About this experience
Maras Moray and Chinchero tour is a fantastic half-day tour to explore and enjoy different landscapes around Cusco as you prepare for the long trip to Machu Picchu. We start visiting the Circular terraces at Moray, visit the picturesque town of Maras, count the thousands of salt pools at salinas, and visit Chinchero for a Textile demonstration and visit the Archeological site.
Highlights of Maras Moray and Chinchero Tour
* Visit important Inca sites of Chinchero and Moray
* Explore the Salineras and see the more than 3,000 salt pools
* Learn the techniques on Andean weavers, women descendants of the Incas
* Visit the city of the Portraits, Maras, former salt producers
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Local guides to help you plan
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.
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.
What is included
- Private transportation from beggining to end
- Pick up from your hotel
- Medical kit in all our tours
- Professional local Tour Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Pick up from your hotel at 8:00 am and drive towards Chinchero, very popular for its local market, colonial church, and agricultural terraces. We will spend plenty of time in this place before we start driving along the mountains until Moray, famous because of the circular terraces where the Inca engineers used to adapt the product to different climates. Then Drive towards Maras Village and Salineras (Salt Flats), discover the history, process, and benefits of salt. Then, start the journey back to Cusco arriving around 13:30 pm back to your hotel.
CHINCHERO; Located at 45 minutes’ drive from Cusco famous because it’s the local market, colonial church, and the farming terraces.
MORAY, Located at 3,500 meters (11,500 ft.) compound by 4 circular terraces each of them has its own irrigation system.
SALT MINES. Salineras have more than 3000 thousand pounds where locals harvest salt through the evaporation process.
Meeting and pickup information
- We also pick up from AirBnB's and any other locations inside Cusco city.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- TreXperience
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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