One day trip to Maras, Moray and the salt mines from Cuzco

Cusco, Peru
Duration7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Between 7:15 am on our transport and take you to the town of Maras, where you will visit its typical streets and taste the famous Chicha, a drink made of corn that during the Inca times, even today, is used for special ceremonies. Then we will continue driving until we reach the archaeological site of Moray, which contains an important agricultural system. Moray, during the Inca times, was possibly one of the most important agricultural research centers, where experiments were carried out at different heights, the layout of its platforms produces a variety of micro-climates that take the center of the circular concentric terraces at temperatures higher and lower. After this important visit, we will head to our next stop and visit the famous salt mines or salt mines. After exploring these interesting places, we will take you back to your hotel in Cusco, which will arrive at approximately 12:30 pm.

What's included

  • Transport
  • English and Spanish speaking guide
  • Small group tour
  • Pick up and return to the hotel.
  • Meals
  • Optional after the tour, transfer to Ollantaytambo train station for an additional cost
  • Entry / Admission - Moray Agricultural Terraces
  • Entry / Admission - Chinchero Archaeological Complex

What to expect

  1. Maras Moray Tours
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Between 7:15 am and 7:30 am in our transport and will take you to the town of Maras, where you will visit its typical streets and taste the famous Chicha, a drink made of corn that during Inca times, even today, It is used for special ceremonies. Then we will continue driving until we reach the archaeological site of Moray

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Itinerary

This is a usual itinerary for this product

To stop at: Salinas de Maras, Maras, Cusco Region

The salt is extracted by hand, the salt mines are composed of about 3000 small wells that have been exploited since the Inca times and was a form of economic exchange.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass by: Machupicchu Latin America, Cuzco, Cusco Region

Local name of our company based in Cusco - Peru

To: Moray Agricultural Terraces, Maras, Cuzco Region

Moray, during the Inca times, was possibly one of the most important agricultural research centers, where experiments were carried out at different heights, the layout of its platforms produces a variety of micro-climates that take the center of the circular concentric terraces at temperatures higher and lower. Little by little, temperatures fall outside.

Duration: 45 minutes

To in: Chinchero Archeological Complex, Chinchero, Cuzco Region

Visit the town of Chinchero and visit the Tupac Inca Yupanqui Royal House, where its original Inca walls are still preserved. We will also have the opportunity to meet the Chinchero women in their beautiful and traditional costumes at the local market.

Duration: 45 minutes

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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