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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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 make the most of your afternoon.
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)
What to expect
Cusco
1h
Your adventure begins with hotel pickup at 8:30 AM, followed by a scenic drive to the northeast of Cusco.
Chinchero
1h
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.
1h · Admission ticket not included
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.
1h · Admission ticket not included
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.
Cusco
1h
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.
Meeting and pickup
End point
Pickup details
Travelers will be dropped off at Plaza Regocijo, located one block from Cusco's Main Square (Plaza de Armas). The guide will indicate the exact drop-off point before the end of the tour.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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.
