About this experience
Our Spiritual Retreats are a perfect combination for your journey. To the must see Sacred sites of the Incas, like Chinchero: Enigmatic Spiritual place, Meditation place is also known as the land of the Arco Iris, and as its people are very devoted to Mother Nature, the Arco Iris represents to them the pregnancy of the Pachamama (Mother Earth) to give fertility to have abundant harvests. Visit to Chinchero weaving families to learn about the ancestral weaving art. Moray it is a beautiful farming laboratory enigmatic and mysterious. Maras Salt mines but one intriguing sight that should not go unnoticed are the ancient saltpans, known as Maras salt mines. Strategically dug into the mountainside, thousands of shallow pools filled with salt water eventually evaporate and leave behind the crystallized salt, a process that has been practiced for more than 500 years.
Our Sacred Valley of the Incas land is blessed with magical spaces that await you to manifest wisdom in your heart!
At a glance
- Duration: 31 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 31 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
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
- Entrance fee: Salt Mine
- Lunch
- Andean Shaman for Meditation
Not included
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee: Archeological site of Chinchero and Moray
Itinerary and highlights
Departure from Cusco in a private car accompanied by our guide and our Andean shaman, to a very important archeological site, Chinchero. On the way, you can enjoy some beautiful, natural landscapes and some small villages.
Our first visit will be to the weaving families to learn about the ancestral weaving art. After that, we will go to archeological site of Chinchero, that offers exceptional lithic expressions due to its monumentality, there’s a Spiritual meditation to connect us with the Spiritual to clean our soul from negative energies, experience a moment of clarity to realize our aims in life, confront our fears and insecurities, create peace, tranquility, harmony, happiness and give joy to our heart and meet with our own Self.
Afterwards, we’ll continue to Lake Huaypo to have our picnic lunch prepared by our Chef. We’ll continue our journey to a beautiful Inca farming laboratory.
After that, we’ll continue with our ultimate visit to the salt mines of Maras. Return to the City of Cusco or Sacred Valley Urubamba.
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Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Homestay Journey
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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.
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