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

Discover the wonders of the Sacred Valley on a guided tour from Cusco. Visit Chinchero, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines, and learn about Inca history and culture.
Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Travel by tourist transportation toward the northwest of Cusco. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking Andean landscapes and pass through charming traditional villages.

Make your first stop in Chinchero, where you will discover the ancestral process of alpaca wool production, including washing, spinning, natural dyeing, and weaving techniques used to create beautiful and colorful handmade textiles.

Continue to the village of Maras, where you can admire stunning views of the Vilcanota Mountain Range, including the snow-capped peaks of Chicon and La Verónica.

Visit Moray, an impressive archaeological site featuring circular agricultural terraces built by the Incas. This unique site is believed to have served as an agricultural research center, where ancient farmers experimented with different microclimates to improve crop cultivation.

Next, explore the fascinating Maras Salt Mines, a collection of more than 3,000 salt pools that have been used since Inca times. Today, local communities continue to harvest salt using traditional methods passed down through generations.

After completing your visit, begin your return journey to Cusco, arriving in the city at approximately 2:30 p.m., concluding a memorable experience filled with history, culture, and extraordinary Andean landscapes.

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.

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.