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Terraced mineral pools in a rugged landscape. 1
A group of people posing in a terraced field with mountains in the background. 2
A group of people participating in a traditional ceremony with various bowls and plants arranged on the ground. 3
A traditional market stall with a signboard advertising 'AHOA WASI DE MAMÁ GABRIELA' and 'Disfruta De Tu Rica'. 4
A weathered stone archway with a tiled roof and cross motifs. 5

From Cusco: Chinchero Weavers, Moray, Maras Salt Mines Tour

By Inka Altitude
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 894 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Enjoy the panoramic views of Chicon and the Pitusiray Mountains
  • Marvel at the ancient textile weaving process
  • Explore the Inka terraces in Moray
  • Take in the stunning views of natural pre-Inka salt mines

Activity location

    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • C. Garcilaso 265, Cusco 08002, Perú | Please wait in front of the Inka Altitude office door. Your guide will call your name at the meeting point.
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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Chinchero, Moray, Salt Mines with Fixed Meeting Point

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Starting time: 8:20
Price details
P 894.39 x 1 AdultP 894.39
Total
Price is P 894.39
Until Mon, Jul 6

Chinchero, Moray, Salt Mines with Hotel or Hostel Pickup

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Starting time: 8:20
Price details
P 950.29 x 1 AdultP 950.29
Total
Price is P 950.29
Until Mon, Jul 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bilingual guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Drop-off in Cusco center
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tourist ticket for Moray (70 soles, can be purchased on site)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance ticket to the salt mines (20 soles, can be purchased in Maras)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • Not suitable for: People over 220 lbs (100 kg), People with back problems, People with mobility impairments, Visually impaired people

What you can expect

Your tour will start with your group pick-up. From there you will drive for about an hour to Chinchero, making a short stop in this town to visit one of the last traditional families. You will also learn about ancient textiles and the weaving process.

After driving 30 minutes more, you will arrive to Moray, the ancient Inka agriculture laboratory located in a rare topographical depression in which the Inkas developed into unique circular terraces. You will learn how this entire area was also watered by a well-engineered irrigation system.

After enjoying Moray, you will continue for another hour to the Salineras Salt Mines of Maray, your last destination on your tour. The salt mine is actually a vast collection of terraces born from a water stream high on a mountain.

Over many centuries this salt spring has been channeled to 1,000 small pools. People wait for the sunny days to evaporate the water which leaves the pure salt behind, a technique of which has been used since pre-Inka times. You will finally drive approximately 1.5 hours back to Cusco, where your group will be dropped off near the Main Plaza de Armas.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • C. Garcilaso 265, Cusco 08002, Perú | Please wait in front of the Inka Altitude office door. Your guide will call your name at the meeting point.
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru