Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines and Chinchero Weavers
ID: GYG1509995-2335294
Category:
Country: Netherlands Antilles
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the fascinating circular terraces of Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory, and Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools create a unique landscape and preserve centuries-old
Get picked up from your hotel in Cusco and set off for Chinchero, situated at an elevation of 3,762 meters. Take a tour of a weaving workshop, where local artisans continue the Quechua tradition. See how they use natural plants to extract colors for their Andean art.
Continue to Moray, situated at an elevation of 3,450 meters (11,318 feet). Marvel at the mesmerizing terraced landscape and irrigation system.
Proceed to the remarkable Salineras salt mines, comprising 3,000 small pools. Explore this historic site that dates back to pre-Inca times and continues to produce salt that is processed and distributed in the region.
Finally, return to the city in time to enjoy lunch on your own.
Highlights
- Gaze across a network of 3,000 salt pools at the remarkable Salt Mines
- Explore the ancient Inca agricultural terraces in Moray, situated at 11,318 feet
- Marvel at the breathtaking views of the mountains and the Sacred Valley
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Pickup from your hotel
- Bilingual tour guide
- tourist Transportation
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance to the Archeological site Moray (70 soles)
- Salt Mines (20 soles)
- Hotel drop-off
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
