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Cusco Chinchero Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour
Cusco
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the highlights of the Sacred Valley on this half day tour to Moray and the Maras Salt Mines. Visit the Chinchero Textile Center, where local artisans preserve ancient Inca weaving traditions using alpaca wool, natural dyes, and traditional looms. Continue to the impressive circular terraces of Moray, the Incas' agricultural laboratory, before exploring the spectacular Maras Salt Mines, home to more than 3,000 salt pools still worked by local families. Travel with a professional bilingual guide, enjoy comfortable transportation, and experience the perfect blend of history, culture, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic Andean traditions, all while returning to Cusco early enough to ...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Textile weaving demonstration in Chinchero
Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
Professional bilingual guide (English & Spanish)
Personalized assistance
Photo stops
Comfortable tourist transportation
Free time at each attraction
Food and beverages
Tips for the driver and guide (optional)
Personal expenses
Maras Salt Mines (paid on site)
Partial Tourist Ticket (Moray paid on site)
Cusco Chinchero Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour
Cusco
About
Discover the highlights of the Sacred Valley on this half day tour to Moray and the Maras Salt Mines. Visit the Chinchero Textile Center, where local artisans preserve ancient Inca weaving traditions using alpaca wool, natural dyes, and traditional looms. Continue to the impressive circular terraces of Moray, the Incas' agricultural laboratory, before exploring the spectacular Maras Salt Mines, home to more than 3,000 salt pools still worked by local families. Travel with a professional bilingual guide, enjoy comfortable transportation, and experience the perfect blend of history, culture, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic Andean traditions, all while returning to Cusco early enough to ...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Textile weaving demonstration in Chinchero
Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
Professional bilingual guide (English & Spanish)
Personalized assistance
Photo stops
Comfortable tourist transportation
Free time at each attraction
Food and beverages
Tips for the driver and guide (optional)
Personal expenses
Maras Salt Mines (paid on site)
Partial Tourist Ticket (Moray paid on site)
Itinerary
1
Cusco
Your adventure begins with hotel pickup at 8:30 AM, followed by a scenic drive to the northeast of Cusco.
1 hour
2
Chinchero
Our first stop is the Chinchero Textile Center (Awanas de Chinchero), where you'll discover the rich textile traditions of the Andes. During this 20-minute visit, local women demonstrate ancient Inca weaving and spinning techniques, using alpaca and sheep wool, natural dyes, and traditional looms to create authentic handmade textiles passed down through generations.
1 hour
3
Moray
Next, we continue to the impressive Moray Archaeological Site, an extraordinary complex of circular agricultural terraces believed to have served as an Inca agricultural research center, where different microclimates were used to experiment with crops.
1 hour
4
Salt Mine of Maras
The journey then takes us to the famous Maras Salt Mines, a breathtaking landscape of more than 3,000 salt pools that have been harvested since pre-Inca times. These salt ponds are still owned and maintained by local families, who collect the mineral-rich salt using traditional methods before processing it for sale in local markets.
1 hour
5
Cusco
After exploring these remarkable attractions, we return to Cusco. The tour concludes approximately half a block from Cusco's Main Square (Plaza de Armas) between 2:00 PM and 2:40 PM, giving you the rest of the afternoon to continue exploring the city.
