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Maras, Moray and Chinchero Private Day Trip from Cusco
$208.00
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Overview
The Sacred Valley of the Incas unveils its rich history and stunning landscapes on this full-day tour. From the ingenious agricultural terraces of Moray to the vibrant town of Chinchero, immerse yourself in the heart of Inca culture.
- 🏷️ Private Service: Enjoy the luxury of personalized attention with private transportation throughout your journey.
- 🚐 Convenient Pickup: Begin your adventure with a hassle-free hotel pickup around 8 AM, ensuring a smooth start to your day.
- 🗣️ Experience the insights of an English-speaking tour guide, who will share fascinating stories and historical context at each site.
- 🌄 Marvel at the stunning landscapes during the scenic 1 hour and 20 minutes drive through the majestic Andes, passing traditional villages and golden wheat fields.
- 🏺 Discover Moray, an extraordinary Inca agricultural site, where three terraced bowls descend into the earth, showcasing the Incas' advanced understanding of microclimates.
- 🧂 Visit the Maras Salt Mines, just 2 miles (3.2 km) downhill from Moray, where over 3,000 salt pools create a breathtaking mosaic against the rugged mountains.
- 🏛️ Explore Chinchero, a charming Andean village rich with Inca heritage, featuring well-preserved walls and a colonial church adorned with vibrant murals.
- 🧵 Engage with local artisans in Chinchero, learning about their ancestral weaving techniques and the intricate patterns that tell the stories of their culture.
- 🏞️ Return to Cusco with unforgettable memories, carrying the essence of the Andes and the spirit of the Inca civilization.
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Private service,
Pickup included
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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