Embark on a captivating half-day tour of Chinchero and Maras Moray, where you’ll discover ancient Incan sites, marvel at the stunning salt pools of Salineras, and immerse yourself in the rich textile traditions of the Andean weavers.
Embark on a captivating half-day tour of Chinchero and Maras Moray, where you’ll discover ancient Incan sites, marvel at the stunning salt pools of Salineras, and immerse yourself in the rich textile traditions of the Andean weavers.
- Moray - 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…
- Moray - 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.
- Private transportation throughout the tour
- Hotel pick-up service included
- Medical kit available on all tours
- Guidance by a professional local tour guide
- Private transportation throughout the tour
- Hotel pick-up service included
- Medical kit available on all tours
- Guidance by a professional local tour guide
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Embark on a captivating half-day journey around Cusco with our Maras Moray and Chinchero tour, the perfect precursor to your extensive trek to Machu Picchu. Begin your adventure with the spiral terraces at Moray, explore the charming village of Maras, marvel at the numerous salt basins at Salinas, and partake in a Textile showcase at Chinchero while…
Embark on a captivating half-day journey around Cusco with our Maras Moray and Chinchero tour, the perfect precursor to your extensive trek to Machu Picchu. Begin your adventure with the spiral terraces at Moray, explore the charming village of Maras, marvel at the numerous salt basins at Salinas, and partake in a Textile showcase at Chinchero while exploring its archaeological site.
Noteworthy features of the Maras Moray and Chinchero Tour:
- Exploration of significant Inca landmarks at Chinchero and Moray
- Visit to the Salineras and its impressive collection of over 3,000 salt pools
- Engagement with Andean weavers, direct descendants of the Incas, and understanding their craft
- Trip to the city known for its portraits, Maras, once involved in salt making
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
