Maras and Moray + Chinchero Half Day Tour
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Half Day
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Altitude
3,380 m / 11,089 Feet
Departure
Daily Departures
Physical Level
Easy
Accomodation
Not Included
Group Size
Small Group
Trip Style
Cultural and Historic
TRAVEL DESCRIPTION
Experience the Maras and Moray + Chinchero Half-Day Tour with Illa Kuntur Travel, an excursion that takes you to discover an important part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This journey combines breathtaking landscapes with living history. Enjoy Moray, with its circular terraces that once served as an Inca agricultural laboratory, and be amazed by the history and tradition of Chinchero, known for its colorful textiles and stunning Andean scenery.
We will also visit the town of Maras, with its colonial architecture and rustic streets, before reaching the Maras Salt Mines. In Cusco, the Maras Salt Flats are still used by local residents, who also produce and sell products made with Maras salt.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Day 01
Cusco | Town of Maras | Maras Salt Mines | Moray | Cusco
Visit these two impressive destinations in half a day departing from Cusco.
Itinerary Maras Moray half day
Cusco + Moray + Maras + Salt Mines + Chinchero + Cusco
- Our journey begins with pickup from your hotel as we head to Chinchero, a charming Andean town where time seems to have stood still. Here we will explore its colonial square, admire the Inca remains, and visit a traditional textile center where local families share the ancestral art of weaving with alpaca wool and natural dyes.
- We will continue to Moray, a unique archaeological site made up of circular terraces that descend in the shape of an amphitheater. It is believed that this place was an Inca agricultural laboratory, where microclimates were studied for plant domestication.
- Our next destination will be the impressive Maras Salt Mines, a set of more than 3,000 pools that have been used since pre-Inca times for salt extraction. Their white terraces create a spectacular landscape and offer one of the most photogenic views of the Sacred Valley.
- Finally, after a day full of history, culture, and Andean landscapes, we will return to the city of Cusco. The tour ends near the historic center, ideal for continuing to explore the magic of the capital of the Tahuantinsuyo on your own.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TRAVEL?
Included
No Included
Packing List
Trip Preparation
Included
- Round-trip tourist transportation from Cusco.
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English).
- Entrance to the archaeological sites and Salt Mines (optional if you want it already included).
- Visit to the textile center in Chinchero.
- Personalized assistance during the tour.
No Included
- Tourist Ticket BTC:
- Partial (S/.70.00, only for the Sacred Valley and Maras tour, valid for 2 days).
- General (S/.130.00, also used for the City Tour and South Valley tours, valid for 10 days).
- Entrance to the Maras Salt Mines (S/. 20 soles).
- Services not mentioned.
- Tips for our staff.
Packing List
What to Bring
- Tourist ticket (not included in the price, you can buy it at the entrance of the archaeological sites), bring emergency cash.
- Passport or valid ID.
- Small backpack (water bottle, snacks, and more).
- Extra cash (Soles) to buy souvenirs (optional).
- Cap or hat for the sun and sunglasses.
- Sunscreen (SPF 35+).
- Comfortable shoes for the visit.
- Light and warm clothing.
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho if your visit is between October and March.
- Camera and extra batteries.
Trip Preparation
Travel Guide
- In addition to visiting the Maras Salt Mines and the circular terraces of Moray, all tours include a visit to the town of Maras, a place full of history where its colonial church and archways stand out.
- If you are thinking of visiting these destinations on your own, keep in mind that you will need to take public transportation in three sections to reach both Maras and Moray. Due to the difficulty of the route, most tourists prefer to go with a tour, which already includes transportation to all the sites.
- In addition to Maras and Moray, the Sacred Valley of the Incas offers other incredible destinations such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero. Visiting these three Inca sites is done through the famous “Sacred Valley of the Incas Full-Day Tour.”
TRAVEL PRICES
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MARAS SALT MINES & MORAY - HALF DAY Price Per Person - Minimum 2 people |
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SS. TOURIST
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US$ 25.00 |
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SS. PREMIUM
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US$ 90.00 |
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SS. LUXURY
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US$ 120.00 |
Price from:
$ 35.00
Moray and Moray + Chinchero Half Day Tour
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