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Maras, Moray and Chinchero Private Day Trip from Cusco
$208.00
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Overview
The Maras, Moray & Chinchero Tour showcases the stunning archaeological treasures of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This full-day adventure takes you through breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural experiences that highlight the ingenuity of the Incas.
- 🏞️ Begin your journey with a hotel pickup around 8 AM for a scenic drive through the Andes, lasting approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- 🌄 Visit the extraordinary Moray site, featuring three bowl-shaped terraces designed for agricultural experimentation at an altitude of 3,500 masl (11,482 ft).
- 🧂 Explore the Maras Salt Mines, just 2 miles (3.2 km) downhill from Moray, home to over 3,000 salt pools that have been in operation since pre-Inca times.
- 💧 Witness the unique process of salt harvesting from mineral-rich springs, where water evaporates to leave behind beautiful salt crystals.
- 🏛️ Arrive in Chinchero at 3,762 masl (12,343 ft.), a charming village rich in Inca and colonial history, featuring well-preserved Inca walls and ceremonial altars.
- 🖼️ Discover the colonial church adorned with vivid murals and intricate artwork, blending Inca and Spanish influences.
- 🧶 Engage with local artisans in Andean textiles, learning about traditional weaving techniques using natural dyes and hand-spun wool.
- 🍽️ Enjoy included food and drinks as you immerse yourself in the local culture throughout the day.
- 🚗 Benefit from private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible transportation options are available, and specialized infant seats can be provided for families.
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Private service,
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Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Private transportation)
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fee for archaeological sites
- Food and drinks
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Maras Moray ToursThe Maras, Moray & Chinchero Tour begins with a hotel pickup around 8 AM, setting off on a scenic drive through the Andes. The journey, lasting about 1 hour and 20 minutes, winds past snow-capped peaks, golden wheat fields, and traditional villages, offering a stunning introduction to the Sacred Valley’s landscapes. Our first stop is Moray (3,500 masl / 11,482 ft.), an ingenious Inca agricultural site. Here, three bowl-shaped terraces descend into the earth like an ancient amphitheater, designed to experiment with microclimates for optimizing crop growth. The symmetry and engineering of this site reveal the depth of Inca agricultural knowledge, blending science and spirituality with the land.
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Salinas de MarasAfter exploring Moray, we continue just 2 miles (3.2 km) downhill to the Maras Salt Mines (3,380 masl / 11,090 ft.), a striking landscape where history and tradition merge. This ancient salt-producing site, believed to date back to pre-Inca times, remains a vital part of the local economy. Over 3,000 salt pools, carved into the mountainside, create a breathtaking mosaic of white terraces cascading down the slopes. Each pool is filled daily by a naturally mineral-rich spring, and as the sun evaporates the water, the salt crystals left behind are carefully harvested using centuries-old techniques. The contrast between the brilliant white salt flats and the rugged Andean mountains makes this site unforgettable.
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Complejo Arqueologico ChincheroOur final stop is Chinchero (3,762 masl / 12,343 ft.), a charming Andean village where Inca heritage and colonial influences intertwine. Here, we admire the well-preserved Inca walls that frame the main square, along with ceremonial altars that still resonate with the spiritual energy of the past. We then visit the colonial church, a hidden gem adorned with vivid murals and intricate artwork, offering a fascinating blend of Inca and Spanish traditions. To conclude our journey, we immerse ourselves in the world of Andean textiles, where local artisans share their ancestral weaving techniques. Using natural dyes and hand-spun wool, they create intricate patterns that tell the stories of their people—a craft passed down through generations, long before the Incas. After this enriching cultural experience, we return to Cusco, carrying with us the essence of the Andes.
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Maras, Moray and Chinchero Private Day Trip from Cusco
$208.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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