Maras, Moray and Chinchero Tour

Discover the wonder of the Sacred Valley of the Incas with this incredible day tour that will take you to three of the most fascinating sites near Cusco:

1. Maras: Explore the impressive salt mines, a network of salt pools in use since pre-Columbian times. Admire how salt water from a natural spring evaporates under the sun, leaving behind white salt crystals that are harvested in a traditional way.

2. Moray: Visit these mysterious circular platforms that the Incas used as an agricultural laboratory. Each terrace offers different microclimates, allowing the Incas to experiment and adapt crops to different altitudes.

3. Chinchero: Get to know this picturesque town famous for its artisan market and colorful fabrics. It also houses Inca archaeological remains and a beautiful colonial church built on an Inca palace.         

This tour combines history, culture and stunning landscapes, offering an unforgettable experience of the Inca legacy and the natural beauty of Peru.

Itinerario del Tour Maras, Moray y Chinchero

7:30 AM – Hotel pickup

• Your guide and transportation will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco to begin the tour.

8:30 AM – Departure towards Moray

• Travel to the archaeological site of Moray, enjoying panoramic views of the Sacred Valley along the way.

9:30 AM – Visit to Moray

• Explore the circular terraces and learn about their use as an agricultural laboratory by the Incas.

11:00 AM – Departure towards Maras

• Short trip to the Maras salt mines.

11:30 AM – Visit to the Salineras de Maras

• Tour the impressive salt pools and discover the traditional salt extraction process.

12:30 PM – Lunch

• Free time for lunch at a local restaurant in the area (optional, not included in the tour).

1:30 PM – Departure towards Chinchero

• Travel to the town of Chinchero.

2:00 PM – Visit to Chinchero

• Explore the craft market, watch traditional weaving demonstrations, and visit the colonial church and Inca archaeological remains.

4:00 PM – Return to Cusco

• Departure from Chinchero and return trip to Cusco.

5:30 PM – Arrival in Cusco

• Arrival at your hotel in Cusco, where the tour ends.

This itinerary provides a complete and enriching experience of all three sites, allowing you to immerse yourself in the history, culture and beauty of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. 🌄

• Professional bilingual tourism guide.
• Private transport.
• Pick up and return to the door of your hotel.
• Optional departure time.
• Food.
• Drinks.
• Medicine for altitude sickness.
• Oxygen.
• Rain coat.
• Trekking sticks

• Tourist ticket (approximately 18 Usd).
• Entrance to the Sistine Chapel (15 soles).

• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• Bring sunscreen.