About this experience
This tour to Maras Moray and the Salt Mines will allow you to get to know 2 impressive attractions in a private service the salt mines with approximately 3000 wells where salt is worked in an artisanal way as in the Inca time, the other attraction is the Inca ruins of Moray which was a agricultural experimentation center for its microclimates.
• On this tour enjoy the impressive landscape of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
• Visit the colonial town of Maras.
• On this private tour take your time for your photos and explore at your own pace.
• We have departures in the morning and in the afternoon.
• A minimum of 2 people is required for this private tour.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr–6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
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
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What is included
- Private transportation.
- Professional tour guide.
- Pick up from your hotel.
Not included
- Tourist ticket
- Lunch
- Salt Mines Ticket
Itinerary and highlights
We pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 a.m.
The first place to visit in this tour will be Moray, which is about 1 hour away, this place was one of the agricultural experimentation centers to adapt tropical plants such as coca due to the microclimates of the terrasses built in the geological faults.
About 20 minutes from the archaeological complex of Moray are the famous salt mines, with more than 3000 wells that were exploited since pre-Inca times in this place we will see what the salt process is.
After visiting the salt mines we will not go to the town of Chinchero, in this place we will visit its textile center to see how the people of this place dye the wool of the alpaca or llama with plants and minerals from the area as it was done in the Inca time.
After visiting the Inca town of Chinchero we return to the city of Cusco to your respective hotel.
Meeting and pickup information
- Hora de recojo 8:00 a.m.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Choquequirao Cusco Trek
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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people is required to take this private tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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