
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
Not included
- Tourist ticket 70 Chinchero, Moray
- Admission to the salt flats of Maras 20 sols
Itinerary and highlights
we will go to the agricultural laboratory of Moray This beautiful trip lasts approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes On your trip you will see the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, lush farm fields and some picturesque towns. , finally getting to see the fascinating display of terraces at Moray. Moray has three amphitheater-type terraces made by the Incas. It was thought that these terraces dug deep into the earth in the shape of a circle served to determine the optimal conditions for cultivation.
Here is included the time it will take to move from one place to another
After exploring Moray we headed to the salt mines of Maras. This town is known as an ancient center of salt production and is believed to date back to pre-Inca times. There are more than 3,000 salt pits dug into the mountainside, which are filled daily with running water. This spectacular area is perfect for you if you want to see something other than the archaeological complexes
Finally we return to Chinchero, here we will visit a textile center where local Quechua artisans continue with the use of natural plants to extract colors for the dyeing of their textile art
Also here you can buy souvenirs and alpaca and baby alpaca garments
and finally before returning to cusco we will visit the archaeological center of chinchero
Meeting and pickup information
- in the middle of the parade ground
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Alpaca Trek Adventures
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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